REVIEW – I’m not sure how long this review of the TerraMaster D6-320 6-bay External Hard Disk Enclosure will be. Once set up and turned on, the D6-320 just kinda sits there doing its thing—and not much else. So, is there anything to say about a boring product such as this? I can say that […]
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REVIEW – I was always envious of other kids with battery powered cars when I was a kid, but as I grew up I found out that those 80’s era children’s cars tended to have battery lives in the 10’s of minutes and you were lucky if they could go faster than 2 miles an
DEAL NEWS – Mini PCs offer a handy solution for adding a computer into any space, whether at home or in the office. Their compact size means that they occupy minimal space and are easy to bring along when you travel. Combine a mini PC with one of the USB-C monitors featured in our reviews
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REVIEW – It used to be that you had two choices for TV audio – the tiny speakers that are built into TVs or large home theater systems with many speakers that dominate the room. Then soundbars became popular and added a third option for folks that wanted much better sound than a TV can
Ultimea Apollo S50 Detachable Soundbar review – Better TV sound, with a few options! Read More
REVIEW – Much to my wife’s chagrin, I’ve recently gotten back into video games. Luckily for her, it’s now on the hand-me-down Nintendo my son gave me. Now I’m not hogging the TV. She can watch what she wants and I can happily spend way too many hours exploring Hyrule. Since the original Joycons are
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NEWS – Back in 2020, I posted about Gerber’s utility knife multi-tools, and now they have added another knife/basic multi-tool to their line of Prybrid utility knives. At first glance, the new Gerber Prybrid Utility Clip looks exactly like their existing Prybrid knife. It features a utility blade, cord cut notch, bottle opener, pry bar,
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REVIEW – I hate cleaning out my car, mainly because I have to drag our upright home vacuum cleaner out to the garage and wrestle it around the car to vacuum out the inside. It’s a pain, and if you have ever done that yourself, you know what I am talking about. Now, we do
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REVIEW – Mason was looking for a projector that he could easily bring to friends’ houses for movies and video games — without having to worry about speakers or video converters. The YABER K2s projector fit the bill; plus, the Dolby Audio and internal JBL speakers were a big selling point. What is it? The
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REVIEW – I am well into the process of upgrading my home office/studio to better handle my Podcast recordings, my photography and videography post-production and my time spent writing reviews. I have been searching for a keyboard that just feels right for me. I know that I would prefer an ergonomic keyboard, and I want
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REVIEW – I have been blessed with thin bony feet that get cold very easily in the wintertime. Keeping them warm even in shoes is tough, but while I’ve tried hand warmers, I’ve never tried heated socks to keep them toasty. As it’s winter time and my feet are once again icicles, the inliCare heated
inliCare heated socks review – Stay warm this winter! Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – When it comes to knives, the ones I use more than all others are utility knives. That’s because I receive a lot of packages, and utility knives are the easiest type of knife to use to open and break down boxes for recycling. When I saw the Phantom 2.0 Titanium Folding Utility
The Phantom folding utility knife opens 3 ways! Read More
REVIEW – When it comes to tablets, I have a long track record. I have a 7-inch Samsung Android tablet that I have used for many years at bedtime to browse the day’s news and maybe check some email before I fall asleep. I also have a Microsoft Surface Pro 13” tablet that I use
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NEWS – What do you look for in a pair of earbuds? Comfortable open-ear design? 40-hour battery life? Dual noise cancellation? IPX5 waterproof? How about all that and a detachable boom microphone and UV light sterilization? That’s what you get with the new EMEET AirFlow wireless open-ear earbuds. EMEET is not a new brand. We’ve
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ARTICLE – Long time reader technojeff sent me an email a few days ago with a suggestion/idea for the site that I thought was fantastic. He said Maybe you should add an ITS (Interesting Tip Section) to the Gadgeteer? Not a place for Windows or Other OS tech tips, but more like gadget related tips. And
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REVIEW – The last few headphones that I have tested have been sub $100 and they all surprised me and made me believe that I no longer have to spend a ton of money to get decent-sounding headphones. Since I am now very intrigued, I jumped at the opportunity to test these TOZO HT2 Hybrid
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REVIEW – Cars today are rolling computers now so if you want to figure out what your check engine light means you need an OBDII port scanner device. XTOOL asked me to review their new InPlus IP819 Smart Diagnostics Tool, so I jumped at the chance to see how my 13-year-old car is holding up.
DEAL NEWS – Keep all of your Apple products organized and in one space with the Bento Stack Charge for $79.99 (reg. $99) through January 14. Not long ago, having just one mobile device seemed sufficient for most. Over the years, however, the tech paradigm has changed significantly. Apple Watches, iPads, AirPods, and the like
REVIEW – A car wash at my local place is now $25 for the basic inside and outside scrub down. They do a good job, but can I afford $25 a trip? Nope. That’s why I’ve gotten quite good at cleaning my own car. The outside always looks great, but getting the carpets clean has
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you like to carry the most basic tools with you when you’re on the go, you need to take a look at the Urbanix multi-function tool, which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. You may have seen similar carabiner-style tools in the past, but this one has to be the smallest
Urbanix is a tiny EDC multi-tool for your keychain Read More
REVIEW – If you’re looking for power stations in the 1000-2000 Wh range, there’s a huge range of options so you’ll probably be looking most closely at factors like longevity, port selection, and cost. One of the features I have rarely seen so far is the inclusion of a high-amperage RV style port, but today