iClever Auraa headphones for kids review- a better way to listen

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  REVIEW – My kids are always stealing my headphones. So I thought that if I got some for them, maybe I could have mine back. The iClever Auraa headphones for kids have active noise cancelling, LED lights, Bluetooth, and microphone. I might just have to keep these for myself. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) […]

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Backpackbeat 7711 Nomad Backpack review – A solid multipurpose EDC pack!

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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

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BestQool 4 Wavelengths Full-Body Red Light Therapy Pro300 Review – What’s your ailment? We have a panel for that!

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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

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OptiSolex 440W Portable SolarBag Kit review – big power in a portable bag

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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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xTool F2 Ultra Laser Engraver review – Even better than ever!

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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:

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Bambu Lab H2S 3D printer review – Bigger and better

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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

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UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus review – A bargain NAS backup system

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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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H2O Audio Sonar 2 Pro Waterproof Headphones MP3 Player with Bluetooth – Listen Underwater!

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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

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Womier WD75 Keyboard review – A rugged keyboard for the outdoorsy type

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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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Brabantia foldable laundry basket review

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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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EDISHINE outdoor lights review – Not just for December

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REVIEW – One of my favorite things about the holidays is the lights. I love how festive just a change of color can make you feel. The EDISHINE outdoor lights are a fun way to spruce up the decorations. Christmas isn’t the only holiday that deserves some sparkle. Make every holiday more festive with EDISHINE

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WOLFBOX MF100 Electric Air Duster review – Dust Be Gone!

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As a Gadgeteer, I have a variety of gadgets throughout my home. Many of them require compressed air for cleaning and maintenance. While I have used canned compressed air, it can be pricey and isn’t effective for every need. A rechargeable portable air duster would be the ideal solution; however, the ones I have tried

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Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) drawing display review – It’s great at what it does

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REVIEW – Any budding or professional artist who owns a PC/Mac desktop or laptop will eventually consider acquiring a drawing tablet or display to augment their toolset. A few years ago, Wacom was about the only game in town, and they were priced accordingly. Today, the digital landscape has changed dramatically. There are now so

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HeyBike Ranger 3.0 Pro e-bike review – A VERY comfortable e-bike that will fit in your trunk!

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REVIEW – E-bikes have really come a long way, and seen prices come way down.  More e-bikes are sold today than electric cars!  The HeyBike Ranger 3.0 Pro is a flagship folding e-bike that seems to be able to fill several niches at once! With a few small quirks. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $1499.00 Where

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Fisher Space Pen Infinium review – An EDC pen to last a lifetime

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REVIEW – I’m a big fan of E-ink devices. You can keep everything on one device, transfer it to another device, convert your writing to text, and much more. The problem is, I don’t always have time to boot or wake up a device, create or navigate to a “notebook”, and start taking notes. Sometimes,

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Deal alert – Save 40% on this 15.6″ Digital Calendar Chore Chart!

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NEWS – If your family’s daily schedule lives on sticky notes, phone reminders, or a messy whiteboard, this gadget might be the perfect fix. The Tabwee 15.6-inch Digital Calendar Chore Chart is a smart touchscreen display that helps everyone stay organized and connected in one centralized spot. It’s ideal for families, shared households, or even

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SPC/LST System Tote review – The rugged, functional tote you didn’t know you needed!

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REVIEW – This one was an unexpected surprise! The SPC/LST System Tote takes the popular tote-style bag form and upgrades it with premium materials and a contemporary design. The net result is a bag with surprising durability and usability. Let’s learn more. To the review! ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $250 Where to buy: SPC/LST Web

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ARZOPA Z3FC 16.1” 180Hz 2.5K portable monitor review – A worthy extra monitor you can take with you

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REVIEW – I’ve tried a couple of portable USB monitors in the past, and they’ve disappointed me. I’ve tried a dual monitor setup that sort of wrapped around my laptop to give me a total of 3 monitors, and I could never get it set up just right. The viewing angles weren’t great. Whenever I

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With EcoFlow’s new DELTA Pro Ultra X Series, there is never a reason to be in the dark

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NEWS – EcoFlow has officially announced the launch of its groundbreaking DELTA Pro Ultra X Series, a cutting-edge whole-home backup power solution designed for speed, scalability, and resilience amid modern energy challenges. The DELTA Pro Ultra X Series delivers unbounded whole-home power, setting new standards for energy security, installation speed, and intelligent controls. It is

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