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PurO²xygen P500i HEPA Air Purifier review – Are you ready for summer smoke and pollen?

REVIEW — In March 2023, northwesterly winds pushed Canadian wildfire smoke into my corner of the world. It was an eye-watering, cough-inducing house party reminiscent of the COVID quarantine days. It was no fun and downright dangerous for people with breathing and allergy issues. How can we stifle the smoke? Give the PurO²xygen P500i HEPA […]

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eufy eufyCam E330 (Professional) 4-Cam security camera kit review

REVIEW – As someone with experience using the Canary security camera system, I was eager to try out the eufy eufyCam E330 (Professional) 4-Cam Kit to see how it compared to my existing setup. One question I had was whether a subscription-free system like eufy would require any sacrifices in terms of features compared to

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XMCOSY+ Smart Outdoor String Light review

By James Cook / May 5, 2024 / Reviews / LED lighting / Leave a Comment

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REVIEW – More and more devices are coming with wireless access every week, it seems. The XMCOSY+ Smart Outdoor String Lights offer another connectivity option for lights that many people have. Let’s check out how they fared outside through the temperamental spring weather here in Idaho! What is it? XMCOSY+ Smart Outdoor String Lights consist

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Quntis Bathroom Light Fixture review – Dimmable, color temperature selectable, bathroom brightness

By Dave Moore / May 5, 2024 / Reviews / Bathroom, LED lighting / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – I remodeled my bathroom a few years ago and replaced the light over the vanity. Even with an exhaust fan, rust formed on its metal body much more quickly than anticipated. It wasn’t lovely and needed a contemporary replacement. Quntis offered one of their dimmable, color-temperature adjustable, four-globe lamps for review, and I

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Autonomous ErgoChair Curve review – a comfortable seat with questionable design

By Greg Cleveland / May 4, 2024 / Reviews / Chair / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Office chairs can get expensive, with some costing upwards of two thousand dollars. Some budget options are out there, but they tend to be a bit basic in form and function. Autonomous is building on their ErgoChair line with the Curve – a great looking chair, but one that misses the mark as a complete,

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Tekto A5 Spry automatic OTF knife review – a great knife at a great price

By Zack Chongulia / May 4, 2024 / Reviews / EDC, Knives / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Tekto Knives has been on my radar for a while but I hadn’t had the opportunity to test one out until now. Let’s see what the Tekto A5 Spry automatic out the front knife has to offer. What is it? The Tekto A5 Spry is their most tactical automatic out the front knife so

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Quntis Solar Deck Lights review

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 3, 2024 / Reviews / LED lighting / 2 Comments

REVIEW – I’ve reviewed a variety of outdoor solar lights designed to add a decorative flair to your property at night. Today, I want to talk about Quntis Solar Deck Lights, which are flat lights that you can attach right to your deck or sidewalk. But instead of using them as decorative lights, my plan

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Sunmoove 6.5W Solar Charger review – Free energy!

By James Cook / May 3, 2024 / Reviews / solar charger / Leave a Comment

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REVIEW – I’ve been eyeing solar phone chargers for quite a while and when the opportunity came up to review the Sunmoove 6.5W Solar Charger I decided to give it a try! An alternative charging method in case of emergency or while out in the woods could be a very nice thing to have on

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Roadie Coach review – Music tutor, recorder, and MIDI controller that attaches to your instrument

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 3, 2024 / Reviews / Musical instruments / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – I pretty much taught myself to play piano and guitar when I was just a kid by using music books back before the internet was a thing. Then after becoming an adult, I became obsessed with the ukulele. At one time, I had over a dozen ukes in my collection. Unfortunately, I’ve let

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BedStory Mattress Topper review – Want to sleep on charcoal, copper and green tea?

