Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – I’ve been using nonmetallic Apple watch bands for a long time. I’ve tried the Apple-branded Link bracelet, but it was really expensive and rattled a lot when the watch vibrated. I got a chance to put the Nomad Stainless Steel Apple watch band to the test. What is it? The Nomad Stainless Steel […]
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REVIEW – Over two years ago I reviewed a portable monitor that attached to your laptop and provided a second screen. While the functionality was impressive, the small size of the monitor and the necessity to attach semi-permanent magnets to the laptop lid was a downer, and I ended up not using it for very
FOPO 15 Inch Triple Portable Monitor review – with many monitors comes many cables Read More
REVIEW – If you want to be a Pickleball master, proper gear is essential! We’re testing the VINSGUIR Pickleball Paddle Set, which is promoted as a great starter kit for the hottest game in the country right now. I recruited my son & his friends, notorious pickleball enthusiasts, to provide some experts to help with
VINSGUIR Pickleball Paddle Set review – Get your game on! Read More
REVIEW – Getting old sucks. Everything hurts and you learn to appreciate soft things and warm things much more than you ever realized you would. Heat is one of those therapies that seem to help with a variety of aches and pains. That explains why heating pads exist. Today, we’re going to look at the
iReliev Far Infrared Heating Pad review – pain relief by getting “stoned”? Read More
REVIEW – A few months ago I was working on one of my vehicles when the red straw from the can of Seafoam magically disappeared. Fearing it had been drawn into the intake manifold, I ran to my local auto supply store and rented an endoscope in hopes of retrieving the little booger. If you’ve
REVIEW – Earlier this year, this review team enjoyed testing out the Yargo YP100W solar panel. When Yargo offered to let us test the even more portable version, the Yargo 100W portable solar panel (YB100), we were happy to give it a try. We found that it’s very similar to its bigger cousin, with just
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REVIEW – I love coffee. I love mechanical keyboards. And you can find really good examples of both that don’t cost an arm and a leg. In this economy?! Yep, and the Womier G75 Coffee themed mechanical keyboard is both together. There’s no better way to start a day than with some dark thocky goodness.
Womier G75 Coffee Themed Mechanical Keyboard review – The best part of waking up Read More
REVIEW – I received a Swiss Army folding knife for my 8th birthday and that may have been what started not only my love for knives but all gadgets. I have owned a lot of folding knives since then but I had never heard of Vosteed so when they asked me to review their new Valkyrie
Vosteed Valkyrie folding knife review – high quality for less Read More
REVIEW – Robot vacuums make life easier, and there are a ton of them to choose from. The OKP L1 robot vacuum cleaner stakes its claim on being driven by a sophisticated LIDAR sensor system and a powerful cleaning capability. How does it do in real-world testing? Let’s find out. To the review! What is
OKP L1 robot vacuum cleaner review – great on power, but not very smart Read More
REVIEW – I got my hands on this new offering from Bluetti. The Bluetti 180AC Portable Power Station is a nice-sized, fast AC charging solar generator that can pretty much power any appliance in your home and additionally provides pass-through charging with UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) capabilities. Read on to discover all the features of
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REVIEW – e-ink tablets have gained traction outside of e-readers as productivity devices, though they have often required compromise. Whether due to proprietary software or lackluster hardware, there aren’t many options for a robust slate that offers all the benefits of e-ink while maintaining wide app compatibility. The BOOX Note Air 2 Plus packs a
BOOX Note Air 2 Plus e-ink review – a powerhouse e-ink note tablet Read More
REVIEW – I recently inherited an iPad 7th generation tablet from my kids. To make it more functional for me I wanted a keyboard case for it. The Logitech Rugged Combo 3 Touch keyboard case for iPad 7, 8, and 9 caught my eye. I had several things I wanted out of a keyboard case
REVIEW – When I was a kid, I loved to play the piano. I went to lessons for several years and if my memory serves me correctly, I passed the tests up to grade 3 before I quit due to an instructor who was proficient at hitting my knuckles with a wooden ruler each time
Quntis 55” Ultra Wide Illumination Piano Light review Read More
REVIEW – Shutterbugs, Instagrammers, photographers, and anyone looking to level up their game when it comes to photography should check out a 360° camera. Today I am going to show you the RICOH THETA X. Will this high-end camera make me an Instagram sensation? Doubtful, but it might get me out of my photographic rut
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REVIEW – I’ve had a small mini-fridge in my basement office for years, which has been very handy for whatever cool beverage I want while working. Said mini-fridge is pretty cramped and the temperature is unreliable though, and the noise and form factor is not ideal. I hadn’t even considered a higher end beverage cooler,
AAOBOSI 24″ wine and beverage cooler review – room for so many beverages Read More
REVIEW – For the past 2 Summers, my wife and I have been working on creating our own private oasis in our backyard. We have gone through a couple of designs and a few changes but we seem to be getting close. We have friends that stop by in the evenings, and part of our
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REVIEW – The Jelly Star is a new smartphone from Unihertz being introduced through a Kickstarter campaign starting June 13, 2023 at 8am. The review phone came wearing the current Android 13 OS with an April 2023 security update. The Jelly Star has very respectable specs, and operated in all ways like a modern smartphone.
Unihertz Jelly Star smartphone review – Tiny toy or tremendous tool? Read More
REVIEW – Hybrid work has its perks, like sharing a workspace with my pup and attending meetings in comfy pajama pants. However, when it comes to having the best equipment to do my job, my tiny home office pales in comparison to what’s available on my employer’s sprawling tech campus. One thing I definitely miss
REVIEW – Ugreen PowerRoam 1200 portable power station review – quick to charge, power to roam – As the market for portable power stations is becoming more mature, a few premium brands are emerging. These brands have high-quality cells, support fast charging, have useful and well-developed apps, and can provide a lot of power options
Ugreen PowerRoam 1200 portable power station review – quick to charge, power to roam Read More
REVIEW – As a techie junkie, I always have a complete computer system in my EDC backpack. If you have been following this adventure, you know that my laptop developed a problem, and rather than purchase a new one, I decided to use a mini PCX, a 10″monitor, a foldable keyboard, and a mouse as
ProtoArc XKM01 Tri-Fold Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse Combo review Read More