Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – I’m typically not a big fan of novelty items, but when I was offered a review sample of the Shargeek Retro 35W GaN Charger, the idea of saying no didn’t cross my mind at all. As a fan of all things Apple (see episode #5 of my video podcast where I share my […]
REVIEW – Pressure washing the driveway is an annual event where I live. A year’s worth of dust and dirt from all the red clay we have around here gives my pavement a rather reddish, muddy look, something that’s definitely not very attractive. Every fall I haul out the pressure washer, fill it up with
EVEAGE 14.5″ Pressure Washer Surface Cleaner review – a faster way to wash your driveway Read More
REVIEW – The Axwell Wallet company makes uniquely designed, card-holder style wallets, and supports military veterans in need. Axwell donates a portion of the proceeds from every sale to the Veterans Community Project in the USA and Homes For Heroes in Canada, to help build tiny homes for homeless veterans. I’m reviewing their Copper and
Axwell wallet review – A card organizer and tiny body armor? All for a great cause. Read More
REVIEW – Many of us still use physical keys and the best way to keep your keys organized is on a key ring. Today I’m going to show you the Orbitkey Quick Release Key Ring. Let’s check it out! What is it? The Orbitkey Quick Release Key Ring is actually Orbitkey’s second version of their
Orbitkey Quick Release Key Ring V2 review – The best simple keyring yet? Read More
REVIEW – Let me say upfront that I am a fan of mid-century modern design. I love the clean, uncluttered lines, the smooth expanse of wood in the furniture, and especially the “atomic ranch” look of that period’s TVs and radios. Mid-century also recalls a simpler time that I’m sure I look back on with
Muzen Original III AM/FM Radio & Bluetooth Speaker review – Back to the future Read More
REVIEW – I am a happy dog mom of three wonderful pups of varying sizes and ages ranging from 10 pounds to 60 pounds and from 5 months to 16 years. To say feeding time is chaotic is an understatement. We get spilled water and food and dogs who are worried that another dog will
PAWAii Magic Bowl review – a multi-function elevated dog bowl Read More
REVIEW – Are you looking for the best rechargeable headlight? What about one that is also a normal handheld flashlight, and can attach to anything magnetic? The Cyansky HS3R mini headlamp might fit that description. And did you know that headlights make great gifts? Everyone can always use a bit more light – especially ones
REVIEW – I’ve reviewed or purchased a half dozen electric scooters over the last few years, and I’ve definitely refined what I’m looking for in a good commuter scooter. First, it needs to be portable/foldable for public transport or stowed in a trunk for last-mile quick trips after a journey. Second, it needs to not
Hiboy S2R electric scooter review – a solid commuter scooter Read More
REVIEW – Do you buy almond, soy, coconut, oat, and other plant-based milk from the grocery store? Ever taken a look a the list of ingredients on the package? There’s probably a lot of sugar and weird ingredients like carrageenan and artificial flavors and colors. Making your own plant-based milk is a great idea until
Nutr Nut Milk Machine review – make your own plant based milks! Read More
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
Solo Stove Mesa Tabletop Fire Pit review Read More
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
STM Goods DUX 16L Backpack review Read More
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