REVIEW – I was at back-to-school night when another mother nudged me and asked me what calculator my son had because her daughter “had to get the same calculator.” Such was the buzz around the Casio fx-CG50 PRIZM calculator. I was a bit taken aback…I mean, when I was in high school it was […]
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DEAL NEWS – We love our laptops because we can take them with us where ever we go. When I travel, I take my laptop with me and miss not having as much screen real estate as I do when I’m home connected to my massive 49-inch monitor. With the FQQ 15-inch triple monitor, it’s
Deal of the day – Max out your laptop’s screen space with this 15in tri-screen add-on Read More
REVIEW – Gone are the days when you have to have multiple proprietary AC adapters plugged in to charge all your devices. The proliferation of USB-C and Micro-USB cables means a single adapter can now generally charge most of your devices. But what happens if you have multiple devices to charge at the same time?
Zyron Powerpod 100W GaN charger review – a multi-port charger for world travelers Read More
NEWS – I doubt anyone would consider an axe as an important part of their EDC compared to a multi-tool. But the 5.11 Operator Compact Tactical Axe has some interesting features that make it worth looking at. First and foremost, this is a small 10-inch axe that is made of stainless steel with a black
Can an axe be a multi-tool? 5.11 thinks so. Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – One notebook, endless possibilities. That’s the value proposition presented by the ANTOU Design Book NOTA Notebook. This Kickstarter campaign is for a notebook system that enables you to configure and control every aspect of your notebook setup from the paper to the page templates. Let’s explore this unique design for recording your
ANTOU Design Book NOTA Notebook review – customize your notes, endlessly Read More
REVIEW – Given our modern environment, dealing with external noise while listening to content is a constant problem. New products fill the virtual shelves of retailers promising the best noise-canceling headphones. We have reviewed many here. I’m going to add another to the mix today, the Soundcore Space Q45 over-the-ear headphones. Are they the best?
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NEWS – The Überleben Tindår Wick is an aluminum tube with a paraffin-coated wick. To use this “match”, you pull out the wick, fluff the fibers on the end, and then use a Ferro rod to spark the wick. Paraffin is really flammable so the weatherproof Tindår Wick is quick to light. The tube doesn’t
This “match” will help you start a campfire FAST! Read More
REVIEW -My son has been sitting on a dining room chair at his gaming PC. He says it gets uncomfortable, and I believe it. I’m not a fan of those flashy so-called gaming chairs that look like seats taken from a sports car, so I was very glad to have a chance to look at
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REVIEW – When my kids were little, I carried juice boxes with me everywhere. You know what I’m talking about, right? Those little boxes of apple juice or fruit punch were critical in keeping the savage little rag-a-muffins at bay when they turned cranky. Fast forward to years later and I get just about as
Juicebox MagSafe Wireless Battery Pack review – juice on the go! Read More
NEWS – Here’s a chair that will make your time around the campfire even cozier. It’s the GCI Outdoor Freestyle Rocker. Yes, you can take a rocking chair on your camping trip. The GCI rocker is a folding chair that features a sturdy powder-coated steel frame that can fold down for easy transport. The chair
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REVIEW – The Gadgeteer is a site for people who love gadgets (duh). Some of those gadgets will be common items and some may be the kind of gadgets that have limited appeal—except to those who can appreciate what it can do. Such is the case with the Atezr P20 Plus Laser Engraving Machine. This
REVIEW – I’ve dabbled with several espresso/coffee machines and a couple of options for milk frothing, including steam wants on some of our machines or standalone devices. We’ve most recently been using an aging milk frother/heater in our house the last few years, but it often burns the milk a bit and has been inconsistent
Maestri House Milk Frother review – consistently great foam for your coffee Read More
REVIEW – For as long as I’ve had a garage, I’ve always had a 12V DC power supply on my bench for testing various electronics and gadgets. With a variable supply and LED readout, the Kaiweets PS-3010F DC power supply just might find a permanent spot on my bench. What is it? The Kaiweets PD-3010F
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NEWS – Trayvax who is known for its rugged wallets has just announced something new for the Apple AirTag. The Tracer clip is a stainless steel holder for the AirTag that features a clip for pocket carry and a slot for keychain carry. The Trayvax Tracer has a matte finish and you have the option
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NEWS – When it’s just too hard to carry your beer in your hand, the TAGVO Beer Holster lets you switch to carrying it on your belt like a bar-hopping Batman. This synthetic “leather” holster is designed to hold a standard 12-ounce beer bottle or beer can. And if it isn’t lame enough for you,
Carry your beer on your belt because looking ridiculous doesn’t scare you! Read More
REVIEW – If you’ve been in any medium to large city lately, you’ve likely seen rental electric scooters littering the sidewalks and zipping by you as you walk the streets. Perhaps you’ve even used one. While they are rather annoying for pedestrians, they are an efficient way to get around cities, and quite a bit
Yes Electric Scooter review – A beautifully designed but flawed commute enhancer Read More
REVIEW – Wireless plans can become very expensive especially when you need to add multiple numbers for your business, personal, dating, etc. One way around this is to use a special app that will let you use WiFi to make calls from separate phone numbers. But if you want a true mobile cellular plan that
TextNow free nationwide wireless plan review – Yes, it’s really FREE! Read More
DEAL NEWS – If you’re like me, you have a bazillion pictures on your phone that you can scroll through, but there’s something to be said for holding a physical snapshot in your hand. I like to put mine in my journals and put them up on my fridge. One way to print your smartphone
Deal of the day – Save over $25 on this fun little photo printer! Read More
REVIEW – In November 2020, I tested and reviewed a mini PC that I really liked and that I still currently use as a part of my Podcast production workflow. However, it is somewhat underpowered for tasks like efficiently rendering large video files in raw format and editing high-resolution photos, etc. While I am not
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NEWS – The Herman Miller x Logitech Vantum is the newest collaboration between two giants. Herman Miller is best known for their incredibly comfortable and ergonomic office chairs, and Logitech is well known for its great gaming keyboard and mice. A couple of years back, they teamed up to create the ultimate gaming chair, but
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