I love riding a bicycle. I started riding again about 10 years ago and spent a lot of time riding in the town I used to live in. In 2013, we moved to a place that is a little more remote, and the roads around the house are a little more car-oriented than those where […]
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We posted reviews of three different Android smartphones this week, from the tiny Jelly Pro to the double screened Axon M, and the ruggedized Cat S41. I don’t think we’ve ever posted that many phone reviews in one week. I also changed site themes this week and am still working out a few kinks so let
Jelly smartphone, ZTE Axon M smartphone, Cat S41 smartphone, and more – Weekly roundup Read More
I have a USB Type-C to HDMI adapter that I use to connect my 12-inch MacBook to an LG 29″ monitor on my desk. The size of that adapter doesn’t matter to me because it never leaves the desk. But if I carried a USB Type-C to HDMI adapter with me in my gear bag
This tiny USB Type-C to HDMI adapter is perfect for travel Read More
We drink a fair amount of wine in our world. From my wife’s Friday evening wine club to our many social engagements, we have the opportunity to indulge in some very good vino. A majority of the wine we consume comes from what most would consider classic vineyards. That said, we have several friends and
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Organizing our workspace and dealing with the perpetual need to charge our devices frequently seem to work at cross-purposes. Cables sprawl around mice, keyboards, and desk trinkets. A stand just for charging can seem like a lot – unless it can organize all the cables and charging devices into a single location. This is the
Dittrich Designs AllDock multi-device charging station review Read More
At least I hope the Peak Design Everyday Sling 5L will make downsizing fun because they sent me one to try and I’m going to put it to the test next week by leaving my full-sized Timbuk2 messenger at home while I use the 5L in its place. This is PD’s smallest bag which has been
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If you’re anything like me, your microwave is used daily to reheat leftovers. And the interior of your microwave might look like you nuked a small animal if you don’t regularly cover your plates while you’re reheating your food. Or maybe your microwave is clean, but you use plastic storage containers with plastic lids when you
Ditch plastic wrap and use this glass spatter guard in your microwave Read More
I have bought and currently still own a lot of Bluetooth speakers. For some reason every time I see a new design or one that has a slight advancement in functionality, I want it. Why?…I have no idea. I don’t go on a lot of outings where I need a speaker, the ones I have
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There are lots of ways to hang a guitar on a wall, but most of them won’t have the aged patina and beauty of curved oak barrel staves. The wood used in these racks was reclaimed from barrels used in Napa Valley wine production. Brad Evans crafts these curved barrel staves into beautiful, protective guitar
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This week we are featuring seven crowdfunding campaigns from Kickstarter and Indiegogo. Click through to read more details about these seven crowdfunded products. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
I’ve used Healthy Back Bags from Ameribag for years. I even reviewed a shiny red vinyl HBBevo bag a couple of years ago that I still like and use. This new Urban Traveler Healthy Back Bag shares some design features with my old bag. It still has the main zipper against your back to prevent
This Ameribag protects your back and your identify Read More
An Echo Dot can serve as your wake-up alarm all by itself, but iHome has created the Bedside Stereo Speaker that makes your Dot look like a regular alarm clock. The Dot (generation 1 or 2) connects to the iHome via AUX cable to play all audio, so you can listen to the music Alexa
Enhance your Amazon Echo Dot with stereo speakers and clock display Read More
The landscape around Android handsets is a veritable cornucopia of products fighting for attention. Walk by any wireless store, kiosk, or even the electronics aisle in your Big Box store, and you’re pelted with names, numbers, sales, and BOGO offers. I was recently sent the Cat S41 smartphone with Android Nougat for review. I was
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I’m always on the lookout for great deals, especially during Christmas. So, if you’ve been thinking about purchasing some Jaybird wireless earphones or want to purchase some for your family and friends for Christmas, now is a great time. The X3 wireless headphones are on sale for $99.99 (they are normally $129.99) and the Freedom 2 wireless headphones are
Deal: Sale on Jaybird X3 and Freedom 2 wireless headphones Read More
Got a favorite microphone with an XLR connector that you want to use with your computer? Do you want one small enough to work with your iOS device when you’re on the go? The IK Multimedia iRig Pre HD will do just that. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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These cabinets aren’t like those huge metal gun safes weighing hundreds of pounds, but they protect your handgun in a cleverly disguised hiding place and make them more quickly accessible (when you know how to open them) than having to dial open one of those big safes. When closed, the Covert Cabinets shelf looks like
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Not content to rest on their laurels, the folks at Gamevice have made new game controllers that work with the Apple iPad Pro 10.5 and 12.9. These new controllers fall in line with the ones that are made for the iPhone 6 through 8 (no information on the X as of yet). If you are
Take my advice check out Gamevice controllers for the iPad Pro Read More
If you’ve been searching for a way to bring a unique element to your photography, I have an accessory to show you that you can use with any camera and any smartphone. It’s the Lensball. It doesn’t need an app, doesn’t run on batteries and is a simple to use. Let’s take a look. What
Crafty fans of Star Wars will enjoy this series of books from Quarto Knows. With the Master Models series, you can build scenes from Star Wars movies, construct models of characters (like Darth Vader or R2-D2) or ships (like the Millennium Falcon). The Learn to Draw series helps you learn, step-by-step, how to draw your
Learn to draw, build, or stitch a galaxy far, far away Read More
Now here’s a clever tool for the handyperson in your life: An electric screwdriver but for teeny tiny things. Meet the WOWSTICK 1fs electric screwdriver. Wowstick 1FS Screwdriver Set 18pcs Bits Powered by 2 x AAA batteries (NOT included) LED Light Speed: 150r/min (non-adjustable) Material: Aluminum Dimension: 170 x 16 x 16mm 1 x WOWSTICK
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