“Review” collection
Discover rigorous, hands-on evaluations and real-world testing of the latest consumer electronics and household tools. These “Dad Approved” assessments provide factual, objective insights into device durability, performance, and value to help you make informed purchasing decisions.
Sphero Ollie: Getting In Touch with your Rollie Pollie Dark
Review of the Sphero Ollie Darkside - a bluetooth controlled programmable robot that you can drive indoors and out. Do tricks, change colors, spin and more.
Review: Schlage Sense Secures your Door without Keys
Review of the Schlage Sense - an iOS-connected, motorized touch-screen security dead bolt with a backlight keypad.
NETGEAR Nighthawk X8 WiFi Router Review: Fast Inside & Out
This is a review of the NETGEAR Nighthawk X8 WiFi Router is a top-of-the-line tri-band, 802.11ac, quad-stream, WiFi router with an active antenna array.
A Single Remote for All A/V & Home Automation: Logitech
Review of the Logitech Harmony Elite remote control which can control home entertainment and home automation devices.
Becoming a Backyard Archeologist with the Toro UltraPlus Blower Vac
Using the Toro UltraPlus Blower Vac, I was able to remove years' worth of leaves, grinding it all up into mulch!
Razer BlackWidow & Deathstalker Chroma Gaming Keyboards From a Non-Gamer
Review of the Razer BlackWidow & Deathstalker gaming keyboards from a non-gamer perspective.
A Surprisingly Good Vacation Van: 2015 Ford Transit Wagon XLT
Review of the 2015 Ford Transit Wagon XLT which turns out to be an incredibly capable, comfortable & useful van which holds lots of passengers and luggage.
NETGEAR Gear Running my Net – Two NETGEAR 802.11 AC
Review of two NETGEAR 802.11 AC WiFi Routers: R8000 & R7500, one dual-band and one tri-band. Both Wi-Fi routers deliver superior performance.
You Wouldn’t Believe How Much I Packed Into this Mobile
Review of the Mobile Edge Premium Backpack - ideal for gadget-loving commuters and travelers with lots of room for all types of things.
How to Prevent Frayed Wires on the MacBook with Juiceboxx
Have a MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro? Does it have a fraying power cord wire? It's dangerous but can be prevented with the Juiceboxx.
