Canned air is very convenient for cleaning computer keyboards and internals, but it’s not the safest stuff to use. It uses nasty propellants to drive the air out of the can, and those aren’t good for the environment or your health if you breathe them in. The cans get super cold quickly, and they can […]
It’s happened to me several times: I charge my device in a hotel room, disconnect in the morning to move to a different seat or go down for breakfast, come back, pack and leave, and abandon my cable under the nightstand. Now that we have multiple devices to charge, the likelihood that we’re going to
If you need white noise to help you fall asleep, there are lots of options. You can simply run a fan or an air purifier in your bedroom, or you can use any of a variety of white-noise generating gadgets, but many of these make enough noise that they might become a source of irritation
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Have you ever accidentally started a video chat with someone when you were looking less than your best? Or maybe you’re a little paranoid that THEY may be watching your every move through the webcam on your MacBook? An easy way to solve that problem would be to stick a piece of tape over the
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I have always wanted to try a SCOTTeVEST article of clothing for myself. Julie has reviewed many of their creations over the years. Jackets, vests, pants, etc…all designed to inconspicuously carry your gear with you, giving each article its own space to ride along in. I finally get my chance, SCOTTeVEST sent me their SeV Revolution Plus
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Who doesn’t appreciate a good paracord bracelet? No one right? But how can you make your paracord bracelet even more functional? The Survival Bracelet Accessory from CRKT may be a good start. Designed by Tom Stokes, the Survival Bracelet Accessory is made from injection molded, glass filled nylon that features a compass, a magnesium fire
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Are you interested in origami but not so interested in folding the traditional figures? With the Star Wars Origami book, you can fold Star Wars robots, ships, and people. There are instructions for folding 36 figures – from Boba Fett to R2-D2. You’ll also get 72 sheets of specially designed origami paper, so your folded
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Sometimes you have a case you love, but you need a stand so you can FaceTime, Skype, or watch videos on your phone. Problem is, a lot of the cases that have stands built in are not as stylish as the ones you find without stands. In comes the SlideStand, a stick on stand for
The Bluetooth Sound Enhancing Amplifier looks like steampunk, but it has some modern features married with some old technology. The amplifier uses two 6N3 vacuum tubes to “generate 20 RMS watts per channel of distortion-free signal, adding punch and clarity to high bit-rate MP3s, Apple Lossless, or CD-quality audio played wirelessly from an iPhone, iPad, iPod
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Some of these handy-looking Screw Grabbers would have saved a lot of swearing around these parts recently while we were assembling a butcher block cart and wire basket drawer sets for the closets. This Kickstarter project is seeking funding for a Screw Grabbers, which are “transparent rubber sleeves that slide onto screwdrivers to hold a
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Years ago I was the ultimate Apple fan girl and wanted little to do with Android devices because they seemed clunky and lacked apps. Time went by, I dumped Apple, and have been firmly in the Android camp for a couple years. Now I find that Apple devices bore me to tears. I’ve tried a
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Initially developed to help people with visual impairments navigate the world, Ducere Technologies has launched LECHAL interactive haptic based footwear. Pronounced lay-ch-al, meaning “take me there” in Hindi, LECHAL footwear creates a hands-free navigation system through your feet, guiding the wearer towards their destination through simple vibrations in their shoes or insoles. Imagine exploring New
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My bedroom has a wall outlet conveniently placed for plugging in my lamp, but it’s not really close enough to allow me to use my iPad while it charges using the standard charging cable. I need a USB extension cable for the iPad charger and another for my iPhone charger so I can use them
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If you have an iPad chances are you go to some lengths to protect your investment. But, if you are like me you don’t want a run of the mill, everyday, everyone else has one type of case. You want something a little different as well as something that is quality made. The Heming a
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If you have a kid who’s a big fan of Marvel’s Captain America, this nightlight is the perfect accessory for his or her room. The nightlight has an LED bulb and is powered by three AA alkaline batteries. It’s shaped like Captain American’s shield, and it comes with a wall decal that makes it look
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As the proud owner of a first-generation Nexus 7, I was looking for a good case for my tablet. Pretty much the only thing I am jealous of regarding i-gadgets is the selection of accessories. Add to this the fact that the Nexus 7 is positioned as an affordable tablet, and your options further decrease.
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It’s irritating when you need to slide your monitor so someone else can see it or your all-in-one computer so you can reach ports on the back to connect a new peripheral. If you have an iMac or an Apple display, the aluminum-colored i360 iMac Turntable from Rain Design can make it easier to turn
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You are a person of intrigue and as such you are a trend setter, a person living on the edge with the latest and greatest, a pioneer in cool. So what can I get to impress you, to wow you, to elevate my status beyond worldly? How about the Mini Museum a Kick-starter project from
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What do you do with a sad little pencil stub, other than throw it out? You can plant it and watch herbs or flowers grow! Plant the Sprout Pencil nubs, you’ll have edible herbs, marigold and calendula plants, or a wildflower bouquet. Each kit comes with eight high-quality, sustainably-grown cedar pencils. Each pencil has a seed
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Ever wanted to bring your DSLR or mirrorless camera somewhere, but thought twice because you were either worried about protecting it, or didn’t want to lug it in a bulky case? Three chaps named Ohad, Yuval and Guy wanted to solve that problem, so they designed miggo, your “Camera’s Best Amigo,” which is current nearing
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