REVIEW – Hello, my name is Julie and I’m a security camera addict. There, I said it and I embrace it. I love having lots of cameras on my property. I have five PoE cameras that I run through my Synology Surveillance Station, and for areas where I can’t run Ethernet cables, I have several […]
Tactacam DEFEND 360 Cellular Security Camera review – Another winner from Tactacam! Read More
REVIEW – I love to take pictures. Who doesn’t, right? Before digital cameras, we had to take our pictures to a photo lab to get them developed. When you got them back, you had a stack of photos and a bunch of negatives. The problem for me was what to do with the negatives. Well,
HP FilmScan 5” Touchscreen Film Scanner review – digitize your old negatives and slides Read More
NEWS – Ready to update your home ear care game from Q-tips to something much cooler? Bebird is running a limited-time deal on two of their most popular smart ear cleaning tools, both packed with features to make the process safe, easy, and yes, even a little futuristic. Each device connects to your phone and
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REVIEW – Although I mostly work remotely, there have been a few occasions when I need to go back into the office. I needed a bag that could carry all my tech I would need while in the office. I had a small backpack that was too small, and a giant backpack that was too
Aer Slim Pack 2 Backpack – A Sleek Way to Carry Your Tech! Read More
REVIEW – Ever since I reviewed the WeCreat Vision Pro 45 Watt Laser Engraver, I have been moving my MacBook Pro from one desk to another to hook it up to the engraver. The engraving software always worked better with a direct connection to the printer. The engraving software always worked better with a direct
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REVIEW – I have a small confession: I’m addicted to dye sublimation. I’ve been improving my techniques over time and have made some pretty cool gifts for friends and family. I was stoked when Julie told me about the HTVRONT A200 machine. I was in the market for a drinkware press, so did this cut the
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REVIEW – My kids are always stealing my headphones. So I thought that if I got some for them, maybe I could have mine back. The iClever Auraa headphones for kids have active noise cancelling, LED lights, Bluetooth, and microphone. I might just have to keep these for myself. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $46.99 Where
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REVIEW – Is “retro cool” a thing? Meet the 7711 Nomad Backpack from Backpackbeats! While this bag has throwback vibes, it also has all the things you need for modern commutes and travel. Let’s learn more. To the review! ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $163 Where to buy: Go to the Backpackbeat web site! What is
Backpackbeat 7711 Nomad Backpack review – A solid multipurpose EDC pack! Read More
REVIEW – I had seen videos and read articles about the benefits of red light therapy over the past year or so, and could not help but be sucked into the idea of getting one of these devices. The claims made about what these things can do just seems so far out there, but the
REVIEW – If you have picked up a portable power station and haven’t added a solar panel yet, I highly recommend researching some options. Power stations are great for short power outages or short camping trips, but if you’re away from the grid for longer than a day or two then even the most robust
OptiSolex 440W Portable SolarBag review – big power in a portable bag Read More
REVIEW – In their strive for constant innovation, xTool has recently released the successor to the F1 Ultra, the xTool F2 Ultra laser engraver. Featuring the world’s first 40W diode and a 60W MOPA fiber laser, this dual laser workhorse not only packs more power, but also additional capability and features. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price:
xTool F2 Ultra Laser Engraver review – Even better than ever! Read More
REVIEW – I am in the process of building a new network room in my basement that will contain all of the network infrastructure equipment for my quite elaborate network. There will be PDUs, multiple switches, NASs, routers, etc. Since the room is in an isolated area in my basement, I would like to be
Place Smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarm review Read More
REVIEW – If you’ve read any of my 3D printer-related reviews or news articles over the last few years, you might be familiar with my journey from 3D print enthusiast/hobbyist to running Etsy and Amazon stores as a growing side hustle. I enjoy finding, printing, finishing, and selling all sorts of fidget toys and decorative
Bambu Lab H2S 3D printer review – Bigger and better Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been meaning to consolidate multiple external hard drives that I have but wasn’t sure how best to do it. I have movies on one hard drive, pictures on other hard drives, and random USB drives with documents on them so when UGREEN offered me the chance to review their new NASync DH4300
UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus review – A bargain NAS backup system Read More
REVIEW – When I was a competitive swimmer, training my drifting thoughts while swimming endless laps was part of the process, but now, I only swim for fun and sometimes fitness. Wouldn’t it be great to listen to music or podcasts, or an audiobook while swimming? Ray, a good friend of mine, helped me test
H2O Audio Sonar 2 Pro Waterproof Headphones MP3 Player with Bluetooth – Listen Underwater! Read More
REVIEW – I feel like I will never get tired of trying new keyboards. But if you have been in this hobby for any length of time, I’m sure you have noticed that within a certain price range things have gotten a bit stale. On the bright side, things have gotten way way better for
Womier WD75 Keyboard review – A rugged keyboard for the outdoorsy type Read More
REVIEW – We are officially entering a new stage of life, sending our firstborn to college. Our schedules have now added college visits, coach calls, financial aid forms, and scholarship applications. Going along with that, we have visited a few dorm rooms and recognize that her space will be very limited for her items. One
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REVIEW – One of my favorite things about the holidays is the lights. I love how festive just a change of color can make you feel. The EDISHINE outdoor lights are a fun way to spruce up the decorations. Christmas isn’t the only holiday that deserves some sparkle. Make every holiday more festive with EDISHINE
EDISHINE outdoor lights review – Not just for December Read More
As a Gadgeteer, I have a variety of gadgets throughout my home. Many of them require compressed air for cleaning and maintenance. While I have used canned compressed air, it can be pricey and isn’t effective for every need. A rechargeable portable air duster would be the ideal solution; however, the ones I have tried
WOLFBOX MF100 Electric Air Duster review – Dust Be Gone! Read More
REVIEW – Any budding or professional artist who owns a PC/Mac desktop or laptop will eventually consider acquiring a drawing tablet or display to augment their toolset. A few years ago, Wacom was about the only game in town, and they were priced accordingly. Today, the digital landscape has changed dramatically. There are now so
Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) drawing display review – It’s great at what it does Read More
