“General” collection
Access a diverse collection of miscellaneous technology reviews, specialized DIY tool assessments, and unique lifestyle articles. From niche electrical equipment to general digital organization tips, this section covers the broad spectrum of a tech-focused life.
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View all →March 20, 2018
Review: Rachio Gets Even Better with its Gen 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
Review of the Rachio Gen3 smart sprinkler controller that automatically knows when and how long to water your garden or lawn based on hyper-localized weather stations. A "set it and forget it" type of home automation makes your garden smart & helps conserve water in the process.
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March 17, 2018
Review: Naztech VOLT Power Station – 27,000 mAh Battery, 3 Speedy USB Ports, AC Outlet & More
Review of the Naztech VOLT Power Station - a 27,000 mAh portable battery that offers USB-C, Quick Charge 3, and traditional USB charging plus it has an AC wall plug to allow you to charge up larger devices like laptops or power other electrical items.
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March 13, 2018
Review: Electrostatic vs. Electromagnetic? The BenQ treVolo S Bluetooth Speaker Rocks Both!
Review of the BenQ treVolo S, an electrostatic, portable, Bluetooth speaker (with electromagnetic woofers) that accurately reproduces sound quality in an elegant form factor. Electrostatic technology is typically reserved for expensive, high-end speakers but the treVolo S brings it to everyone at a reasonable price.
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March 6, 2018
Everyone Should Have the ARCHEER Bluetooth Transmitter & Receiver! Here’s Why!
This inexpensive gadget from ARCHEER allows you to transmit or receive via Bluetooth and connect to almost any type of device. The ARCHEER Bluetooth transmitter and receiver is a critical gadget that allows connectivity between devices where normally there isn't any.
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March 2, 2018
Review: Fingbox Will Be Parents’ Favorite Way to Manage Kids’ Online Time & More
Review of Fingbox, a device and app that discovers all connected devices in a home network, and then provides parents with the ability to pause their kids' devices based on rules, as well as secure their home network environment quickly and easily! $10 off code in the Fingbox review!
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February 26, 2018
Check Your Swimmers with this At-Home Male Fertility Test from Trak
Talking about male fertility can be awkward, but with infertility rates in males climbing, it is important to understand the state of your reproductive health as a male. This article reviews the Trak Male Fertility Testing System which you can do in the privacy of your own home.
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February 16, 2018
Small Steps Make A Bigger Impact – Overcoming Violence
As the United States is hit with yet another violent and tragic school shooting, as concerned citizens we must do something. In-action is plaguing our government and the violence continues. But perhaps taking smaller steps is the answer. This opinion article discusses this approach.
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February 14, 2018
Noon Home Creates Smart Lighting Scenes, Not Switches – Review
There are dumb light switches that do nothing, "smart" switches that have connectivity built in, and now intelligent lighting scenes which transform your living space based on activities. A review of Noon Home intelligent switches do layered lighting intelligently.
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February 12, 2018
14 Apple Watch Tips & Tricks You Might Not Know About
Whether you have an Apple Watch Series 3, Series 2, or Series 1, it is always helpful to have a bunch of tips and tricks to get the most out of your Apple smartwatch. This is a list of my favorite items after testing the Watch Series 3 and Series 1. How many do you know about?
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February 1, 2018
How Giants are Helpful – New Intuit Short Film “A Giant Story”
In the day when megastores are crushing small businesses, there is a new Giant to save the day! Intuit has released a short film "A Giant Story" which shows how smart small businesses can compete with confidence with the strength of the Intuit Giant backing them up. This article is about the film.
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January 19, 2018
How To Create a “Work” Menu in Office 2016 & Office 365 of Pinned Documents
In previous versions of Microsoft Office for Mac, you were able to create something called a "Work" menu. In Office 2016/Office 365, you can no longer do that. But, there is a way to use similar functionality to get the same results. It's easy and this article shows how to do it.
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January 16, 2018
Thunderous Bass, 24-Hour Battery, Beautiful Sound – JBL Boombox Bluetooth Speaker Review
The JBL Boombox is a portable Bluetooth speaker that has incredible bass and crisp highs. On a full charge, it lasts up to 24 hours and it can charge two smartphones. It has an IPX7 waterproof rating so it can handle splashes. This review of the Boombox goes into the details (complete with a video overview).
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