Reviews

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

Longer B1 40W Laser Engraver with Air Assist review – Serious engraving and cutting power isn’t a toy.

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REVIEW – I previously reviewed Longer’s 30W B1 with air assist (read it here) and have loved it since. The combination of raw power, ultra-fast cutting, and air assist made it the go-to machine for engraving and cutting. They’ve released an even more powerful version, topping at 48 watts for the fastest results. Please join […]

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FJackets Women’s Real Leather Black Biker Jacket review

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REVIEW – I’ve had a black cowhide leather jacket for about 30 years and really like it, but I have been wondering if it’s time for an upgrade. When the FJackets Women’s Real Leather Black Biker Jacket came up for review, I was allowed to review it. How does it compare to my old jacket?

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Thrunite Mini Bolt-Action pen review – Great stocking stuff idea for less than $10

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REVIEW – Today, I have a quick review of the Thrunite Mini Ballpoint pen for those of you who are interested in really small EDC pens. Let’s take a look. What is it? The Thrunite Mini is a bolt-action ballpoint pen that is made of an Aluminum alloy. What’s in the box? Thrunite Mini Ballpoint

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Rattan ebike battery, Pit Command Commander fire pit tool, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW UPDATES – Today, we have a new batch of review updates for you for an eBike, Air Fryer, and more. Like always, click the link to the review and then scroll to the bottom to read the new updates to each review/article. Pit Command Commander and Talon review – quality fire pit tools By

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Kenu Stance+ 10-in-1 Smartphone Super Gadget MagSafe+ Universal review

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REVIEW – I am big fan of Kenu and their products.  I have owned every generation of the Kenu Airframe car mount and given them as gifts to just about my entire family.  I have owned the Airframe Wireless mount for my car as well.  I have also owned numerous Stance tripods for smartphones from

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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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