Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – If you have followed my reviews over the past few years, you would have noticed several that included photos of one or more of my multiple workstations. What is common with all of the photos is the number of gadgets that always seem to occupy the chaotic space on my desktops. Usually, […]
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REVIEW – According to legend, the money tree signifies abundance, prosperity, and good luck. If someone can grow and take care of such a tree, they will have good luck. This is a new belief as far as legends go, having been started in the 1980’s after a truck driver first cultivated a money tree
JMBricklayer Money Tree Building Block Set review – bring the legend home Read More
REVIEW – I don’t know what happened along the way in television design but it feels like all the manufacturers forgot that sound is important when you’re watching a show. I have one television in particular that no matter how high I increase the volume, speech is still very mumbly. I have solved that problem
Ultimea Poseidon D60 surround sound system review – Upgrade your television experience Read More
REVIEW – Sling bags are all the rage these days, and it seems like every company that offers soft goods is producing a sling bag or three. Some of these products are small and simple, others are large and multi-featured. The Man Bag Co. recently released their The City Sling V2 “for guys who carry
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REVIEW – Let’s talk ergonomics. Since working from home full-time for three years, I’ve acquired a Flexispot Odin standing desk and an X-Chair office chair—both made to improve my posture and help me lead a healthier life. Yet, something was missing. I discovered that my main monitor—The Huion 4K Kamvas pen display—sat on the desktop
Oakywood Desk Shelf Dual Monitor Stand review – So good, I don’t think about it Read More
REVIEW – I finally got an opportunity to evaluate one of the big guys, in this case the Dabbsson DBS2300 Portable Power Station. Outfitted with a 2,330 Wh battery and a 2,200 W AC inverter, capable of operating at 3,000 W when operating with resistive loads. In addition, the unit can have its battery capacity
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REVIEW – Hey! It’s me again. Yep, I’m back with another budget-friendly mechanical keyboard. What can I say? I can’t help myself. If one comes up for review, I have to try to get it. Here’s what I’ve got for you today. It’s the Womier S-K71 68% Tri-mode, gasket-mounted mechanical keyboard for about $100 bucks.
REVIEW – Wood-fired “twig” stoves that work on the principle of wood gasification are all the rage right now in the “off-grid” community. The Tom Shoo stove and titanium pot represent a low-cost but very effective way to cook most things without using any electricity, propane, or gasoline. There are some tradeoffs, but with practice,
Tom Shoo Wood Stove and Titanium Pot review – Wood fired camp cooking is fun! Read More
REVIEW – It’s another week so that means I’m testing out another mechanical keyboard. This time it’s the EPOMAKER TH80 Pro mechanical keyboard and at first glance, this keyboard looked suspiciously familiar… But I’ll get to that later. Ready, set, let’s get QWERTY with it! What is it? The EPOMAKER TH80 Pro is an affordable
EPOMAKER TH80 Pro mechanical keyboard review – Thonk-a-licious on a budget Read More
REVIEW – The XREAL Air AR glasses is a real game changer for personal video display. XREAL created the XREAL Beam to enhance the compatibility of the glasses and to allow the user to display virtual video content in one of three modes. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!
XREAL Beam review – 3 new modes and great connectivity for your XREAL AIR glasses Read More
REVIEW – We’ve been using the same older Bluetooth outdoor speaker for at least 3 years now, a smaller no-frills cheap model that lacks bass but at least lasts 8+ hours per charge. During a recent gathering in our back yard I realized how woefully underpowered it was when I could barely hear it from
Tronsmart Bang Max 130W party speaker review – many watts of sound for parties Read More
REVIEW – Have you ever tried to show someone something on your laptop and just spin the screen around? Or do you have to connect a large monitor or projector just to share to a small group? Sometimes I’m just presenting to one or two other people and I need something in between my laptop
HONGO 18.5 inch portable monitor review – See more on the go Read More
REVIEW – Over the past year, I have reviewed quite a few mini PCs. I have become a big fan of them because many of them offer good computing power in a small and convenient package that can fit into just about every environment and accommodate most needs. So after a while regardless of the
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REVIEW – At the height of the pandemic when many of us were in lockdown, my sister and I became obsessed with watching birds. I got the idea to repurpose an old wireless camera into a birdwatching camera and since then birdfeeder cameras have become a new category of gadgets. Now the Soliom Hummingbird feeder
REVIEW – When it comes to multi-tools, it’s hard to dispute that Leatherman is the leader in this category of EDC gear. The all-new Leatherman ARC multi-tool has officially launched and here is our unboxing of the Leatherman Arc and a first look! What is it? The Leatherman ARC multi-tool is a multi-tool built using
Leatherman ARC multi-tool review – Leatherman’s newest multi-tool is out! Read More
REVIEW – Who doesn’t like coming home to a house that smells nice and inviting, without worrying about the danger of fire with candles, the messiness of wax melts or the overwhelming smells of a super strong plug-in scent warmer? Pura has come up with a way to enjoy your favorite fragrances in a pet
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – I have a 1.5 year old American Bobtail cat named Ozzy. I’ve noticed that he doesn’t drink very often from his water dish, but when he does, he’ll drink for several minutes at a time. After some research, I figured out that he might be getting whisker fatigue from his whiskers touching
Elfin pet water fountain review – A rechargeable pumpless fountain for your pet Read More
REVIEW – The “Infinity Table” has become internet famous recently for it’s optical illusion that looks like a portal to another dimension. I’m looking at the EP Design Lab’s version, called the Infinity Accent Table, for this review. It’s pretty cool, but there are some things you should know before getting one. To the review!
EP DesignLab Infinity Accent Table review – pretty rad, but is it worth it? Read More
REVIEW – Of all the Edifier products I’ve reviewed, the TWS1 Pro 2 In-ear Headphones are the first I’ve used that are stemless. Many in-ear headphones (earphones) now come with stems as popularized by Apple’s original AirPods—such as Edifier’s award-winning NeoBuds line. These look and fit much like earphones that go inside the ear. So,
Edifier TWS1 Pro 2 In-ear Headphones review – Good earphones made great by the price Read More
REVIEW – For many years, I have worked as a photographer and videographer as my side gig. I started with basic equipment and over time upgraded my equipment to ultimately offer customers better quality and an overall better experience by having the equipment to offer flexibility and versatility to meet their wildest dreams. What I
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