REVIEW – Even though my teenager has been asking for a dash cam for months, I never really saw the value in one… until I was recently T-boned by a driver who blew through a stop sign. Now I’m much more open to the idea, seeing firsthand how helpful that footage could have been for […]
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REVIEW – Split keyboards aren’t new, but the Alice layout brings a unique take on a tried and true format. The Keychron Q10 split mechanical keyboard is a new entrant to the market, and it is absolutely worth a look. Read on to see what sets this apart! What is it? The Keychron Q10 is
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ARTICLE – Today I posted episode #7 of the Gadgeteer Video Podcast and to go with lucky number 7, the topic of the podcast was my 7 favorite minimalist wallets. Let’s check them out. 1. IDENTITY Card wallet The IDENTITY Card wallet was my favorite for a very long time because it has the smallest
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NEWS – Do you have a Swiss Army Victorinox knife as part of your EDC? Do you ever use the toothpick? If you answered no, then consider replacing it with a Tortoise Gear Firefly fire starter. Pull it out, and use the blade on the knife to create sparks to start a fire. The Firefly
This mini fire starter replaces the toothpick on your Swiss Army Knife! Read More
REVIEW – Every gamer, from the professionals to the weekend wannabe warriors, needs a good gaming chair when whiling away the hours in front of their computer. A good gaming chair is not only comfortable and ergonomic, but it also has some pizzazz as well. All of these come together in the AndaSeat Transformers Edition
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NEWS – The BLUETTI AC500 raised $11 million on Indiegogo, breaking another record in BLUETTI’s history. The AC500 power station and its expansion battery B300S will hit the shelves of their official store and Amazon on Nov 25th. Sharing many parallels with the first modular model AC300, the AC500 goes far beyond with a bunch
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REVIEW – Portable audio is such a common thing today. People are always listening to music, podcasts, videos, etc., on wired headphones, Bluetooth headphones, the speaker on their phone, a portable speaker, whatever. Whether we like it or not it’s all around us. If you’re wanting to listen to audio at a volume louder than
REVIEW –Yep, I admit it. I listen to Christmas music year-round, and love to start decorating the day after Halloween. My Christmas lights are up and some of my neighbors are scolding me for being so early. Scrooges! :-). Notvech Christmas Icicle Lights are a perfect way to start the season! What is it? Novtech
Novtech Christmas Icicle Lights review – We need a little Christmas now! Read More
REVIEW – I’m typically not a big fan of novelty items, but when I was offered a review sample of the Shargeek Retro 35W GaN Charger, the idea of saying no didn’t cross my mind at all. As a fan of all things Apple (see episode #5 of my video podcast where I share my
NEWS – I think I am one of many people who desire to one day travel the world. While I am looking forward to seeing new places and experiencing new cultures, I have a real fear of being lost or ordering the wrong food or just being a victim all because I don’t know many
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REVIEW – Pressure washing the driveway is an annual event where I live. A year’s worth of dust and dirt from all the red clay we have around here gives my pavement a rather reddish, muddy look, something that’s definitely not very attractive. Every fall I haul out the pressure washer, fill it up with
EVEAGE 14.5″ Pressure Washer Surface Cleaner review – a faster way to wash your driveway Read More
REVIEW – The Axwell Wallet company makes uniquely designed, card-holder style wallets, and supports military veterans in need. Axwell donates a portion of the proceeds from every sale to the Veterans Community Project in the USA and Homes For Heroes in Canada, to help build tiny homes for homeless veterans. I’m reviewing their Copper and
Axwell wallet review – A card organizer and tiny body armor? All for a great cause. Read More
REVIEW – Many of us still use physical keys and the best way to keep your keys organized is on a key ring. Today I’m going to show you the Orbitkey Quick Release Key Ring. Let’s check it out! What is it? The Orbitkey Quick Release Key Ring is actually Orbitkey’s second version of their
Orbitkey Quick Release Key Ring V2 review – The best simple keyring yet? Read More
NEWS – When it comes to multi-tools, are you team Leatherman, or are you team Gerber? If you’re team Leatherman, you might change your mind when you find out that Gerber is now letting you customize their popular Center-Drive multi-tool. In addition to being able to choose from 9 color combinations, and two tool packs
Gerber lets you customize their popular Center-Drive multi-tool with your own artwork! Read More
REVIEW – Let me say upfront that I am a fan of mid-century modern design. I love the clean, uncluttered lines, the smooth expanse of wood in the furniture, and especially the “atomic ranch” look of that period’s TVs and radios. Mid-century also recalls a simpler time that I’m sure I look back on with
Muzen Original III AM/FM Radio & Bluetooth Speaker review – Back to the future Read More
REVIEW – I am a happy dog mom of three wonderful pups of varying sizes and ages ranging from 10 pounds to 60 pounds and from 5 months to 16 years. To say feeding time is chaotic is an understatement. We get spilled water and food and dogs who are worried that another dog will
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DEAL NEWS – Whoo hoo! I was just able to save $49 off a yearly subscription to Walmart+ which is normally $98 and I will save an additional $59.88 off a yearly subscription of the Paramount+ streaming service and now you can too! Walmart+ is sort of like Amazon Prime but with different perks like
Hurry up and get Walmart+ for 50% off and a free year of Paramount+ is included! Read More
NEWS – With Halloween behind us, it’s officially the countdown to Christmas and that means decorating your home for the holidays. If you go the natural route with a live tree, then you have to check out the crazy luxury tree stands from Garden Glory. Available in solid brass or aluminum, you won’t be covering
Here’s the ultimate Christmas tree stand! Read More
REVIEW – Are you looking for the best rechargeable headlight? What about one that is also a normal handheld flashlight, and can attach to anything magnetic? The Cyansky HS3R mini headlamp might fit that description. And did you know that headlights make great gifts? Everyone can always use a bit more light – especially ones
REVIEW – I’ve reviewed or purchased a half dozen electric scooters over the last few years, and I’ve definitely refined what I’m looking for in a good commuter scooter. First, it needs to be portable/foldable for public transport or stowed in a trunk for last-mile quick trips after a journey. Second, it needs to not
Hiboy S2R electric scooter review – a solid commuter scooter Read More