REVIEW – Has anyone paid attention to the public school systems lately? It seems that there is no end to the variety of complaints from parents across the US. Some of the complaints include bullying, lack of an adequate number of skilled teachers, lack of resources, violence, etc. You might ask what this all has […]
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ARTICLE – Your family has decided to move to a very rural locale, deep in the Rocky Mountains. You work from home full time, so reliable Internet connectivity is a must. Traditional satellite service is barely workable. What can you do? Until a few years ago, the answer was simply, “don’t move.” Today, thanks to
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REVIEW – After suffering a power outage for a day and a half from a freak snowstorm in October, I decided I would pick up another portable power station. The VTOMAN Jump 1500X Portable Power Station review offer came along, and although it wasn’t exactly what I wanted, I ended up taking them up on
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REVIEW – I’ve been on a mission to simplify the home theater setup in our living room. There is a squirrel’s nest of wires behind all the cabinets and in each corner, and there are speakers everywhere. Much of the equipment is around 15 years old, and we really just don’t use it. So I
ARTICLE – A couple of weeks ago, I asked the Gadgeteer team to submit one or two of their favorite reviewed gadgets from this past year so we could share them with all of you. I’ve been collecting all of their submissions to format them into a series of articles that start today with my
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NEWS – Building models is fun, but this model from Geeek Club (yes, it has three Es) looks like it came right out of a Star Wars movie. It will help you and/or your kids learn important STEM skills. The MXC Two Legs Walker model is available in a version with or without tools. This
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REVIEW – Five years ago, I reviewed my first power station, the Jackery Explorer 240. In those five short years, it’s become clear that we’ve come a long way. Today, there are countless makers of small—and large—power stations and Bluetti is at or near the top. While they make massively powerful stations (some can power
Bluetti AC2A Portable Power Station review – Simple and powerful Read More
DEAL NEWS – With this Portable Handheld Pocket LCD Microscope, zoom in at up to 80x magnification, take brilliant photos or video, and save a few bucks at just $81.99 with the current deal. Trying to thread the needle between fun and educational when looking for the perfect gift for a child can be easier
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REVIEW – Like many people, my eyes ache after hours in front of screens. Some of it is due to not enough breaks while focusing at text, but I’ve also discovered in the last few years that certain screens are much worse than others for me (probably due to my aging millennial eyes). I also
BOOX Tab Ultra C Pro color ePaper tablet review – versatile tablet that’s easy on the eyes Read More
DEAL NEWS – Learn how to assemble, program, and play your hand-held gaming system with the Nibble: Educational DIY Game Console for Ages 9+. Purchase it today for $79.99 (reg. $109). There’s no denying the popularity of video game consoles. In an August 2023 article by Reuters citing numbers crunched by Newzoo, the market research
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NEWS – If you never thought a measuring spoon could be cool, you might change your mind when you check out these folding measuring spoons from Polygons. They are completely flat when you’re not using them, so they take up less space in your kitchen tools drawer. Just fold them to the necessary measurements when
Make your measuring spoons jealous when you replace them with these folding spoons! Read More
REVIEW – Last winter was a mild winter for New York. We only got a bit more than one inch of snow for the entire season, and the temperature was above average for most of the season. This year is already proving that it will not be a repeat, and cold temps have already reared
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REVIEW – If you’re one of the many people who grew up camping or going on day trips with coolers full of ice for drinks and/or food, you know the problems you run into: ice melting, food getting soggy, and everything is dripping wet all the time. I’ve reviewed a couple of portable refrigerator/freezer units
BougeRV Aspen 30 Pro 34 Quart Portable Fridge Freezer review – dual zone portable cooling! Read More
REVIEW – The first retractable tape measure was invented in 1868, replacing the commonly used folding ruler. It was refined and perfected into the 1960’s. However, little has changed from the design we all know and use. Pull the tape out, measure, and retract the tape back into the housing. Today, tape measures are moving
ACEGMET DTX-10 3-in-1 Digital Tape Measure review – measuring isn’t what it used to be… Read More
REVIEW – The Bookman Volume 800 bike light is ready to hit the road, so you don’t. It sends a maximum 800 lumens in a wide light beam that will insure you are seen by anyone in front of you and can see everything in front of you as you ride. But there were some
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REVIEW – I’ve reviewed so many power stations so far that differentiating them can sometimes become difficult: there’s only so many variations in the 1000-2000 Wh power station category. However, the OUKITEL BP2000 Home Battery Backup caught my eye because it’s advertised as specifically a home backup battery solution, and not just another standard portable
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REVIEW – I’ll be honest, I don’t use a hair dryer that much. Only when I need my hair to be dry really quick. Otherwise, I just let it air dry. But there are 2 women in my family with long hair, and it takes them a long time to get their hair dry! My
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TL;DR: Enhance your road trips with this all-in-one auto entertainment hub. Purchase the 10″ Touchscreen Bluetooth Car Display with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Support for $109.97 (reg. $199). Car travel has come a long way. A simple FM/AM radio was enough to occupy drivers in the not-so-distant past. Over the years, adding tape and
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ARTICLE – I have been a tech junkie for many years, and I have also been an audiophile for many years. During the early 2000s, I can remember attending the annual Audiophile Trade Show in New York and being so ridiculously excited that I could hardly contain outbursts of my excitement. If I remember correctly,
REVIEW– Heybike, founded in 2021, is a relatively new e-bike manufacturer, that has already hit the e-bike market with many well-received and innovative designs. Their following and customer devotion have garnered quite a community on Facebook, YouTube, and other enthusiast platforms. If Heybike’s latest model, the Horizon – Limited Sunset-Color Edition is as functional as
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