The Pan Buddy helps you to GET A GRIP on heavy pans

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NEWS – I like to cook, so I’m always looking for unique and helpful kitchen gadgets. The Pan Buddy is one of those items I stumbled upon recently. This handy attachment slides over the handle of just about any type of pan. The design consists of an adjustable vertical handle and wrist support. The handle

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This rugged EDC key holder can be customized with your own art

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NEWS – MGear makes some interesting and rugged EDC gear. We reviewed the MGear Gadget Wallet last month and just today, I noticed that they also sell key organizers. They offer 2 styles that are designed to hold 4-5 keys and also feature a rugged steel carabiner style clip and a leather strap. The version

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RØDE VideoMic GO II microphone review – Run and gun refined

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REVIEW: I’ve said this before (most recently here), but it bears repeating: if you are a content creator, the quality of your sound is the element that will make or break your presence. The Australian brand RØDE has been a player in the sound space for a long time, and their latest offering, the VideoMic

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Venustas Men’s 3-in-1 7.4V Heated Jacket Review

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REVIEW – The weather is starting to warm up here in Michigan, but I still had time to check out Venustas Men’s 3-in-1 Heated Jacket. Read on to see if the Venustas jacket could stand up to the mid-west winter! What is it? The Venustas Men’s 3-in-1 Heated Jacket is a battery-powered heated jacket with

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This tiny DC voltmeter fits in a Leatherman bit holder or on keychain!

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UPDATE – Read our full Volty voltmeter review. NEWS – Garrison Keillor once said, “The curse of the handyman [or person] is that when someone asks you to look at something, they really don’t want you to just look at it – they want you to do something about it.” I’m that guy with my

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PLOTTER USA 6-Ring Leather Binder (mini size) review

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REVIEW – When it comes to productivity, I combine digital and analog tools. My favorite digital tools are Google Keep, Gmail, and Google Calendar. My favorite analog tools are Pilot Juice Up gel pens and paper notebooks. If you happen to be a lover of stationery and paper notebooks, then today’s review will be of

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Mophie 3-in-1 travel charger with MagSafe review

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REVIEW – Something we all have learned about wireless charging: there are always wires somewhere in the mix. And with several different types of wireless chargers, there could be a different wire for each one. Recently, Mophie released a charging kit I wish I had owned a month earlier when I took my iPhone, Apple

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IK Multimedia iRig Stream Pro review – A capable audio interface for recording, streaming, and podcasting

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REVIEW – As an audio professional I learned long ago the importance of quality audio. Whether shooting a film, recording a podcast, streaming a game, or doing non-stop video conference calls, good audio can be even more important than good video. While laptops and tablets typically have built-in mics, desktop computers usually don’t, and even

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Govee RGBIC Neon rope light review – flexible RGB smart lighting

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REVIEW – Have you ever wanted to add a fully customizable neon light to your room that can be curved into (nearly) any shape you’d like but didn’t want to pay hundreds of dollars for an actual glass custom neon sign? If so, the Govee RGBIC Neon rope light might be just what you’ve been

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SwitchBot Thermometer and Hygrometer Plus review – Easy, capable, and economical, oh my!

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              REVIEW – I’ve reviewed several SwitchBot products and have grown to appreciate them for their simplicity, utility, and budget-friendliness.  With a larger display, the new SwitchBot Temperature and Hygrometer Plus makes monitoring and adding automation triggers based on your home’s environment simple, cost-effective, and fun. What is it? The SwitchBot Thermometer and Hygrometer Plus

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