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Gadgets January 24, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Fast Defrosting Tray – this tray can save your dinner plans

I constantly forget to take the meat out to defrost for dinner. No one remembers until an hour before we’re supposed to be eating which is why there’s so many takeout boxes in my trash. This Fast Defrosting Tray would probably save me a lot of money.

hmm..interesting January 23, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Magic Coin Pouch – keep up with your coins better

What do you do with your change? Your standing at the register and the cashier hands you a few bills and some coins. You probably drop them in with the bills and do the shame shuffle of taking too long out of the line. Be more organized with the Magic Coin Pouch.

Awesome January 23, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Photography Cheat Sheets – get a handle on common DSLR settings

The holidays are over and it’s a new year. We’ve all gotten settled and ready to work on our goals for the up coming year. One common goal that people have is to learn how to really use a camera. DSLRs are now common pieces of equipment, with many lower cost options available for hobbyists. If you want to get a handle on the basics of photography, this article from Lifehacker has a great list of cheat sheets that helps…

Gadgets January 23, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Waterproof Everyday Gadget Organizer- carry all your tech odds and ends

We are carrying more and more gadgets around with us every day. Your bag from the 90s probably isn’t used to it (good leather bags last a long time). Get some extra, specialized storage space with the Waterproof Everyday Gadget Organizer and stop the blind search in your bag.

Awesome January 22, 2018 posted by Simon Bossuyt

Aegis Padlock DT 2TB HDD – The Safest Ultimate Hard Drive! [REVIEW]

The Aegis Padlock hard drive is based on security with an unlock code. It’s heavy, loud, but how does it perform?

Fun & Games January 22, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Light Up Furniture – add fun and light indoors and outdoors

The world is a tough place but that doesn’t mean your living room has to be. Bring a little fun and whimsy into your living space with Light Up Furniture. These LED lights will add some feel good, brightly colored vibes to any living space.

software January 22, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Join – make all your devices work together with this app

Most of us use multiple devices throughout the day. We switch from mobile phones, to computers, to tablets and back and forth throughout the entire day. We try to keep up with a lot of data by sending ourselves emails and using productivity apps. Join is one such app that will help link up all your devices.

Free Software January 19, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Bulletin – this app wants to deliver hyperlocal news to everyone

A lot of our news consumption is national or international. These large publications miss what is happening around our towns and what affects us in our day to day lives. Bulletin is Google’s answer to this. Real news (hopefully) written by real people.

Gadgets January 19, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

NumWorks Graphing Calculator– check out this modern take on the calculator

Remember graphing calculators from high school? I had a TI-83. I put a Pokemon sticker on it and I think I still have it somewhere. The heavy black box got a modern, sleek up date with the NumWorks Graphing Calculator.

cool tech January 19, 2018 posted by Simon Bossuyt

Reelight CIO – Battery-Free Bike Light! [REVIEW]

Do you sometimes go out on your bike without decent lighting? Or you have no new batteries for your bike light? The Reelight CIO fixes that for you.

Gadgets January 19, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Freewrite – the modern typewriter for distraction free writing

I really like typing on typewriters. There’s something about the lack of being connected to the internet that gives me that extra boost in productivity. And click clack keys are nice as well. If you want that distraction free writing time with a more modern feel, get your hands on a Freewrite, the typewriter for the 21st century.

Reviews January 18, 2018 posted by Roland

Edifier R1280T – mega cool gaming speakers that don’t cost the earth [Review]

Most computer speakers don’t really amount to much when you get them out of the box. The cheap models are lightweight, with manufacturing quality to match. And that’s not to mention the poor sound quality. So it’s refreshing to find a set of standalone speakers which buck the trend and deliver a really solid sound at a great price.

software January 18, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

MyFax – turn your email into a fax machine

It’s 2018 and we still need to use faxes. I know, it seems like that technology would have died but it’s still hanging on. If you find yourself with a life that calls for a fax machine and you don’t want to run out to your local stationary store, check out MyFax, the app that turns your computer or phone into a fax machine.

Gadgets January 18, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Survival Stormproof Matches – this light will survive a storm

Matches are usually overlooked for other fire-starters because wind and wet make them unusable. The Survival Stormproof Matches are a tough take on the common match that will survive wind and rain so you can light your way.

Eco Friendly January 18, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

OffGrid 10 Watt Solar Panel Backpack – carry a battery and everything else you need

Going off gird used to mean cutting off all ties from the modern world but that’s no longer the case today. We’ve got harnessing the sun as a battery down these days so now when you go out into the wilderness, you can take your camera and GPS with you. The OffGrid 10 Watt Solar Panel Backpack will keep your gadgets going while you take a break from society.

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