REVIEW – A good case keeps your iPad safe in transit and can improve ergonomics and efficiency in use. MAGEASY’s new Facet Folding Folio Case ticks both boxes and their EasyPaper Pro also pulls double duty by protecting your screen and providing a paper like feel when using your Apple Pencil. I was able to […]
REVIEW – More than half of my gadget reviews have been written on my iPad using an external keyboard—usually the Brydge Pro+ iPad Pro Keyboard that I still use—and like. Recently, I reviewed the XPPen Magic Drawing Pad (think Android-based iPad mated with a portable drawing display) and appreciated XPPen’s first effort. It’s a nice
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REVIEW – They say that high blood pressure is a silent killer because there are no obvious symptoms when you have this condition. For many of us, the only time we have our blood pressure measured is during our annual physicals at our doctor’s office – and many of us don’t even do that. The
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REVIEW – The NITECORE EDC27 UHi flashlight is an easy to carry and handle, flat design flashlight that can run from blindingly bright to inconspicuously dim. It has one of the best, meaning most obnoxious, strobe functions I’ve seen and it may well work as a mild defense. The light is comfortable in the hand,
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SPONSORED NEWS – Wilprep’s Kitchen, a company specializing in advanced equipment for commercial kitchens, is officially introducing its line of commercial refrigerators to the US market. In line with the company’s philosophy, its theme, “Prepare for Greatness,” focuses on innovation and excellence. Wilprep takes immense pride in empowering ambitious business owners to expand their ventures
REVIEW – At the beginning of this summer, I decided to convert half of my garage into a gym, so I could move the gym equipment out of its current space in my basement in order to make space to build my new home office/studio. As I was designing the space, I decided to install
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NEWS – What features would you expect a multi-tool designed by a photographer to have? An f-stop checker? A wrench to adjust the mirror on a mirrorless camera? Actually, the David Manning EDC Clip Tool by Blue Kondor has features that anyone can use. It has a spring-loaded slide gate for fidgeting fun, a bit
Made for photographers, this multi-tool is useful for anyone! Read More
REVIEW – There are a lot of gadgets designed to help us take more and better pictures with our phones while on vacation, things like power banks, lights, and tripods. Moonside is trying to combine several of these into one convenient gadget called the MagLight (not to be confused with the oversized flashlight with the
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REVIEW – My experience for mechanical keyboards is relatively new as I’ve just started using them in the last year, so when Gravastar offered the Mercury K1 Pro I had to give it a whirl. Gravastar has a record of futuristic looking gaming mice with some very incredible and unique designs. They’ve taken that stance
Gravastar Mercury K1 Pro mechanical keyboard review – Beautiful and solid design Read More
REVIEW – I get paid to sit on my butt all day and use my brain. Having a comfortable place to park my carcass from 8 am to 5 pm is a must-have necessity. The Boulies EP460 Office Chair fills that requirement and more. From the almost infinite adjustability to the airiness of the
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NEWS – I’m a bit of a productivity nerd. I track several habits using my paper journal, which is currently a Hobonichi Techo A6, but I’m getting ready to switch to pocket notebooks. Let me know in the comments below if you want to know more about how I get things done. Anyhoo, the purpose of
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REVIEW – Keeping food from spoiling has been the bane of human existence since the cavemen. Smoking and dehydration were the only ways to preserve anything for longer than a few days until the 1800’s when refrigeration was invented. This new fangled technology caught on quickly and allowed for meat and drinks to be stored
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REVIEW – I’m old enough to remember shopping for a “tube” TV. In the mid-1980s, I drooled over the huge 36-inch Sony Trinitron, but could never afford one at around $1000 ($2,700 today). Now, TVs are much larger, much better, and less expensive than anything in the recent past. We are all better off today
TCL 65QM851G 65” QM8 TV review – A lot of features equals a great TV Read More
NEWS – It’s been almost two years since I reviewed the Screwpop Toolkey, and now Screwpop is back with an updated version of this keychain-sized multi-to0l. The Toolkey II is a TSA-compliant heat-treated 420 stainless steel tool that packs in 17 different functions into a key-sized tool that will fit on your keychain. Let’s list
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REVIEW – If your workflow includes a tablet, phone, and desktop PC or laptop, you know that having a way to organize all of your devices is important. Today, I want to show you the MOFT Smart Desk Mat, which is a new spin on an old school product and a possible solution for multi-device
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS—For those of you who prefer a traditional watch over a smartwatch, Valuchi has just launched its Kickstarter campaign for the Expedition Watch. This watch promises to blend classic design with modern functionality. It is designed for those who appreciate both style and durability in their everyday adventures. Key Features The Valuchi Expedition Watch boasts
Valuchi Expedition Watch launches on Kickstarter – Timeless design meets adventure Read More
DEAL NEWS – The Tronsmart Kreda 10 Stylus Pen stands out among budget styluses with its advanced features tailored for iPad users, now available for under $20 at Best Buy. Here are the key highlights of this stylus: Tilt Sensitivity – Users can adjust line thickness and shading by changing the angle of the stylus,
Want an Apple Pencil without the Apple Pencil price? Tronsmart has a deal for you! Read More
REVIEW – I haven’t had to get new earbuds in about two years. The earbuds I had worked well, fit comfortably and I didn’t need anything more. Not too long along, those earbuds failed and I was on the lookout for a replacement set. I felt there was a design flaw in the pair that
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REVIEW – It’s been a while since I reviewed a dash cam, so when the offer came to review the Nexar beam2, I was curious enough to accept it. It’s been installed in my MINI Cooper for a few weeks now, so let’s find out what I think of it. What is it? The Nexar
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NEWS – If you’re searching for a compact yet powerful computing solution, you won’t want to miss this deal on the Blackview MP80 mini PC. Currently available on Amazon for just $150.99, this price significantly drops from its original cost of $229.99. The Blackview MP80 is powered by the latest 12th Gen Intel Intel N97 processor,
Deal Alert: Blackview MP80 mini PC puts a computer in your pocket at a discount Read More