Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – I am offered all kinds of mini PCs to review and have forwarded the offers to the rest of my team 99.9% of the time. But this is the first time an offer for a mini PC with a built-in display hit my inbox, so I grabbed it for myself. Yes, I know […]
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REVIEW – I never thought I’d be the kind of guy who owns more than one of anything. For most of my life, I lived as a minimalist out of necessity, moving from one small NYC apartment to the next. Now, halfway through my fifties and with a bit more living space, I find myself
REVIEW – Recently, I have been paying more attention to this crazy weather and scrutinizing the details. After trying many apps, I decided I wanted to know the weather and the details exactly where I live, and could do so with a capable weather station. I wonder if this Sainlogic WiFi Smart Weather Station SA7
Sainlogic SA7 WiFi Smart Weather Station review Read More
REVIEW – I love watches. I have a collection and am always looking at others. However, my tastes tend to be expensive, so my purchases have become much less frequent. When the Rainten R9011A Men’s Automatic Watch came up for review, I thought I’d give it a look. I really wanted to see it in
Rainten R9011A men’s automatic watch review – It’s bling time! Read More
REVIEW – Nugget ice, also known as chewable ice, pellet ice, Sonic ice, or hospital ice, is a soft, porous type of ice made from compacted flakes. Unlike traditional cubes, nugget ice is prized for its unique texture—easy to chew, slow to melt, and highly absorbent of flavor. This is my review for the Ecozy
Ecozy 451B Countertop Nugget Ice Maker review – Crunchy nugget ice, quick and easy Read More
REVIEW – A few years ago, I explored Lovesac furniture and fell in love with its easy assembly, removable cushion covers, and configuration options; however, the price tag was more than my budget would allow. When Bedeep offered one of their Olar sofas, I couldn’t wait to set it up in my living room! ⬇︎ Jump
Bedeep Olar Modular Sofa review – Similar to Lovesac without the hefty pricetag Read More
REVIEW – 2025 has seen bike thefts skyrocket in NY. Bikes and e-bikes are everywhere, and so are the thieves. Alarms and bike locks have become a mandatory accessory if you want ot hold on to your prized bikes. Some thieves carry cutting tools, so not just any lock will do. You need one that
Seatylock Mason 300 Bike Lock review Read More
REVIEW – There are just some of those days that you really need an outlet. Some people take up running, or baseball, or pickleball. I craft. And on those days that I feel a little extra stabby, the Clawlab tufting kit has provided all the necessary items to stab a work of art. ⬇︎ Jump to
Clawlab tufting kit review – My fun new hobby Read More
REVIEW – I try to spend a lot of time outside – riding bikes, camping, at the lake, skiing, or anything else that I can find to do. It’s often convenient to have a chair around to relax in, sit down while changing shoes, or to plop in a canoe for a third seat. The
REVIEW – The EDISHINE Dimmable Corner Floor Lamp has a lot of adjustability built into this slim, bar-style lamp. Three family members asked me where the lampshade went, or ‘where’s the top?’ Until they saw it turned on and I showed them the controls and variety of settings. Then they got it. ⬇︎ Jump to
EDISHINE Dimmable Corner Floor Lamp review – A bright light stick on a stand Read More
REVIEW – Sous vide is a cooking method I have never tried before, and it’s time to fix that. Meet the INKBIRD WiFi Sous Vide Cooker, a device that combines precision control with integrated Wi-Fi app management to provide an advanced cooking experience. Let’s learn new things. To the review! ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $109.99
INKBIRD WiFi Sous Vide Cooker review – Quiet and easy to use for a newbie like me! Read More
REVIEW – Many of my friends and most of my subscribers to my YouTube channel know me for my crazy OOTB DIY projects. While I apply this approach to almost everything, my main passions include eco-friendly devices and bikes, as well as motorcycles and e-motorcycles. Over the past 2 years, I have installed CarPlay devices
Chigee AIO-6 Max Smart Riding Display review – A graphical dashboard for your bike Read More
REVIEW – Now that smart tablets have progressed over the years, they are becoming specialized in their core function. E-Ink technology has become popular because it offers a distraction-free environment for writing, note taking, and reading. What E-Ink lacks in screen color quality and refresh rates, it more than makes up for in an easy-to-read
Boox Note Air4 C review – A real E-ink tablet for die-hard note takers Read More
REVIEW – There are so many benefits of exercise. Endorphins are released, muscles are toned, weight loss occurs, strength increases, and so much more. However, having the time or money to go to the gym, or to a class isn’t always doable. The YogiFi Smart Mat takes exercise to a new level. You can stay
YogiFi Smart Mat review – A smart yoga mat? Tell me more. Read More
REVIEW – As my vehicles get older, I’ve been doing more repairs that require an impact wrench to remove bolts. Of course, that also requires impact sockets. I despise my current set of impact sockets, so when the Vevor 1/2″ Drive Impact Socket Set review offer came along, I saw it as the perfect time
VEVOR 1/2″ Drive Impact Socket Set review – Everything you need in one package! Read More
REVIEW – I love riding my bike, and I have been miserable for a while because my total knee replacement surgery meant that I could not enjoy what I like. My knee has been healing, and I’ve built a custom bike specifically for my rehabilitation. However, I recognize that my knee has limitations and even
LIVALL PikaBoost 2 E-bike Conversion Kit review Read More
REVIEW – If you’ve read my previous reviews, you’ll know that I’ve been experimenting with dye sublimation on my old Epson RX595 printer for a bit under two years now. My overview of sublimation in my EufyMake E1 UV Printer review caught the attention of Chinese hobbyist brand HTVRONT. They offered to give me a
HTVRONT H17 Vacuum Sublimation Machine review – Taking sublimation to the next level Read More
REVIEW – Since having children and pets, we have never really been lamp people. Avoiding them was an easy choice and one less thing for them to knock over and break. However, with the kids getting older and lets be honest, my eyesight getting worse, there are parts of rooms in our home that are
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REVIEW – Elegant gadget carriers are a weakness of mine. I love a good case/bag/storage system, and if they’re beautiful to look at, so much the better. Enter the Cravar R.F.15/Espresso messenger bag. It immediately jumped out at me as a beautiful, yet not ostentatious bag that should last a lifetime with care. I’ve had
Cravar R.F.15/Espresso messenger bag review – A beautiful, professional messenger bag Read More
REVIEW – Back in the “old days” of graphics tablets and smart displays, there were two major players: Wacom for the graphics and Apple for the smarts. Over time, other companies entered this market with products that cost much less, but also had lower quality. However, that didn’t last long as these competitors—mostly Huion and
Huion Kamvas Slate 13 graphics tablet review – A work in progress Read More