REVIEW – As a home owner, there’s always those upkeep tasks that need to get done. At our home it’s a never ending battle with leaves, tree nuts and Juniper needles. KIMO offered their 20V cordless leaf blower for review and that sounded like a perfect chance to see if I could reduce the time […]
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REVIEW – Yes, there are a ton of charging stands out there for the iPhone. I am a recent iPhone convert. I have been on Android since the beginning and have now been drawn to the dark side. I have wireless chargers from my previous Android life that will charge my iPhone 11 Pro, but
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REVIEW – Earlier this year, Mike reviewed the TerraMaster F5-422, a profession grade 5-bay network attached storage (NAS) device. The 422 series is TerraMaster’s latest small to medium business class network storage solutions. But for many of us WFHers, a 5-bay NAS might be a wee bit of overkill. So when TerraMaster offered up the
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REVIEW – My outdoor adventures are usually of the less-than-one-day variety, so I often don’t need device-recharging options beyond small portable chargers. However, I’ve been wanting to do multi-day camping/hiking trips and the CHOETECH Portable Solar Panel charger looks like a good option for keeping phones/tablets/laptops charged for these types of adventures. It could also be
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REVIEW – If you think selfie sticks are awesome accessories for your phone, then you will want to check out the ZHIYUN Smooth XS Phone Gimbal Stabilizer. It’s a selfie stick on steroids. Let’s check it out. What is it? The Smooth XS Phone Gimbal Stabilizer from ZHIYUN is a handheld (or tripod mounted) selfie
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REVIEW – Lately I have been enjoying testing and reviewing Android smartphones and comparing them to my experience with my iPhone 10 Xs MAX. While in many ways this might not be a fair comparison for many off-brand Android smartphones, I have found that I have been liking what I have been experiencing with many
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REVIEW – There are a few things that you always grab on the way out of the house; wallet, keys and phone being the main ones plus a mask these days. A power bank is also on my quick list but harder to remember if it’s not already in my backpack. Even then keeping it
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REVIEW – I work from home. On my desk I have two computers, one that’s personal and one that’s for work. To keep my desk as clutter-free as possible, these computers share a monitor, a keyboard, and a mouse. I have a plan to reduce clutter even further by removing the switch selector that connects
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NEWS – Space on our desks is invaluable. You can reclaim some of that precious space with Samsung’s 32″ Space Monitor. This 4K monitor comes with an integrated clamp stand. Because it has a clamp stand, you will have to have a compatible desk – meaning that the edge of your desk where you will
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REVIEW – My 12-year daughter has been teaching herself to play a basic entry-level ukulele that was given to her by a friend. She has been dedicated to learning and we had been discussing purchasing her lessons and a better quality uke. So, when the opportunity to try out the Fender Fullerton Stratocaster Ukulele presented itself,
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NEWS – Trakke gets a lot of well-deserved love in the everyday carry world. Specializing in waxed canvas products, this Scottish bag maker has a reputation for award-winning designs, handmade quality, and superb craftsmanship. Their latest collection pays homage to another Scottish treasure: Whisky. Trakke has always been about clean functional designs that showcase a
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REVIEW – Social distancing has forced many of us to take meetings into the virtual space. And if you’re still rocking the sad, grainy camera embedded in your laptop, you might need to get your hands on a worthy upgrade, such as the AUKEY FHD Webcam. What is it? The AUKEY FHD Webcam is a
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NEWS – Now is a good time to start looking for ideas for holiday gifts for your family and friends so that you’ll be prepared to purchase them on Black Friday should they go on sale. The LEGO BrickHeads Star Wars The Mandalorian & The Child 75317 Building Kit contains 295 pieces and is ideal
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REVIEW (coming soon) – This is for all the bujo, journalers, Traveler’s Notebook, and stationery addicts out there. I just received a custom leather cover from Le Cow and was so inspired that I did an unboxing video (below). Take a look and then come back soon so you can read my full written review
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REVIEW – Portable battery chargers can be found just about anywhere and come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and capacity levels. What does it take to stand out in a field with so many options? Nitecore’s answer to that comes in the form of the NB10000 Ultra Lightweight Energy Brick. What is it? Nitecore’s
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REVIEW – Photography, as we’ve stated before, has a lot to do with light, and today’s gadgets let you create, filter, and otherwise adjust the light getting into your phone’s camera in myriad ways. Recently, I was sent the Motion Filter, a variable Neutral Density filter for iPhone from SandMarc, a company that makes quite
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NEWS – Well, the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro are finally here, but I’m holding out for the Pro Max. Of course, I’m going to need a case to protect and show off my new phone. I’m a big fan of what they do over at Totallee. They make minimalistic cases that are incredibly thin,
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REVIEW – Since the inception of the Covid pandemic, millions of people have been working from home, and webcams have become standard gear on almost every workstation. While there are many brands to choose from all boasting their own features, not all webcams are created equal. Let’s see where this Papalook Live Streaming Webcam ranks.
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NEWS – The holiday season is upon us, and it’s time to begin thinking about putting out lights on our porches and on our lawns. If you’re looking for a smart plug that you can use to control those lights from inside your house, then you might want to take a look at Belkin’s newly
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REVIEW – Designed for do-it-yourselfers, Blue Eclipse’s BluCare Auto app promises to make you the “Go-To” expert in your car’s maintenance, and record-keeping, and even remembers where you put it! What is it? The BluCare Auto app is a software package that provides vehicle location, maintenance records and reminders, trip information, and easy access to
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