Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – I’ve seen portable power stations with lead acid batteries. They’re all pretty heavy! LiFePO4 batteries are more commonplace, and a quick Amazon search will turn up many. Today I’m trying out a 500 watt-hour power station from ITEHIL with a matching solar panel. What is it? The ITEHIL 500Wh Portable Power Station can […]
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REVIEW – In a digital world, one of the most important assets that we have are the files on our computers. They can be photos of family, spreadsheets with our budgets, papers for school, or a thousand other things. Whatever they are, we don’t want to lose them. Part of protecting our data is backing
OWC Mercury Elite Pro Mini review – an enclosure with a SATA drive Read More
REVIEW – Even though I’m using my webcam more than I ever thought I would, I can’t bring myself to invest in better lighting for my frequent video meetings and chats. Further complicating the problem is my cramped work area which doesn’t have much room for additional equipment like a large ring light. Fortunately, I
SANNCE 2K 4MP Super HD Webcam review – I’m finally ready for my closeup! Read More
REVIEW – My kids are now at the age where they are into their tablets and all sorts of electronics. They love remote-controlled robots, cars, etc. Over the years I have bought them a few smaller remote control cars and trucks with the promise that when they get older I will buy them a bigger
DEERC DE60 Large 1:8 Scale Upgraded Remote Control Truck review Read More
REVIEW – Having the right connections is a necessity for getting work done. If you don’t have the right adapter to read a USB drive, to copy files from your camera’s memory card, or to connect to a display, you might not be able to get your work done or watch a movie in your
REVIEW – I can remember the days when I spent a whole lot of money on a 5.1 surround sound system. It was made up of 2 relatively large left and right front speakers, a center channel speaker, 2 rear speakers, and a subwoofer. The connections also meant that there would be a whole bunch
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REVIEW – The Olight Parrot knife is one sharp cookie. Or cookie cutter. Or whatever you need to cut. Olight has produced flashlights for some time but has added knives to their line of useful hardware. This is solid, low tech effective for doing what it was designed to do without a hitch. Mini-spoiler –
Olight Parrot knife review – It’s not a bird, it’s an EDC knife Read More
REVIEW – Have you ever been curious about “audiophile” headphones and what justifies their ~$1000 price tags? I know I have, but until now I’ve never had the spare cash or opportunity to use cans of that caliber. Thinksound has sent over their new OV21 headphones that they’re advertising as “giant-killers” at less than half
Thinksound OV21 headphones review – audiophile grade headphones for half the price Read More
REVIEW – My husband and I were fortunate to adopt a puppy from a humane society in July of 2020. On the plus side due to COVID, I have been working from home since March of 2020 and had plenty of time to be with him. On the minus side, he did not get a
Cengcen Pet-treat camera review – Say hello to my furry friend! Read More
REVIEW – One thing I’m fond of is multi-tools. If I have a tool in my vehicle, backpack, or camping box, I always prefer that it have more than one function if possible. The Adventure Mate 5-in-1 multi-tool is just such a multi-purpose tool, but let’s see how it performs. What is it? The Adventure
Adventure Mate 5-in-1 multi-tool review – Axe is sharp enough to shave with it! Read More
REVIEW – I’m constantly measuring things in my workshop. I’ve been using a dime store plastic caliper for decades now, but just to get in the ballpark. Small rulers are getting harder for my eyes to read. Perhaps the Qfun 6 inch digital caliper with LCD display will find a home with me! What is
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REVIEW – Wired vs wireless headphones have been an ongoing debate between my friend and I for a long while. I’ve been wireless for quite some time, while he finally succumbed to the dark side recently. The Beyerdynamic MMX 150 gaming headset, while wired, intrigued me enough to check them out, and came very close
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REVIEW – Even though I am smiling in this photo I HATE housework. I would rather be outside in 100-degree heat working in the yard rather than dusting, mopping floors, and cleaning bathrooms. I am always on the lookout for things that can potentially make housework easier. We recently moved into a new home that
Tilswall Electric Spin Scrubber Review – no more down on your knees scrubbing! Read More
NEWS – If you’re anything like me, you have chargers of various sorts scattered throughout your office/house. The PWRBOARD is attempting to centralize all your battery charging into a single customizable device, and if their final product ends up even close to what they’re promising I will leap at the opportunity to try it out!
Get rid of your pile of charging cables and bricks with the new PWRBOARD! Read More
REVIEW – We just rang in 2022 and I think we all know what that means: New Year resolutions to lose weight! But what if I just made better choices during the holiday season? Only a cold hard dose of reality could possibly make me do that, and it arrived on my doorstep one day
Sportneer Smart Scale review – The perfect gadget for your New Year’s resolution Read More
REVIEW – During the winter hours, the sun seems to set before you know it, making a flashlight an important addition to your EDC arsenal. Today we’re reviewing the Wuben C2 Power Bank Flashlight, a surprisingly versatile torch for outdoor or general use. What is it? The Wuben C2 is a rugged handheld flashlight with
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REVIEW – All of our modern devices have microphones. Some are sensitive and well placed, others may pick up ambient noise like your keyboard or the AC fan. Others just may not be up to the task of giving expression to all you’re wanting to get across in your calls, podcasts, video meetings, etc. The
Maono AU-HD300T Pro mic system review Read More
REVIEW – Occasionally, a review offer comes along that simply doesn’t seem real. I’m not referring to a Kickstarter project that will probably never ship, but an incredible product that’s already being produced. We were sent an offer to review the Markforged Mark Two 3D printer, and I’ve never jumped so fast at an item
REVIEW – Working from home? Gaming online with friends? Listening to music? If you do any or all of these it would be convenient to have a good microphone and headphones combined in one package. eMeet has an option for you with their HS100 Wireless Computer Headset. How well does it work? Read on to
NEWS – EDC gear organizers items are super handy. They keep our small items from flying around in our EDC bags and help us find them quickly. Sometimes you want an EDC gear organizer that is sleek, slim, and fit just about anywhere, like the new EVERGOODS CAP1L. LIke the CAP2L, The Civic Access Pouch
EVERGOODS CAP1L is a sleek, slim, EDC gear organizer Read More