Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – Apple recently released its newest round of Apple Watches. While the Series 8 looks really nice, my wife decided to hold onto her Series 6 for now, as it still gives her all the functionality that she needs. She does, however, want a new watch band, as it’s been over a year since […]
Torro Leather Apple Watch Strap review – a timeless watch band Read More
REVIEW – The National Fire Protection Association reports that fire-related fatalities decrease by 55% when a working smoke detector is present, so it’s never a bad idea to add another one to your home. I have plenty of security cameras, but it would be ideal to know the difference between optional viewing, and “Dude! You
X-Sense XS01-WT Wi-Fi Smoke Alarm review – Because choking on smoke is no joke! Read More
REVIEW – Every home needs a stick vacuum, but if you have children or pets, it’s really non-negotiable. I run through my house at least once a day to keep the dog hair at bay. I even bought my parents a stick vac for Christmas last year, after watching them deal with the hassle of
Ganiza cordless stick vacuum review – great for quick cleanups Read More
REVIEW – From the time I got my first opportunity to test an EcoFlow product I was hooked. I love companies that push towards being environmentally friendly in their designs and production. I also love companies that make products that are innovative and provide value to their customers. First I got to test the EcoFlow
EcoFlow Smart Generator (Dual Fuel) review – The ultimate off grid power solution Read More
REVIEW – I have an entire set of cordless drills. However, if they are in the garage, I need them in the house. If they are in the house, I need them in the garage. I decided to try the DCK 20V Cordless Drill, and I have dedicated it to just inside the house. Is
DCK 20V Cordless Drill review – Makes me want to put a hole in something Read More
REVIEW – When I first saw a Solo Stove fire pit I was so intrigued. What kind of magic makes a smokeless fire pit? The only reason I didn’t buy one is that I didn’t have a great spot for it. Recently, though, Solo Stove introduced the Mesa Tabletop Fire Pit — a teeny tabletop
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REVIEW – This year I was issued a company laptop, which means I had an excuse to look for a laptop bag! What can carry my laptop, accessories, and other essentials while looking good and staying organized? Let’s look at the STM Goods DUX 16L backpack. What is it? The STM Goods DUX 16L backpack
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REVIEW – I love home automation, especially when a gadget makes something more accessible or useful. SwitchBot’s new blind openers are just such a beast. Since some of the window coverings in my sunroom are cumbersome to access, I jumped at the opportunity to have a look at these useful little robots. How well do
REVIEW – Have you ever needed (or wanted) to own your own infrared thermal camera? Until recently it was hard to find any options under $500, and even then many of them would have a vertical resolution of 100 pixels or less and less than stellar screens! The TOPDON TC001 Thermal Camera is an intriguing
TOPDON TC001 Thermal Camera review – heat vision made easy Read More
REVIEW – I love taking pictures with my iPhone which I use for all of my review photos and for my everyday photos. In addition to posting these photos on my social media sites, I also print them to include in my handwritten journals from time to time. When Canon offered to send me their
Canon SELPHY CP1500 Compact Photo Printer review Read More
REVIEW – I have boxes of my family’s documents that have been gathering dust due to scanner issues. I’ve tried both flatbed and sheet-fed scanners, but none have been able to handle the wide variety and sizes of pages and books that make up the cluttered collection. I guess the flatbed scanner has worked for
REVIEW – Do you own a 3D printer? Would you like to make it faster? One way to do this is to run Klipper. Klipper is a standalone software that essentially allows you to 3D print at faster speeds, among other things. Creality recently released the Sonic Pad, a 3D printing pad based on Klipper.
Creality Sonic Pad review – a plug and play Klipper solution for your 3D printer Read More
REVIEW – For many years, we have used a Dyson vacuum in our home for vacuuming, and a regular mop for mopping. Every so often, my wife complains when she has a lot to do, that the task of vacuuming and mopping would be so much easier if she could use one device that does
Proscenic WashVac F20 cordless wet dry vacuum cleaner review Read More
REVIEW – I have spent the better part of the past 2 years working to resolve electrical issues in the home I purchased and to upgrade to new outlets, etc. With the cost of professional labor, there are some DIY projects that can be done to save quite a bit of $$$. When working with
REVIEW – I was at back-to-school night when another mother nudged me and asked me what calculator my son had because her daughter “had to get the same calculator.” Such was the buzz around the Casio fx-CG50 PRIZM calculator. I was a bit taken aback…I mean, when I was in high school it was
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REVIEW – Gone are the days when you have to have multiple proprietary AC adapters plugged in to charge all your devices. The proliferation of USB-C and Micro-USB cables means a single adapter can now generally charge most of your devices. But what happens if you have multiple devices to charge at the same time?
Zyron Powerpod 100W GaN charger review – a multi-port charger for world travelers Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – One notebook, endless possibilities. That’s the value proposition presented by the ANTOU Design Book NOTA Notebook. This Kickstarter campaign is for a notebook system that enables you to configure and control every aspect of your notebook setup from the paper to the page templates. Let’s explore this unique design for recording your
ANTOU Design Book NOTA Notebook review – customize your notes, endlessly Read More
REVIEW – Given our modern environment, dealing with external noise while listening to content is a constant problem. New products fill the virtual shelves of retailers promising the best noise-canceling headphones. We have reviewed many here. I’m going to add another to the mix today, the Soundcore Space Q45 over-the-ear headphones. Are they the best?
Soundcore Space Q45 over-the-ear headphones review – a world of your own Read More
REVIEW -My son has been sitting on a dining room chair at his gaming PC. He says it gets uncomfortable, and I believe it. I’m not a fan of those flashy so-called gaming chairs that look like seats taken from a sports car, so I was very glad to have a chance to look at
Vari Performance Task Chair review – Come have a seat Read More
REVIEW – When my kids were little, I carried juice boxes with me everywhere. You know what I’m talking about, right? Those little boxes of apple juice or fruit punch were critical in keeping the savage little rag-a-muffins at bay when they turned cranky. Fast forward to years later and I get just about as
Juicebox MagSafe Wireless Battery Pack review – juice on the go! Read More