REVIEW – I have owned my Chevrolet Bolt EV for almost three years now. Getting from point a to point b means that I have to have enough charge in the battery to get there. There are three different ways of charging an electric car. Level one uses the standard outlet in all US homes, […]
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NEWS – With the TinyTV 2 and this Throwback Speaker with Bluetooth & Radio, I guess this week is a throwback week for me. I found this throwback speaker on the Uncommon Goods website, but it has modern touches, like Bluetooth. Two versions are available: one is wireless and one has a power plug. It’s
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REVIEW – As a DIYer, I have found that the key to building or fixing anything and doing so correctly is directly related to having the right tools for the job. I also realize that I need more than one of the same type of tool to ensure versatility especially since I often realize that
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SPONSORED NEWS – BLUETTI, the pioneer in portable power solutions, is gearing up to revolutionize outdoor adventures once again with its latest innovation, the AC240 IP65 Water Resistant Portable Power Station. Building upon the success of its predecessor, the AC60, a 600W/403Wh all-weather solar generator, BLUETTI is now raising the bar with the AC240. Scheduled
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REVIEW – Back in December of last year, I reviewed the Drop CSTM80 customizable mechanical keyboard. Well, they’re back with its little sibling, the Drop CSTM65. So instead of an 80% layout, you now have a 65. There are tons of 65% keyboards out there. What makes this one special? Does it have the same
SPONSORED NEWS – If you want to personalize objects made of wood, leather, metal, and other materials, take advantage of the current promotion on the Ray5 10W from Longer. It’s one of the best laser engraving machines in the budget-friendly market segment. The Ray5 10W stands out as the top performer in its series. It
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REVIEW – A little more than a month ago, I tested and reviewed the Willgoo Mini Portable Jet Air Blower. The small handheld blower pushes out a massive amount of air at high pressure and has come in handy for several tasks like blowing out dust from fans, computers, and keyboards and I now use it
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REVIEW – The newer Apple laptops are great, except for connecting things. I have a MacBook Air M2 and it has two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports, and a MagSafe power connector – that’s it. But I have a 4K monitor, external SSD, SD cards from my cameras, wireless dongle for my headset, and more. Will the
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NEWS – If you read ebooks, comics, magazines, etc., with your Kindle e-reader or tablet, you have most likely experienced hand fatigue from gripping the device for an extended period of time. For phones, we have PopSockets, and now, for larger devices like Kindle and Kobo ebook readers, we have Gripy. Gripy is a grip
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REVIEW – I’ve been an avid VR user for a decade now (starting with the Oculus DK2 and many hours spent in Elite Dangerous flying space trucks full of cargo across the galaxy). I’ve owned and used headsets from Oculus (later acquired by Facebook/Meta), HTC, HP, Sony, and Google, and all of them so far
REVIEW – Bring on the night! The XMCOSY+ Outdoor String Lights promise year-round durability, fully customizable lighting configurations, and all sorts of scheduling features to allow you to completely configure your outdoor lightscapes from your phone. Let’s see what they can do. To the review! What is it? XMCOSY+ Outdoor String Lights are fully customizable
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NEWS – Oh my gosh! It’s a teeny tiny TV!! When I saw TinyCircuits TinyTV 2, I was captivated. Guess what? This itty bitty TV works!! It comes preloaded with videos, has its own little remote control, and front-facing speaker, and will work for two hours on one charge of the LiPo (lithium polymer) battery.
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NEWS – Campers, hikers, and other outdoor poopers will want to check out this gadget before their next adventure in the wild. It’s the Holey Hiker Bidet, and it just might change the way you do No.2 in the woods. Made in the good old USA, this tiny plastic nozzle fits on most water bottles
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REVIEW – As our phones become more and more integrated into how we operate our vehicles it becomes increasingly important to have them securely mounted to the dash within sight and out of hand. Finding the right solution for your particular car can be tricky, but Pitaka has a new entry to help. With both
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REVIEW – If decorating your home with plants and photos on your wall seems a little boring to you, how about creating your own neon sign with customizable lighting effects? The Govee Neon Rope Light 2 will let you do that. Let’s check it out. What is it? The Govee Neon Rope Light 2 is
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REVIEW – I’m a data nerd. I like looking back on different aspects of my life to find info and make improvements. Maybe I want to know the last time I cut my hair with the Aircut, or maybe I want to know how my weight fluctuated in the last year. For haircuts, I can
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REVIEW – Now that I’ve adapted to a hybrid work schedule—splitting my time between a home office and company campus—I’ve had to set up two full workstations. That means equipping two of everything, so I can remain effective in both settings. For me, the most crucial parts of my setup are my keyboard and mouse.
REVIEW – Our modern society revolves around electrical power. Over the last few years, many companies have come out with portable power units. Recently, OUPES has come out with its Mega 2 Power Station, and it has all four things that I find make the perfect power station. What is it? The OUPES Mega 2
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REVIEW – Sometimes you don’t need a whole lot of light when it’s dark. Sometimes you need just enough to move around. And sometimes you want colorful light. Does the BioLite AlpenGlow Mini check all these boxes? What is it? The AlpenGlow Mini from BioLite is a multicolor, USB-C rechargeable LED light that produces up
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REVIEW – I have been fortunate enough to have been able to test and review several network devices from the company EnGenius to the point that it will only take a few more devices to make my entire network infrastructure branded as EnGenius. I recently upgraded my bandwidth to 2GBps/2GBps, and I have been considering
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