REVIEW – When I looked back at the pictures that I’ve taken with my iPhone over the last few years, I realized that many of them were pictures of my wife and I visiting somewhere. We have pictures at a covered bridge in Illinois, Neuschwanstein castle in Germany, an apple orchard in Virginia, and a […]
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REVIEW – Are you one of those people who believes you can never be too thin or have too many portable device chargers? Me, too. I depend on my iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and a collection of Bluetooth speakers—and they all need to be charged repeatedly. Portable chargers can help to keep you on the
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REVIEW – I have many backup drives in many forms, but one thing I didn’t have was I Network Attached Storage (NAS) device. That was until the review offer for the TerraMaster F5-422 came along. What is it? The TerraMaster F5-422 is a 5-bay professional NAS. What’s in the box? F5-422 NAS Power Adapter Screwdriver
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REVIEW – The devices we love always seem to need a charge. From iPhone or Android to tablets and laptops, they all need power. USB-C power banks have changed things in that you can juice up your USB-C laptop now, but what if your laptop isn’t USB-C equipped? Enter the PD Pioneer from RAVPower complete
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NEWS – Most multi-tools have a core set of tools like a knife, a bottle opener, scissors, and maybe a saw. All good right? But the Zippo SureFire Multi-Tool takes a new step in EDC pocket tools and offers a built-in flint wheel sparker. That’s right, this multi-tool will help you start a fire. Folded,
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REVIEW – For many years, I’ve worn a belt almost daily, as part of both my office as well as casual attire, and the vast majority of my belts have been the traditional leather with standard buckle type. However, when I was a kid, I went through a period where I was somewhat obsessed with
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NEWS – I have a lot of fond memories of putting together jigsaw puzzles with my mom and my sister when I was a kid. Although they seem like old-fashioned entertainment, puzzles are making a comeback these days as people try to find interesting ways to pass the time while in quarantine. But if a
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REVIEW – Over the years I have owned many headphones of all shapes and sizes. Wireless. Wired. Over the head. Around your head. Over the ear. In your ear. The list is endless. And when I look back over the years up till today, I see very few that I still have and use, for
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REVIEW – What if you wanted a security camera, but were worried about Big Brother or hackers watching you or your loved ones through said camera? What if I told you there was a camera that can completely block its lens at the push of a button (or through a smartphone app)? The Kangaroo Privacy
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REVIEW – I’m spoiled with the ability to wireless charge my favorite gadgets like my phone and even earbuds that have a battery case that charges wirelessly. All wireless charging pads are not equal as some chargers don’t have enough power for fast charging. That’s not true for the Logitech POWERED Pad Wireless Charger that
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REVIEW – I carry my Col. Littleton No. 1943 Navigator bag with me nearly every day I go into the office and it has traveled with me around the US and the world. It is ideal for carrying my EDC gear and a laptop or tablet…plus it has a look that is truly all its own.
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REVIEW – Here’s a little something to add some class to your workspace! I got my hands on some accessories from Marlondo Leather that I’ve been using for the past month as part of my work-from-home setup. Lovely full grain leather that’s super functional to boot! To the review! What is it? The mousepad is,
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NEWS – Apple has introduced a new 13-inch Macbook Pro with updated keyboard, double storage capacity, and available 10th generation Intel Core series processors. This marks the end of Apple’s use of its butterfly keyboard, the controversial mechanism introduced in the 12-inch Macbook in 2015. The 13-inch Macbook Pro uses Apple’s Magic Keyboard, using an
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REVIEW – In my home, my wife has charged me with the responsibility of cleaning the bathroom. As I get older, my back no longer appreciates the bending that is involved when using a hand scrubber. My wife does not care how I get the job done, as long as it is done and done
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REVIEW – I love taking pictures and at last check, I had over 50,000 on my computer. Like most, I’ve given up paper prints in favor of digital, printing only a few to display around my house. Wanting to display many more cherished memories, I jumped at the opportunity to review the Nixplay 10.1-inch Smart
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NEWS – COVID-19 has reminded us how important it is to connect with other people, so much so that it’s nearly impossible to purchase a webcam these days, as they are all sold out. Canon is doing their part to make things a little easier with the release of the EOS Webcam Utility Beta. If
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NEWS – We definitely love our EDC multi-tools around here, but have you seen a multi-tool that has been designed to be used for work in your garden or yard? Check out the Bibury 5-in-1 Gardening Hand Pruners. This multi-tool is made of 420 Stainless Steel and has a full-sized set of spring opening pruning
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REVIEW – My desk configuration has several options for charging multiple devices, but the result is outlets, cables, and stations. If there is a way to consolidate chargers, and to simplify cable management with wireless charging, I’m all for it. Can this 2-in-1 wireless charger from CHOETECH help clean up the desk? The AirPower charging
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NEWS – Many years ago, when Lenovo was still part of IBM, they made a number of laptops that were powerful enough for programming yet small enough to travel. Perhaps the defining characteristic of these laptops was that instead of designing a nice, large trackpad, like Apple did, they added what was affectionately was known
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REVIEW – With work from home becoming the new normal, my wife has established base camp in our dining room for the foreseeable future. Fortunately, the ChargeHub PowerStation 360 arrived just in time! This power strip & surge protector uses a unique wheel design that provides plenty of ports for all of her gear. Shelter
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