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Julie’s favorite gear, CONTRE Swan two-way radios, Proscenic A9 Air Purifier, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW UPDATES – Today we have six updates. One update is from a review that was posted earlier this week and another one is as old as 2016. Why do we do these updates? I think it’s important to revisit our past product reviews to let you know how well these products continue to work […]

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Fender Mustang Micro guitar amp review – Your guitar’s new best friend

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REVIEW – Learning to play guitar, and getting to a point where others might want to listen, can be a very large gap. Even when you sound really good, the required repetition to nail a lick can take a toll on anyone listening. Headphones have long been a great solution for this, but without good

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Mecool Now Android TV device with video calling review

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REVIEW – I’m what you might call an early adopter.  Many years ago, when our kids were little, we bought three television-based video conferencing units – one for us and one for each set of grandparents.  I wish I could remember the name of the units, but alas, I cannot.  You looked them up to

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Astrea ONE water bottle review – Fights pollution two ways!

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  REVIEW – Municipal water is, sadly, no longer guaranteed to be safe from pollutants and poisons from pipes and groundwater leaching. Many folks I know use filtered pitchers in their fridge to take care of the impurities, but those things take a good while to seep through. Plus, they aren’t portable. Enter the Astrea

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EPOS GTW270 Hybrid Wireless Earbuds review

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REVIEW – There are many true wireless earbuds on the market today, but only a small number of them have hybrid, multi-platform wireless operating capability.  The EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid Earbuds have both Bluetooth and an aptX USB-C dongle, which allows them to operate in two wireless domains.  Let’s check them out. What is it?

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Ukutune UKE1 Concert Ukulele review

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REVIEW – Meet the new addition to my Uke family: the Ukutunes UKE1 Concert Ukulele! It’s a surprisingly sweet player that has some nice sound to go with those good looks. To the review! What is it? It’s a concert-sized ukulele. What’s in the box? You’ll get the ukulele, a basic carrying case, and an

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KYY 15.6 inch USB-C monitor review – an excellent affordable second monitor

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REVIEW – I’ve been using the Mobile Pixels DUEX Plus dual monitor screen since I reviewed it, but the small size does detract from the convenience of being attached to the laptop.  When the offer came up to review the KYY 15.6 inch USB-C monitor, I jumped at the chance.  I was hoping that the

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Chrome Buran III messenger bag review – a big, balanced, versatile messenger!

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REVIEW – Look at this chonky boi! I’m testing the Buran III from Chrome Industries, the next evolution in their iconic messenger designed to carry your tech in addition to all the things. It’s a good one. To the review! What is it? It’s a messenger bag designed for carrying your tech… and just about

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DOOGEE S86 smartphone review – a tank, both in build and size

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REVIEW – Are you in the market for a phone that lasts two or even three days without recharging? Do you also find yourself in an environment where you’re splashed or immersed in liquids frequently? Do you mind carrying something the size and weight of a baby hippopotamus in your pocket? Should I stop with

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Secret Sockets The OUTlet review – Double your wall outlets in the same space

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REVIEW – Who amongst us has never needed additional power outlets? I know that I have. In this episode, we’re going to examine an innovative solution to this problem: The OUTLet from Secret Sockets, LLC.  I have been following The OUTlet since it was funded through Kickstarter, through the long process of obtaining rigorous safety

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