REVIEW – My eternal hunt for a perfect minimalistic iPhone case brought me back to one of my favorite Apple accessory makers, Twelve South. Today, we’re looking at their SurfacePad for iPhone 12. What is it? The SurfacePad is a slim, MagSafe compatible leather cover for the iPhone that wraps around from back to front […]
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ARTICLE – I’ve discovered a real fondness for leather products, but it is so very difficult to find high-quality well-made leather goods. That’s where companies like Saddleback Leather (Dave Munson and his wife, Suzette’s company) and Love41 (which features Suzette’s designs for women) come into the picture. They make some of the best-made leather goods
REVIEW – Good posture is very important when you’re working long hours at a computer. Raising your computer monitor to the right height can make a big difference in neck and back pain that can come up when you’re not seated properly. Of course, you could use a stack of phone books or boxes but
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REVIEW – One day a few years ago my campus went into lockdown for seven hours. Nothing happened other than a bit of panic, the local police getting some practice and some very ruined trashcans, but there was a lot of turn taking at the power outlets in the room. After that experience, I try
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – The Pakt Sling Bag simply holds a lot of stuff. It weighs almost nothing so if you load it up and it’s heavy – it’s your stuff! Is this sling bag different from the others and is it a worthy purchase? If you’re not a sling-bag-person, could the Pakt Sling Bag change
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REVIEW – In the last year I’ve been transitioning to battery-powered tools for working in my yard. After I reviewed WORX’s cordless fan, I purchased their weed eater. SnapFresh then sent me their leaf blower and their hedge trimmer, both of which I liked. The most recent lawn tool that I’ve been testing is a
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REVIEW – I feel like I have gone through hundreds of different phone cases over the past 10 years or so. With each new phone, I get, I get at least three different cases before I find one that suits me. I have used everything from basic TPU cases to full coverage Otter Box type
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REVIEW – Since long-distance travel has been off the table for a while now, I’ve been making plans for shorter, closer-to-home trips. Inevitably, those trips involve long drives and off-the-grid locations. My usual EDC battery packs work fine to keep my power-hungry travel devices fed, but I have to pack three or four if the
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NEWS – Do you stuff all of your EDC gear into your pockets? When that collection includes a flashlight, a pen, a wallet, a multi-tool, a knife, and your keys, cramming all of those items into your pockets will not only make you feel pretty lumpy, but it’s just not convenient. A better idea is
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REVIEW UPDATES – Today’s updates might look skimpy but they aren’t. Especially the Roborock S7 robot vac review which has a BIG update concerning Roborock’s new Auto-Empty Dock. Check out these reviews and my favorite gear page updates. Enjoy! Julie’s favorite gear Julie’s favorite gear Roborock H7 cordless vacuum review By Brooke Hall Roborock H7
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REVIEW – I’m convinced that every struggling actor who isn’t waiting tables in Los Angeles is a headshot photographer, and yet, like a five-year-old, trying to pull it together for a real headshot is way too much work for me. At the same time, I also feel like you are your own best PR person,
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REVIEW – Summertime is here and now that we finally moved into our new home I am spending a lot more time outside trying to get my yard into shape. Garden hoses and I have a love-hate relationship. I love a good long garden hose that won’t kink and can reach all parts of my
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REVIEW – I’m a fan of the keto diet as it pertains to helping me keep my blood glucose levels in the non-diabetic range. I’m pre-diabetic continue to explore low carb meal replacement foods, blood glucose monitoring systems, and now blood ketone meters like the i-Sens KetoSens blood ketone monitoring system. Let’s take a closer
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NEWS – Unless you’re an alien or have no fingers, you most likely have fingernails. And if you like to keep those nails short and tidy, you need to cut them semi-frequently. You can keep a dedicated nail clipper in your pocket just for this task, or you can update your EDC knife to a
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REVIEW – Technology has come a long way in just the past five years. When they first came out, 3D printers were well beyond the price range of most labs not to mention an ordinary citizen. Now anyone with a few hundred dollars to spare can purchase one. The question is always which one to
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REVIEW – As I continue to enjoy reviewing Litheli tools and how much they help me around my home, I have been focusing on gardening. This Litheli 40V 22″ Cordless Hedge Trimmer is my next test as I deal with some unruly trees that I need to shape up. What is it? The Litheli 40V
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DEAL NEWS – One of my favorite iPhone case and accessory makers, Totallee, is currently running a 50% off sitewide sale. The company says the sale is to “make room in their warehouse for new iPhone 13 products.” The sale started yesterday, July 28th, and will run for the next two weeks. The promotion includes
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REVIEW – I have never used a room air purifier before, even though I am a prime candidate for one. I have allergies and a dog that sheds like crazy, spreading hair and pet dander everywhere. I finally decided to take the plunge and review the TR-8080 Air Purifier from Dreamegg. Because everyone deserves a
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REVIEW – Olight is well known for its quality EDC flashlights and now they have something new. It’s the Olight Open Pro EDC penlight. It’s a pen, it’s a flashlight, and it’s even a laser pointer. Let’s check it out. What is it? The Olight Open Pro EDC penlight is a ballpoint pen with a
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REVIEW – I continue to test various home security cameras to see which ones work around my home to provide good video and responsive alerts. I also like cameras that offer cloud-based storage and that can be solar-powered. Let’s take a look at this Vacos Cam IR – Outdoor Rechargeable Battery/Solar Powered Wireless IP Security