Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – Our house was built in 1877. So of course, it was not built with air conditioning. It also was not built with any ducts or vents, so it would be next to impossible to install central air. In our little mountain town, air conditioning is not often needed. If it gets above 90 […]
REVIEW – Got an Apple AirTag and need a way to carry it while also gaining 4 tools and an easy way to clip it to your bag or beltloop? Then stay tuned while I show you the PITAKA Pita!Tag multi-tool AirTag case. What is it? The PITAKA Pita!Tag multi-tool is an Apple AirTag case/holder
PITAKA Pita!Tag multi-tool review – An AirTag case with 4 built-in tools Read More
REVIEW – Heat management for a gaming console or PC is critical to achieving optimal performance, and GameSir is bringing that concept to the mobile gaming space with their new X3 controller. Equipped with a Peltier cooling system, this is a premium mobile gaming controller which promises peak performance for intense gaming sessions on your
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Like most electronics, flashlights keep getting smaller and more powerful but is it worth buying a new flashlight just for 50 or 100 more lumens than the one you have? Does the Wuben X-0 Knight flashlight bring anything new or different to the everyday carry flashlight to compel you to upgrade from
Wuben X-0 Knight rechargeable flashlight review – a mini magnetized marvel Read More
REVIEW – I have almost a dozen security cameras around my home which have allowed me close to a detailed 360-degree view. After my first review of a security camera from Reolink, I was hooked on their brand. I waited for quite a while to get an opportunity to test and review another one. So
Reolink Argus PT smart 2K 4MP pan & tilt wire-free outdoor security camera review Read More
REVIEW – Years ago my wife and I got to the point in our life when the slightest sound in the middle of the night would wake us up. (Insert old person joke here) So we started turning on the bathroom fan every night, and the constant noise helps to block out random noises like traffic,
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REVIEW – I will state up front that I love portable Bluetooth speakers. It doesn’t matter how big or small they are, how expensive or cheap they are, or how good or bad they sound—well, scratch the bad-sounding part. I like them because I listen to music all the time. And so I use different
Soundcore Motion Boom Plus Bluetooth speaker review – A better Boom Read More
REVIEW – I’ve always been one to do my own car repairs, if at all possible. My DIY chromosome in addition to our family trend of keeping our vehicles for a least a decade means that I am frequently contending with the dreaded check engine light on our 2002, 2009, 2012, and 2017 Hondas. I
TOPDON ArtiDiag600S Professional Automotive OBD-II Diagnostic Tool review Read More
REVIEW – I have been using a Logitech MX Keys keyboard and a Logitech MX Master mouse for several years. Even after reviewing many mechanical keyboards and other mice, I always go back to Logitech because the keyboard feels great under my fingers and I love the built-in media keys. The MS 2 Master mouse
Logitech MX Mechanical Mini keyboard and Logitech MX Master 3S mouse review Read More
REVIEW – You have to be pretty sure of yourself and what you have to offer to enter the overcrowded wireless earphone market. It seems as if everyone and their uncle sells them. Despite the odds, a new audio company has taken on contenders. AXS Audio claims to make earbuds that “will give you the
AXS Audio professional wireless earbuds review – Just plain fun Read More
REVIEW – The 2022 Dog Days of Summer will bring brutally hot conditions to most of the USA. This means that residents should water conservatively. The Wi-Fi enabled Rachio 3 smart sprinkler controller uses local weather forecasts to precisely control the watering schedule. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!
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REVIEW – I received my first 3D printer this past Christmas as a gift from my Mom. I asked for and received a Creality Ender 3 V2. It had quite an extensive build process and I struggled a bit to get a good quality first build. It did not have any kind of auto bed
Elegoo Neptune 3 FDM 3D printer review – Great printer for beginners Read More
REVIEW – Sports and exercise are known for fads. One big fad right now has to do with recovery from exercise, and specifically, for when you overdo it. If you follow the trends, sore muscles can now be relieved by everything from oddly-shaped foam rollers to percussive massagers, which use a combination of vibration and
REVIEW – We just opened our pool for the season and I wanted to be able to play music outside. Obviously, the concern being that I want to have speakers and gadgets out there that are waterproof, especially with kids jumping in and out and splashing everywhere. I got to try out the MIFA A90
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REVIEW – Along with flying cars, the promises of the future almost always include some type of robot companion. From C-3PO and R2-D2 to Johnny 5 and V.I.N.CENT, all the way back to Maria from Metropolis, robots are always depicted as a ubiquitous part of our daily future lives. Yet, here I am in 2022
ClicBot Standard Robotics Kit review – This might be the droid you’re looking for! Read More
REVIEW – I almost didn’t volunteer to review the Outdoor Master Electric Skateboard Cruiser. I’m pushing middle age, tend to be a bit clumsy, and bruised my tailbone the last time I rode a longboard (over 20 years ago). I’ve been curious about these electric skateboards I see around town, but I was worried about
Outdoor Master Electric Skateboard Cruiser review – an excellent longboard speed demon Read More
REVIEW – There are many ways to get your phone into your field of view when in your automobile. Heads-up displays that fit on your dash, suction cups for either the windshield or the dash, and, of course, that perennial favorite, the AC vent clip. How to attach the phone to the clip is the
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REVIEW – After an embarrassingly long time with no higher wattage chargers (like, above 30 Watt) being available because of manufacturing and shipping issues caused by (or, at least blamed on) the pandemic, suddenly everyone seems to have gallium nitride (GaN) chargers available that offer flexibility beyond anything we’ve seen in the past. Take today’s
EHO 100W 4-port GaN wall charger review – Any port in a charger Read More
REVIEW- The Fenix TK35UE V2.0 Tactical Flashlight is a worthy addition to their TK lineup that they say is tactical-ready for Military and Law Enforcement. And I believe them! What is it? The Fenix TK35UE V2.0 is a durable flashlight, boasting a maximum output of 5000 lumens, that’s ready for pretty much anything you can
Fenix TK35UE V2.0 tactical flashlight review – A shockingly bright handful of a flashlight Read More
REVIEW – Portable charging devices can come in a lot of sizes and prices. They are incredibly useful in providing that extra bit of charge for power-hungry smartphones, tablets, or laptops. Since charging is based on devices being used and how often they need to be charged, how do you choose what best fits your