SmartBidet SB-3000 bidet review – can you throw away the toilet paper?

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REVIEW – Back when COVID was in full swing and we were locked down, I remember the great toilet paper shortage of 2020!  At that time I really wished we had had a bidet so I would not be so reliant on toilet paper.  I also thought it would bring me a cleaner bottom.  Unfortunately, […]

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CZUR ET24 Pro Smart document scanner review

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – More and more frequently my bibliophile / book collector and private educator (specialized tutor-for-hire) have been colliding, and I need to capture images of documents (e.g., invoices for book and ephemera purchases, documentation of edition variations, and illustrations for my students).  Until now, I have been making do with the cameras in

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Leatherman Tool Pouch review – A new home for my multi-tools

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           REVIEW – Ok, I admit I’m a Leatherman multi-tool fanboy. I’ve had one in my EDC since 1984 when the PST was released and use these wonderful tools every day. But what to do when they aren’t being used? Give your multi-tools a home with the Leatherman Tool Pouch! What is it? The Leatherman

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Here’s a multi-tool for avocados! Wait, what?

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NEWS – Just when you thought you understood the world of multi-tools, you find out that you have a lot more to learn. Multi-tools aren’t just for opening boxes and tightening loose screws. There are multi-tools that can help you make your next batch of guacamole too! The Chef’n Avoquado 4-In-1 Tool is designed to

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INNOCN 15K1F 15.6″ inch OLED portable monitor review

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REVIEW – When I’m working on my computer, productivity is key. So, having an extra monitor is not only convenient but can also provide to be a necessity especially when you are working with multiple files, programs, tabs, or folders.  When using an extra monitor you can gain more desktop space and cut down on

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Azio Cascade Slim mechanical keyboard review

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REVIEW – If you’re still using the keyboard that came with your desktop computer years ago or even something newer, you owe it to yourself to check out the world of mechanical keyboard options that now available. These are not the wired solutions from yesteryear. Case and point; Azio’s new Cascade Slim which can literally

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The new Woodward Briefcase from WP Standard is an understated beauty!

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NEWS – There’s nothing better than a good leather bag, right? WP Standard has a history of making great leather bags, and the new Woodward Briefcase marks the return of a business-ready brief to its product lineup. The Woodward Briefcase shows off all the things we love about WP Standard designs. The aesthetic is uncomplicated

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Put this solar lighter in your pocket and you’ll always be able to make fire

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NEWS – If you have a “go bag”, like to camp, or hike, the SUNCASE solar lighter is an interesting gadget that will let you start a fire with sunlight. The SUNCASE unfolds to reveal two wings that are lined with mirrors that concentrate the sun’s rays to a focal point that can hold a

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This modular multi-tool hangs from your keychain

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If a Leatherman multi-tool is overkill for your EDC, then here’s an interesting alternative. It’s the WYN Multi-Tool Capsule which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. Available in stainless steel or titanium, the Capsule is shaped like a … well… capsule! But the magic comes when you unscrew the Capsule’s segments because

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Victor Tech High Rise Mobile Standing Desk review – Easily move it from room to room!

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REVIEW – Standing desks are a healthy alternative to sitting all day but some standing desks need an existing desk and other standing desks are large and need dedicated office space. If you’ve been looking for a smaller standing desk, today’s review might be exactly what you’re looking for. It’s the Victor Tech High Rise

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This motorized pool lounger will make you a hero at your next pool party

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NEWS – Kids and adults will absolutely love the PoolCandy Splash Runner inflatable motorized pool lounger which lets you tool around the pool or lake with two individually controlled propellers. The Splash Runner is made of durable PVC and can accommodate up to 300 pounds. It assembles quickly without needing any tools (except for an

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The new Grandfather Backpack Case from Saddleback Leather is something I’ve never seen before…

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NEWS – Saddleback Leather is always doing interesting things with new leather designs including takes on classic leather forms like Gladstone-style bags. Their recent releases have played with variations on hard-sided cases… which brings us to the brand new Grandfather Backpack Case released this week. The Grandfather Backpack Case is a hard-sided briefcase — box

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Hohem iSteady Q gimbal review – Well built, great value, but do you need it?

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REVIEW –  It usually seems like a great idea to increase value by taking several products and building them into a single innovative and well-constructed package, which is what the Hohem iSteady Q gimbal is.  It does what it does very well.  But in my experience with it, I kept coming back to the same

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Supernote A5 X digital notebook review – Distraction-free notepad

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REVIEW – Do you have an iPad or Android tablet that you use to take notes for meetings or school? A tablet is a great tool, but some people may find it to be counterproductive due to distractions from apps, social media, etc. For those of you who prefer digital to analog, I have a

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Elecrow GrowCube review (part 1) – Will it give you green thumb powers?

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – I love growing things.  Flowers, grass, veggies, you name it.  While I’m pretty good at growing things outdoors, I’m a lot less good at growing things indoors, which is why I am excited about an upcoming Kickstarter by Elecrow.  Their new gadget is called the GrowCube, and it’s an automatic watering system

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