REVIEW – I recently decided to refresh/update my office which was originally remodeled not long after we moved into this house back in 1999. As luck would have it, the fine folks of balolo in Germany offered to send me their Setup Cockpit modular monitor stand to review. I selected some of the accessories, they …
NEWS – Hearing loss is no joke. I play drums. Remove the ‘r’ from drum and that’s what I’d be if I hadn’t used hearing protection the whole time I’ve played. But I also use hearing protection when I mow the yard, blow leaves, use power tools louder than a drill, and when I vacuum the …
Anyone out there need hearing protection? I SAID, ANYONE OUT THERE… Read More
REVIEW – We heat our house with wood that I cut off of the local state forest. So, I’m used to chain saws and have two large gas-powered beasts that I use to provide our heat. When the offer to review the Saker mini chainsaw came up, I thought it would be a cute little …
Saker Mini Chainsaw review – lumberjack function, cordless drill package! Read More
REVIEW – As someone who has sold thousands of items on Ebay over the last few decades, I should have invested in a thermal printer long ago. Instead, for thousands of items I’ve either printed out shipping labels on regular paper and cut them out and taped them on, or used 2-labels-per-sheet pages and had …
POLONO PL60 thermal label printer review – fast and easy labels Read More
REVIEW – Light strips that mount behind the tv have been around for a few years. We had the original Philips Hue light strip behind our main TV years ago. You could change the light strip color via an app or Alexa. It was relegated to a single color. Then there were the light strips …
Lytmi Fantasy TV LED Backlight Kit review – It’s like having a party behind your TV! Read More
REVIEW – I have tried photo-to-canvas prints before and loved the results so when Everscape offered a review of their 3D picture cube I was curious how it would look. Let’s see how the Everscape 3D picture cube turns out. What is it? Everscape takes your two-dimensional picture and using their patent-pending AI process and …
Everscape 3D Picture review – cool idea if you have the right picture Read More
REVIEW – Since I have been back in the office post-Covid, I have been sitting at my desk with a headset attending virtual meetings one after the other all day long. I am fine with no-in-person meetings, but some of the meetings are long and I would like to be able to get up from …
REVIEW – Advances in LED technology, power management, and batteries have contributed to super bright flashlights, but some designs are excessive – a 100,000 lumen model costs $700, weighs over 4 pounds, and has a 5 inch reflector. The Thrunite TC20 Pro I have is much more reasonable. Read on to see what I think! …
Thrunite TC20 Pro flashlight review – just the right amount of light Read More
NEWS – A few days ago, I wrote about a cool steampunk desktop clock from Rantoge. It must be clock season because this other cool clock showed up in my feed – a wooden clock from a company called Wood Trick. Wood Trick makes 3D wooden puzzles in all kinds of cool designs. Their new product …
REVIEW – A pocket knife is an indispensable tool for many people. The Vosteed Bellamy is an EDC ready for any cutting task. What’s its best feature: the razor-sharp clip-point blade, the lightweight and balance, the responsive one-handed opening, or the satisfying grip of the scalloped micarta handle? Read on to see what I think! …
Vosteed Bellamy knife review – I dare you not to play with it Read More
REVIEW – I believe that you can never own enough portable Bluetooth speakers. There are so many kinds out there to handle various situations. Don’t get me wrong, I do not wish to annoy my neighbors with loud music from my backyard. I am looking for a great-sounding speaker who can cover my backyard with …
Tronsmart Halo 100 portable party speaker review – Let’s get this party started! Read More
REVIEW – In our house, we’re all in on HomeKit, Apple’s smart home system, and we have four HomePod minis scattered around the house to control our IoT devices. Nanoleaf is our favorite source of smart lighting: We have seven of their smart bulbs and one light strip. We’ve found them to be reliable and …
Nanoleaf Lines Squared review – smart lighting at right angles (but with problems) Read More
REVIEW – The first robot vacuum cleaners to appear on the market several almost three decades ago were generally functional but quite light on features. Today’s generation of robot vacuum cleaners are not only loaded with features but also with sophisticated technology. One of the latest examples is the Lefant M1 Robot Vacuum and Mop. …
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Whether it’s cooking something, hanging out with friends, or relaxing, there’s something magical about sitting around a fire pit. The BondStove Smokeless Fire Pit added some modern features to the fire pit, so I just had to check it out. What is it? The BondStove is a smokeless fire pit with optional …
BondStove Smokeless Fire Pit review – It’s more than just a fire pit Read More
REVIEW – The best part about getting a new phone is that you also get to buy new “clothes” for it. I recently bought the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. I haven’t decided if I’m actually going to keep it yet, but until I do, I need a way to protect it from everyday wear …
PITAKA MagEZ Case 3 for the Samsung Galaxy S23 series review Read More