NEWS – The 2022 hurricane season for the US is in full swing right now with all of Florida currently bracing for Tropical Storm Ian. Luckily for me, I live in Indiana and don’t need to worry about hurricanes. But just like other areas in the US and worldwide, we have our fair share of […]
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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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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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REVIEW – My work desk is older than I am and my mouse pad is falling apart so I needed something to spruce up my work area and make it a little more comfortable. Enter the Orbitkey Desk Mat Slim to the rescue. What is it? The Orbitkey Desk Mat Slim is a stylish desk
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REVIEW – A few weeks ago, I tested and reviewed the Depstech DS350 Dual-Lens Endoscope. I enjoyed using it and it was helpful with some of my tasks including looking inside wiring conduits and printers, etc. Imagine my joy when they sent yet another model for me to test and review. This time it is
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REVIEW – I’d ask if this had ever happened to you, but odds are very good it has. You arrive at that great vacation destination – you know, the one with the $50 per day resort fee which includes “free” wifi – only to learn that you are limited to 2 devices connected at a
REVIEW- The Morakniv Eldris Light Duty is a fixed blade knife for all your everyday cutting needs. What is it? The Morakniv Eldris Light Duty is a handy little workhorse of a knife that won’t empty your wallet. What’s in the box? Morakniv Eldris Light Duty fixed blade Sheath Hardware specifications Knife length: 5.7 inches
NEWS – With Apple introducing new iPhones and watches recently, there’s been a gluttony of new cases and bands. Nomad recently introduced what I think is the best case watch band combo yet, the Limited Edition Ultra Orange Rugged Case and Sport Band. The stunning new Ultra Orange color is a departure for Nomad, which
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REVIEW – Fun fact about me: back in the early 2000’s I had two insurance claims for over $100,000 that left me homeless for over a year. Both resulted from water damage. One case wasn’t particularly preventable, but the other one was. The water line to the icemaker came undone, and every time my freezer thought
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REVIEW- The Morakniv Kansbol is a lightweight fixed blade knife in the Morakniv Bushcraft and Survival series. I believe it would be an excellent companion on camping and hunting trips that wouldn’t weigh you down. What is it? The Morakniv Kansbol is a simple, no-frills bushcraft knife that gets the job done. What’s in the
REVIEW – Heat. We have it in spades here in central Florida. We have had more days over 90 degrees this year than should be allowed by law. In addition to that, we get thrown a healthy dose of humidity, driving dew points into the low 80s regularly. What does all this mean? It is
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REVIEW – The Olight iMorse Keychain Flashlight is small, simple, rechargeable, and reliable. The maximum brightness really surprised me. And its minimum brightness is quite useful. Since it is rechargeable I don’t feel hesitant to use the iMorse. When I’ve had keychain lights powered by harder-to-find or expensive batteries I usually tried not to use
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REVIEW – The holidays are just around the corner, and everyone can use the flashlight. I can’t tell you the number of flashlights I have stashed around the house. I have two in the garage, one in each vehicle, one in the basement so I can see into the deep freeze, a few in the
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REVIEW – The Gravastar Sirius Pro Earbuds have excellent sound. They come with a very creative earbud box and a heavy, durable charging carry case. They only forgot one tiny major detail. Don’t be in a hurry to put these earbuds in your ears. They are ungrippably slick and sit tightly in their case. Read
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REVIEW – Keyboards are essential, but often quite boring. Mechanical keyboards are a nice step up from the standard membrane keyboards included with most systems. Mechanical keyboards have a dizzying variety of options like the actual switches themselves (which affect typing resistance, feel, noise, activation point, and more), keycaps, lighting, etc. The XVX M87 Coral
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REVIEW – The Olight Baton 3 Pro flashlight could be called ‘deeply groovy’. It has a grip surface that is much better than traditional cross-hatch knurling. Its overall form factor fits my hand very well. And it is lightweight and has 5 brightness levels. Is there anything to not like about the Olight Baton 3
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NEWS – Do you like to include a spork as part of your EDC? Then, here are 7 alternatives to the spork that will level up your away-from-home eating adventures. The first one is the KniSFor. It has a weird name and a slightly scary design. Check out that folding knife blade built into the
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REVIEW – As summer comes to a close and the days get shorter it’s time for me to gather and clean all of my outdoor gear and store it for next season. Usually, as I put my gear back into storage I do quick assessments of things I need to replace or upgrade. One item
REVIEW- The Morakniv Garberg is a heavy-duty full tang fixed blade knife in the Morakniv Bushcraft and Survival series. If you’re looking for a knife with some heft that can hold a razor sharp edge during your outdoor adventures, check this out. What is it? The Morakniv Garberg is “a powerful outdoor full tang knife
NEWS – If you’re looking for a unique stand that can hold your phone, tablet, and laptop, then you should check out the FINEDAY Foldable Stand. It’s made of aluminum and is available in two sizes and colors. The stand folds down into a palm-sized box and unfolds to hold all your devices at multiple
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