Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – We are officially entering a new stage of life, sending our firstborn to college. Our schedules have now added college visits, coach calls, financial aid forms, and scholarship applications. Going along with that, we have visited a few dorm rooms and recognize that her space will be very limited for her items. One […]
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REVIEW – One of my favorite things about the holidays is the lights. I love how festive just a change of color can make you feel. The EDISHINE outdoor lights are a fun way to spruce up the decorations. Christmas isn’t the only holiday that deserves some sparkle. Make every holiday more festive with EDISHINE
EDISHINE outdoor lights review – Not just for December Read More
As a Gadgeteer, I have a variety of gadgets throughout my home. Many of them require compressed air for cleaning and maintenance. While I have used canned compressed air, it can be pricey and isn’t effective for every need. A rechargeable portable air duster would be the ideal solution; however, the ones I have tried
WOLFBOX MF100 Electric Air Duster review – Dust Be Gone! Read More
REVIEW – Any budding or professional artist who owns a PC/Mac desktop or laptop will eventually consider acquiring a drawing tablet or display to augment their toolset. A few years ago, Wacom was about the only game in town, and they were priced accordingly. Today, the digital landscape has changed dramatically. There are now so
Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) drawing display review – It’s great at what it does Read More
REVIEW – E-bikes have really come a long way, and seen prices come way down. More e-bikes are sold today than electric cars! The HeyBike Ranger 3.0 Pro is a flagship folding e-bike that seems to be able to fill several niches at once! With a few small quirks. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $1499.00 Where
REVIEW – I’m a big fan of E-ink devices. You can keep everything on one device, transfer it to another device, convert your writing to text, and much more. The problem is, I don’t always have time to boot or wake up a device, create or navigate to a “notebook”, and start taking notes. Sometimes,
Fisher Space Pen Infinium review – An EDC pen to last a lifetime Read More
REVIEW – This one was an unexpected surprise! The SPC/LST System Tote takes the popular tote-style bag form and upgrades it with premium materials and a contemporary design. The net result is a bag with surprising durability and usability. Let’s learn more. To the review! ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $250 Where to buy: SPC/LST Web
SPC/LST System Tote review – The rugged, functional tote you didn’t know you needed! Read More
REVIEW – I’ve tried a couple of portable USB monitors in the past, and they’ve disappointed me. I’ve tried a dual monitor setup that sort of wrapped around my laptop to give me a total of 3 monitors, and I could never get it set up just right. The viewing angles weren’t great. Whenever I
REVIEW – I don’t know about you, but I use an air fryer at least 3 times a week to heat up leftovers and fix fresh dishes. I enjoy the ease of one-dish cooking, but when I have leftovers, I have to store them in a separate container. The Kismile 5-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer
Kismile 5-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer review Read More
REVIEW – Whether I’m working on 3D printers or just going outside to look at the night sky, I use flashlights every day. I’ve got over a dozen of them, and each has its pros and cons. When the Olight ArkPro review came along, I thought the switch design was finally the answer to a
Olight ArkPro flashlight review – Just Brilliant! Read More
REVIEW – Power. Seems like every few days, we are offered a new form factor of portable battery. Today, we have one that I find really interesting. It’s not a pocket-sized one for your phone, or a bowling ball-sized one that can run your entire camping setup, but it’s a little larger than a pint
EnergyQC Power Bank review – Charging all the things Read More
REVIEW – Our ice maker recently broke and apparently my children will die if they don’t have ice in their water for bedtime. 😆 This ice maker from Costway makes the most amazing nugget ice. It takes less than 15 minutes to make a batch of ice, and everyone is happy. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price:
Costway nugget ice maker review – The little ice maker that brings big smiles Read More
REVIEW – The world of digital audio players (DAP) is a strange world indeed. What began as a niche market (early MP3 players) exploded in the early 2000s with Apple’s wildly successful iPod. Suddenly, portable digital music became the norm. It took Apple’s groundbreaking iPhone to kill the iPod. Smartphones could play music like DAPs,
Hidizs AP80 Pro Max Hi-Res Music Player review – So small, but packed with audio goodies Read More
REVIEW – The Leatherman Wave Alpha has been rumored for several months, with many, including myself, salivating over “what does Leatherman have up its sleeve” speculations. In late September, Jackson Wang, Leatherman’s product manager, made the announcement, with the expected release date set for October 14, 2025. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on
REVIEW – A tool is only helpful if you have it when you need it. I’m seldom without a flashlight and a multitool. Tacray’s MT1 combines the necessary EDC tools with a bright, rechargeable flashlight in a lightweight package. Please join me for a closer look! ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $69.00 and up Where to
Tacray MT1 Flashlight Multitool review – Lightweight, sharp, and bright EDC essentials Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been using a Logitech MX mouse every single day since a kind reader of the site sent me their MX700 mouse over 21 years ago. That’s right, I’ve been loyal to Logitech mice for over 21 years. First, it was the MX700, followed by the MX1000, MX Revolution. Then, at some point,
Logitech MX Master 4 mouse review – My new favorite mouse! Read More
REVIEW – I love knives of all sizes, but I love pocket knives most of all. They’re versatile, easy to carry, and Vosteed makes a ton of great ones. They have some in all price ranges. Today I’m talking about a new release, the Vosteed Psyop. It’s made with some primo materials, and the specs
Vosteed Psyop pocket knife review – Could this be the “Goldilocks” knife for you? Read More
REVIEW – Flashlights keep evolving. There is a strong, active group of companies that keep pushing things forward in the EDC light category. (Search for “EDC flashlight” if you don’t believe me!) Today’s entry from Wuben is their X4, newly shipped from their Kickstarter. It features an adjustable brightness level, and side lighting. Let’s dig
Wuben X4 flashlight review – This EDC light dials up the brightness Read More
REVIEW – I have always wanted a laser engraver and cutter, but the affordable ones looked like a glorified Erector set, and the powerful enclosed versions would cost a small fortune. Finally, Creality’s Falcon A1 Pro 20W Laser Engraver & Cutter strikes the balance of an all-in-one, self-contained design without breaking the bank. I’ve never
REVIEW – So bear with me….I’m new to e-bikes, and the Jasion Thunder E-Bike is my first experience with one. Excited was an understatement when it came to having the opportunity to review this e-bike! Am I a convert from traditional, pedal-powered bicycles? Does riding an e-bike have benefits? Did I grin ear-to-ear while riding
Jasion Thunder E-Bike review – Fat tire fun! Read More