REVIEW – I’ve always loved the idea of lounging in a hammock on the patio next to our backyard pool. I’ve been looking at hammock stands to do just that — but I don’t want anything bulky or difficult to assemble/disassemble. Anymaka advertises that it only takes three seconds to put this stand together, so […]
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REVIEW – For the majority of my tree-trimming needs (I have a lot of trees), I rely on my trusty EGO EGO POWER + 18 in. chainsaw. This thing is a beast. However, It’s also overkill for smaller branches too large for a manual lopper. For those in-between jobs, there’s the IMOUMLIVE Brushless 6-Inch Mini
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DEAL NEWS – It’s not too late to get something really unique for your mom for Mother’s Day. If you have Amazon Prime, you can order one of these really cool bird watching gadgets for delivery tomorrow (Saturday), just in time for Sunday’s holiday. Instead of getting mom a bouquet of flowers that will wilt
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REVIEW – Doctor’s appointments, important meetings, and important calls are why a good voice recorder is useful. Sure, you can use your phone’s built-in voice recorder, but a dedicated device with long battery life and built-in voice-to-text transcription could be a better option. Let’s see if the iFLYTEK Smart Voice Recorder is just that. What
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REVIEW – Here we go again with me and my obsession with wireless mic systems. I have now tested and even used several for various recording scenarios. I always look for the next one that could produce even better audio with similar or better portability and versatility. Let’s see what this Saramonic Blink500 B2+ Wireless
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REVIEW – Low-profile keyboards seem to be the current rage in the mechanical keyboard scene at the moment, and I think Lofree may have just cornered the market. They currently have a Kickstarter that started just a few days ago and is already funded for their most current offering, the Edge. I had already brought
REVIEW – With spring well on its way, a chance to review the Luckeep X1 Foldable 20″ Fat Tire Electric Bike gave me a good excuse to get out and enjoy some great weather and put this e-bike through its paces. Read more to see how it did! What is it? The Luckeep X1 Foldable
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NEWS – xTool has recently announced their new desktop laser engraver, the F1 Ultra. The F1 Ultra is the world’s first 20W fiber and 20W diode dual laser. The dual laser expands the range of materials that can be engraved, embossed, and cut. The F1 Ultra expands upon the already popular F1 in more ways than just more
SPONSORED NEWS – Creality’s Ender-3 series has established itself as a distinguished name in the world of 3D printing, owing to its innovative and excellent products. Starting from the basic Ender-3 V3 SE to the advanced Ender-3 V3 KE, and the top-of-the-line Ender-3 V3, every version has proven Creality’s commitment to meeting the diverse requirements
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REVIEW – I’ve been interested in reviewing small knives lately in anticipation of finding my new favorite box opening tool. My criteria for a perfect box opener are small size, ease of use, and ease of changing blades. Let’s see if the Ryfined Gear Duplex ultralight keychain utility knife, which is currently seeking funding on
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REVIEW – At the beginning of the year, I reviewed the TerraMaster D6-320 6-bay external hard disk enclosure. I may be slow, but it was the first hard drive enclosure I’ve ever used. After setting it up, I quickly regretted not having bought one sooner. The D6-320 allowed me to reduce 5 external drives (and
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REVIEW – Cable can be one of the most annoying things to manage as a musician and when the opportunity came up to check out the Spark Link Wireless Guitar system I wanted to see how it performed. What is it? The Spark Link Wireless Guitar System consists of two small wireless devices the size
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REVIEW – My quest for the ultimate mechanical keyboard took me on a whole new adventure of assembling a keyboard from scratch when I accepted the offer to review the IQUNIX Tilly 60 mechanical keyboard kit. Let’s get out the stabs and lube and get started! What is it? The IQUNIX Tilly 60 is a
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REVIEW — In March 2023, northwesterly winds pushed Canadian wildfire smoke into my corner of the world. It was an eye-watering, cough-inducing house party reminiscent of the COVID quarantine days. It was no fun and downright dangerous for people with breathing and allergy issues. How can we stifle the smoke? Give the PurO²xygen P500i HEPA
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NEWS – Leatherman has recently introduced new color choices for their popular Skeletool series of multi-tools. The Skeletool CX, priced at $89.95, is now available in Onyx, Nightshade, Verdant, and Paradise colors. The Skeletool KB is priced at $39.9 and is now offered in Nightshade, Verdant, and Paradise colors. These pocket-sized EDC multi-tools offer a
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REVIEW – As someone with experience using the Canary security camera system, I was eager to try out the eufy eufyCam E330 (Professional) 4-Cam Kit to see how it compared to my existing setup. One question I had was whether a subscription-free system like eufy would require any sacrifices in terms of features compared to
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REVIEW – More and more devices are coming with wireless access every week, it seems. The XMCOSY+ Smart Outdoor String Lights offer another connectivity option for lights that many people have. Let’s check out how they fared outside through the temperamental spring weather here in Idaho! What is it? XMCOSY+ Smart Outdoor String Lights consist
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REVIEW – I remodeled my bathroom a few years ago and replaced the light over the vanity. Even with an exhaust fan, rust formed on its metal body much more quickly than anticipated. It wasn’t lovely and needed a contemporary replacement. Quntis offered one of their dimmable, color-temperature adjustable, four-globe lamps for review, and I
REVIEW – Office chairs can get expensive, with some costing upwards of two thousand dollars. Some budget options are out there, but they tend to be a bit basic in form and function. Autonomous is building on their ErgoChair line with the Curve – a great looking chair, but one that misses the mark as a complete,
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NEWS – Getting babies to look at a camera to capture a good photo of them is difficult. But not anymore! The Looky Lou Rattle is a fun toy that clips on your phone to get your baby to look at the camera and smile. The lion’s mane cleverly spins and rattles thus capturing your
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