REVIEW – I’ve been on a mission to simplify the home theater setup in our living room. There is a squirrel’s nest of wires behind all the cabinets and in each corner, and there are speakers everywhere. Much of the equipment is around 15 years old, and we really just don’t use it. So I […]
NEWS – Building models is fun, but this model from Geeek Club (yes, it has three Es) looks like it came right out of a Star Wars movie. It will help you and/or your kids learn important STEM skills. The MXC Two Legs Walker model is available in a version with or without tools. This
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REVIEW – Five years ago, I reviewed my first power station, the Jackery Explorer 240. In those five short years, it’s become clear that we’ve come a long way. Today, there are countless makers of small—and large—power stations and Bluetti is at or near the top. While they make massively powerful stations (some can power
Bluetti AC2A Portable Power Station review – Simple and powerful Read More
DEAL NEWS – With this Portable Handheld Pocket LCD Microscope, zoom in at up to 80x magnification, take brilliant photos or video, and save a few bucks at just $81.99 with the current deal. Trying to thread the needle between fun and educational when looking for the perfect gift for a child can be easier
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REVIEW – Like many people, my eyes ache after hours in front of screens. Some of it is due to not enough breaks while focusing at text, but I’ve also discovered in the last few years that certain screens are much worse than others for me (probably due to my aging millennial eyes). I also
BOOX Tab Ultra C Pro color ePaper tablet review – versatile tablet that’s easy on the eyes Read More
DEAL NEWS – Learn how to assemble, program, and play your hand-held gaming system with the Nibble: Educational DIY Game Console for Ages 9+. Purchase it today for $79.99 (reg. $109). There’s no denying the popularity of video game consoles. In an August 2023 article by Reuters citing numbers crunched by Newzoo, the market research
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NEWS – If you never thought a measuring spoon could be cool, you might change your mind when you check out these folding measuring spoons from Polygons. They are completely flat when you’re not using them, so they take up less space in your kitchen tools drawer. Just fold them to the necessary measurements when
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REVIEW – Last winter was a mild winter for New York. We only got a bit more than one inch of snow for the entire season, and the temperature was above average for most of the season. This year is already proving that it will not be a repeat, and cold temps have already reared
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REVIEW – If you’re one of the many people who grew up camping or going on day trips with coolers full of ice for drinks and/or food, you know the problems you run into: ice melting, food getting soggy, and everything is dripping wet all the time. I’ve reviewed a couple of portable refrigerator/freezer units
BougeRV Aspen 30 Pro 34 Quart Portable Fridge Freezer review – dual zone portable cooling! Read More
REVIEW – The first retractable tape measure was invented in 1868, replacing the commonly used folding ruler. It was refined and perfected into the 1960’s. However, little has changed from the design we all know and use. Pull the tape out, measure, and retract the tape back into the housing. Today, tape measures are moving
ACEGMET DTX-10 3-in-1 Digital Tape Measure review – measuring isn’t what it used to be… Read More