REVIEW – I know, I know… There’s a flashlight in your phone and that’s great, but admit it, there are plenty of times it just can’t cut the mustard and you need a real flashlight. If you are looking for bright, compact, and rechargeable, the Thrunite T1 just might find a happy place in your […]
NEWS – Grill mats give you a griddle-like surface for your gas, charcoal, or electric grill. I was given a set of 6 grill mats two years ago for Christmas by a son-in-law who loves to cook. I shared a couple with friends and the ones I kept are still in service. These mats make it
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ARTICLE – Each year around this time, I ask the Gadgeteer team to send me a list of their favorite products for the year. I told them that the products that they picked didn’t need to be restricted to only the items that they have reviewed on the Gadgeteer this year, but that they could
The year in review – Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2022 (part 1) Read More
REVIEW – In my quest to make the iPad into a laptop (and desktop replacement), I have been on the look out interesting accessories that can help me with this task. When the people at Benks offered to send me their Infinity Pro Magnetic iPad Stand, I didn’t hesitate to accept the offer. Let’s take
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REVIEW – I’ve been wearing stiff, boring leather belts for quite some time. I had a chance to mix things up a bit and add a dash of style with the Arcade Belts Adventure series. What is it? Arcade Belts Adventure series belts are made of 85% post-consumer recycled polyester and feature a no-hole, custom
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REVIEW – I have many power-hungry gadgets that gobble up power like Santa eats cookies. Keeping them running longer has always been fun! LiTime’s LiFePO4 100Ah battery is a beast that brings a sleighful of juice to my army of electronics! What is it? The LiTime 100Ah battery is a 12-volt lithium iron phosphate cell
REVIEW – A cordless drill/driver is one of the most useful and versatile tools available. I use mine for drilling holes, driving screws, tightening bolts, and even with a brush attachment scrubbing soap scum from the shower walls! My “go-to” for cordless tools has typically been “old yeller,” DeWalt. My current main cordless drill/driver is
REVIEW – When Star Wars was released in 1977, I was in awe of the variety of robots on the Jawa Sandcrawler. I never imagined having a crew of robots to help with my household duties. Forty-five years later, my house is filled with them! Now you can have one that vacuums your house and
Verefa V60 Pro Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum review – The stuff of Star Wars cleans my house! Read More
REVIEW – Living in Michigan, I love the wintertime, but I hate being cold. So when it comes to winter jackets, I am always looking for the warmest thing I can find. I recently received a heated-down jacket from ORORO. I reviewed a heated vest (from another company) last year and loved it. In fact,
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ARTICLE – We’re coming down to the wire of shopping time with Christmas in just one week. If you’re still struggling to finish your gift purchasing, I have a short list of ideas specifically for the people on your list who like unique multi-tools and other EDC gear. Ready, set, shop! 1. Leatherman Signal multi-tool
5 last minute unique multi-tools and EDC gift ideas plus 1 crazy idea! Read More
REVIEW – While on vacation several years ago, my car lost a belt idler. Miles from the nearest auto parts store left me few options other than begging for a bicycle, bumming a ride, or calling for a VERY expensive taxi ride across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel. Thankfully a park ranger had mercy
TurboAnt M10 Lite Folding Electric Scooter review – Zippy and fun transportation! Read More
REVIEW – For Gadgeteers, storage is sometimes at a premium. We have loads of cases, plugs, battery packs and such that can quickly overwhelm shelf space. A new release from Wasagun that can solve this is their 10-drawer Dresser. I was sent a sample in black with a grey wood grain finish. Let’s take a
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REVIEW – Sometimes, you just have to have the very best of something, whether that something is a car, boat, speakers, or even a pair of headphones. As long as there are music-loving people who demand and can have the best, there will be others more than happy to fill that desire. British audio company
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REVIEW – If you’re in the market for a large battery power station, this is a great time to buy. The selection is impressive and prices keep decreasing as capacity and features increase. It seems like everybody now makes a power station. Ampace is a company with a single available power station (so far), but
REVIEW – I have now owned four different 3D printers. My first was a Creality Ender 3 V2, a Christmas gift from my Mom. I then reviewed the Elegoo Neptune 3, which added a self-leveling bed and a magnetic plate to easily remove prints. The next printer that I reviewed was a Mingda Magician Max.
Creality Ender 5 S1 3D printer review – My new favorite 3D printer! Read More
REVIEW – With coffee as an exception ;-), your chair is probably the most important ally in our employment or gaming experience. Body contour, height, and arm support adjustments are keys to finding a ride that’s well-suited for the 8-hour long haul. Boulies Master office chair has what it takes to cradle your keister
Boulies Master Office Chair review – Cradle your keister in comfort! Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Our friends at WESN have a new fixed-blade knife that you’re going to want for your collection. The WESN Bornas has launched on Kickstarter and has already greatly surpassed its funding goal of $15,000 by more than $80,000 at the time that I’m writing this post. The Bornas is WESN’s first fixed-blade
WESN’s latest knife is a looker! Read More
DEAL NEWS – Does it make me weird if I use a space heater almost 365 days out of the year? My office is in our basement where it can be quite cool in the winter and even in the summer. I like it at 72 degrees, so I use a space heater. If you
Deal of the day – Super hot deal on a cool space heater! Read More
ARTICLE – Winter can be a tough time of year for many people, especially when severe storms hit. But with the right gadgets, you can make it through any storm. Back in the 70s when I was a kid, we had a blizzard in Southern Indiana and lost power for a couple of days. During
5 must-have winter storm gadgets to survive the season plus 1 crazy gadget! Read More
REVIEW – No toolkit is complete without a good multimeter. Electrical troubleshooting is nearly impossible without one. If you’re a “do-it-yourselfer,” are curious if those batteries in that drawer are kaput, or want to play doctor with your car, then the Kaiweets KM601 Digital multimeter should be stuffed in your stocking this year! What is