LiTime (aka Ampere Time) 12-Volt 100Amp-hour LiFePO4 battery review – Packs a parcel of power!

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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 […]

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Worx Nitro 20V Compact Brushless ½ inch Drill Driver review – All the power in a much smaller package!

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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

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Verefa V60 Pro Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum review – The stuff of Star Wars cleans my house!

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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

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ORORO Men’s Heated Down Jacket review – the warmest jacket I have ever worn

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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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5 last minute unique multi-tools and EDC gift ideas plus 1 crazy idea!

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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

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TurboAnt M10 Lite Folding Electric Scooter review – Zippy and fun transportation!

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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

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Wasagun 10-drawer dresser review – a place for everything

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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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Bowers & Wilkins PX8 headphones review – When you must have the best of everything

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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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Ampace P600 Portable Power Station review – The right amount of power for the right situation

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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

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Creality Ender 5 S1 3D printer review – My new favorite 3D printer!

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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. 

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Boulies Master Office Chair review – Cradle your keister in comfort!

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  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

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WESN’s latest knife is a looker!

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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

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5 must-have winter storm gadgets to survive the season plus 1 crazy gadget!

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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

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Kaiweets KM601 Smart Digital Multimeter review – Bright, accurate, easy electrical evaluation!

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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

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