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Gift Ideas to Celebrate Dad Don't you dare forget about your dad on Father's Day this year. I know my kids at least call me to wish me a good day and sometimes I'm lucky enough to get taken out for brunch or a dinner. Alas, at least they remember me. If you are...
Which BBQ Grill or Smoker Is Right? We love cooking outdoors in Texas and there are many ways to do it. Charcoal, gas, pellets, and more. I'm always searching for new devices and styles to either grill, char, boil, steam, smoke, and fry. Here I compare the Kamado Joe...
Travel Tips: Prepare Your Tech Abroad Traveling internationally? You need to plan a number of things before you leave home including your tech gear. VPNs are a must for laptops and even cell phones. eSIM, a digital SIM card built into your device, can be downloaded...
I recently returned from a trip to Shenzhen, China, to meet with tech companies and CEOs. I had the unique opportunity and access to discuss the U.S. tariff "wars" and how it could effect their production and global sales. An eye-opening experience to learn about...
Mom's like tech and gadgets. Don't kid yourself. Anything to make her life easier is a good thing. After all...she's your mom! As Mother Day approaches, here are a few gift ideas that should make her day and year. Beauty tech from Ulike, including the Reglow LED...
Be Prepared with Portable Power Station Choosing a portable power station for home use involves evaluating several key factors to ensure it meets your specific needs. Here’s a practical guide to help you make the best choice: 🔌 1. Determine Your Power Needs List the...
Summer Portable Speaker Buying Guide Buying a portable Bluetooth stereo speaker system involves balancing sound quality, portability, battery life, and budget. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you choose the right one: ✅ 1. Determine Your Needs Usage: Indoors,...
Buying Printer: Ink vs Tank Ever since I have used a home printer, I have used an ink jet cartridge unit where you have to buy individual replacement black and multi-colored cartridges. That can get expensive if you find yourself printing a lot. Some cartridges can be...
What's the most important feature on your smartphone? The camera? The texting feature? Candy Crush app? Nope, nope, and hell noooo. The correct answer is the BATTERY. If your battery is dead then your phone is just a brick. Here are some examples of portable batteries...
How to Choose a Rugged Action Cam "Action" cameras have been around for many and can provide some incredible photos and videos in some adverse conditions. Underwater, while skiing, running, or even jumping out of an airplane. These special cameras are compact, rugged,...