By Lex Strickland / May 2, 2024 / Reviews / Sleep / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – This review is for bed topper shoppers. The BedStory Mattress Topper comes conveniently packaged, is easy to set up, and just to build excitement, needs a couple of days sitting uncovered on the bed before you’re supposed to sleep on it. The wait actually allows the topper to expand to its normal size

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FlexiSpot E7 Plus 4-leg Standing Desk review – 4 legs are always better than two

By Bill Henderson / May 2, 2024 / Reviews / Office, Standing Desk / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – In June of 2023, I reviewed the FlexiSpot E7Q Odin 4-Leg standing desk. Its stability is phenomenal. I like it so much that it replaced my trusted (and really good) UPLIFT standing desk. The E7Q remains my daily driver, so to speak. Its four motors (one per leg) will quickly and quietly raise

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ShiftCam SnapGrip Lite Kit review – Give your iPhone a DSLR style grip

By Frank Myers / May 2, 2024 / Reviews / iPhone accessory / 1 Comment

REVIEW – I’ve heard the best camera is the camera that is with you. Today’s smartphones have very capable cameras and chances are we almost always have our phones with us. Snapping on SnapGrip from ShiftCam makes our phones feel and behave more like a traditional point-and-shoot camera. For me, contorting my fingers in such a way as to

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Vobot Mini Dock review – A very cool 7-in-1 desk hub app clock!

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 1, 2024 / Reviews / Dock, Watches and Clocks / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Why do people need a digital clock these days when we have smartwatches, smartphones, and computers? When it’s a cool gadget for your desk, that’s why. Today I want to show you the Vobot Mini Dock which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. It’s a clock that you’ll actually want to make space

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Choiana Clothes Steamer review

By Julian Perry / May 1, 2024 / Reviews / Clothing / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – I hate ironing, but every weekend I iron my clothes for work. Many years ago, I used a traditional iron until I decided to look for an easier for what is a tedious task for me, and I have been using a Steamer ever since. I started with a large floor-standing Steamer but

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Sitpack Campster II camp chair review

By Theresa Villeneuve / May 1, 2024 / Reviews / Camping, Chair / 1 Comment

REVIEW – Summer is right around the corner and in Southern California that means beach trips, and while I’m not much of a camper, I do enjoy a lightweight camp chair for the beach. Typically camping stuff is lighter and more compact than stuff made for the beach, and when the Sitpack people came out

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JLab Epic Lab Edition Earbuds review – a step up for JLab

By Bill Henderson / April 30, 2024 / Reviews / Earbuds / 2 Comments

REVIEW – When normal people (not audiophiles) shop for earphones, sound quality is usually not at the top of the list. It’s always price and convenience first. Some earbuds (earphones, in-ear headphones, whatever) are expensive ($500+) while others are more affordable and thus, more popular. JLabs is an audio company famous for its line of

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Volterrex LED Lanterns review – Very bright ideas

By Andy Chen / April 30, 2024 / Reviews / LED Light / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – I volunteer with a local Scout troop. The parking lot is nearly pitch black at night, making it tricky to walk outside after meetings. Fortunately, I had a chance to try out a pair of lanterns, the Volterrex 4,000 lumen Pro Lantern, and the Volterrex 19,500 lumen Balloon Light kit. What is it?

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Waterdrop X Series Reverse Osmosis System (Model X16) review – get ultra-pure water very quickly

By Pat Henderson / April 30, 2024 / Reviews / Home and Kitchen / 5 Comments

REVIEW – For as long as I can remember, we have had one of those floor-standing 5-gallon water dispensers in our house. You know the kind: big, heavy, 5-gallon jugs that sit on top of a dispenser that dribbles out water 1 cup at a time, slowly. I had to jump at the chance to

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Ant Design Pathfinder+ V2 multi-tool review – is this my new favorite box opener?

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 29, 2024 / Reviews / EDC, Multi-tool / 2 Comments

REVIEW – I’ve been searching for a really small knife that I can use for opening boxes down in my office (aka Gadgeteer HQ). My criteria are that it has to be small, easy to use, and Gadgeteer worthy. The latest one that I’ve had the chance to review is the Ant Design Pathfinder+ V2

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SmallRig FreeBlazer Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit review – solid specs, sturdy construction, good value

By David Sheneman / April 29, 2024 / Reviews / Camera gear, Tripod / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – A solid tripod system is crucial for any kind of video or film production. While handheld shooting is increasingly popular all the time, there is still going to be a need for a solid tripod setup. There are many manufacturers with endless combinations of tripod heads & legs to choose from, so which

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