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ZIKE MagSafe charger review – Fast and cool, a wireless charger with a built-in fan

By Julie Strietelmeier / February 28, 2022 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, Crowdfunded, Magsafe, Wireless charging / 2 Comments

CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Do you love using a wireless MagSafe charger for your iPhone but don’t like that the so-called fast charging doesn’t really seem all that fast? That’s because 15W fast chargers can cause the iPhone to become too warm and special sensors inside the iPhone will throttle charging down to 7.5W which is […]

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Okaysou Dance 430 4 Quart Air Fryer review

By Bob Patterson / February 28, 2022 / Reviews / air fryer, Cooking, Food, Home and Kitchen / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Y’all know I love to cook, but I’ve never owned an air fryer. Weird, right? Over the past month, I’ve been putting the Okaysou Dance 430 4 Quart Air Fryer through its paces to see what I’ve been missing. Let’s cook some stuff. To the review! What is it? The Okaysou Dance 430

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Purivortex AC201B air purifier review

By Brooke Hall / February 28, 2022 / Reviews / Air Filtration / 1 Comment

REVIEW – When my husband and I got COVID, one of the first things we did was buy a large air purifier for our main living area, in an attempt to prevent our sons from catching the virus, too. It’s hard to say if the air purifier was to thank, but our boys never tested

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Logitech Signature M650 wireless mouse review – your silent partner

By Jacob Haas / February 27, 2022 / Reviews / Mouse, Wireless mouse / 7 Comments

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REVIEW — Say you want to make a mouse, and you toss in these requirements into a bag and shake it up: silent operation, wireless, comes in multiple sizes, is for lefties or righties, has five different colors, and most of all, cheap. What you end up with is the Logitech Signature M650 Wireless Mouse.

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Wear Graphene GAMMA heated jacket review

By Ryan Chapman / February 26, 2022 / Reviews / Clothing / 12 Comments

REVIEW – It’s winter, and while I grew up with snow and wind chills, it doesn’t mean I will ever get used to it. I prefer jackets of all sorts because coats are thick, annoying, and don’t do so swell if you are going to be indoors. What about a jacket that heats up though?

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Baseus 65W PD GaN3 Fast Wall Charger Block review

By Mike Dixon / February 26, 2022 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – I do most of my work from my home office, but I occasionally work from my living room as well. Lately, I’ve found the need for better USB charging sources. I decided to give the Baseus 65W PD GaN3 Fast Wall Charger Block a try. What is it? The Baseus 65W PD GaN3

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Shokz OpenRun Pro sports headphones review – Time to get moving!

By Bob Patterson / February 25, 2022 / Reviews / Bluetooth headphones / 3 Comments

REVIEW – What is this sorcery?!? I’m testing the Shokz OpenRun Pro sports headphones, which feature bone-conducting technology for those with active lifestyles. These are a game changer for me. Let’s find out more. To the review!! What is it? Shokz OpenRun Pro sports headphones are bone conduction open ear headphones. What’s in the box? You’ll

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Greenworks 24V angle grinder review

By Howard Sneider / February 24, 2022 / Reviews / Do-It-Yourself, Tools / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Useful for cutting, grinding, and polishing, an angle grinder is one of those indispensable tools that belong in every do-it-yourselfer’s arsenal. The Greenworks angle grinder is a 24V cordless unit with a brushless motor that spins 4-1/2-inch tools up to 10500 RPM. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!

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Withings Sleep tracking mat review – Sleep analysis without a wearable

By Julie Strietelmeier / February 23, 2022 / Reviews / Health and fitness, Sleep / 7 Comments

REVIEW – In addition to exercise and food, sleep plays a very important role in our overall health. Is your sleep quality good? Can it be improved? The Withings Sleep tracking mat is designed to analyze your sleep so that you can make changes to improve it and your health. It’s time to take a

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Gadgeteer team – gear we’re using in 2022 – Shooting Range Edition (Joe Porletto)

By Joe Porletto / February 22, 2022 / Reviews / 2022 team gear / 6 Comments

REVIEW – When the Gadgeteer team decided to do another round of “Gear we’re using” posts I was concerned because I’ve been using pretty much the same gear for the last two years. I documented my Work from Home setup exactly a year ago as I write this and that hasn’t changed at all. Since

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Rolling Square Edge Kit review – attach your phone to your laptop

By Bob Patterson / February 22, 2022 / Reviews / Device mount, Laptop Accessory / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – I am always fumbling for my phone while I am working. It’s awkward. But look at me now! My laptop and my phone are living in perfect harmony thanks to the Rolling Square Edge Kit. This kit not only mounts my phone next to my moneymaker, but it adds some extra features as

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Gadgeteer team – gear we’re using in 2022 (Bob Patterson)

By Bob Patterson / February 21, 2022 / Reviews / 2022 team gear / 2 Comments

ARTICLE – My work situation was 100% remote for the longest time, but now we’re going to the office a couple of days a week. It’s been two years, people. I need to find my work clothes, shoes, and the keys to my car. The good news is that, while the re-adjustment is weird, I

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Joytutus Car Cup Holder with Cellphone Mount review

By Julian Perry / February 21, 2022 / Reviews / Car Gear, Device mount / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Several years ago, I purchased a quite sturdy phone holder that uses one of my cup holders as the way to secure its base. It has worked well at keeping my phone safe and stable. However, this has come at the cost of losing one of my 2 precious cup holders in the

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WyreStorm FOCUS 210 4K AI Webcam review

By Brooke Hall / February 20, 2022 / Reviews / Webcam / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – If you’re living much of your life online right now, it’s crucial to have a good webcam. The WyreStorm Focus 210 is one to consider, especially if you give a lot of online presentations where tracking would be helpful, or if you prefer a wide-angle camera where you can make a lot of

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SnapFresh Cordless Leaf Blower review – a handy, lightweight wind-maker

By Lex Strickland / February 19, 2022 / Reviews / gardening, Outdoor Gear / 3 Comments

REVIEW – The SnapFresh BBT-ZE20BW leaf blower is the lightest blower I’ve tried. The blowing power and working time from a single charge did not disappoint. Heavier hand-held blowers can be fatiguing either from their weight, the blow-back resistance, or both. The SnapFresh was pleasant to use in that it was not tiring to use.

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