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Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Review: 4K Clarity and Solar Freedom for the Modern Backyard

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Beatbot AquaSense X Review: The AstroRinse Station Is a Breakthrough in Pool Cleaning

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BLUETTI’s New EnergyPro 13K Can Run Your Entire Home When the Grid Goes Down

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Joy Pebble countertop ice maker review – piles of pleasant pebble ice posthaste

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REVIEW – Most people I informally surveyed while reviewing the Joy Pebble countertop ice maker prefer nugget/pebble  ice to other larger forms of ice. I’ve personally always enjoyed pebble ice but hadn’t previously sought it out, but now that the pebble ice maker has been sitting on our countertop for a few weeks, I’m feeling […]

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Bellroy Lite Sling Mini sling bag review – I love this minimalist bag!

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REVIEW – Even though I’m female, I don’t regularly carry a purse/bag when I go out of the house. I usually put my wallet in my pocket along with my car fob and my phone. Although that works, it’s not exactly comfortable. And if I need to carry something else, forget it. So, I have

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JMBricklayer Puppet Show Building Block Set review – I am a real boy!

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REVIEW – LEGOs and other building blocks have the amazing ability to bring things to life.  This new set from JMBricklayer highlights this as well as any out there.  You remember the story of Pinocchio, the enchanted marionette whose nose grew when he lied, right?  The Puppet Show creates a larger-than-life version of Geppetto’s finest

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Cup-a-Bug bug catcher review – a cool critter-capturing contraption

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REVIEW – Everyone gets bugs in their home.  For some folks, it’s no big deal.  They capture and release them or squish them and move on.  But, for many folks, the idea of being anywhere near anything creepy-crawly gives them the heebie-jeebies.  Cup-a-Bug lets you dispose of the critter while safely remaining several feet back,

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Your Chromebook just got a life extension – Thanks Google!

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NEWS – Last month, I wrote an article about steering clear of several Chromebooks due to them being past their official end of life (no new updates). I’m happy to report that Google has now decided to support Chromebooks made in 2018 and later, for ten years. The Auto Update Expiration policy webpage has changed

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INIU Magsafe 3 in 1 Wireless Charging Pad & Stand review – an excellent space saver… if you’re an Apple person!

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REVIEW – More charging with fewer cables! I loves me a charging station for optimizing spaces, and the INIU Magsafe 3 in 1 Wireless Charging Pan & Stand promises to do just that. If you’re an Apple user you might find it ideal to get your watches, earbuds, and phones all powered up. To the

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Low battery is no match for this $22 6-in-1 100W charging cable

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DEAL NEWS – This 6-in-1 100W charging cable has connections for almost every mobile device on the market. Purchase the InCharge® X Max 100W 6-in-1 Charging Cable for $21.99 (reg. $39). At this point, mobile devices are more than tools to make life easier for everyone. Smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets have rightfully earned their spots

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AUSOM Leopard electric scooter review – even better than a mental health walk

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REVIEW – Having purchased or reviewed quite a few electric scooters now, I’m getting a pretty good idea of what I want in a good scooter. I definitely want enough power and speed to not feel slow and take forever to get to my destination. My most frequent routes cover hills and are usually 10-20

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This is the most unique keychain friendly screwdriver set I’ve ever seen!

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NEWS – If you find the screwdriver on your multi-tool isn’t quite large enough to be useful for quick DIY projects, here’s an alternative that I just stumbled upon that might be more useful. It’s the ANEX Ultra Low Profile Offset Screwdriver set. This Japanese-made 3-piece set is designed with a 90-degree slim handle so

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September is National Preparedness Month and Ecoflow is ready to help. Are you prepared?

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NEWS – September is National Preparedness Month and a reminder of all of the new challenges we face with the earth’s climate change and powerful storms that have become a normal part of this season. Gone are the days when a few candles for a few minutes was a good enough solution for power outages

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Get this refurbished Lenovo mini desktop for $189.99 (reg. $349)

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DEAL NEWS – Securing a capable desktop computer can be expensive, except when you find a deal on a refurbished mini. Get this black refurbished Lenovo ThinkCentre M900 i5-6500T on sale for just $189.99 (reg. $349). New edition desktop computers can run up in the thousands of dollars. And for most people’s computing needs, these

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HIKMICRO Pocket 2 Thermal Camera review – Super fun and crazy useful!

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REVIEW – I’ve been interested in getting a thermal camera for a while, largely prompted by my curiosity and novelty. Had I known how useful having a capable tool like HIKMICRO Pocket 2 could be, I would have wanted one a long time ago. Please join me for a look! What is it? The HIKMICRO

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Save up to 50% off select multi-tools and knives before Gerber’s end of summer sale ends!

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DEAL NEWS – Hey EDC gear and multi-tool fanatics, you’re going to love today’s deal! Through today 9/13/2023, you can save up to 50% off a selection of Gerber’s do-it-all multi-tools including some of their best-sellers like the Armbar Scout (shown above and 50% off) and the Dual-Force (shown below and 20% off). Up to

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SwitchBot Curtain 3 Robot and Solar Panel review – Drapery control has never been so easy, quiet, and powerful!

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REVIEW – SwitchBot’s Curtain opening robots have been indispensable in my home since March 2021. They released the second version in 2022 and now a new and improved version for 2023. Are they better? You betcha! Come and have a look! What is it? SwitchBot Curtain 3 robots are rechargeable, motorized, app-controlled robots used for

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FJD Pony 500 Ultra-Portable DC Power Station review – Lots of watts in a small package!

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REVIEW – I have been on a portable backup battery kick for the past six months or so.  I started off by reviewing the Vanpowers Super Power Pro 2000.  It is a great power station but not easily carried around.  Next, I reviewed the Mokin Energy Smart PD Pioneer 300W unit.  That power station was

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Power up with a refurbished Apple MacBook Pro for only $469.99

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DEAL NEWS – Handle all your computing needs with the power and performance of Apple’s flagship laptop with this refurbished Apple MacBook Pro at almost $1,000 off for just $469.99. Power and portability. Most computer decisions these days boil down to finding your particular sweet spot in that consumer equation. Do you look toward processing

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DEERC Brushless RC Car review – smaller than expected but lots of fun

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REVIEW – When I was a kid, one of my most memorable possessions was a remote control car. Because this was the technology of the 80’s, it only drove (slowly) for about 10 minutes before requiring a 3-4 hour charging session, but nevertheless I still loved it. Fast forward more years than I’d like to

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GoSun Chill + SolarTable 120 review – continuous cooling contingent solely on the sun

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REVIEW – If you’ve taken vacations, camping trips, or had lake/beach adventures with a cooler full of ice, then you know the hassle that GoSun is trying to solve with the GoSun Chill + SolarTable 120. Traditional ice-filled coolers inevitably have a lifespan measured in hours (or days for very nice ones that you’re not

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