REVIEW – Is “retro cool” a thing? Meet the 7711 Nomad Backpack from Backpackbeats! While this bag has throwback vibes, it also has all the things you need for modern commutes and travel. Let’s learn more. To the review! ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $163 Where to buy: Go to the Backpackbeat web site! What is […]
Backpackbeat 7711 Nomad Backpack review – A solid multipurpose EDC pack! Read More
REVIEW – I had seen videos and read articles about the benefits of red light therapy over the past year or so, and could not help but be sucked into the idea of getting one of these devices. The claims made about what these things can do just seems so far out there, but the
REVIEW – If you have picked up a portable power station and haven’t added a solar panel yet, I highly recommend researching some options. Power stations are great for short power outages or short camping trips, but if you’re away from the grid for longer than a day or two then even the most robust
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REVIEW – In their strive for constant innovation, xTool has recently released the successor to the F1 Ultra, the xTool F2 Ultra laser engraver. Featuring the world’s first 40W diode and a 60W MOPA fiber laser, this dual laser workhorse not only packs more power, but also additional capability and features. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price:
xTool F2 Ultra Laser Engraver review – Even better than ever! Read More
REVIEW – I am in the process of building a new network room in my basement that will contain all of the network infrastructure equipment for my quite elaborate network. There will be PDUs, multiple switches, NASs, routers, etc. Since the room is in an isolated area in my basement, I would like to be
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REVIEW – If you’ve read any of my 3D printer-related reviews or news articles over the last few years, you might be familiar with my journey from 3D print enthusiast/hobbyist to running Etsy and Amazon stores as a growing side hustle. I enjoy finding, printing, finishing, and selling all sorts of fidget toys and decorative
Bambu Lab H2S 3D printer review – Bigger and better Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been meaning to consolidate multiple external hard drives that I have but wasn’t sure how best to do it. I have movies on one hard drive, pictures on other hard drives, and random USB drives with documents on them so when UGREEN offered me the chance to review their new NASync DH4300
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REVIEW – When I was a competitive swimmer, training my drifting thoughts while swimming endless laps was part of the process, but now, I only swim for fun and sometimes fitness. Wouldn’t it be great to listen to music or podcasts, or an audiobook while swimming? Ray, a good friend of mine, helped me test
H2O Audio Sonar 2 Pro Waterproof Headphones MP3 Player with Bluetooth – Listen Underwater! Read More
REVIEW – I feel like I will never get tired of trying new keyboards. But if you have been in this hobby for any length of time, I’m sure you have noticed that within a certain price range things have gotten a bit stale. On the bright side, things have gotten way way better for
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REVIEW – We are officially entering a new stage of life, sending our firstborn to college. Our schedules have now added college visits, coach calls, financial aid forms, and scholarship applications. Going along with that, we have visited a few dorm rooms and recognize that her space will be very limited for her items. One
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