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NexusLink Gaming Router Extender review – fast and simple ethernet port without wires

REVIEW – Getting solid wifi speeds throughout my split-level house has been an ongoing struggle for years. I’ve tried multiple mesh routers (which all had ongoing connectivity issues) and powerline bridges (which also had issues due to our old wiring), before settling on a high-powered single router that I currently use. It’s stable, but speeds […]

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Zing Go Go Bird review – R/C meets drone

By Julian Perry / November 8, 2020 / Reviews / Drone, Kid Gadgets, Toys / 2 Comments

REVIEW – My kids are very fascinated with robots and scooters and planes, etc. They both have a couple of small dromes, but they are still getting used to flying them. They also love kites and just about anything colorful that flies. Let’s see if they like this flying Zing Go-Go Bird. What is it?

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Ludela Gen 2 Candle Review – A candle that is remote controlled

By Lynn Lopez / November 7, 2020 / Reviews / Decorate / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – We are starting to get into the holiday season and for me, that is when I am most likely to have candles lit around the house. I am not a big person for scented candles. I find most of the scents overwhelming and intrusive. I do love the soft glow from a real

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BodyGuardz portable 5-in-1 emergency hub review

By Garry Kolb / November 7, 2020 / Reviews / USB hub / 1 Comment

REVIEW – If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that we need to be prepared for anything. As a means to help simplify emergency preparations, BogyGuardz has introduced a new 5-in-1 portable emergency hub. Let’s see how many issues it can help with. What is it? The BodyGuardz 5-in-1 portable emergency hub is a

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Runtime meal replacement solutions review – Fast food for gamers and creators

By Julie Strietelmeier / November 6, 2020 / Reviews / Gaming Gear, meal replacement / 3 Comments

REVIEW – Since when is a protein bar or shake considered gaming gear? When it’s a Runtime meal bar or shake! If you’re a gamer or a creator, or anyone who needs a quick meal, with ingredients that are chosen to Runtime wants you to check out their products. Let’s take a closer look. What is

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Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Wireless Headset for Xbox Series X & Xbox One review

By Michael Strange / November 6, 2020 / Reviews / Bluetooth headset, Gaming Gear / Leave a Comment

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REVIEW – Turtle Beach recently released an updated version of its popular Stealth 700 wireless gaming headset, the Stealth 700 Gen 2. I received the Gen 2 Xbox edition for review a couple of weeks ago. This is my first pair of wireless gaming headsets, so I was eager to put them through their paces.

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Orangemonkie Foldio3 + Foldio360 portable photo studio review

By Julie Strietelmeier / November 5, 2020 / Reviews / Camera gear, Photography / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – What is the most important element that you need to have in order to take great product photos? Lighting. But the problem with lighting is that it can cause harsh shadows. That’s where a tabletop photo studio can really make a big difference and today I want to show you the Orangemonkie Foldio3

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Twinkly Music review – Animates your holiday lights to music

By Garry Kolb / November 5, 2020 / Reviews / Decorate / 1 Comment

REVIEW – Last holiday season, I had the opportunity to review Twinkly Strings – controllable holiday lights. I really liked them and they became a prominent feature in our holiday display. This year, Twinkly is back with Twinkly Music – a wireless controller for Twinkly lights that adds audio reactivity to your Twinkly lights. Let’s

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SAKOBS Wireless Bluetooth & Wired 80W Soundbar review

By Steve Holt / November 5, 2020 / Reviews / soundbar / 2 Comments

REVIEW – It is amazing to me what you can get nowadays for a TV. Prices have fallen, while feature sets are getting better and better. But I have noticed that while prices of TVs seem to keep falling, the manufacturers are having to drop features to be able to keep those prices low. For

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Kywoo Tycoon 3D Printer review

By Mike Dixon / November 4, 2020 / Reviews / 3d printing / 3 Comments

REVIEW – I’ve always wanted to get into 3D printing, but my other hobbies usually took my money and time. When the Kywoo Tycoon 3D printer review offer came along, I was fortunate to be selected to review it. What is it? The Kywoo Tycoon is a 3D printer that features automatic hands-free leveling and

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Audioengine A1 Home Music System Review – Small speakers equals big sound

By Bill Henderson / November 4, 2020 / Reviews / Bluetooth speaker, Speakers / 5 Comments

REVIEW – I’ve said it before that one of the more fun pleasures in reviewing products is finding that true bargain—something that is way better than the price would indicate. This time around, it’s the Audioengine A1 Home Music System. Along with the Tribit Stormbox micro speaker, the A1 speaker could be another bargain of

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Kimo Cordless Leaf Blower review

By Alex Birch / November 3, 2020 / Reviews / Outdoor Gear / 3 Comments

REVIEW – As a home owner, there’s always those upkeep tasks that need to get done. At our home it’s a never ending battle with leaves, tree nuts and Juniper needles. KIMO offered their 20V cordless leaf blower for review and that sounded like a perfect chance to see if I could reduce the time

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Mophie 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand Review

By Lynn Lopez / November 3, 2020 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, Wireless charging / 7 Comments

REVIEW – Yes, there are a ton of charging stands out there for the iPhone. I am a recent iPhone convert. I have been on Android since the beginning and have now been drawn to the dark side. I have wireless chargers from my previous Android life that will charge my iPhone 11 Pro, but

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TerraMaster F2-422 10GbE 2-bay Professional NAS review

By Dave Rees / November 2, 2020 / Reviews / NAS / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Earlier this year, Mike reviewed the TerraMaster F5-422, a profession grade 5-bay network attached storage (NAS) device. The 422 series is TerraMaster’s latest small to medium business class network storage solutions. But for many of us WFHers, a 5-bay NAS might be a wee bit of overkill. So when TerraMaster offered up the

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CHOETECH Portable Solar Panel charger review

By Matt Gregersen / November 2, 2020 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, solar charger / 4 Comments

REVIEW – My outdoor adventures are usually of the less-than-one-day variety, so I often don’t need device-recharging options beyond small portable chargers. However, I’ve been wanting to do multi-day camping/hiking trips and the CHOETECH Portable Solar Panel charger looks like a good option for keeping phones/tablets/laptops charged for these types of adventures. It could also be

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