NEWS – If you’re like me, you have lots of film negatives (and/or slides) that need to be scanned and digitized for safekeeping. Plustek recently released the Plustek OpticFilm 135i Ai scanner, which contains all kinds of bells and whistles to help you obtain great scans of your film and slides. It’s a professional-grade film […]
REVIEW – About a year ago, I reviewed a portable mini blower/vac and really loved it. But as things generally happen around my house, things get borrowed, not put back, left where electronics should not be left, and are found quite some time later to discover they no longer work. I’m not pointing fingers, but
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NEWS – If you’ve ever wished your portable power station could look as stylish as your gadgets, BLUETTI just made that happen. The clean energy brand known for reliable, high-performance portable power has launched its first-ever colorful collection—the Elite 30 V2 EcoTide Edition—right in time for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, where discounts reach up
REVIEW – I’m always on the lookout for products that enhance the home theater experience, and jumped at the chance to see how Nothing Projector’s Ambient Light Rejecting screen could make my screen images pop! Let’s have a look to see how it performs! ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $626 for 100″, $1090 for 110″ and
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REVIEW – After moving to the desert, I have been doing a lot of traveling to visit friends and family. I’m fortunate enough to have a remote job, where all I need is an internet connection to be able to do my work. That sounds like unlimited freedom…until I’m in a spot with weak coverage
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REVIEW – Now that I am 100% moved into my new home office/studio, I need to make sure that all of my workflow processes are streamlined and that the large amount of video content that I am now generating is triaged in specific places relevant to their use case. I need multiple NAS devices, each
UGREEN NASync DXP2800 review – Another great NAS! Read More
NEWS – Outdoor movie nights typically involve connecting together a projector and all the components of a stereo system. What if you could have a gadget that seamlessly brings all of these together? That’s what the Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro is looking to do. It features four wireless speakers, a subwoofer, a 4K projector, a
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REVIEW – CNC machines used to be the kind of tool you’d only find in professional shops, but in recent years they’ve made their way into the hobbyist space with more compact and accessible designs. I’ve been curious about CNCs for a while, but like many apartment dwellers, I don’t have the space or the
Makera Carvera Air Desktop CNC Machine review – Full CNC power in compact form! Read More
NEWS – Upgrade your vehicle safety with the Auto-Vox Solar Wireless Backup Camera, which is now on sale for Prime Day at just $103.99, down from $129.99. This deal runs from October 5 through October 10, 2025, so grab it while it lasts. This backup camera system is super easy to install with no wiring or
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REVIEW – I love the beginning of school. I think buying paper, pencils, pens, and all the note taking supplies is almost as fun as Christmas. The Noteorius smart notebook makes note taking even more exciting, plus makes it so much easier to keep track of all those notes, reduces clutter, and lets you become
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NEWS – The LOVORK 7-in-1 modular lantern is an innovative multi-tool for campers, hikers, and outdoor lovers who want to travel light without giving up function. This compact lantern uses a clever magnetic system to snap on different modules, turning it into a floodlight, spotlight, fan, air pump, mosquito repellent (claims to work with thermocell
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NEWS – Apolosign’s new 21.5″ Digital Calendar isn’t just another pretty gadget, it’s changing the way families organize, plan, and connect at home. If digital wall calendars always seemed a little boring or one-size-fits-all, Apolosign has come up with some smart fixes and neat extras with its world’s first Dual-Mode Digital Calendar. Let’s dig into
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REVIEW – Ever since we moved into our new home in 2021, we have been searching for art to hang above the fireplace. The wall above our fireplace is entirely tiled, and I am afraid to try drilling into it to place a hanger. That means I was looking for lighter artwork that could be
CanvasDiscount Metal Print review – I finally have a picture over my fireplace! Read More
REVIEW – Over the past two years, I have been upgrading my network infrastructure equipment to EnGenius gear. The process has involved replacing my router, VPN device, switches, and wireless Access Points with EnGenius equipment. I love the ability to manage all the devices from the EnGenius Cloud dashboard, and their gear all seems to
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REVIEW – I live in a suburban neighborhood where most houses have single-car garages. On the rare occasions when the doors are open, and I can see inside, it’s usually surprising (and sometimes comically entertaining) why my neighbors aren’t able to keep their cars inside. FLEXIMOUNTS Super-strong, high-capacity shelves definitely help tame that “Clutter Beast”
REVIEW – The ACEMAGIC M1 Mini PC, with an Intel Core i9-11900H, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD, supports 4K triple display, WiFi, Bluetooth, and Gigabit Ethernet. It is ideal for home studios, offices, editing, and light gaming. It features silent cooling, rich I/O, and a 1-year warranty. I have one to review; read on to
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REVIEW – Recently, I have been having more back pain than usual. It might be the start of school stress, or carrying around 20 pound twins. Whatever the cause, I don’t have the luxury of sitting down all day to keep the pain away. Bob and Brad ThermoRed heat and massage belt is battery powered,
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REVIEW – I will not readily admit to my body being the victim of aging, but I have no choice but to heed the warnings from my 2 bad knees, one that has been totally replaced and the other that will also be totally replaced in about 2 weeks from today. I love working on
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REVIEW – Several years ago I embraced the fitness watch/tracker crowd and got my first device. My wife had been using them for years, and she finally convinced me that it might do me some good and motivate me to get more healthy. I jumped between various watches and tracker bands, from cheap to expensive, until
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REVIEW – You may remember a line in Real Genius, delivered by Val Kilmer; “Ice is Nice!”. For some reason this pops to the front of my mind anytime I use an ice dispenser. Today’s review is for an ice maker that is also an ice dispenser and a water dispenser to boot. The ice
ecozy Nugget Ice Maker Dispenser review – Great nugget ice, but not quiet Read More