Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – The Olight Baton 3 Pro flashlight could be called ‘deeply groovy’. It has a grip surface that is much better than traditional cross-hatch knurling. Its overall form factor fits my hand very well. And it is lightweight and has 5 brightness levels. Is there anything to not like about the Olight Baton 3 […]
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REVIEW – As summer comes to a close and the days get shorter it’s time for me to gather and clean all of my outdoor gear and store it for next season. Usually, as I put my gear back into storage I do quick assessments of things I need to replace or upgrade. One item
REVIEW- The Morakniv Garberg is a heavy-duty full tang fixed blade knife in the Morakniv Bushcraft and Survival series. If you’re looking for a knife with some heft that can hold a razor sharp edge during your outdoor adventures, check this out. What is it? The Morakniv Garberg is “a powerful outdoor full tang knife
REVIEW – Let me say up front that I use an iPad Pro (2018—due for an update) for watching videos and sketching out ideas using the excellent Apple Pencil. It’s a dream tablet in many ways—except one. As good as the iPad is, it only uses its own apps, not the Mac graphic design apps
XP-Pen Artist 13 Pen Display (2nd Gen) review – Small tablet big on features Read More
REVIEW – A friend of mine recently purchased a used pickup truck and it did not include features like a navigation screen or cameras. Since he carries a lot of cargo, I would hear him complain about the need to be able to have a better view of what was behind him when reversing. When
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REVIEW – I don’t want to worry about the wear and tear of my smartphone so I like to use a minimal snap-on case and a screen protector. Installing a case is easy, but screen protector installations can be frustrating when little bits of dust get trapped between the protector and the screen no matter
REVIEW – I love cars! I am one of those people who end up with a new car at least every two to four years.  Fortunately for me, my husband likes to keep a car for the long haul. He also puts a ton of mileage on his cars due to his job. When you
REVIEW – Another week, another power station to review. Will the GRECELL T-500 power station review stand out from the ever-growing horde of power stations that have been sent our way, or will it simply be yet another option among many? What is it? The GRECELL T-500 power station review is a portable battery. These
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REVIEW – The Atomic Bear Tactical Belt has only a few moving parts and none require recharging! The Atomic Bear Company sells survival gear, tactical pens, a knife, fire starters, and cool accessories. But they make a heavy-duty tactical belt that addresses an important aspect of any survival situation. Keeping one’s pants secure of course,
Atomic Bear Tactical Belt review – Keeps pants at altitude and holds stuff securely Read More
REVIEW – Several months ago I reviewed my first wireless charging station and have been using it religiously to charge my iPhone and AirPods Pro, but my Apple Watch has been left in the dark. Well, Otterbox came out with their 2-in-1 charging station with MagSafe where you can charge both the iPhone or Airpods
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REVIEW -Having a video doorbell can be such an added convenience to your home. At least for me, it has been. And with the Vision Elite Smart Lock Video Doorbell from Lockly, it doesn’t just make things a little easier at the front door but it also provides a level of security. That’s because not
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REVIEW – Wood-fired pizza is all the rage, but most pizza ovens are VERY expensive! I’ve long wanted an outdoor wood-fired oven for homemade bread and of course, pizza. I had visions of building one of the big bee-hive-shaped ovens made of brick and clay on our patio, but that has obviously never materialized. When
Vevor Outdoor Pizza Oven review – Good pizza, with a few big drawbacks Read More
REVIEW – We got an air fryer as a gift a couple of years ago and we didn’t even take it out of the box for several months because we didn’t think we would use it that much. When we finally did open it up to give it a shot the air fryer became our
Ganiza 6 Quart Air Fryer review – convenient countertop cooking Read More
REVIEW – Tablets and iPads, along with touch-sensitive styli, have empowered many people to explore digital artistry on these devices. The VEIKK VK1200 is a 11.6-inch pen display for digital artists that supports pressure and tilt sensitivity that can interface with many OSs. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!
VEIKK Studio VK1200 pen display review – great for portable digital art! Read More
REVIEW – Mowing grass is a necessary chore for many people which they may or may not enjoy. I don’t mind mowing but I do mind dealing with gas and oil due to the smell, mess, and of course, there’s the expense. One solution is to buy an electric lawn mower like the PowerSmart Electric
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REVIEW – Can the Toshiba ML2 EC10SA-BS 8-1 Countertop Microwave with Air Fryer Microwave Combo, Convection, Broil, you name it, really accomplish all that it is advertised to do? Read on for a complete breakdown of this full-featured kitchen appliance. What is it? The Toshiba ML2 EC10SA-BS 8-1 is a one cubic foot countertop oven
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REVIEW – Has the mechanical keyboard bug bitten you yet? They’re absolutely worth a try if you haven’t. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I like typing on them. The latest one in for review is the Mechkeys JAMESDONKEY RS2 mechanical keyboard. It’s a 99 key mechanical affair, with old school shape and color,
REVIEW – In 2010, I reviewed one of the best professional earphones I have ever heard. 12 years later, The JH Audio JH/13 pro earphones remain my go-to earphones for musical detail, spaciousness, and all-around fun factor. Each custom-molded JH earphone contains 6 tuned armature speakers for a total of 12 speakers. Though the clear
KZ Acoustics AS16 Pro earphones review – Great, if you’re on stage Read More
REVIEW – As DIYer and a gadget nerd, I am constantly fixing things and taking them apart, and in many cases, I wish that I could see around corners to help me with what I am working on, rather than guess what could be hidden away from my view. An endoscope is a great tool
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REVIEW – How the new Shargeek Storm2 Slim power bank compare to a wall outlet with USB ports? Let me explain. Recently, I replaced two outlets with ones that had built-in USB ports. My thinking was that I could use these outlets to charge my devices without needing an adapter. While the thinking was correct,
Shargeek Storm2 Slim power bank review – It’s fast, it’s small, it’s … clear! Read More