REVIEW – I have a home-built PC on which I do my gaming. Most of my competitive games are multiplayer games that I play online, and my audio is through a headset. Some of my casual games, however, are single-player, and for them I prefer to run my audio through speakers. Unfortunately, I never bought […]
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REVIEW – I have reviewed several air filters over the past few months. I have come to find that a big part of getting the right air filter is getting one correctly sized for the room you are filtering. It also matters as to what types of things you are trying to filter out of
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NEWS – I wrote about the Jackbox Party Pack on Feb. 5. And again on April 16. Because I’m a big fan of these quirky, online party games. But more importantly, because they’ve been a lifeline during quarantine and social distancing, as we’ve hosted virtual games nights with far-flung family members, old friends from all
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NEWS – What do you do with your EDC gear at the end of the day? Do you take your watch, multi-tools, pens, and phone and just dump them all willy nilly on your kitchen table? Don’t be a slob, use a valet tray like this ultra nice one from Dango. The EDC Tray from
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REVIEW – Steam. The universal cleaner. Steam cleans everything. It disinfects, sanitizes, and has a way to get out stains that other cleaning products simply can’t. Especially in today’s world, steam can offer a degree of cleaning that is more important than ever. Costway has a consumer-grade steamer that offers a wide variety of cleaning
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NEWS – Do you have a 2020 high school graduate in your life who is heading off to college in the fall? Are you wondering what to get him/her? How about a Frigidaire 3.2 cu ft. Retro Mini-Fridge? This refrigerator has an ice cube tray that fits in the 0.25 cu ft. freezer compartment, two
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NEWS – I have an awesome young nephew who loves to run around in grandiose style completely immersing himself in whatever warrior-type character he is currently dressed as. While wildly racing about, he constantly drops hilarious one-liners like “Who wants to get dead?!?” Perhaps you can relate. This Star Wars: The Last Jedi Kylo Ren
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REVIEW – Back in October 2018, I reviewed the Matrix Powerwatch X, the first smartwatch powered by the wearer’s body heat. Since then, Matrix Industries has been developing the next generation of product and offered us the opportunity to review the PowerWatch Series 2. Let’s check it out. What is it? The Matrix Industries PowerWatch
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you’re a sneakerhead, here’s a pair of shoes that are a unique addition to any shoe collection and they give back to the environment too. SUNS shoes are classically styled canvas sneakers for kids and women that turn colors when exposed to sunlight. Indoors these shoes just look like ordinary white
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REVIEW – Some items are very much personal choices: phone cases, shoulder bags, etc. The fit/feel/function just has to line up on all counts for something to fit one’s routine. I have family members who are hard on their phones, and opt for thickness, cushion, and protection in their phone case selection. Other colleagues
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NEWS – Over the past few weeks, I wrote a couple of news stories about the gear that I use for my Podcast. The devices that I mentioned so far include the Rode PodMic and the Rode RODECaster Pro. Today I am featuring another piece of gear that I use. It is the Samson MBA38
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REVIEW – World-class watch manufacturer Casio has been churning out reliable timepieces for decades, and their PRO TREK line manages to pack an incredible amount of trail-ready tools into a small, rugged package. Let’s dive right in. What is it? The PRTB50YT-1 model of Casio’s PRO TREK line of watches features 100M water resistance, a
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NEWS – Check out the Dragonfly Lamp from EP Design Lab. It’s a self-balancing LED lamp that is made from bamboo and features touch controls and charges wirelessly on its specially designed branch stand. The Dragonfly will balance on almost anything from your finger to the edge of your laptop. With 2 brightness levels, it
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Today we have gadgets that will let you grow plants, play stringed instruments in tune, and more. terraplanter – visibly follow the journey from seed to plant What is it? The terraplanter is a specially designed planter that you can use to grow plants without worrying about under and overwatering. Why do
REVIEW – I’ve always liked larger, take-up-the-whole-wrist watches, but the few I own have gone unworn since getting my Apple watch. I recently passed my Dad’s Shinola Argonite to my son who has this unexplained connection and appreciation to all things analog. It felt good to give him something that his Grandfather wore daily. The
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REVIEW UPDATES – We have 10 more review updates to share today from Andy Jacobs. These are all reviews that he wrote 2 – 3 years ago. These updates will give you an idea of how the products that we review stand up over time. Take a look at the list below and then you
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NEWS – Are you tired of being weighed down by a full-sized multi-tool in your pocket or belt? For those days when traveling light is a must, the Geekey is a versatile multi-tool that will clip to your keychain. This key-sized tool has everything you need including one feature that will really surprise you. Here’s
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NEWS – Are you looking for something to do while you shelter in place? How about a puzzle, a really difficult puzzle? Accessory maker Nomad has teamed up with world-renowned surf and ocean photographer Morgan Maassen to offer a Puzzle for Good. It’s called a Puzzle for Good for a pretty good reason. Five dollars
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REVIEW – Watches. There are two schools of thought on watches. You either love them or you have no use for them. I am in the latter school – I love watches. It’s actually a little bit of an illness. I have more than 25 watches. When the opportunity to review the Zinvo Blade Acid
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NEWS – Check out this cute little wireless charging dock for your Apple AirPods from Satechi. It features a USB-C connector so that you can plug it into your MacBook, or even your iPad Pro to keep your earbuds ready for use. This charger has been designed for Apple AirPods Pro, Gen 1, and Gen
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