REVIEW – It seems like many modern laptops are going all-in on USB-C, leaving a multitude of older USB devices, adapters and dongles with nowhere to plug. Enter an absolutely necessity for this brave new tiny-ported world, the uni USB-C 8-in-1 Hub. What is it? The uni USB-C 8-in-1 Hub is a small external device […]
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REVIEW – For those of you who need a second monitor on the fly for greater productivity, better gaming on your Switch, or just stream your favorite show on the side, there are a surprising number of options in the world today as compared to just a year ago. Back when we left our homes,
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ARTICLE – Like so many others, COVID has changed our daily routines in a big way. For me, I’ve been working from home since the middle of March 2020. Before then, I rarely worked from home during the 33 years that I’ve worked for Cummins Inc. After a few months it started to feel like
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REVIEW – Massage guns are not just for professional athletes anymore. More and more people are using them as part of their recovery routine. I am a 53 male and workout at the gym 4 to 5 days a week. And to my dismay, my body just does not recover like it used to. I
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REVIEW – Who doesn’t like to sit around a cozy fire pit on a chilly evening outside? How about a fire pit that you can pack up and take with you? How about one that will also let you cook on it and is designed to radiate heat out to the sides and create less
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REVIEW – I really like portable Bluetooth speakers, and those of you who follow my reviews would know that over the years I have reviewed several of various sizes, power, and features. However, it has been a while since I reviewed one. Now I get to play around with the Tronsmart Force 2 Portable Wireless
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NEWS – Recently, Microsoft introduced a new wireless headset for Xbox. The Xbox Wireless Headset will retail for $99 when it is available next month. The headset has a lightweight, flexible design with large leather ear cups and an adjustable cushioned headband. And many other features you would expect to see from a quality gaming
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Have you ever wanted a Bluetooth mouse small enough that it can fit into the coin pocket in your jeans? The ProLab Mouse which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter is definitely tiny… but it’s more than just a tiny wireless mouse. It’s also a controller for your phone, iPad, and laptop.
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REVIEW – Lately, I have been trying to get my hands on as many ~ 15″ monitors to test and review. I recently moved into a new home studio space, and I have a plan to utilize as many “good” small portable monitors as I can to meet most of my workflow needs. This time
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REVIEW – A few months ago, I asked to have an A1C test to check the status of my diabetes. I was diagnosed back in 2004 with diabetes and an A1C of 6.7 (full-blown diabetes is anything greater than 6.5). I have been fortunate enough to control my diabetes with diet and exercise and have
NEWS – If you happen to be in the market for a stand for your phone or even a small tablet like an iPad mini, the GoStand from Elevation Lab looks like it could be a great choice. I like the fact that it folds flat so that you can drop it in your gear
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REVIEW – Ah food! I love eating food! I hate making food! Breakfast is usually the worst meal of the day for me when I was commuting. I was either eating some kind of protein bar or going through a drive-thru of a restaurant which is super bad for me. Now that I am working
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REVIEW – I live in a neighborhood that’s out in a more rural part of the county. There are not many streetlights here, and it’s rather dark at night. I’ve added a pair of motion-sensing lights for the driveway and a solar-powered, motion-sensing floodlight for the back porch, but there’s still a lot of my
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NEWS – I bought myself a pair of Apple AirPods Pro earbuds for Christmas and I’ve been enjoying them quite a bit. Except that for one thing. They aren’t all that comfortable in my ears. That’s why I’m always looking for new ones to try and I have to say that the A-3 TWS earbuds
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REVIEW – Over the past few years, I have become more open-minded regarding Android phones. Initially, I was an Android-only user for all of my cell phones but the OS always developed issues, and then the devices would fail. After resisting IOS and anything Apple for years except for the iPod music players I broke
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NEWS – When it comes to wallets, Dango is one company that is always pushing the envelope of what a wallet is and what it can do. Their newest Adapt series of wallets feature an all-aluminum construction available in several colors and a rail system that allows quick tool-less conversion from one type of wallet
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REVIEW – By now, everyone who reads my reviews knows that I am a big fan of the CIGA watch design. As a collector of watches and especially mechanical automatic watches, I am always intrigued by a new CIGA design. I am excited to now have another opportunity to review CIGA’s latest design which is
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REVIEW – Pandemic cooking is a thing. Other than bread baking, I think the most articles I have seen have mentioned air fryers. I tried one in the before times but returned it due to its size and the noise. But recently, an opportunity was presented to the Gadgeteer Squad to test the Nuwave Brio
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REVIEW – Each day I walk around with 3 smartphones, with each having a specific use/purpose. My Android phone is heavily used and I often find myself away from home and in need of a charge. There are numerous portable batteries available for such a purpose, so I often look for something that is multi-purpose
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REVIEW – When we remodeled our kitchen, one of the main things we told our contractor was that we wanted a LOT of light. In fact, with each room that we’ve remodeled, we always put light fixtures with high lumen output. Why? Because light makes almost everything easier. Food prep, cleaning, reading, etc. Long story
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