Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – As a band mom, I’m called upon to do a lot of things, but probably the most important one is to help fundraise for the marching band. Pre-pandemic some of the band moms tossed around the idea of making buttons to sell, but none of us had any button making experience. I thought […]
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REVIEW – Ever since video chats from home became commonplace, I’ve thought about how I could show objects or documents without holding them up to the camera. Document cameras have been around for a long time, but I was reluctant to try one until the CZUR Aura X Pro scanner came around. What is it?
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REVIEW – Last year I switched from a standard IKEA IDASEN desk to a standing desk from Flexispot; I like this desk and continue to use it. This spring, our daughter got married, and her new husband decided that he would like to replace his computer desk with a standing desk. In this review, I
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REVIEW – Kids mean having to have one of everything with you at all times. Strollers help contain some of the chaos but most of the time they don’t have enough space for everything under the sun. This is where the Wonderfold W2 Luxe Double Stroller Wagon comes into play. A combination between a wagon
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REVIEW – Standing desks and laptop stands are a great way to help improve posture and keep you from sitting in a chair all day while you work. Raising a laptop screen so it’s at the proper eye level can go a long way to alleviating neck and back strain, keeping you more comfortable and
obVus minder Tower Stand 2.0 review – solid laptop stand for posture and proper placement Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – We have an air compressor in our garage that we use to air up the tires of our vehicles and lawn tractor. The compressor works great, but it’s big and not convenient to use especially if we need to air up a flat tire on our lawn tractor which is stored in
ARTICLE/REVIEW – By now, pretty much everyone has heard of Tesla’s Autopilot – their version of driver assistance. It’s been in the news a lot with crashes (not necessarily the system’s fault), video of sleeping drivers careening down a Los Angeles freeway, and more. Plus, in its current iteration, the system requires you to have
General Motors’ Super Cruise driving assistance tech – Look Ma! No Hands! Read More
 REVIEW – Workouts, running, cycling, walking… the Mifo S Wireless Earbuds are designed for doing the sporty things and the outdoorsey things with a rugged design and IPX7 water resistance. I beat these little guys around for a month to see how they hold up to the sweaty stuff. How do they do? To
Mifo S Wireless Earbuds review – perfect for active people! Read More
REVIEW – Summer is definitely here in Texas! I have never been happier to own a pool due to the excessive heat we have been having here in south Texas. I am a first-time pool owner, and we just filled our pool in March. In an effort to save some money, I have been handling
Smorobot X11 cordless robotic pool cleaner review – No more manual pool scrubbing…almost Read More
REVIEW – The Worx Nitro 20V Cordless Paint Sprayer beats the heck out of brush painting in certain applications. The timing was perfect to review the Worx Nitro Paint Sprayer. My wife wanted a couple of paint jobs done and here came the Worx Nitro Sprayer for review. Last month I primed my under-deck lattice
REVIEW – Lasers are cool. Laser pointers, measuring tools, medical tools, and engraving/cutting tools are just a few of their many applications. I’ve always dreamed about how cool it would be to have an engraving and cutting tool to create personalized items and gifts. That day has finally come. I was given the opportunity to
REVIEW – Even before I purchased my home a couple of years ago, I always wanted a really versatile cooler for use at home when hanging out, at barbecues and whenever I would go to the beach. Until now, I used the conventional cooler that typically has to be filled with ice to keep the
BODEGA 37 Qt/35L Dual Zone Portable Car Fridge review Read More
REVIEW – I am probably one of the last people on earth without a dishwasher. But my kitchen is small, and there simply is not enough room for one. With only 2 people in the house, we don’t produce a lot of dishes, but like most people, I hate doing them. So I was excited
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REVIEW – Here’s a scenario for you: For years, I’ve had a DIY surround speaker setup connected to our smart TV through a good receiver. The two front left/right speakers are really good quality and the left/right surround speakers are also good. Then there’s that large 10 in. subwoofer we keep behind the TV cabinet
REVIEW – Clothes, closets, hangers. We all have them. We all use them. There’s no rocket science here. But then, back in 2017, South Korean company Collabo Space decided that they would build the proverbial better mousetrap and came up with Boomerang Hanger – an improvement on the traditional hanger design. Then, in 2018, they
Hurdle Hanger for Pants 2.0 review – interesting idea for some pants Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been a teleworker for ten years. I’ve managed to kit out my home office with about everything a software engineer could want: A nice sit/stand desk, a large monitor, a great dock for my work laptop, a cool mouse, a drive to backup my files, and so on. There’s one thing that
Vari Mobile Glass Board review – massive yet moveable whiteboard Read More
REVIEW – As a crafty, gadgety kind of person, I’ve always sort of wanted a 3D printer, but I’ve never really had anything I’ve really needed to print. Basically, I lacked a project.  Enter my son. He decided he wanted to make an acoustic levitator and apparently it requires printing some parts. What is an
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REVIEW – I’ve mentioned before that my goal is to get robots to do my bidding before the machines become self-aware and go all Terminator on us. I’m both happy and terrified to report that we are one step closer to that day with the new X1 OMNI cleaning robot from Ecovacs. Let’s check it out.
Ecovacs DEEBOT X1 OMNI robot vacuum/mop review – one step closer to robot overlord Read More
REVIEW – I reviewed the original Nomad Sport Strap for the Apple Watch in 2017. I liked the band so much it has been my go-to everyday band since then. It has held up well but is starting to look a little worn. So when Nomad approached me about reviewing their new Sport Slim Band, I
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REVIEW – New parents have so much to worry about these days, from getting proper formula to deciding on whether or not to get their baby vaccinated against COVID-19. Along with these new concerns come old standbys like is that rash normal, why hasn’t he/she pooped today, and is the baby sleeping safely? Technology might