REVIEW – I don’t know what happened along the way in television design but it feels like all the manufacturers forgot that sound is important when you’re watching a show. I have one television in particular that no matter how high I increase the volume, speech is still very mumbly. I have solved that problem […]
Ultimea Poseidon D60 surround sound system review – Upgrade your television experience Read More
NEWS – Check out the EDC Multitool from Kondor Blue. It reminds me of a futuristic pistol grip, but it’s really a multi-functional bit driver that has storage for 8 bits. You get 5 x ¼” x 1” bits that store under a Zippo like magnetic flip lid and 3 x ¼” x 2” bits
This is the most unique bit driver I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen a lot of bit drivers! Read More
REVIEW – Sling bags are all the rage these days, and it seems like every company that offers soft goods is producing a sling bag or three. Some of these products are small and simple, others are large and multi-featured. The Man Bag Co. recently released their The City Sling V2 “for guys who carry
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REVIEW – Let’s talk ergonomics. Since working from home full-time for three years, I’ve acquired a Flexispot Odin standing desk and an X-Chair office chair—both made to improve my posture and help me lead a healthier life. Yet, something was missing. I discovered that my main monitor—The Huion 4K Kamvas pen display—sat on the desktop
Oakywood Desk Shelf Dual Monitor Stand review – So good, I don’t think about it Read More
REVIEW – I finally got an opportunity to evaluate one of the big guys, in this case the Dabbsson DBS2300 Portable Power Station. Outfitted with a 2,330 Wh battery and a 2,200 W AC inverter, capable of operating at 3,000 W when operating with resistive loads. In addition, the unit can have its battery capacity
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NEWS – We Gadgeteers love our knives, and keeping them sharp is a normal part of ownership. Worksharp, the maker of the Mk. 2 electric sharpener I reviewed here, is now selling a rolling sharpener. I reported a brand of ‘tumbler’ sharpener in January of this year and a 21 comment discussion ensued. It seems
Worksharp now makes a rolling knife sharpener! Read More
REVIEW – Hey! It’s me again. Yep, I’m back with another budget-friendly mechanical keyboard. What can I say? I can’t help myself. If one comes up for review, I have to try to get it. Here’s what I’ve got for you today. It’s the Womier S-K71 68% Tri-mode, gasket-mounted mechanical keyboard for about $100 bucks.
ARTICLE – The summer travel season has officially wrapped up and as a gadgeteer, I tried out a lot of travel gear. I had trips to Ireland, London, Denmark, and Arizona and I’m here to give you the straight dope on which items will accompany me in the future and which will find a new
I tried these 7 travel gadgets so you don’t have to! Read More
NEWS – I’ve been searching for a really nice small utility knife that I can use to open boxes because I open a LOT of boxes and I need a tool that is Gadgeteer worthy! I happened upon this sharp looking MILSPIN Magnus utility knife which is made of premium brass that has been machined
This US made mini utility knife will last forever! Read More
REVIEW – Wood-fired “twig” stoves that work on the principle of wood gasification are all the rage right now in the “off-grid” community. The Tom Shoo stove and titanium pot represent a low-cost but very effective way to cook most things without using any electricity, propane, or gasoline. There are some tradeoffs, but with practice,
Tom Shoo Wood Stove and Titanium Pot review – Wood fired camp cooking is fun! Read More
REVIEW – It’s another week so that means I’m testing out another mechanical keyboard. This time it’s the EPOMAKER TH80 Pro mechanical keyboard and at first glance, this keyboard looked suspiciously familiar… But I’ll get to that later. Ready, set, let’s get QWERTY with it! What is it? The EPOMAKER TH80 Pro is an affordable
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REVIEW – The XREAL Air AR glasses is a real game changer for personal video display. XREAL created the XREAL Beam to enhance the compatibility of the glasses and to allow the user to display virtual video content in one of three modes. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!
XREAL Beam review – 3 new modes and great connectivity for your XREAL AIR glasses Read More
REVIEW – We’ve been using the same older Bluetooth outdoor speaker for at least 3 years now, a smaller no-frills cheap model that lacks bass but at least lasts 8+ hours per charge. During a recent gathering in our back yard I realized how woefully underpowered it was when I could barely hear it from
Tronsmart Bang Max 130W party speaker review – many watts of sound for parties Read More
NEWS – Last year I wrote a quick article about 5 mini EDC pens that were worth checking out. I want to update that for 2023 and have been on a quest to find a new selection of unique mini pens that I think would be great for that new list. One of the pens
I need this CountyComm Pen-Go mini pen for my EDC! Read More
REVIEW – Have you ever tried to show someone something on your laptop and just spin the screen around? Or do you have to connect a large monitor or projector just to share to a small group? Sometimes I’m just presenting to one or two other people and I need something in between my laptop
HONGO 18.5 inch portable monitor review – See more on the go Read More
DEAL NEWS – This InCharge 5-foot 100W Charging Cable is compatible with six charging ports. Purchase one today for $16.97 (reg. $39) or a two-pack for $31.97 (reg. $78) through October 15. Only a few pieces of technology have experienced the groundswell of popularity as those of the mobile variety. Cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, and
This 6-in-1 charging cable is a must-have and is just $17 for a limited time Read More
REVIEW – Over the past year, I have reviewed quite a few mini PCs. I have become a big fan of them because many of them offer good computing power in a small and convenient package that can fit into just about every environment and accommodate most needs. So after a while regardless of the
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NEWS – The PICHI Kootenay has a kooky name but this titanium keychain carabiner is interesting to me because it has a strange shape. It looks like the letter B because it has 2 loops or what PICHI calls zones. Either way, this carabiner can keep your keys and other small EDC gear organized while
This carabiner looks like a B but one unique feature gives it an A+ Read More
REVIEW – At the height of the pandemic when many of us were in lockdown, my sister and I became obsessed with watching birds. I got the idea to repurpose an old wireless camera into a birdwatching camera and since then birdfeeder cameras have become a new category of gadgets. Now the Soliom Hummingbird feeder
REVIEW – When it comes to multi-tools, it’s hard to dispute that Leatherman is the leader in this category of EDC gear. The all-new Leatherman ARC multi-tool has officially launched and here is our unboxing of the Leatherman Arc and a first look! What is it? The Leatherman ARC multi-tool is a multi-tool built using
Leatherman ARC multi-tool review – Leatherman’s newest multi-tool is out! Read More