REVIEW – I already have a leaf blower. It’s a 700 CFM blower from Kobalt, and I like it. It does, however, have a fatal flaw: It requires an extension cord for power. It’s forever getting caught on things in my garage or stuck under one of the tires on my car. It’s not even […]
AiDot Enhulk 930 Leaf Blower review – all that power! Read More
REVIEW – Dedicated eReaders are great because they allow you to carry a whole collection of books in one device. But most are too big to fit comfortably into a pocket – until now. Today I want to tell you about the Onyx BOOX Palma. Will it become the iPod for ebooks? Let’s check it
REVIEW – Ever since I tested my first water filter a couple of years ago, I was convinced that I would continue to use them in my kitchen and basement bar for all of my drinking water. It turns out that everyone in my household agrees, including my two kids who drink more water than
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REVIEW – I remember reading a Time magazine article in the 1980s about computer numerical control (CNC) manufacturing. I never thought decades later, I’d be able to have that kind of power at home in a DIY kit from Monoprice, of all places. I also never thought I’d burn three days trying to figure out
Monoprice 44220 Benchtop CNC Router Kit review – DIY engraving Read More
DEAL NEWS – Turn almost any device into a powerhouse with this Desklab Portable 4K Touchscreen, now only $249.97, while this limited-time Cyber Week deal lasts. Know someone who spends all day squinting at tiny phone and tablet screens? That’s no way to work. Or play. Or to enjoy anything you’re trying to watch or
REVIEW – It was 18ºF until about noon today, and now it’s a sweltering 26ºF. Winter temperatures are already here in southern Indiana. The first word that comes to mind is brrrrr! I don’t like being cold, and to prove it, I wear a sweater 365 days of the year. When I was offered the
Kismile 25” Electric Fireplace review – Cozy retro vibes Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Today, I have some Kickstarter campaigns for people who are interested in desk tools, pocket tools, and hydration tools. Let’s check them out! NocFree Lite Split Keyboard What is it? The NocFree Lite is a 60% sized split-style wireless mechanical keyboard. Why do I like it? I like the NocFree Lite because
REVIEW – If you’ve been looking for a one of a kind pocket knife, the knives from Carved will give you choice overload with their awesome looking wood and resin knives that also feature a Damascus stainless steel blade. Let’s take look. What is it? The Carved pocket knife is a flipper pocket knife with
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SPONSORED NEWS – For the past four years, Hiboy has dedicated its efforts to crafting practical and affordable electric mobility solutions. With a focus on safety and affordability, the company aims to provide accessible transportation alternatives, steering away from expensive and high-maintenance vehicles. Hiboy emphasizes diverse designs tailored to various riding preferences, crafting reliable electric
Explore Hiboy’s line of electric scooters and eBikes – There’s something for everyone Read More
REVIEW – There are a few things that instantly grab my interest. One of them is a finely machined tool. HOZO Design offered to send their NeoRuler for review, and I thought that it would make a great addition to my various design tools. Was I mistaken? Read on to find out. What is it?
TL;DR: Explore a hobby that can take you to new heights with the Ninja Dragon Phantom K PRO + Alpha Z Pro Bundle for $149.97 (reg. $369) through Dec. 3. While only some are fortunate enough to fly an airplane and explore the open skies, the prevalence of drones has helped scratch that itch for
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REVIEW – As I said in a previous iPhone case review, I never have my iPhone “naked”. It is always in a case. Sure, I would love to use it without a case, but there are two reasons I don’t. First, I paid a lot of money for my “overpriced toy from the company with
Clckr Case and Stand review – Tough cases at a not-so-tough price Read More
REVIEW – Every couple of months or so, I ask the Gadgeteer team if they have any updates that they’d like to send me for reviews that they submitted days, weeks, months, and even years ago. I like to revisit our past reviews to get a sense of how well the products we continue to
Julie’s favorite gear, Thrunite EDC whistle, and more – Review updates Read More
REVIEW – I love coffee. I love good coffee in pretty much all forms. Hot, cold, iced, and even using the grounds as a rub on steaks is right up my alley. I like to make it myself when possible or find a good local coffee shop to enjoy. I avoid most chain coffee shops
Wacaco Picopresso portable espresso machine review – For the true coffee nerd Read More
REVIEW – When the opportunity to review one of the 700 Series E-Bikes from Ride1Up, an E-Bike company started 5 years ago in San Diego created to build affordable E-Bikes with high quality parts, I jumped at the chance. How would the 700 Series compare to a previous E-Bike I reviewed and how would it
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REVIEW – My house has largely had the same holiday decorations for the last 10 or so years. This includes a tired “plastic” wreath on the front door, that so many of the needles have fallen off of that it looks more like a wreath of wire than greens. And it never had lights –
DEAL NEWS – This 13.3-inch (2017) MacBook Air boasts an i5 processor and 8GB of RAM. Grab it today for $329.97 (reg. $1,199) during this Cyber Week sale. Sales this time of year make it highly tempting to finally make good on that promise of upgrading your current computer setup. Unfortunately, those significant dips in
This 13.3-inch MacBook Air (2017) with 128GB is just $330 for Cyber Week Read More
REVIEW – We know sitting for prolonged periods day in and day out isn’t great for us, and even some of our employers got the memo by offering standing desks. What if there was a way to take this a step further, and add some dynamic movement to our workspace? Movemate thinks that’s possible with
Movemate Active Standing Board review – get ready to move! Read More
ARTICLE – I asked everyone on The Gadgeteer team who has reviewed laser engravers to tell me their favorites so we could share what we think with all of you, and here are the results! Alex Birch XTool D1 Pro Laser Engraver xTool D1 Pro Laser Engraving and Cutting Machine review – Shiny, red, powerful
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ARTICLE – I asked the Gadgeteer team to share their favorite 3D printers of the last year or so and here’s what they had to say! Julie Strietelmeier AnkerMake MC5 3D printer AnkerMake MC5 3D printer review – My favorite 3D printer so far! Compared to some of the other people on this list, I am
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