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LaserPecker Safety Enclosure review – Good enclosure, but features and software need work

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REVIEW – The first laser engraver I ever used was the LaserPecker LP5, which I reviewed in June 2024. I loved it, and it sparked my interest in laser engraving. Recently, LaserPecker introduced the Safety Enclosure accessory for the LP5 and sent me one to review. This review will focus on the Safety Enclosure. If […]

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Edifier LolliClip Open-ear True Wireless Earbuds review – Silly name, serious sound

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REVIEW – Wow, I get to review perhaps the silliest-named earbuds yet—the Edifier LolliClip Open-ear True Wireless Earbuds. I can hear one of my friends ask: “Hey, what earphones are those?” Me: “They’re called LolliClips.” Friend: “Ooooohkaaaay (snickering)”. The laugh may be on them, because the LolliClips don’t sound as silly as their name. This

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BougeRV Camping Lantern (CL04) review – Clever design, bright light!

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REVIEW – I don’t camp, but when the opportunity to review the BougeRV Camping Lantern (model CL04) came up, I had no problems accepting it because I could think of many uses for it besides camping. So, for all of you campers and non-campers out there, let’s check out this clever light. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons)

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Heybike Alpha All-Terrain, Mid-Drive Fat Tire E-bike review – Is mid better than hub?

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REVIEW – Ever since my first e-bike, I’ve been kind of obsessed with them. Ask my family. I have four e-bikes in my garage right now. I love riding a bike to the park, running quick errands, and enjoying the outdoors. I’ve had basic e-bikes, long-range e-bikes, and even folding e-bikes. When the Heybike Alpha

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Zygnatek 4K HD hidden camera review – A power brick that hides a camera in plain sight

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REVIEW – My current philosophy on power banks is that you can never have enough. They’re great for power outages and mobile charging. When I saw that the Zygnatek 4K HD hidden camera was disguised as a power bank and could also charge devices, I knew that I had to try it out. ⬇︎ Jump to

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Laybird MagAttach Coffee Scale review – a coffee scale done right

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REVIEW – I have been a coffee lover for most of my life (starting with coffee-flavored Jelly Belly’s in childhood). After my young adult years drinking office coffee and cheap K-cups at home, I realized how much joy a good espresso brought me. I’ve used everything from terrible <$50 espresso machines to >$1k fully automatic

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TRIBIT StormBox Lava Bluetooth speaker review – bassheads rejoice!

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REVIEW – Every time I get my hands on a Bluetooth speaker, there’s only one question in my tiny little mind: How’s the bass? TRIBIT has a model named the StormBox Lava, which to me, evoked images of explosive, molten sounds shattering windows and scaring small pets. Let’s heat this thing up and see what

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AlgoLaser alpha MK2 20W diode laser engraver review – a new level of creativity

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REVIEW– Anything that involves taking something boring and making it amazing is worth looking into. I love crafting. I love decorating and organizing and creating something out of nothing. The AlgoLaser alpha MK2 20W diode laser engraver helped me level up my game. Whether it’s a birthday gift, a business card, or a hobby, the AlgoLaser

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VTOMAN Jump 1800 with solar panel, extended battery, and jump starter review

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REVIEW – The TrekPow portable power pack I reviewed performs well for small loads when extension cords are impractical. But what if you need more power over longer periods? The VTOMAN Jump 1800 with solar panel, extended battery, and jump starter might be just your thing. I have one to review; read on to see

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BODEGACOOLER 12 volt Car Refrigerator and Freezer review – easy compact cooling on the go

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REVIEW – I reviewed the BLUETTI Swapsolar Multicooler last year, but when we took it on a weekend trip, we realized it was much larger than we needed for a short trip. I’ve been on the hunt for a good smaller cooler ever since, and the offer to review the BODEGACOOLER 12 volt Car Refrigerator

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Keychron K4 HE mechanical keyboard review – the perfect keyboard for me!

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REVIEW – I’ve gone through dozens of keyboards in my years working and gaming with computers, ranging from the worst mushy cheap keyboards in my college days to some very excellent mechanical keyboards in recent years. I even bought a couple of Keychron’s K1 Pro slim keyboards for me and my partner, which have been

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Yeedi S14 Plus Robot Vacuum and Mop review – The robovac that does it all

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REVIEW – The Yeedi S14 Plus Robot Vacuum and Mop does it all: vacuums, mops, empties its own dustbin and dirty water, and cleans and dries the mop pad. For about $1,000, in a very busy household with two dogs and teenagers, I started this review with very high expectations for this robovac. Let’s see

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TurboAnt R9 foldable scooter review – Lots of power with some harsh braking.

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REVIEW – I have reviewed a couple of scooters for The Gadgeteer.  My first was the Yadea ElitePrime scooter with a max speed of 18.6mph.  The second was the HiBoy Max Pro scooter that could go up to 22 mph.  I admit that I seriously have the need for speed.  I get that fix on

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