REVIEW – I love to see all of the unique designs and ideas that come out of Kickstarters. I’ve seen some incredibly useful and thought provoking creations and I’ve seen a few that had good intent but needed more time on the drawing board. The Pivot X Wrench, today’s review, just looks really cool and […]
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REVIEW – For the last few years, I’ve had chronic pain in my hands from arthritis. Two options exist: Get expensive regular shots to mask the pain or costly surgery, followed by physical therapy. I tried the shots and they are only effective for about 2-3 months. When the Comfier Hand Massager was offered to
Comfier Hand Massager review – a portable, cordless masseuse Read More
REVIEW – More and more computer manufacturers have been releasing hardware that supports the Thunderbolt 5 standard, and the availability of accommodating docking stations has increased as well. What does the Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station bring to this emerging market? A lot actually! ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $399.99 Where to buy: Anker What is
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REVIEW – I have been an Arcade Belts fan for a while, so when they asked me to try out their new Momentum belt from their Lifestyle collection, I couldn’t say no. Let’s see how it performs. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $49.95 Where to buy: Arcade Belts Website What is it? The Arcade Momentum belt is the newest addition to their Lifestyle
Arcade Belts Momentum Stretch Belt review – Another winner for your waist Read More
REVIEW – Last year, I underwent surgery for the first of 2 necessary total knee replacements. My recovery has been going well, and attending physical therapy has proven to be invaluable. However, earlier this year, I found out that my insurance company only pays for a finite number of PT sessions, and now I am
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REVIEW – One of the ways to personalize your Apple Watch is by swapping out the bands. I have a metal one for dressier moments, a custom one for awareness, and durable ones for when things get messy…..but I didn’t have a glow-in-the-dark one. When Nomad offered to review their Rocky Point Band in a
Nomad Rocky Point Apple Watch Band review – Special edition icy blue glow! Read More
REVIEW – This is not a promo for the next season of Stranger Things. It’s me in my backyard playing with the Speras U1 Multifunction Clip Light! This little dude may be tiny, but it packs some ridiculous illuminating power. Let’s learn more. To the review! ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $35.99 Where to buy: Sperasflashlight.com
Speras U1 Multifunction Clip Light review – A small & mighty addition to your EDC! Read More
REVIEW – I love doing activities like puzzles, reading, or any number of crafting items. However, most of these activities are a one person job. I don’t mind when my kids try to help, but it also means that I usually have to go back and fix whatever we worked on. To be able to
JMGO PicoPlay projector review – Pico only in size Read More
REVIEW – A short time ago, Leatherman teased that new products were coming to their lineup. There was a lot of speculation about what that might be. There was mention of a budget-friendly Arc or maybe Magnacut blades in some of their other multitools. I think it’s safe to say most people who follow Leatherman
Leatherman Trac fixed blade knife review – A new direction for the grand daddy of EDC Read More
REVIEW – What do you get when you combine an EDC fan with a Disney fan? You get Disney branded EDC gear from Orbitkey. That’s right, Orbitkey has a new series of sling bags and quick-release keyrings for EDC fanatics that features your favorite Disney characters. Let’s take a look. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $99
Orbitkey Disney slings and keyrings review – EDC gear for Mickey Mouse fans! Read More
REVIEW – I love ebikes. They are a great way of expanding the range and accessibility of biking and they’re just a lot of fun to ride. Today’s review is an ebike, the REVR TA7e Off-Road electric bike, that just looks like packaged fun. It’s a different style of ebike than others I’ve reviewed in
REVR TA7e off-road electric bike review – Stylish offroader! Read More
REVIEW – Having worked for years as a professional in the digital arts, I’ve spent countless hours hunched over a computer, recreating real-world objects in digital space. With digital calipers in hand, I’ve measured everything from TV remote controls to surgical appliances to a particularly stinky trout (don’t ask). The goal was always the same,
Creality Raptor Pro 3D Scanner review – Great in theory, not so great in reality… Read More
REVIEW – Last year, I reviewed the ANNKE FCD600 dual lens PoE outdoor camera. I ended up permanently installing it on my detached garage to add it to my home security setup, which uses the Synology Surveillance Station software. Recently, ANNKE asked if I would like to review an updated version, the FCD800 PoE dual lens panoramic outdoor
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REVIEW – I’ve reviewed a number of different flashlights, but I’m always up to check out one more. I always like being able to quickly have one on hand, regardless of the situation, whether it be camping or a quick check outside at night. Today’s candidate, the Manker MC13 II SE Pocket Throw EDC Flashlight,
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REVIEW -The joy of music can be found in so many places. The music that you listen to can change your mood. Music can bring back old memories, or create new ones. The Seenda Karaoke machine can be the catalyst to bring life to your party, even if karaoke isn’t your thing. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons)
Seenda karaoke machine review – Fun for everyone Read More
REVIEW – Bugs like me. I’ve had more than one doctor say that I’ve had the worst case of bites they’ve ever seen. As a result, I’ve tried it all. Creams, sprays, clothes wash concoctions, soaps, and wristbands. What I’ve learned is that I will never completely stop bugs from biting me, but I can
Nitecore Bite Healer 10 review – Ointment-free relief from bug bites Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been toying with the idea of putting a dash camera in my car for a while now. Honestly, I wasn’t looking forward to running cables, or taking up a 12-volt socket, or splicing into the fuse box. I saw a few online articles on how easy the FITCAMX dash cams are to
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REVIEW – I’ve reviewed a few mini PCs as a Gadgeteer. They’re great for a myriad of reasons. They don’t take up the space of a tower PC. They use a fraction of the power, so they put out a lot less heat. You can put them almost anywhere for any number of projects: media
ACEMAGIC Kron Mini K1 review – Quite a capable mini PC Read More
REVIEW – Sometimes, the best product is one you never have to think about. You unbox it, plug it in, and forget it exists. I retired last July and now work as a freelancer for the company I worked at for 23 years. It’s the same job, but without all the corporate nonsense. There’s a
UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 13-in-1 Docking Station review Read More
REVIEW – I’m all for cleaning gadgets and love to try out new tools. I have a robot vacuum/mop combo that I’ve used in the past that did pretty well at vacuuming but kinda struggled to do any serious mopping. The Narwal Flow came to my attention and the design of the mop functions was
Narwal Flow vacuum review – Intelligent robot mop and vacuum Read More
