REVIEW – Home security cameras have become less costly making it more affordable to record activities and keep an eye on things. The Annke Crater 1080p WiFi pan tilt security camera is inexpensive and includes recording, AI tracking, notifications, PTZ support, and night vision. I have one to review. Read on to see what I […]
REVIEW – As a household of two adults, two young kids, a dog and a cat… it is a war of attrition to keep our home clean. I’ve been intrigued by the idea of a robot vacuum that can also mop, but skeptical of how the mopping feature could be anything more than a gimmick. The
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REVIEW – As summer comes to a close and the days get shorter it’s time for me to gather and clean all of my outdoor gear and store it for next season. Usually, as I put my gear back into storage I do quick assessments of things I need to replace or upgrade. One item
REVIEW – Like it or not, the charging world is headed towards USB-C. I don’t consider a desktop charger if it doesn’t have USB-C! Fortunately, the UGREEN 100W USB-C DigiNest Pro charging station is a slick product that has you covered. What is it? The UGREEN DigiNest Pro is billed as a 7-in-1 charging station.
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Yeah, we know, there’s been a lot of news lately on battery power stations, so if you’re over it, we get it. But not so fast. A company called LemiPower is introducing a 1500W LiFePO4 Power Station via Kickstarter today, August 31. It looks more like a personal computer than any power
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REVIEW – What was that?!… Did something fall in the backyard? Is that deer feasting on the garden like its own personal salad bar? Was that an acorn falling on the shed roof, or was it that pesky raccoon trying to get into the garbage can again? Need a definitive answer to these questions? Keep
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REVIEW – I’ve been a flagship-phone user for over a decade now, always trying the latest and greatest when I have the opportunity. Over 10 years ago I was using early Windows Mobile devices so I could do internet things (extremely slowly) while most people were still using “dumb phones”. I’ve had Android phones, Blackberries,
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REVIEW – I don’t have white tape on my glasses but I’m a bit of a weather nerd. I’ve taken the NOAA/NWS Advanced Skywarn Weather Spotter training, have 5 weather apps on my phone, and I use Twitter to follow my NOAA office for alerts. I have a weather radio at my bedside and one
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REVIEW – Summers in New York can get really hot, and I always seem to find myself in a space that needs air conditioning but can’t accommodate one due to the structure or lack of AC power. I am sure that anyone facing this dilemma would love it if someone would design a portable air
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REVIEW – Since we moved into our new home last year, I have been on a never-ending quest to add more light to our backyard. My dream would be to run low-voltage LED lighting throughout the yard and trees. Until I get more money saved, I have resorted to using solar lights in the backyard.
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