“product” collection
October 21, 2026
Introducing CandorBrief for WordPress: Clear, Privacy-Aware Professional Profiles for Better Hiring Conversations
After a layoff in early 2026, I got tired of sending a static resume into a system that never talks back. Hiring should be a two-way conversation, so I built CandorBrief, a WordPress plugin with a complete free version that turns your resume into a clear, privacy-aware professional profile you share with one link. You choose what’s public and which…
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April 1, 2016
The BEST Product I Have Ever Reviewed is…Nothing!
This product review is about Nothing. I was lucky enough to receive the prototype today of Nothing, the next version in the Nada product line. I must say that parent company Niente has really done an amazing job distilling the product features from mere thoughts on the paper to the spacey splendor of this release. I was incredibly thrilled unboxing…
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November 11, 2010
Introducing the HighTechDad Product Review Rating System
I have been doing product reviews for several years now and have gotten some pretty good response to the reviews. However as I spoke with people and as I cranked out more and more reviews, I realized that I needed to "take the next step" with my review process. I have seen many sites that have some sort of rating…
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August 2, 2009
Honey, I Shrunk the Dongle – Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 6000
Microsoft introduced its BlueTrack Technology in 2008 claiming that its breakthrough technology would allow for users to use mice having BlueTrack on just about any surface (just not glass or reflective surfaces). I decided to put that to the test in this quick review of the Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 6000. I have reviewed several mice and there are truly…
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Altec Lansing’s Orbit MP3 Speaker Means High Quality Sound yet Inexpensive Portability
The nice thing about cell phones and MP3 players these days is that they hold a ton of music and they are extremely portable and functional. But the problem is, most players either don't have a speaker or if they do, it is only good for a conference call now and then and not really for playing your music or…
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The Belkin N1 Vision: A Wireless Router Built for Speed as well as Display
If you are like me, you have your wireless router tucked away in a closet, at the top of a shelf or under a desk somewhere. I have one of mine on top of a kitchen hutch because it's in the center of the house, high up (for better reception) and close to the DSL connection. The other is tucked…
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Polk Audio I-Sonic ES2 – A complete iPod Entertainment System
Polk Audio, who has always been a maker of quality audio products ever since I can remember, has a real winner on their hands. Over the past few weeks, I have been able to test the Polk Audio I-Sonic ES2 and have found it to be a gadget truly worthy of praise. It is a multi-functional device that handles not…
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Create Application, Website or iPhone Mockups Easily with Balsamiq
The other day, I came across an incredibly useful Adobe AIR application called Balsamiq Mockups. This application allows you to quickly and artistically create drawing-like renditions of websites or applications for the computer or iPhone. As I work in the software and hardware industry, I frequently have to discuss changing our website designs with various people within the organization. Often…
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February 10, 2008
Review: LaCie Ethernet Disk Mini – Home Edition
I must admit, I was a bit skeptical about testing out another hard drive, but let me tell you, the LaCie Ethernet Disk Mini - Home Edition really changed my mind about things! First of all, this is not just another external hard drive, this is a networked hard drive which means that you plug it in to your network…
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