NEWS – The MT Torch Arc USB rechargeable flashlight from UCO Gear can light your path and it can light a fire with the built-in arc lighter in the tail cap. The flashlight features 100 lumens of LED light which isn’t super bright compared to some of the monster flashlights on the market these days, […]
This flashlight makes your EDC a little lighter both figuratively and literally Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Mechanical keyboards have been around in computer systems for many years, varying in style based on switch types, keycaps, key travel, clickiness, sound, height, etc. Many options are available from pre-made keyboards to kits you can build yourself. RGB lighting has also become a standard feature on a lot of computer accessories
REVIEW – Now that everyone has a high-quality smartphone camera in their pocket all the time, we’re faced with the question: What do we do with all these photos? Sure you can text or post them. But there’s something special and unique about having a physical photo. That’s where the Cannon Ivy Cliq+ 2 comes
Canon Ivy Cliq+ 2 review – A camera and a photo printer in one device Read More
REVIEW – Carry-on suitcases are a dime a dozen. Everybody makes one. They all do pretty much the same thing – hold your junk and fit in the overhead bin on an aircraft. Why should we care about any new ones that come on the market? To be noticed in the fray, it would need
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REVIEW – In late 2020, I reviewed the Generark HomePower One, a beast of a portable solar generator at 1000 watt-hours strong. I also chided Generark, because the HomePower One is a clone of the Japanese version of the Jackery Explorer 1000. That’s not a slight, because, with its fold-down handle, the Japanese Jackery is
REVIEW – The Gadgeteer reviewed the Alxum USB 3.0 Hard Drive Docking Station with Offline Clone in 2019. This review is for a similar product that is supplied with a USB type-C plug and improved USB SuperSpeed data transfer rates up to 5Gbs. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think.
Alxum SATA hard drive docking station and offline disk duplicator review Read More
NEWS – Now you can put a toolbox in your pocket with the Victorinox Handyman multi-tool. This Swiss Army knife features a full selection of tools including 2 blades, a can opener, screwdrivers, bottle opener, wire stripper, reamer, punch, sewing awl, corkscrew, wire cutter, wire crimping tool, wood saw, nail file, nail cleaner, metal saw,
The Victorinox Swiss Army Handyman multi-tool puts a toolbox right in your pocket Read More
REVIEW – I can’t use a phone without a case. I’ve dropped phones too many times and since the early days of the smartphone revolution, I’ve used a case because I don’t want an expensive repair bill that could have been avoided. As phones have gotten bigger the problem has just been magnified. Grip2ü has
NEWS – I’m generally not a germophobe but sometimes I wonder about the microscopic creepy crawlers that might be lurking on the top of soda cans from a vending machine. When I’m home, I use a straw, but when I’m out and about, I usually just suck it up (literally) and chug right from the
But a barrier between your lips and the germy top of a soda / beer can Read More
REVIEW – Bluetooth headphones are a dime a dozen these days. It seems like every brand you know of (including a shoe company), and many you’ve never heard of, is making one or more types of true wireless earbuds. With so many options out there how do you decide what’s best for you? It’s never