Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – Macro photography can be a creative way to take a photo that shows something we don’t normally see so well. Mobile macro photography is interesting, with many phones having macro support built in, but how good is that macro lens really? To get the best mobile macro photos you should invest in a …
REVIEW – 73. Why is that number important? That was the calculated age of my lungs and my most recent pulmonary function test (PFT) about two years ago. That was a problem as I was only 61 years old at the time. I have a touch of asthma that makes it difficult for me to …
Airofit PRO 2.0 Breathing Trainer review – yes, I’m a blow-hard Read More
REVIEW – It’s safe to say that e-bikes are all the rage, but there are so many choices now that it’s a tough decision when it comes to dropping $1,000 or more on a bike. So which features are the most important? Battery life? Comfort? Tire size? It’s enough to make your head spin. I …
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – If you have followed my reviews over the past few years, you would have noticed several that included photos of one or more of my multiple workstations. What is common with all of the photos is the number of gadgets that always seem to occupy the chaotic space on my desktops. Usually, …
HiDock H1: ChatGPT-Powered Audio Dock with AI Summary review Read More
REVIEW – According to legend, the money tree signifies abundance, prosperity, and good luck. If someone can grow and take care of such a tree, they will have good luck. This is a new belief as far as legends go, having been started in the 1980’s after a truck driver first cultivated a money tree …
JMBricklayer Money Tree Building Block Set review – bring the legend home Read More
REVIEW – I don’t know what happened along the way in television design but it feels like all the manufacturers forgot that sound is important when you’re watching a show. I have one television in particular that no matter how high I increase the volume, speech is still very mumbly. I have solved that problem …
Ultimea Poseidon D60 surround sound system review – Upgrade your television experience Read More
REVIEW – Sling bags are all the rage these days, and it seems like every company that offers soft goods is producing a sling bag or three. Some of these products are small and simple, others are large and multi-featured. The Man Bag Co. recently released their The City Sling V2 “for guys who carry …
REVIEW – Let’s talk ergonomics. Since working from home full-time for three years, I’ve acquired a Flexispot Odin standing desk and an X-Chair office chair—both made to improve my posture and help me lead a healthier life. Yet, something was missing. I discovered that my main monitor—The Huion 4K Kamvas pen display—sat on the desktop …
Oakywood Desk Shelf Dual Monitor Stand review – So good, I don’t think about it Read More
REVIEW – I finally got an opportunity to evaluate one of the big guys, in this case the Dabbsson DBS2300 Portable Power Station. Outfitted with a 2,330 Wh battery and a 2,200 W AC inverter, capable of operating at 3,000 W when operating with resistive loads. In addition, the unit can have its battery capacity …
REVIEW – Hey! It’s me again. Yep, I’m back with another budget-friendly mechanical keyboard. What can I say? I can’t help myself. If one comes up for review, I have to try to get it. Here’s what I’ve got for you today. It’s the Womier S-K71 68% Tri-mode, gasket-mounted mechanical keyboard for about $100 bucks. …
REVIEW – Wood-fired “twig” stoves that work on the principle of wood gasification are all the rage right now in the “off-grid” community. The Tom Shoo stove and titanium pot represent a low-cost but very effective way to cook most things without using any electricity, propane, or gasoline. There are some tradeoffs, but with practice, …
Tom Shoo Wood Stove and Titanium Pot review – Wood fired camp cooking is fun! Read More
REVIEW – It’s another week so that means I’m testing out another mechanical keyboard. This time it’s the EPOMAKER TH80 Pro mechanical keyboard and at first glance, this keyboard looked suspiciously familiar… But I’ll get to that later. Ready, set, let’s get QWERTY with it! What is it? The EPOMAKER TH80 Pro is an affordable …
EPOMAKER TH80 Pro mechanical keyboard review – Thonk-a-licious on a budget Read More
REVIEW – The XREAL Air AR glasses is a real game changer for personal video display. XREAL created the XREAL Beam to enhance the compatibility of the glasses and to allow the user to display virtual video content in one of three modes. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think! …
XREAL Beam review – 3 new modes and great connectivity for your XREAL AIR glasses Read More
REVIEW – We’ve been using the same older Bluetooth outdoor speaker for at least 3 years now, a smaller no-frills cheap model that lacks bass but at least lasts 8+ hours per charge. During a recent gathering in our back yard I realized how woefully underpowered it was when I could barely hear it from …
Tronsmart Bang Max 130W party speaker review – many watts of sound for parties Read More
REVIEW – Have you ever tried to show someone something on your laptop and just spin the screen around? Or do you have to connect a large monitor or projector just to share to a small group? Sometimes I’m just presenting to one or two other people and I need something in between my laptop …
HONGO 18.5 inch portable monitor review – See more on the go Read More