Posts about a variety of topics which are not news and are not reviews.
ARTICLE – Here are our gift ideas for the globe trotters or day trippers on your holiday gift giving list this year. Orvis backseat protector Like many pet parents, we like to take our pets with us when we go on road trips and adventures. Unfortunately, that also means our backseats end up accumulating a […]
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ARTICLE – Here are our gift ideas for the DIY and EDC fans on your gift list this year. Gerber Dual-Force multi-tool The Dual-Force from Gerber is a set of high-quality multi-tool that you need in your toolbox. This is more than just a regular multi-tool. It has a layered construction that gives you pliers
2022 Holiday gift guides – EDC and Tools Read More
ARTICLE – Today I posted episode #7 of the Gadgeteer Video Podcast and to go with lucky number 7, the topic of the podcast was my 7 favorite minimalist wallets. Let’s check them out. 1. IDENTITY Card wallet The IDENTITY Card wallet was my favorite for a very long time because it has the smallest
My 7 favorite minimalist EDC wallets – Julie’s gadget diary Read More
ARTICLE – In March, we reviewed Govee’s LED smart outdoor floodlights. And yesterday they helped us out in an unexpected way: To decorate our truck for our first-ever “trunk or treat.” We were charged with decorating our cars to hand out candy for my son’s marching band. It would be dark, and we didn’t have
Govee LEDs light up Halloween Read More
ARTICLE – October, is the most wonderful time of the year! Along with cornfield mazes, scary hayrides, and colorful foliage, it’s time for my most favorite thing of all, the New York Comic Con (NYCC)! Along with 200,000 other fans, I returned to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City for the
New York Comic Con 2022 trip report Read More
ARTICLE – This year we were very much looking forward to finally getting away for a real vacation by flying to Sanibel Island Florida (our favorite place on the planet). We usually go every fall but we haven’t been there since 2018 because in 2019 we were remodeling our house and had moved into an
The gear I am (was) taking with me on vacation – Julie’s Gadget Diary Read More
ARTICLE – When I retired from my day job with Cummins Inc. after 34 years this past March, I made a list of all the new things, changes, and updates that I wanted to do with The Gadgeteer. One of the things on that list was to create a video podcast. It’s amazing that in
I just posted episode #1 of The Gadgeteer video podcast – Julie’s gadget diary Read More
NEWS – The 2022 hurricane season for the US is in full swing right now with all of Florida currently bracing for Tropical Storm Ian. Luckily for me, I live in Indiana and don’t need to worry about hurricanes. But just like other areas in the US and worldwide, we have our fair share of
5 gadgets you need for storm and hurricane preparedness Read More
ARTICLE – Don’t laugh (or cringe?), but I recently came across a really interesting article about using dead spiders as ready-to-use actuators (a mechanical device for moving or controlling something -Merriam-Webster Dictionary). Some researchers at Rice University noticed that the natural state of a dead spider has its legs curled up, so why not use
Necrobotics – Yep, it’s a thing Read More
SPONSORED ARTICLE – Who has never had trouble getting a good signal on their smartphone? A weak signal can cause problems with 4G navigation, calls, and SMS. It can be difficult to find the network in some areas, or even in the garage, basement, or one of the rooms of your house. One possible solution
5 signal boosters that will keep you connected while you’re home and on the go Read More
ARTICLE – When you’re a user (and collector) of EDC gear, there’s the issue of where to store your favorite items for easy access. Today I am going to show you 8 storage products that you can use to organize your EDC items so they are ready to grab for your next adventure. Orbitkey Nest
8 organizers that will keep your favorite EDC gear neat and tidy Read More
ARTICLE – I’m on a mini EDC kick since writing the 5 Super tiny pocket tools post several days ago. That post included a pen which got me thinking about other pocket-sized pens worthy enough to add to your EDC. So that’s what today’s post is about – mini EDC pens! Let me know about
5 mini EDC pens that need to be in your pocket right now! Read More
ARTICLE/REVIEW – By now, pretty much everyone has heard of Tesla’s Autopilot – their version of driver assistance. It’s been in the news a lot with crashes (not necessarily the system’s fault), video of sleeping drivers careening down a Los Angeles freeway, and more. Plus, in its current iteration, the system requires you to have
General Motors’ Super Cruise driving assistance tech – Look Ma! No Hands! Read More
ARTICLE – There are only 13 shopping days until Father’s day on Sunday, June 19th. You haven’t forgotten to buy a present for dear old dad, have you? If you haven’t even begun shopping yet, don’t worry because there is still plenty of time to find the perfect gift and we are here to give
Father’s Day gift guide (2022) Read More
ARTICLE – I recently read a news story about drone deliveries happening near me, right in the DFW area (see the Fox4 News video clip)! The company Wing (a subsidiary of Google’s parent company, Alphabet) is delivering select health and wellness items from a Walgreens in Little Elm to customers within four miles of the
Drone deliveries are becoming a reality for more people Read More
ARTICLE – Spring is officially here, and in NY we’ve had a few days start to feel warm – which means it’s time to get the bike out of storage and ready for a new riding year. I’ve picked up some new tools and gear over the past year, and wanted to share some staples
Gadgeteer team – gear we’re using in 2022 (Greg Cleveland) Read More
ARTICLE – I drive to work every day to my office, so working from home is very rare for me. A bad snow day here and there will dictate that, but for the most part, I spend my time in my car and in my office. So here is the gear that has made it
Gadgeteer team – gear we’re using in 2022 (Steve Holt) Read More
ARTICLE – It’s my turn to share the gear I’m using for 2022. Since I have been working from home, I’m going to skip my EDC and share my current WFH setup. I hope you enjoy this article and read the rest of this series when you’re done. Unlike so many YouTubers who all seem
Gadgeteer team – gear we’re using in 2022 (Julie Strietelmeier) Read More
ARTICLE UPDATES – Today I’ve reviewed two popular articles that I posted in the last few weeks and my favorite gear page. If you’re a regular here at The Gadgeteer, you are familiar with the way we revisit our past reviews (and articles) weeks, months, and even decades later. Below is a list of the
Cord cutting, repurposing smartphones, and Julie’s favorite gear – Article updates Read More
ARTICLE – We were asked to do a quick article about our everyday carry or what’s in our bag or “the gear we’re using.” I decided to do a “what’s in my pocket (or on my belt)” article, so here goes. I tend to keep a lot of stuff in my pockets but all of
Gadgeteer team – gear we’re using in 2022 (David Sheneman) Read More