Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – Most Friday nights we have company over to our house. Sometimes it’s just a couple, but other times it’s an entire crew. On those nights, the ice maker built into our fridge struggles to create enough ice for everyone to keep their sweet teas icy and their sodas cold. Sure, we could swing […]
HiCOZY Ice Maker review – a convenient source for extra nugget ice Read More
REVIEW – I love minimalist wallets because I don’t typically carry a bag (I’m never going to call it a purse!) when I’m out and about. I don’t want to bulk up my pockets, so when it comes to wallets, they have to be thin but functional. The newest wallet that I’ve been testing is
Groove Life Groove Wallet review – quickly ejects your cards with a thumb swipe! Read More
REVIEW – If you suffer from allergies, coughing, or just feeling down during various seasons, it may be related to the air quality in your home. For reasons I haven’t figured out, our family seems to be more sensitive to our environment than we used to be. I don’t think it’s the food we eat—my
Toshiba CAF-Z85US Air Purifier review – Totally silent, totally clean Read More
REVIEW – I have been searching for the perfect case since getting my new iPhone 14 Pro in October. I used a Noreve Wallet Case I reviewed here on my iPhone 11 Pro last July. I love having my wallet and phone all in a single carry item. I was intrigued when the Geometric Goods
Geometric Goods iPhone 14 Pro Leather Folio Case with Magsafe review Read More
REVIEW – I have the privilege of using the shower in my basement that I rebuilt. I say privilege because I am the only one who uses it and I like that. When I rebuilt it, I was not sure exactly how it would be used in terms of who would use it, so I
Tribit AquaEase Bluetooth shower speaker review Read More
REVIEW – While waiting for the next round of superhero blockbusters to arrive at theaters I’ve been upgrading my home theater quite a bit. It all started with the Govee Flow Pro TV Light Bars I reviewed back in February 2021. The Light Bars did bring my viewing experience to a higher level, but they
Govee Envisual TV Backlight T2 review Read More
REVIEW – Portable power stations are becoming increasingly popular because they are incredibly useful. Now they are available in a number of different sizes, to meet varying needs. Some of the larger ones are upwards of 2000 Wh, but that’s definitely not something you’d want to carry with you. Those typically have wheels built in!
GOOLOO GTX300 Power Station review – convenient power in a tidy package Read More
REVIEW – Laser engravers/cutters are everywhere these days. Seems like a lot of people discovered during COVID that making unique, personalized, and custom gifts is a great way to cut costs and even, perhaps, develop a side hustle. Like with any hobby, though, having the right tools is the difference between great gifts and owning a
Jiccoda LE-1 Laser Engraver review – Also on the cutting edge Read More
REVIEW – I’m trying to get used to side sleeping, but it’s not easy to get into that habit! So I’ve got this fancy Eli & Elm Side Sleeper pillow to see if it helps. It’s designed to position you — and keep you — on your side at night. It’s also a premium pillow
Eli & Elm Side Sleeper Pillow review – a luxurious pillow that does the job! Read More
REVIEW – The BougeRV 100W CIGS Flexible Solar Panel is an extremely light, thin and flexible solar panel. Can a solar panel that can be fitted to curved surfaces actually continue to work? Does this very thin, less than a sixteenth of an inch thick solar panel convert sunlight to electricity as advertised? Let’s find
BougeRV 100W CIGS Flexible Solar Panel review Read More
REVIEW – Last month, my husband and I finally upgraded our iPhone 11 Pro phones to iPhone 14 Pro. Since July of last year, my case of choice for my old phone was my Noreve iPhone 11 Pro Leather Wallet that I reviewed here. So I readily volunteered when Noreve asked if anyone wanted to
Noreve Apple IPhone 14 Pro case review – Can you see me now? Read More
REVIEW – When I reviewed the AeroPress and AeroPress Go coffee makers back in 2019, I was impressed with both products. But in the back of my mind, there was one feature that I thought would have made both products just a bit better: a reusable filter. AeroPress must have finally read my mind, because
AeroPress Stainless Steel Reusable Coffee Filter review – Simple, reusable, and durable Read More
REVIEW – As the holidays approach, you may be thinking of either giving—or getting—a Bluetooth speaker as a gift. Unfortunately (or fortunately), there are so many to choose from, I almost feel sorry for the person who has to choose. I pay close attention to what’s available and I’m overwhelmed. Besides the big players in
Tronsmart Bang Mini Portable Party Speaker review – She may be mini, but she be fierce Read More
REVIEW – Ever since I purchased my home and added probably 50 permanent smart devices, I have been working to make sure that I have the best/strongest wireless signal just about everywhere in my home. My plan is to install the best Access Points that I can get my hands on in strategic parts of
Zyxel WiFi 6E Access Point review Read More
REVIEW – Back in the eighties there was a movie call American Flyers. The movie had the distinction of introducing Kevin Costner’s mustache as a costar, but for me it rekindled my love of cycling. Flash forward 40 some odd years and Father Time has been anything but kind. I still love to get out
Fiido L3 Commuter eBike review – Go the distance and then some Read More