Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – OLIGHT makes some of my favorite flashlights, but did you know that they also make some nice pocket EDC gear too? They sent me their Otacle D1 hex bit driver to check out. It’s small, but they say good things come in small packages, so let’s take a look to see if that’s […]
The OLIGHT Otacle D1 puts a tiny EDC hex driver in your pocket Read More
REVIEW – Let me start by saying I am an Apple snob—a long-standing member of the Apple Borg. My first—and only—computers have been exclusively Macs. Well, except for that time I bought a Mac Clone in the 90s, but I digress. It’s always been iPhones and iPads and everything else. No Android in this house.
REVIEW – I don’t really baby my phones except for one thing. I always put a screen protector on them immediately. Or that’s what I usually do. I failed to do that when I bought the iPhone 16 Pro Max last fall. I put it off and paid the “price” of getting a scratch. 😟
The iOttie Terra protects your iPhone’s screen with less waste Read More
REVIEW – In a world of look-alike bags, you may need to get creative to keep track of your bag. Tie a ribbon around a handle? Child’s play. How about luggage that’s traffic-cone orange? That’s what caught my eye with the Aer Carry-On bag. But there’s way more to this bag than searing your retinas.
The Aer Carry-On is a smarter way to travel Read More
REVIEW – There are dozens of ways we can track our biometrics these days. From smartwatches to smart rings, from earbuds to your vehicle’s sensor array, everything is trying to monitor and report on (and sell, in many cases) your biometric data. How long/well did you sleep? Have you eaten lately? What’s your BMI? This
Tipping the scales – LePulse P1 Body Composition Scale review Read More
REVIEW – I learned to touch type in the 1990s, and by the 2000s, my endless conversations over AOL Instant Messenger turned me into a very fast typist. When I really get going on something that’s on my mind, I can smash out about 120 words per minute, and the more adamant I am about
Adventures in Mechanical Keyboard Customization Read More
REVIEW – Back in December of last year, I reviewed the Shieldon Gambit knife. I liked it a lot for a budget cleaver-style blade. The build materials were good as was the choice of steel in a budget knife. Well, I’m back with another Shieldon offering, the Hoplon. How does it compare to the previous
Shieldon Hoplon pocket knife review – Is it your next EDC pocket knife? Read More
REVIEW – If you own a Meta Quest 3 or 3S VR headset, you will likely agree that the stock head strap is uncomfortable. If you love using your headset, you will agree that the built-in battery life is inadequate. Do you need a solution for both of these issues? Enter the YOGES 10000mAh Battery
Is the YOGES Battery Head Strap Worth It? Boost Your Meta Quest 3 Playtime Read More
REVIEW – Portable power options have blossomed over the past few years. No longer are the primary options just gas generators. The Pecron E1000LFP came up for review and I wanted to see how it stacked up against similar power stations I’ve seen. It looked like it met the sweet spot for me in size
Portable Power Made Easy: PECRON E1000LFP Review & Performance Test Read More
REVIEW – One would think that by now, I have satisfied my craving for wireless mic systems. However, this cannot be further from the truth. I am always looking for something newer and better and lately, I have been looking for the perfect wireless mic system with great wireless range so that I can set
Saramonic Ultra Wireless Mic System review Read More
REVIEW – Hurricane Helene left us without power for a couple of days. When we lose power, there are two primary things that we want: to recharge our cell phones and keep the refrigerator running. Any size power station can do the former, but it takes a larger one to do the later. Of course,
Oupes Exodus 1200 Power Station review Read More
REVIEW – My first foray into the heady world of scanning and digitizing was way back in the 2000s when I found a Visioneer USB flatbed scanner at Big Lots on clearance. I’ve always loved scanners and photocopiers. The ability to rapidly duplicate printed (and other!) things on demand is an amazing feat of modern
CZUR ET MAX Professional Book Scanner review Read More
REVIEW – Looking for a stylish way to maximize space in your home? Let me show you the VASAGLE Corner Shelf Stand that you can use to showcase your favorite items while keeping things organized. I’ll walk you through the entire assembly process. Don’t worry, it’s quick and easy, and I even included a 30-second
VASAGLE Corner Shelf Stand review – More room to display your favorite things Read More
REVIEW – If you’ve been 3D printing at all, you’ve hopefully been able to get everything all dialed in and have some awesome success with prints… Only to have them inexplicably start to not come out okay, usually after a couple of weeks (or longer). That’s where a filament dryer can come in quite handy.
EIBOS Polyphemus 3D printer filament dryer review Read More
REVIEW – One thing I love about reviewing gadgets is trying something that looks new or unique and seeing how it holds up. One that came up recently was the SoundPeats PearlClip Pro earbuds, which use a different mechanism to stay in your ear than any other earbud I’ve tried before. Essentially, it’s a ring
SoundPeats PearlClip Pro earbuds review – Unique fit and style Read More
REVIEW – The Brunt Scott Jacket is pretty tough. It will bear the brunt of your career or casual pursuits. Wind nor water can get through it. Even though it’s waist length, it performed well in my winter temps. I think the Scott jacket style would be right for chores around your property, as weekend
Brunt Scott Jacket review – Just try to wear one out Read More
REVIEW – I have yet to find a female friend who is happy with the state of their hair. It is either too curly or too straight. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. My hair has always been very fine and very straight. I have to wash my hair
Sylph Smart Hair Dryer review – The small hair dryer that blows the competition away! Read More
REVIEW – I sold my Macbook and went all in using an iPad Pro 11″ as my main machine. It’s been a good transition, often causing me to come up with some creative ways to re-do my workflow. I love the portability and “spontaneous-ness” of using the iPad. Still, often I’m concerned about scratching or
MAGEASY CoverBuddy Magnetic iPad Case with Graphene review Read More
REVIEW – With everyone in my family riding bikes these days, there will come a time when one of us needs to leave our bike unattended. Without the proper lock or deterrent, risk the chance of someone stealing the bike. Bike and e-bike theft is rampant, and protection can no longer be an afterthought. Enter
OTTOLOCK SIDEKICK Folding Lock review Read More
REVIEW – I prefer using a utility knife for slicing through packing tape when opening boxes vs. using a nice pocket knife. It’s so much easier and more convenient to replace a worn utility blade than having to clean sticky tape residue off a regular knife blade. When OKNIFE (a sub-brand of OLIGHT) asked if
OKNIFE U1 Pro utility knife review – Solid knife with a hidden feature Read More