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1 month ago | 
the-gadgeteer.com | James J. Garriss |JAMES JAMES
REVIEW – Ever bent over to pick up something heavy and felt that jarring pull in your lower back, and when you straighten up, it hurts like crazy? I certainly have, and the older I get, the more often it happens. The only thing that fixes a pulled muscle like this is time, but often a good massage or some heat can help mitigate the symptoms. For moments like these, I am testing a new heated back massager from Bob and Brad.
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1 month ago | 
the-gadgeteer.com | James J. Garriss |JAMES JAMES
REVIEW – When we travel to large cities, like Washington DC or Atlanta here in the States or like London or Paris in Europe, we typically bring a small army of gadgets that need power, including iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and Kindle Paperwhites. Our phones need charging during the day as we are out sightseeing, and everything needs charging in the evening as we wind down in our hotel room. For the former, we normally carry around a power bank, and for the later a USB charger.
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Feb 12, 2025 | 
the-gadgeteer.com | James J. Garriss |JAMES JAMES
REVIEW – Hurricane Helene left us without power for a couple of days. When we lose power, there are two primary things that we want: to recharge our cell phones and keep the refrigerator running. Any size power station can do the former, but it takes a larger one to do the later. Of course, the bigger the battery, the longer it can supply power, and having the ability to recharge with solar panels can extend that time even further.
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Feb 11, 2025 | 
the-gadgeteer.com | James J. Garriss |JAMES JAMES
ARTICLE – AI is all the rage these days, and Apple is one among many companies touting how their newest gadgets are using it. In a recent iPhone User Guide, Apple says, “On all iPhone 16 models, you can use visual intelligence with Camera Control to quickly learn more about the places and objects around you.
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Feb 5, 2025 | 
the-gadgeteer.com | James J. Garriss |JAMES JAMES
REVIEW – Hurricane Helene passed through town last fall and left us without any power. At times like this, it’s important to have a backup source of power for things like running a fan, turning on the TV to get local news, or recharging anything with a battery. I’m testing out a medium-sized power station, the FlashSpeed 600, from VTOMAN to see if it’s ready for the job. What is it?
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Feb 4, 2025 | 
the-gadgeteer.com | James J. Garriss |JAMES JAMES
REVIEW – No matter how much storage space I have at my house, it always seems like I need more. This is true inside my house, in my garage, and in my back yard. To help out with my storage problem, I am reviewing a pair of deck boxes from East Oak for my back porch; one is 150 gallons and the other is 31 gallons. What is it? These deck boxes are outdoor storage boxes made of resin, which makes them waterproof and UV-resistant. What’s included?
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Feb 3, 2025 | 
the-gadgeteer.com | James J. Garriss |JAMES JAMES
REVIEW – As soon as Apple released the Mac mini M4, I ordered the Pro version. It’s an insanely powerful computer that should last me for years. Although it has a pair of USB-C ports on the front and three Thunderbolt 4 ports on the back, I need more ports. I’ve been using CableTime’s 10-in-1 hub for this purpose; while it works well, I’d like to find a solution that can help me manage the cable spaghetti a bit better. To that end, I’ll be testing the new Mac mini M4 stand hub from Qwiizlab.
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
the-gadgeteer.com | James J. Garriss |JAMES JAMES
NEWS – Last fall Apple released the newest iteration of their Mac mini desktop computer. It’s an insanely power computer in a super slick form factor, available with low-cost versions or extra powerful versions. (I got the extra powerful one.) If you’re thinking about picking one up, it may be that you have a moment of wistful thinking, wishing you could return to a time when your computer (and your life) was simpler.
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
gridironexperts.com | James Bryer |JAMES JAMES
The Dallas Cowboys have hired Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach. Following the departure of Mike McCarthy, speculation ran rampant about who would take the reins of one of the NFL’s most storied franchises. Among the swirling rumors was a tantalizing possibility that legendary coach Bill Belichick, fresh off accepting a role at the University of North Carolina, might make a dramatic pivot to lead the Cowboys.
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Jan 28, 2025 | 
the-gadgeteer.com | James J. Garriss |JAMES JAMES
REVIEW – Power stations are convenient gadgets for providing extra power any time I’m off the grid for a while, whether camping, picnicking, or whatever. Smaller ones, like the FlashSpeed 300, can easily recharge phones and computers or provide power for lights and fans. Rated at 300 watts, this power station is limited in what it can power, but it makes up for that in being light and portable. What is it?
