REVIEW – As a techie nerd, it was a foregone conclusion that once I purchased a house it would be a technical maze of gadgets that would attempt to or would automate as many tasks and conveniences as possible. One such category is security cameras and I seem to be so obsessed with them that […]
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NEWS – Gadgets for bicycle enthusiasts is a huge category. The Corky mirrors look cool while also providing an important safety feature to your bicycle. Available in two versions for bicycles with drop handlebars and bikes or scooters with straight bars, the mirrors fit right on the end of the handlebars and feature a fold-out
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REVIEW – The WUBEN H5 Multifunctional Clip Flashlight is a versatile flashlight that comes with a unique, well-made clip device you’ve never seen before. The flashlight can be removed from the clip for hand-held use but if kept in its clip holder it can be a head light on the included strap, or attached to
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REVIEW – I like to listen to music and podcasts but I don’t like wires getting in the way. The convenience of Bluetooth audio has made this so much better in the last ten to fifteen years. Bluetooth audio quality has never been known to be great but the convenience made it worth the tradeoff
REVIEW – If you’ve been looking for a non-permanent way to mount your iPhone on your MacBook then STM Goods may have exactly what you’re looking for. The STM Goods MagArm angles your phone so it will be almost impossible to miss incoming alerts and meeting reminders. Or, maybe like my kids, you have a
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NEWS – There isn’t much worse than opening up the fridge or freezer and getting smacked in the face with bad food odors. Whether it’s garlic or, even worse, fish, it’s nasty and usually contaminates other innocent foods. Chilly Mama to the rescue. Chilly Mama is a fun and cute refrigerator refresher. Just fill with
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REVIEW – Blincc is based in Singapore and focuses on cycling safety. They originally launched on Kickstarter and currently have two products in their line; the Blincclip and the Blincc Hex. Both are hyper functional reflectors, but have different applications. What is it? Both of Blincc’s products are reflectors for bicycles. Blincclip is designed to
REVIEW – With so many people working from home, the struggle to find that perfect home office is real. My own family has created (and also abandoned!) office/school set-ups all over our home during the course of the pandemic. With at-home work (and school) an inevitable part of our foreseeable future, folks are looking for
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ARTICLE – In order for this story to make a little more sense (and so you won’t think I’m a complete moron), you first need to go read my DirecTV cord-cutting article from yesterday. But if you don’t want to read that article (it’s really good by the way…) here’s a quick summary… Once upon
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REVIEW – I have been wearing a bald head style for over 30 years. I initially cut my hair off because new hair growth had a tendency to grow under my skin and create a bad situation for my head. Over the years I have tried more head shavers than I can remember, and I
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ARTICLE – I’ve been a DirecTV customer for close to 30 years but earlier this week I called them up and asked for a divorce. Why did I break up with DirecTV and what did I replace it with? Let me give you a little history before I answer those questions. First of all, I
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NEWS – Travellers and those of you who are environmentally conscious will be interested in checking out the Cold4ged FORKANIFE portable EDC cutlery sets. Features reusable folding fork and knife of stainless steel aluminum construction that fits into a case that’s the size of a credit card. The FORKANIFE is available in two versions. There’s
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REVIEW – As I mentioned in my review of Jackery’s power station, my wife is a direct seller. Part of selling things at craft shows, church bazaars, and holiday fairs is making sure that everything she sells is appropriately labeled. Ideally, each label would include my wife’s name, the type of product, the price, and
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REVIEW – 3D printing is something I have always been enamored with. I think it is amazing that you can take a file, load it into a machine, and sometime later have a fully three-dimensional model. But, I have also been a little apprehensive because of the steep learning curve. When I received an offer
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NEWS – Since when is a speaker something EDC fans use? Since the Muzen Wild Mini Rugged Outdoor Speaker, that’s when! This little military-styled Bluetooth 5.0 speaker can attach to your backpack or bike to make your everyday adventures more fun and musical. Whether it’s blasting the soundtrack from West Side Story while I’m hiking
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REVIEW – For me, using the computer mouse is fine for everyday use such as web browsing or checking my emails, but during the times I am editing photos or creating designs, I want to be more precise and have better control of the cursor. Times like this are when having a graphics tablet comes
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REVIEW – What do you get when you take a full-size keyboard and whittle it down to a minimal viable product, and then add in a bunch of actually-useful features? Something like the Epomaker Lite 60% Aluminum Mechanical Keyboard. What is it? The Epomaker Lite is a 60% sized gasket-mounted aluminum mechanical keyboard with hot-swappable
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – MacBook owners will want to know more about the awesome tech that is packed into the XFANIC USB4 13-in-1 Hub which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. What is it? The XFANIC USB4 13-in-1 Hub is a small desktop USB hub that has everything but the kitchen sink packed in. This hub can
The XFANTIC USB4 hub for MacBooks can drive 3 monitors and more! Read More
NEWS – Camera buffs and travelers will like these fun DIY kits that let you build a desk organizer that can hold your pens and other desk tools. The Artful Organizer kits from Chronicle books. These easy-to-put-together kits don’t require scissors or glue. Just pop out the pre-cut heavy cardboard sections and then use the
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REVIEW – I don’t know about you, but the idea of mopping makes me feel like “ … crawling under the covers and eating a box of Velveeta”- Rose Nylund (RIP Betty White). In all seriousness, if I could vote one chore off my to-do list forever it would be mopping. It’s back-breaking, you have
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