Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – For the past 2 Summers, my wife and I have been working on creating our own private oasis in our backyard. We have gone through a couple of designs and a few changes but we seem to be getting close. We have friends that stop by in the evenings, and part of our […]
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REVIEW – The Jelly Star is a new smartphone from Unihertz being introduced through a Kickstarter campaign starting June 13, 2023 at 8am. The review phone came wearing the current Android 13 OS with an April 2023 security update. The Jelly Star has very respectable specs, and operated in all ways like a modern smartphone.
Unihertz Jelly Star smartphone review – Tiny toy or tremendous tool? Read More
REVIEW – Hybrid work has its perks, like sharing a workspace with my pup and attending meetings in comfy pajama pants. However, when it comes to having the best equipment to do my job, my tiny home office pales in comparison to what’s available on my employer’s sprawling tech campus. One thing I definitely miss
REVIEW – Ugreen PowerRoam 1200 portable power station review – quick to charge, power to roam – As the market for portable power stations is becoming more mature, a few premium brands are emerging. These brands have high-quality cells, support fast charging, have useful and well-developed apps, and can provide a lot of power options
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REVIEW – As a techie junkie, I always have a complete computer system in my EDC backpack. If you have been following this adventure, you know that my laptop developed a problem, and rather than purchase a new one, I decided to use a mini PCX, a 10″monitor, a foldable keyboard, and a mouse as
ProtoArc XKM01 Tri-Fold Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse Combo review Read More
REVIEW – I love tea. It’s iced tea at night and hot tea every morning. Iced tea is easy because it’s – cold. But I like to drink hot tea when it’s hot (surprise!) so I am constantly going up the stairs to warm my big mug in the microwave… While this lets me get
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REVIEW – While a great chair, like the Vari Performance Task chair, can help improve your posture, a standing desk can perfectly adjust to your work height. Standing desks also allow you to move while still being productive. I have a Vari Ergo electric standing desk to review. Read on to see what I think!
Vari Ergo electric standing desk review – ergonomic, ergo, enjoyable Read More
REVIEW – Summer is almost here, and that means it’s time for more cold coffee drinks. I’m looking to perfect my skills by creating iced versions of drinks like lattes, mochas, and macchiatos. I have a few recipes that I want to try, and they all require shots of espresso. It’s time to find out
Casabrews 5700 Pro Espresso Machine review – a capable creator of cold coffee drinks Read More
REVIEW – I bought my first bidet at least 10 years ago, a cold-water-only model that went from zero pressure to jet-powered-fire-hose if you clicked it to the “2” setting instead of “1” while using it. Even with the drawbacks of such a model, I was instantly sold. I’ll try to keep this review PG-13
SmartBidet SB-2400ER Bidet Toilet Seat review – instant warm water for an essential clean Read More
NEWS – One of the keys to maintaining a healthy lawn this summer is to keep it watered. An in-ground sprinkler system is great, but for smaller lawns, installation can be cost-prohibitive. Enter the Oto! Oto is a smart, above-ground sprinkler system that is perfect for small lawns. Water comes by connecting a standard water
OtO – An above-ground sprinkler for small lawns Read More
REVIEW – I may not be the gamer I used to be, or even play one on TV, but I do spend a lot of time at a keyboard in front of a monitor. A good fitting desk chair can make a major difference in how you feel, your efficiency and even your mood. I’ve
Boulies Elite Max Gaming Chair review – Level up and size up your chair Read More
REVIEW – A good office chair is crucial if you spend very much time sitting at a desk. If you aren’t comfortable, sitting at the right height, with the right back, neck, and arm support, it can take its toll on your body. I’ve never had what I’d consider a good office chair. Years ago
SIHOO Doro-C300 Ergonomic Office Chair review – ergonomic comfort with plenty of support Read More
REVIEW – After reviewing their Gluten-Free Waffles, Honey Stinger offered me a chance to review their Oat + Honey bars. I gladly accepted their gracious offer and got the opportunity to try both flavor options- Original and Chocolate Chocolate Chip. Here is what I thought… What is it The Honey Stinger Oat + Honey Pre-Workout bar
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REVIEW – It’s your friendly neighborhood keyboard nerd again. Recently, Julie, our Gadgeteer Guru, got the chance to review the NuPhy Air75 wireless mechanical keyboard and of course, I was jealous. Now Julie is a Mac user, but I don’t hold that against her, and while she was using the Air75 she noticed she had
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REVIEW – Gun ownership comes with tremendous responsibilities. Along with a full understanding of applicable laws regarding firearms, storing your firearm so that it is accessible when needed yet inaccessible to those that shouldn’t have access is a tough act to balance. Billconch makes a line of gun safes that provide rapid access to those
Billconch Biometric Gun Safe review – responsible fast-access gun storage Read More
REVIEW – Vari is known for their standing desks and also their VariDesk standing desktop converters for ordinary desktops. But did you know they have a whole line of seating too? I have a Vari Performance task chair to review that has seven independent adjustments. Read on to see what I think! What is it?
Vari Performance Task Chair review – an outstanding sitting option for 7 reasons Read More
REVIEW – There are a lot of robot floor cleaning solutions out there, and figuring out which one is right for your home can be difficult. The Freo by Narwal is a newcomer to the space, and is packed with features and tech that are absolutely worth a look. What is it? The Narwal Freo
Narwal Freo robot vac/mop review – keep your floors shiny in style! Read More
REVIEW – Sometimes your vacation plans require room for more stuff! The ONLU Car Topper Luggage Carrier is designed to extend that cargo capacity for your car, truck or SUV with a waterproof, durable, rooftop-mounted bag to hold all the things. How does it handle the goods? To the review! What is it? The ONLU
ONLU Car Topper Luggage Carrier review – carries all the things on all the cars! Read More
REVIEW – If you are an artist who uses drawing tablets, you may not have heard of Ugee. You may have heard of XP Pen or Xencelabs—but did you know both are owned by Ugee? What’s interesting is that Xencelabes is the new premium name in tablets; XP Pen is the mid-range while Ugee (the
Ugee U1600 Pen Display review – Is there a better drawing tablet at this price? Read More
REVIEW – I have 12 acres of property of which most are wooded, but quite a bit requires mowing, trimming, and good old weed eating. I hate hate hate regular gas-powered weed eaters/string trimmers because I find the pull cord start to be really difficult for me. I’ve slowly been converting over to electric outdoor
Cat 60V 15in electric string trimmer (DG610) review Read More