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Just enough protection – The Benks Aurora ArmorAir iPhone case built with Kevlar

REVIEW – It’s new phone case season. If you were gifted a new device during the recent/current gift-giving season, you’re probably in the market. We were recently offered two different styles of Kevlar® cases from Benks. I’ve broken the reviews apart because they really are distinct. The Aurora ArmorAir Case built with Kevlar for iPhone […]

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Tozo Open EarRing Ear Buds – Super comfortable open air ear buds, where you’ll never have to guess on battery status!

REVIEW – I wear earbuds several times a day for different activities. I’ve typically gravitated toward the in-ear style that closes off your ear canal. Those sound great and can have noise-canceling technology, but they block out environmental sounds and can get uncomfortable afterward. I’ve been looking for an open-style earbud to overcome these issues

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UGREEN MagFlow Qi2 2-in-1 MagSafe Charger review

By Julian Perry / February 18, 2025 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, Magsafe / 1 Comment

REVIEW – I find it very strange when I come across someone who does not have a smartphone. While I never planned things to turn out this way, I must admit that most of my daily tasks are somehow connected to my smartphone, and without it, I feel lost. I often encounter situations of peril

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The OLIGHT Otacle D1 puts a tiny EDC hex driver in your pocket

By Julie Strietelmeier / February 17, 2025 / Reviews / EDC, Multi-tool / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – OLIGHT makes some of my favorite flashlights, but did you know that they also make some nice pocket EDC gear too? They sent me their Otacle D1 hex bit driver to check out. It’s small, but they say good things come in small packages, so let’s take a look to see if that’s

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Ugee Fun Drawing Pad UT3 review – An impressive graphics tablet with a more impressive price

By Bill Henderson / February 17, 2025 / Reviews / Graphics tablet / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Let me start by saying I am an Apple snob—a long-standing member of the Apple Borg. My first—and only—computers have been exclusively Macs. Well, except for that time I bought a Mac Clone in the 90s, but I digress. It’s always been iPhones and iPads and everything else. No Android in this house.

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The iOttie Terra protects your iPhone’s screen with less waste

By Julie Strietelmeier / February 17, 2025 / Reviews / Screen Protector / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – I don’t really baby my phones except for one thing. I always put a screen protector on them immediately. Or that’s what I usually do. I failed to do that when I bought the iPhone 16 Pro Max last fall. I put it off and paid the “price” of getting a scratch. 😟

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The Aer Carry-On is a smarter way to travel

By Andy Chen / February 16, 2025 / Reviews / luggage, Travel Gear / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – In a world of look-alike bags, you may need to get creative to keep track of your bag. Tie a ribbon around a handle? Child’s play. How about luggage that’s traffic-cone orange? That’s what caught my eye with the Aer Carry-On bag. But there’s way more to this bag than searing your retinas.

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Tipping the scales – LePulse P1 Body Composition Scale review

By Smythe Richbourg / February 16, 2025 / Reviews / Health and fitness / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – There are dozens of ways we can track our biometrics these days. From smartwatches to smart rings, from earbuds to your vehicle’s sensor array, everything is trying to monitor and report on (and sell, in many cases) your biometric data. How long/well did you sleep? Have you eaten lately? What’s your BMI? This

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Adventures in Mechanical Keyboard Customization

By M Thorne / February 15, 2025 / Reviews / mechanical keyboard / 1 Comment

REVIEW – I learned to touch type in the 1990s, and by the 2000s, my endless conversations over AOL Instant Messenger turned me into a very fast typist. When I really get going on something that’s on my mind, I can smash out about 120 words per minute, and the more adamant I am about

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Shieldon Hoplon pocket knife review – Is it your next EDC pocket knife?

