Reviews

Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.

HYSapientia Air Fryer Convection Oven review – I use it as much as the microwave and more than the oven!

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REVIEW – I’ve used an air fryer for several years and appreciate its utility, speed, and convenience. I use it far more than my oven, it doesn’t turn my kitchen into a sauna in the summer months, and reducing the amount of oil I consume is a healthy bonus. HYSapientia’s Air Fryer Oven has impressive […]

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Isinwheel V8 electric skateboard review – Not for the faint of heart

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REVIEW – It’s hard keeping up with teenagers. It seems like every week, they’re into something new. Three of my four teenagers were getting into skateboarding and were harping on me to join them. Man, I’m 50 years old. I couldn’t ride a skateboard when I was their age, but I was determined to try.

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ACEMAGIC AD08 Intel Core i9-11900H Mini PC review – party on the outside, business on the inside

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>> IMPORTANT WARNING – This mini PC was found to have malware installed after we were alerted to this potential problem from an article on Tom’s Hardware. We scanned this mini PC with Windows Defender scanning software and found ENDEV.exe malware/trojan. The malware was able to be removed. If you have purchased this mini PC,

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Bambu Lab A1 mini 3D printer review – 4 color printing is awesome!

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REVIEW – I’m still a newbie in the world of 3D printing, but I’m enjoying the learning process. Ever since I reviewed a tiny toy 3D printer a couple of years ago, I’ve continued to be interested in the hobby. A few printers later and I’m starting to get the hang of things and was

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Baung Christmas Outdoor String Sphere Lights review – Add some glow to the holidays

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REVIEW – It’s time to fire up that holiday spirit, and the Baung Christmas Outdoor String Sphere Lights are here to do just that! These lightweight LED lights are meant to bring a touch of class (and fun) to your holiday lightscape, but they could work just as well year-round in any outdoor space. Let’s

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ACEMAGIC S1 Intel 12th Alder Laker N95 Mini PC review

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REVIEW – Has anyone paid attention to the public school systems lately? It seems that there is no end to the variety of complaints from parents across the US. Some of the complaints include bullying, lack of an adequate number of skilled teachers, lack of resources, violence, etc. You might ask what this all has

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VTOMAN Jump 1500X Portable Power Station and Solar Panel Review; Powerfully Simple

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REVIEW – After suffering a power outage for a day and a half from a freak snowstorm in October, I decided I would pick up another portable power station. The VTOMAN Jump 1500X Portable Power Station review offer came along, and although it wasn’t exactly what I wanted, I ended up taking them up on

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House of Marley Stir it Up wireless turntable review – Great design, great sound, but why hide it?

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REVIEW – I’ve been on a mission to simplify the home theater setup in our living room.  There is a squirrel’s nest of wires behind all the cabinets and in each corner, and there are speakers everywhere.  Much of the equipment is around 15 years old, and we really just don’t use it. So I

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Bluetti AC2A Portable Power Station review – Simple and powerful

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REVIEW – Five years ago, I reviewed my first power station, the Jackery Explorer 240. In those five short years, it’s become clear that we’ve come a long way. Today, there are countless makers of small—and large—power stations and Bluetti is at or near the top. While they make massively powerful stations (some can power

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BOOX Tab Ultra C Pro color ePaper tablet review – versatile tablet that’s easy on the eyes

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REVIEW – Like many people, my eyes ache after hours in front of screens. Some of it is due to not enough breaks while focusing at text, but I’ve also discovered in the last few years that certain screens are much worse than others for me (probably due to my aging millennial eyes). I also

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BougeRV Aspen 30 Pro 34 Quart Portable Fridge Freezer review – dual zone portable cooling!

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REVIEW – If you’re one of the many people who grew up camping or going on day trips with coolers full of ice for drinks and/or food, you know the problems you run into: ice melting, food getting soggy, and everything is dripping wet all the time. I’ve reviewed a couple of portable refrigerator/freezer units

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ACEGMET DTX-10 3-in-1 Digital Tape Measure review – measuring isn’t what it used to be…

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REVIEW – The first retractable tape measure was invented in 1868, replacing the commonly used folding ruler. It was refined and perfected into the 1960’s. However, little has changed from the design we all know and use. Pull the tape out, measure, and retract the tape back into the housing. Today, tape measures are moving

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OUKITEL BP2000 Home Battery Backup review – massively expandable home power station

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REVIEW – I’ve reviewed so many power stations so far that differentiating them can sometimes become difficult: there’s only so many variations in the 1000-2000 Wh power station category. However, the OUKITEL BP2000 Home Battery Backup caught my eye because it’s advertised as specifically a home backup battery solution, and not just another standard portable

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