Keychron Q8 QMK mechanical keyboard review – A beautiful custom keyboard and my new favorite

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REVIEW – The Keychron Q8 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard is one of the latest offerings from Keychron. What makes it so different from other mechanical keyboards or even the Q3 I reviewed some time ago? Read on, my friend. What is it? Keychron Q8 QMK Custom Mechanical keyboard is a USB-wired-only mechanical keyboard for those […]

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Stay safe and be seen with CYCL WingLights handlebar turn signals

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NEWS – Visibility is a big deal when riding a bike, especially during dusk and nighttime hours. Anything you can add to your bike to ensure you are more visible to motorists is a huge plus. I came across these handlebar turn signals that I think are pretty cool. The CYCL WingLights are small lights

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TEC Neo-Spec Pocket Magnifier review – Tiny 5x magnifier for your EDC

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REVIEW – When it comes to curating an EDC gear collection, most people think of flashlights, knives, multi-tools, and a pen. But what about a magnifying glass? The TEC Neo-Spec Pocket Magnifier is designed to be a handy addition to your EDC. Let’s take a closer look – literally. What is it? The TEC Neo-Spec

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xTool D1 Pro Laser Engraving and Cutting Machine review – Shiny, red, powerful and… it has a laser!

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REVIEW – The maker space is filled with a lot of cool equipment, but seeing the word laser in a product name just sounds awesome. The first laser products I ever saw in person were large machines the size of pool tables that felt very intimidating. The D1 Pro from xTool is a very different

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Chitu Systems Conjure Rigid 3D printer resin review – It’s tough and it’s rigid

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REVIEW – I’m pretty new to resin 3D printing, but I have printed enough items to know that standard 3D resin can be very brittle. Chitu Systems contacted me and asked if I would review their Conjure Rigid Resin, so does it live up to really being rigid? Read on to find out. What is

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I just posted episode #1 of The Gadgeteer video podcast – Julie’s gadget diary

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ARTICLE – When I retired from my day job with Cummins Inc. after 34 years this past March, I made a list of all the new things, changes, and updates that I wanted to do with The Gadgeteer. One of the things on that list was to create a video podcast. It’s amazing that in

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ROIDMI EVA robot vacuum / mop review – An all-in-one floor cleaning solution

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REVIEW – As a household of two adults, two young kids, a dog and a cat… it is a war of attrition to keep our home clean.  I’ve been intrigued by the idea of a robot vacuum that can also mop, but skeptical of how the mopping feature could be anything more than a gimmick.  The

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Daily Deal – Save up to 38% off IOGEAR laptop essentials

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DEAL NEWS – IOGEAR is currently running two great deals on its hottest-selling portable laptop docking stations on Amazon! First, we have the IOGEAR Dock Pro 6-in-1 4K Dock Stand. This fully collapsible and ergonomically adjustable portable laptop stand serves double duty as a 6-in-1 USB-C docking station and gives any Mac, Windows, or Chromebook

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Vanpowers Super Power Pro 2000 portable power station review

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REVIEW – I have been very fortunate that for my entire life up until the winter of 2021, the longest power outage I have ever been through has not been more than a few hours.  Back in February of 2021, San Antonio experienced what is fondly called the Snowpocalypse.  We had snow and below-freezing temperatures

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Lifepro Fitness InfraGlow red + near-infrared therapy light review – way better than red light from Squid Game

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REVIEW – “Ow.”  When you reach a certain age and are active, that phrase is a regular utterance.  It sure is for us.  We are both in our early 60s and are quite active.  That means painful joints and muscles on a regular basis.  I’m always on the lookout for ways to help deal with

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Logitech G FITS – A custom fit gaming earbud

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NEWS – Launching in October, the Logitech G FITS earbuds bring gaming-class audio features with the added bonus of personalized molded ear tips.  The G FITS are backed by Logitech’s LIGHTSPEED wireless connectivity, in addition to low-latency Bluetooth 5.2 to work with any device.  Additionally, the earbuds offer Logitech’s LIGHTFORM – a method to custom

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Tribit StormBox Blast Portable Bluetooth Speaker review

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REVIEW – For the past few years that I have been a part of the Gadgeteer team, I have been able to test and review several portable Bluetooth speakers of different sizes, power, features, and sound quality. Generally, all of the speakers I reviewed were decent with some outperforming others within their respective categories of

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LemiPower 1536Wh LiFePO4 Power Station review – Power, power and more power

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REVIEW – Since our last hurricane in Central Florida, I’ve become interested (my wife says obsessed) with battery power stations. These mini “generators” can power almost any device in your home (depending on their size and power) when the power goes out. You might think, ”Well, any gas generator can do that!” True, but gas

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