6 office gadgets you can rent when work calls you away from home

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ARTICLE – Whether you travel a lot or only need to do so occasionally, having the office gadgets you need can make a tremendous difference in your productivity. Unfortunately, the equipment can be too bulky to carry in your luggage, and it may not be feasible to travel with due to fragility. Here are six […]

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Pixel 4 XL, unique multi-tools, iPhone 11 Pro cases, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – Checking out a full listing of all the articles, reviews, and news that we posted in the last 7 days is the perfect way to wrap up the week. Enjoy! ARTICLES Julie’s gadget diary – The Pixel 4 XL makes me want to switch to an iPhone November 5, 2019 by Julie Strietelmeier

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Otter + Pop Symmetry Series iPhone 11 Pro case review

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REVIEW – All of you are undoubtedly familiar with Otterbox who’s been making protective device cases for years. PopSockets is also likely to be a familiar sight even if you haven’t heard the name before. It’s that circular disc that you’ve seen on the back of phones that pops out to help you hold on

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Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 indoor grill review

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REVIEW – I previously reviewed the Ninja Cooking System, and thoroughly loved it. When the Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 Indoor Grill review offer came along I jumped at the chance to see if it was as good as the previous product. What is it? The Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 Indoor Grill is a virtually smoke-free indoor grill

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This tool will make your gift wrapping a breeze this holiday season

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NEWS – I love the holidays, and I’m one of those rare people that also enjoy wrapping the gifts I purchase for family and friends. But as much as I like giving nicely wrapped gifts, the wrapping process itself can be challenging. No matter how big the working surface, the roll of wrapping paper always

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KIWI design’s V2 – VR Cable Management review

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REVIEW – With new technology comes new problems. The technology, in this case, is Virtual Reality and the problem is cables. Most high-end VR systems involve some type of cabling connecting back to a PC or game unit. At times, those cables can interfere with the immersive nature of VR, tangling or tripping up the

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SwitchBot now makes a robot that closes your curtains

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Making your home smarter is awesome. For example, I love my Neato Botvac robot vacuums and my Liftmaster WLED smart garage door opener. But one thing I don’t yet have are smart curtains because they are expensive and I’m a little intimidated to install them myself. And that’s why I’m so interested

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Drop your phone into Totallee’s new fast-charging Wireless Car Charger

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NEWS – Wireless car chargers are nothing new, but they are for Totallee, my favorite ultra-thin iPhone case maker. By introducing their new Wireless Car Charger Totallee is adding to an ever-growing list of smartphone accessories. The charger has a minimalist design featuring a 360º adjustable viewing angle and a secure vent grip mount for quick,

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Logitech MX Keys keyboard and MX Master 3 mouse review

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REVIEW – I’ve been using a Logitech Craft keyboard and a Logitech MX Master 2S Wireless Mouse for over 2 years. I’ve always liked Logitech’s keyboards and mice because they are comfortable to use and well made. When I was offered the chance to review the MX Master 3 mouse and the MX Keys keyboard,

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FLUX beamo CO2 laser cutter/engraver review

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REVIEW – Crafters, makers, and DIYers will be excited about the beamo CO2 laser cutter/engraver from FLUX which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. Let’s take it for a test drive. What’s is it? beamo is an easy to use small tabletop unit that will allow you to cut and/or engrave a variety of materials

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You’ll keep it skinny with the SlimFold Coin Travel Wallet with Hybrid RFID

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CROWDFUNDED NEWS – I like wallets that are very slim, durable, and have minimalist yet useful features.  Although I do try out other wallets fairly often, the SlimFold Micro Soft Shell Travel Wallet is the one that I have been going back to for my EDC wallet since reviewing it back in 2016.  SlimFold is

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Just when you thought all multi-tools looked the same, there’s this one

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NEWS – Here’s an unusual EDC multi-tool worth taking a look at. It’s the strangely named SMALLRIG Folding Screwdriver Kit Hunter. It features seven tools that include a flat screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, Allen wrenches, and Torx T25 drivers. The flat screwdriver slides out with a push of a button, while the other drivers fold out

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Julie’s gadget diary – The Pixel 4 XL makes me want to switch to an iPhone

ARTICLE – The Pixel 2 XL was my all-time favorite smartphone for a couple of years and I kept going back to it each time I’d try the newest flagship from various other phone makers. I purchased the Pixel 3 XL last year but promptly returned it because it felt almost identical to the 2

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