By Kenneth Woodham / February 15, 2025 / Reviews / EDC, Knives / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Back in December of last year, I reviewed the Shieldon Gambit knife. I liked it a lot for a budget cleaver-style blade. The build materials were good as was the choice of steel in a budget knife. Well, I’m back with another Shieldon offering, the Hoplon. How does it compare to the previous

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Is the YOGES Battery Head Strap Worth It? Boost Your Meta Quest 3 Playtime

By Julian Perry / February 14, 2025 / Reviews / Meta Quest, VR headset / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – If you own a Meta Quest 3 or 3S VR headset, you will likely agree that the stock head strap is uncomfortable. If you love using your headset, you will agree that the built-in battery life is inadequate. Do you need a solution for both of these issues? Enter the YOGES 10000mAh Battery

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Portable Power Made Easy: PECRON E1000LFP Review & Performance Test

By James Cook / February 14, 2025 / Reviews / power station / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Portable power options have blossomed over the past few years. No longer are the primary options just gas generators. The Pecron E1000LFP came up for review and I wanted to see how it stacked up against similar power stations I’ve seen. It looked like it met the sweet spot for me in size

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Saramonic Ultra Wireless Mic System review

By Julian Perry / February 13, 2025 / Reviews / microphone / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – One would think that by now, I have satisfied my craving for wireless mic systems. However, this cannot be further from the truth. I am always looking for something newer and better and lately, I have been looking for the perfect wireless mic system with great wireless range so that I can set

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Oupes Exodus 1200 Power Station review

By James Garriss / February 12, 2025 / Reviews / power station / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Hurricane Helene left us without power for a couple of days. When we lose power, there are two primary things that we want: to recharge our cell phones and keep the refrigerator running. Any size power station can do the former, but it takes a larger one to do the later. Of course,

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CZUR ET MAX Professional Book Scanner review

By M Thorne / February 12, 2025 / Reviews / Scanner / 9 Comments

REVIEW – My first foray into the heady world of scanning and digitizing was way back in the 2000s when I found a Visioneer USB flatbed scanner at Big Lots on clearance. I’ve always loved scanners and photocopiers. The ability to rapidly duplicate printed (and other!) things on demand is an amazing feat of modern

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VASAGLE Corner Shelf Stand review – More room to display your favorite things

By Julie Strietelmeier / February 11, 2025 / Reviews / Furniture / 3 Comments

REVIEW – Looking for a stylish way to maximize space in your home? Let me show you the VASAGLE Corner Shelf Stand that you can use to showcase your favorite items while keeping things organized. I’ll walk you through the entire assembly process. Don’t worry, it’s quick and easy, and I even included a 30-second

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EIBOS Polyphemus 3D printer filament dryer review

By Alex Birch / February 11, 2025 / Reviews / 3d printing / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – If you’ve been 3D printing at all, you’ve hopefully been able to get everything all dialed in and have some awesome success with prints… Only to have them inexplicably start to not come out okay, usually after a couple of weeks (or longer). That’s where a filament dryer can come in quite handy.

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SoundPeats PearlClip Pro earbuds review – Unique fit and style

By James Cook / February 11, 2025 / Reviews / Earbuds / Leave a Comment

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REVIEW – One thing I love about reviewing gadgets is trying something that looks new or unique and seeing how it holds up. One that came up recently was the SoundPeats PearlClip Pro earbuds, which use a different mechanism to stay in your ear than any other earbud I’ve tried before. Essentially, it’s a ring

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Brunt Scott Jacket review – Just try to wear one out

By Lex Strickland / February 10, 2025 / Reviews / Clothing / 2 Comments

REVIEW – The Brunt Scott Jacket is pretty tough. It will bear the brunt of your career or casual pursuits. Wind nor water can get through it. Even though it’s waist length, it performed well in my winter temps. I think the Scott jacket style would be right for chores around your property, as weekend

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Sylph Smart Hair Dryer review – The small hair dryer that blows the competition away!

By Lynn Lopez / February 10, 2025 / Reviews / hair dryer / 2 Comments

REVIEW – I have yet to find a female friend who is happy with the state of their hair. It is either too curly or too straight. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. My hair has always been very fine and very straight. I have to wash my hair

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