Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – I’ve been interested in reviewing small knives lately in anticipation of finding my new favorite box opening tool. My criteria for a perfect box opener are small size, ease of use, and ease of changing blades. Let’s see if the Ryfined Gear Duplex ultralight keychain utility knife, which is currently seeking funding on […]
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REVIEW – At the beginning of the year, I reviewed the TerraMaster D6-320 6-bay external hard disk enclosure. I may be slow, but it was the first hard drive enclosure I’ve ever used. After setting it up, I quickly regretted not having bought one sooner. The D6-320 allowed me to reduce 5 external drives (and
TerraMaster D8 Hybrid review – A flexible hard drive enclosure for almost any use Read More
REVIEW – Cable can be one of the most annoying things to manage as a musician and when the opportunity came up to check out the Spark Link Wireless Guitar system I wanted to see how it performed. What is it? The Spark Link Wireless Guitar System consists of two small wireless devices the size
Spark LINK wireless guitar system review – Freedom to move! Read More
REVIEW – My quest for the ultimate mechanical keyboard took me on a whole new adventure of assembling a keyboard from scratch when I accepted the offer to review the IQUNIX Tilly 60 mechanical keyboard kit. Let’s get out the stabs and lube and get started! What is it? The IQUNIX Tilly 60 is a
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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
PurO²xygen P500i HEPA Air Purifier review – Are you ready for summer smoke and pollen? Read More
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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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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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
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,
Autonomous ErgoChair Curve review – a comfortable seat with questionable design Read More
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
Tekto A5 Spry automatic OTF knife review – a great knife at a great price Read More
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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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
Sunmoove 6.5W Solar Charger review – Free energy! Read More
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
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
BedStory Mattress Topper review – Want to sleep on charcoal, copper and green tea? Read More
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
FlexiSpot E7 Plus 4-leg Standing Desk review – 4 legs are always better than two Read More
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
ShiftCam SnapGrip Lite Kit review – Give your iPhone a DSLR style grip Read More
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
Vobot Mini Dock review – A very cool 7-in-1 desk hub app clock! Read More
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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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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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
JLab Epic Lab Edition Earbuds review – a step up for JLab Read More