REVIEW – As data breaches become more common, there is a growing desire for secure online storage of data, particularly from in-home security cameras. No one wants to feel they are being spied on, and with unknown security practices in the data storage area of large companies (despite statements from wealthy CEOs to the contrary), […]
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REVIEW – Let’s talk audio. Not the hardware kind (I do many reviews of headphones and speakers), but software. A lot of speakers use what’s called built-in digital signal processing (DSP) to tweak the audio for that particular speaker. Stand-alone software can be used to tweak almost any speaker to the listener’s tastes—that’s the theory,
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NEWS – As beautiful as Apple’s new AirPod Max headphones are, the smart case that comes with them leaves a lot to be desired. Aside from their odd looks, it doesn’t do much to protect your new expensive headphones. The folks at Waterfield have designed a case that not only will pamper your investment but
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REVIEW – Finding a case that works and looks the way you want it to can be a real challenge. For me it results in purchasing many more cases than most people to find ones I enjoy using. When it comes to the new iPhone 12 line, MagSafe compatibility comes into play and that’s an
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REVIEW – Do you use your iPhone’s built-in speakerphone frequently? Ever want a little extra “oomph”? I got to try out a little plug-in device designed to do just that. What is it? The Pioneer Rayz Rally is a plug and play mobile conference speaker that connects with just one Lightning connection to your iOS
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REVIEW – For anyone using a laptop as a daily driver, it can be a literal pain looking down at a screen for hours. Give your neck a break with Twelve South’s Curve Laptop Stand. What is it? The Curve is a stylish laptop stand made specifically for Apple’s MacBook line. It is also compatible
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REVIEW – The Jabra Elite series of wireless earbuds have been my go to choice in earbuds for years. Their secure fit, great sound, compact design, and rugged engineering just continues to evolve and improve. I have my Elite Active 75t‘s with me nearly everywhere I go. Like many of you, during 2020 I have been on
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REVIEW – I love coffee in all of it’s glorious forms. For this review we’re checking out the Rumia Stovetop Espresso Maker, which is essentially an upgraded version of the classic Moka Pot. It’s shiny. It’s pretty. But how does it do the brew? To the review! What is it? It’s a Moka pot style
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REVIEW – Like many of you, I have used security webcams around my house for several years. I love the peace of mind it gives me, and the automatic notifications and cloud recording are wonderful to keep track of what’s going on in and around your home. We have a camera on our front door,
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REVIEW – A lot of things have changed this year, not least of all being a huge portion of the workforce going remote (myself and spouse included). Many of us previously had access to $1000+ office printers but are now using cheap ones at home which may not be up to commercial office standards. The
Epson EcoTank ET-4760 All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank printer review – so much ink. Read More
REVIEW – We’ve covered several knives from WESN here at The Gadgeteer, and I’ve been impressed with the ones I’ve reviewed. Because of that, I was excited to review the WESN Henry, a modern take on a classic folding-blade pocketknife. Let’s take a look. What is it? The WESN Henry is a classic style, folding-blade
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REVIEW – The move to remote work brought about by the current pandemic has forced a lot of us to be on-camera much more than previously. For those of us who don’t have an area we can use to create a camera-friendly background, virtual screens have become a life-saver. But many things in the actual
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REVIEW – It is the time of the year when the winter season is ramping up in the North East of the United States. I live near the ocean and power outages are par for the course. Having endured the outages for over 2 decades, I know the value of having a few powerful/capable Power
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REVIEW – Tablets abound everywhere you turn. You see them in stores, in schools, in businesses, and they have become so affordable that it seems like every family has 1 or more scattered throughout the house. My own family has multiple tablets in both iOS and Android, in varying sizes, and we use them for
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NEWS – I have Bluelounge CableBoxes that organize my cable mess around our desk and TV in the den, and I love them. However, the colossal (near critical) mass of cables behind our living room entertainment center would never fit in the large-sized CableBox. Enter the Bluelounge CableBin. This bin looks like an attractive office
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NEWS – Are you big of drones and quadcopters and other flying machines? Here at The Gadgeteer, we are certainly are! We’ve reviewed three different drones this year (along with one other I’m-not-really-sure-what-it-is). If you’re into drones, you’re probably already familiar with the name DJI, a maker of high-end drones. What you might not know
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REVIEW – My large living room and TV with weak speakers makes for a poor entertainment experience. I’ve been thinking about getting a soundbar, so when the SAKOBS soundbar review offer came along, I thought I would try it first. What is it? The SAKOBS soundbar is a 16-inch wired and wireless soundbar. What’s in
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ARTICLE – On 12/21/2020 we witnessed the conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter. What really happened? As I have mentioned in the past, they told me I should have been an astronaut as I was just taking up space in school, so let’s talk about space, specifically, last night’s Jupiter-Saturn conjunction. Last night, about an hour
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NEWS – We have reviewed a ton of different keyholders over the years and here’s another one for you to consider. It’s the Rhinokey and it might become your new favorite EDC tool. Why do I say that? First of all, it’s made out of Titanium and everyone knows that EDC addicts covet Titanium. Need
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NEWS – The new Nomad leather sleeve is a slim, protective sleeve for everyday use with your MacBook. The sleeve, made using brown Horween leather, develops a rugged patina over time. Leather Sleeve has a compression-molded EVA interior. The EVA shell precisely follows the contours of your MacBook to create a snug form-fit. A hands-free
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