Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – One of the best parts of owning an Apple Watch is seeing it transform with a simple act of swapping the band. Solomon Straps is here to give your Watch a healthy dose of style and class. What is it? The Leather Band from Solomon Straps combines turquoise Badalssi Carlo full-grain leather with […]
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REVIEW – If your weather is anything like what we’ve been going through in the Bay Area, you’re probably wondering why we might be reviewing a space heater in what feels like an endless summer. Well, you’d be right, but the weather here works under its own set of rules and as luck would have
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REVIEW – As I get older, I find that many of my daily routines and even regular exercises leave me with an after effect of aches and pains that a simple hand rubbing does not resolve. Sometimes I walk at a fast pace for a mile or 2 with a heavy backpack, and my calves
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REVIEW – It seems almost weird to be writing about travel gadgets in the world today. But, to paraphrase Jonathan Coulton, we won’t always be this way. So, with a hopeful eye to the future, we’ll look at the Leopara Makeup Lighting System – a grand name for a simple device that’ll make you wonder
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REVIEW – As I have discussed before…dongles, docks, and hubs are a needed reality in today’s near port-less world. With a majority of laptop manufactures eliminating many of our classic input and output options, there are still those of us who need something to bridge the gap between them and a single port to rule
Brydge Stone Pro Thunderbolt 3 Multiport Hub review Read More
REVIEW – Jewelry. That’s the first impression one gets when unboxing the new white Edifier TWS NB2 true wireless earbuds. When opened, the box looks like it might contain nice earrings or even a necklace. However, while the packaging is noteworthy, does this attention to detail carry over to the product itself? What is it?
Edifier TWS NB2 true wireless earbuds review – like AirPods, but prettier Read More
REVIEW – If you do stuff in the dark, you know the importance of having a good flashlight. When I saw that the IMALENT MS06 could output a massive amount of light, I just had to try it out. What is it? The IMALENT MS06 is a can-sized searching flashlight with a maximum output of
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REVIEW – Of all the things that have become the “new normal” when working from home, attending meetings has probably undergone the biggest change. No longer do we sit in an over-crowded conference room face-to-face munching on donuts and downing coffee. Now, we sit at home staring at a computer screen full of co-workers faces
Creative Live! Cam Sync 1080P webcam review – you, too can look better! Read More
REVIEW – Like many people, I take a lot of pictures with my smartphone. I enjoy my photos by adding them to my (analog) journal and to do that, I have used small photo printers that print 2 x 3 inch photo stickers. I’ve been using printers like the Polaroid Zip and the HP Sprocket
Polaroid Hi-Print 2×3 Pocket Photo Printer review Read More
REVIEW – I’ve always liked the look and features of Apple watches but they only work with iPhones and I’m an Android user. So, my foray into wearable tech started years ago with fitness watches like Polar to keep track of my workout details. However, I quickly grew dissatisfied with the rubbery/plastic athletic watch look,
Mobvoi TicWatch C2+ review – 1GB RAM makes quite a difference, but is it enough? Read More
REVIEW – I was diagnosed as diabetic back in 2004 and in 2011, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Both of those life events made a major impact on my life and body. When I found out that I was diabetic, I immediately cut out sugar and after recovering from cancer treatments, I started working
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REVIEW – With the huge improvements in camera phones lately, the procedures for getting better shots have migrated from the “megapixel/lens” level of discussion to such perennial photography topics as light quality management and filters. To this end, SandMarc has recently released two light sources that promise much more control over some of these issues.
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REVIEW – I want to see a show of hands, how many of you love leather AND pens AND notebooks? Then here is a wonderful accessory to add to your collection of stationery storage gear. It’s the zippered leather 10-slot pen case from Galen Leather Co. Let’s check it out. What is it? The zippered
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REVIEW – Hands. We rely on them daily. I’m using them right now to type these words for you to enjoy. Work like this doesn’t take much protection. But, other types of work, like gardening, building, and so on, can take a toll on your hands unless you protect them. I had the opportunity to
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REVIEW – Back in 2016, I reviewed the Swann SWNVK-873004 3MP surveillance camera system that has stood guard over our home for nearly half a decade. At that time, this 8 channel, “Platinum Grade” 3MP PoE system with an internal hard drive and integrated smartphone app was pretty high tech and cutting edge. It was engineered
Swann NVR-8580 4K Ultra HD NVR security surveillance system review Read More
REVIEW – As a nearing-40-years-old reviewer of tech gadgets, when I first saw the EPOS | SENNHEISER GSP 601 wired gaming headset I thought I might be about 20 years too old for them. A few weeks of blissful use has changed my mind completely, they’ve helped me stave off the mid-life-crisis urges, if only
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REVIEW – I am a gadget geek and an IT fanatic, and my home has more networked devices than most people I know. As shown in the screenshot below, as I am typing this review there are currently 63 “live” devices on my network, and I still have a few that are not powered on.
Aumox 5 and 8 Port Gigabit POE Switches review Read More
REVIEW – In this day and age, there are a lot of younger folks who live together as roommates. I’m one of them, with a nice live-in basement as my humble abode. It has everything that I need except a stove. I’ve wanted an induction cooktop for a while now, but I don’t want to
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REVIEW – Speakers can vary wildly in terms of sound profiles and quality. While I’m no audiophile (speaker snob), I do appreciate a nice set of monitors. I’ve owned a ridiculous amount of different computer and studio speaker sets through the years (my partner would say I might have a problem with buying too many
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REVIEW – I love leather and I love notebooks. So when you combine them, I become interested. Galen Leather Co. recently contacted me to ask if I would like to review some of their products. I’ve already posted reviews of their Galen Leather Co. branded Kaweco Sport fountain pen, the Scrikss 419 fountain pen, and
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