REVIEW – Some of my friends think that I am going a bit overboard when it comes to security around my home, but I don’t think so. When I sit in my office/studio, I like to be able to see 360 degrees around my home and to be alerted when someone is near. I also […]
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NEWS – As I mentioned in my Day One journal review, I like analog tools like pens just as much as I like digital pens. I’m always on the lookout for interesting pens to add to my EDC, and I just found one that is probably the smallest functional pen that I’ve ever seen. And
You can store this mini pen on your watch band Read More
REVIEW – A little over a year ago, I got to review the Vosteed Labrador and I loved it. It was a pretty big knife but was thin enough to make it easily part of my EDC. Now Vosteed has released the Mini Labrador, making it even easier to stick in your pocket every day,
Vosteed Mini Labrador frame lock knife review – This pup’s got sharp teeth! Read More
REVIEW – Sometime during the year 2020 after I recovered from COVID-19, I started an audio-only Podcast for the past few years I have upgraded and changed equipment as I pursue better sound, functionality, and versatility. Last year, I settled on the Mackie DLZ Creator Podcast Mixer and have been very pleased that it has
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REVIEW – This may surprise you (or not), but the Gadgeteers have a gadget Discord where we chat about all kinds of things. It’s kind of a geekfest, as you might imagine, but if you are a geek like me, you kinda love it. The coolest of the geek discussions by far is the laser
Swiitol C18 Pro Laser Cutter/Engraver review Read More
REVIEW – If you’re using the stock strap that came with your Meta Quest 3, I implore you to seek an alternative as quickly as possible. Having used a variety of VR headsets for ~10 years now, I can promise you that a better strap will make your VR sessions much more enjoyable. Not only
ZyberVR ACE Quest 3 Elite Strap review – a nice alternate strap for the Meta Quest 3 Read More
REVIEW – I have owned my Chevrolet Bolt EV for almost three years now. Getting from point a to point b means that I have to have enough charge in the battery to get there. There are three different ways of charging an electric car. Level one uses the standard outlet in all US homes,
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NEWS – With the TinyTV 2 and this Throwback Speaker with Bluetooth & Radio, I guess this week is a throwback week for me. I found this throwback speaker on the Uncommon Goods website, but it has modern touches, like Bluetooth. Two versions are available: one is wireless and one has a power plug. It’s
Throwback Speaker with Bluetooth & Radio – literally, that’s its name Read More
REVIEW – As a DIYer, I have found that the key to building or fixing anything and doing so correctly is directly related to having the right tools for the job. I also realize that I need more than one of the same type of tool to ensure versatility especially since I often realize that
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SPONSORED NEWS – BLUETTI, the pioneer in portable power solutions, is gearing up to revolutionize outdoor adventures once again with its latest innovation, the AC240 IP65 Water Resistant Portable Power Station. Building upon the success of its predecessor, the AC60, a 600W/403Wh all-weather solar generator, BLUETTI is now raising the bar with the AC240. Scheduled
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REVIEW – Back in December of last year, I reviewed the Drop CSTM80 customizable mechanical keyboard. Well, they’re back with its little sibling, the Drop CSTM65. So instead of an 80% layout, you now have a 65. There are tons of 65% keyboards out there. What makes this one special? Does it have the same
SPONSORED NEWS – If you want to personalize objects made of wood, leather, metal, and other materials, take advantage of the current promotion on the Ray5 10W from Longer. It’s one of the best laser engraving machines in the budget-friendly market segment. The Ray5 10W stands out as the top performer in its series. It
Longer company is giving away a free Honeycomb Working Table during Easter Read More
REVIEW – A little more than a month ago, I tested and reviewed the Willgoo Mini Portable Jet Air Blower. The small handheld blower pushes out a massive amount of air at high pressure and has come in handy for several tasks like blowing out dust from fans, computers, and keyboards and I now use it
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REVIEW – The newer Apple laptops are great, except for connecting things. I have a MacBook Air M2 and it has two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports, and a MagSafe power connector – that’s it. But I have a 4K monitor, external SSD, SD cards from my cameras, wireless dongle for my headset, and more. Will the
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NEWS – If you read ebooks, comics, magazines, etc., with your Kindle e-reader or tablet, you have most likely experienced hand fatigue from gripping the device for an extended period of time. For phones, we have PopSockets, and now, for larger devices like Kindle and Kobo ebook readers, we have Gripy. Gripy is a grip
Gripy is like a PopSocket for your Kindle or iPad Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been an avid VR user for a decade now (starting with the Oculus DK2 and many hours spent in Elite Dangerous flying space trucks full of cargo across the galaxy). I’ve owned and used headsets from Oculus (later acquired by Facebook/Meta), HTC, HP, Sony, and Google, and all of them so far
REVIEW – Bring on the night! The XMCOSY+ Outdoor String Lights promise year-round durability, fully customizable lighting configurations, and all sorts of scheduling features to allow you to completely configure your outdoor lightscapes from your phone. Let’s see what they can do. To the review! What is it? XMCOSY+ Outdoor String Lights are fully customizable
XMCOSY+ Outdoor String Lights review – great for any occasion, all year round! Read More
NEWS – Oh my gosh! It’s a teeny tiny TV!! When I saw TinyCircuits TinyTV 2, I was captivated. Guess what? This itty bitty TV works!! It comes preloaded with videos, has its own little remote control, and front-facing speaker, and will work for two hours on one charge of the LiPo (lithium polymer) battery.
The BEST things come in small packages – like TinyTV 2! Read More
NEWS – Campers, hikers, and other outdoor poopers will want to check out this gadget before their next adventure in the wild. It’s the Holey Hiker Bidet, and it just might change the way you do No.2 in the woods. Made in the good old USA, this tiny plastic nozzle fits on most water bottles
Now you can add a bidet to your EDC and no, I’m not joking! Read More
REVIEW – As our phones become more and more integrated into how we operate our vehicles it becomes increasingly important to have them securely mounted to the dash within sight and out of hand. Finding the right solution for your particular car can be tricky, but Pitaka has a new entry to help. With both
Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 for Tesla review – A great charger with mount troubles Read More