REVIEW – Despite being a gadget nerd, I have never managed to check off the laminator machine needed from my list. I always seem to have the need to laminate stuff for my kids or myself and I always end up going to Staples or some other stationary store to get it done. While I […]
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REVIEW – I played with LEGO as a kid, and when my wife and I had kids, I rediscovered the joy of creating with them. The kids are grown and gone now, but I still like building LEGO sets. When I was younger, there really weren’t many choices. Either we bought genuine LEGO bricks or
REVIEW – It is finally getting cold here in South Texas. By cold, I mean highs in the 40s. I know that is not cold to some of you, but after over 30 days of 100-degree heat, 40 seems pretty darn cold to me! I hate the cold and would rather have a 100-degree day
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DEAL NEWS – Jlink is offering a special deal on their FHD 24-inch monitor which features a 1920x1080P 75Hz 5ms (GTG) 99% sRGB LCD display with HDMI, VGA, and 3.5mm Audio ports. This virtually bezel-less display is HDR Low Blue Light Anti-Glare VA Screen with Freesync. It is also a VESA mountable monitor and is
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REVIEW – When I was a kid, I enjoyed building models. Not cars or airplanes though. I liked building models of monsters. Yeah, I was a strange kid and that hasn’t changed at all! It’s been quite a while since I put together a model of any type, even LEGO, so when I was offered
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REVIEW – Approximately 3 years ago, I created the 247 Real Talk podcast. As my audience has grown, I have been able to expand to a network TV group and I continue to look for ways to expand and create/provide more content. I was recently introduced to Blast Radio, and to a device called the
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DEAL NEWS – For the kids and adults on your holiday shopping list who have been asking Santa to bring them their first drone, this deal from ATTOP will make them happy and Santa’s bank account happy too. This ATTOP beginner’s drone is available in white or black and features 1080P resolution, 2 batteries, and
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REVIEW – During the pandemic, a lot of face-to-face activities were quickly converted to online. This meant that a lot of the paper tools typically used in face-to-face interactions also needed to be converted to digital. A scanner works well, but what if it was something you needed to demonstrate with? Or, what if you
REVIEW – As it turns out, this is the sound system we didn’t know we needed. My son and co-reviewer Mason picked this out after having a good experience with Creative speakers for a previous review. Our main TV already has a nice soundbar, and I have a portable speaker to use around the house,
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REVIEW – Several years ago, not long after I started writing reviews for The Gadgeteer, I got the opportunity to review the Firewalla Red firewall device. This small device appeared unimpressive and simple in its design, but it turned out to provide powerful firewall control for my network and became a permanent part of my
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REVIEW – As a pretty active and outdoorsy person, I have been wearing a GPS watch for over two decades. Lately Garmin and Coros seem to be the two leaders in the field with Suunto trailing behind. Let’s see what the Suunto 9 Peak Pro GPS smart watch can offer to potentially regain a spot on
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REVIEW – As you can see from the image above, I live with someone who loves houseplants. Having beautiful plants in our home is nice, but watering all of them can become a bit time-consuming. Is there a way to enjoy growing plants without the need to manually water them all the time? That’s where
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REVIEW – Not too long ago the car wouldn’t start. Dreaded dead battery! Fortunately, I have an automotive battery charger and I was able to nurse the battery back to health. But is the battery still OK or on the way out? Is it something other than the battery? Before taking it in or swapping
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REVIEW – Products designed around ergonomics tend to carry an ‘ergonomic tax’ which make them more expensive than their traditional counterparts. Finding a quality ergonomic product in the goldilocks zone of value can be tricky with so many options vying for our attention. The ProtoArc EKM01 is a mouse and keyboard bundle that is at
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REVIEW – The Velotric Nomad 1 e-bike is a new model from Velotric Bikes. Its fat tires are matched by a well-built, substantial frame. Plain road bikers with their synthetic bike shorts and featherweight bikes they can lift with two fingers may scoff as I pass, as I sit comfortably upright, not sweating, not pedaling
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NEWS – Back in the Spring, I reviewed a new product from Mophie, their MagSafe travel charger kit. It was one of my favorite products for the year. With MagSafe for iPhones, AirPods, and the Apple Watch, it’s the trifecta of wireless power. There is a whole other world out there, however. What about those who
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REVIEW – In 2008 I reviewed the Zibra Open It! and now 14 yrs later they have launched an updated version of this ultimate package opening tool just in time for the holidays when there are many package opening opportunities. Let’s see if the updates make this already useful tool even better. What is it?
REVIEW – Bluetooth speakers – they’re everywhere. This new one from EarFun intrigued me for a couple of reasons. Let me explain. I use a Bluetooth speaker in my golf cart – my primary form of transportation here in the world’s largest retirement community. I place it in an overhead tray just above and behind
EarFun UBOOM L portable Bluetooth speaker review – will it bring fun to my ears? Read More
REVIEW – When I moved into the home I purchased about 2 years ago, there was an 18″ dishwasher installed. I am not sure why the previous owner chose such a small size when he rebuilt the kitchen, but I guess that worked for him and his family. I started using it but soon found
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REVIEW – Today I’m going to show you the SJCAM S1 wireless home security camera from the same company that makes many action cameras that we’ve reviewed in the past. Let’s check it out. What is it? The SJCAM S1 WiFi security camera is a wireless security camera that you can put anywhere that you
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