Kathleen Chapman

Technical Writer and Product Analyst at The Gadgeteer

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Here's a cool retro Bluetooth handset for your cell phone

3 weeks ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Kathleen Chapman

NEWS – I came across this Enjoy-Unique Wireless Retro Telephone Handset recently and thought, “Wow, I have seen one of those in ages!”. If you’re looking for something nostalgic and fun, this Bluetooth retro handset fits the bill.
Card throwing at a whole new level

3 weeks ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Kathleen Chapman

NEWS – I always thought it was cool how it was possible to throw a playing card so powerfully and precisely that it would stick in something like fruit or wood. Then I spied these ultimate throwing cards on coolthings.com, which takes throwing cards to a whole new level. They’re called Throwing Death Cards. There are four cards in this deck (all aces with skulls on the backs), they are made of 2.8 mm-thick stainless steel……and they come in a nylon sheath for safe storage.
PioCreat HALOT-X1 Resin 3D Printer, Auto Feed Unit resin management system, and Creality Washing/Curing Machine review

4 weeks ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Kathleen Chapman

REVIEW – I love that companies are developing a variety of hobby 3D printers for makers. Being able to bring my ideas to life is amazing! PioCreat is a subsidiary of Creality and recently completed a successful Kickstarter campaign for their new HALOT-X1 resin 3D printer, and I was given the opportunity to review it, the Auto Feed Unit (AFU) for resin management, and the Creality IW-03 Washing/Curing Machine. What makes this printer unique among the others currently out there?
Here's a self-watering pot to make your black thumb green

2 months ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Kathleen Chapman

NEWS – Here’s a plant pot to help you turn your black thumb green. The Vanavazon 6-inch Self-watering Planter Pots are a little different from other self-watering pots – they use a clear lower reservoir so you can see the water level and know when to fill it. Once you fill the reservoir with water, the pot uses a cotton wick to draw water up to the soil when necessary. They’re six-inch diameter pots made of plastic that can water your plants for a week or more.
Find more shows and genres using Netflix secret codes

2 months ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Kathleen Chapman

ARTICLE – While browsing tech news over the years, I’ve spied articles about secret Netflix codes that allow you to do particular things. I never really paid attention to them until now. I recently read an article about how to skip Netflix’s algorithm using codes to get directly to the genres/subgenres you’re interested in. The CNET article mentioned that there are over 36,000 codes available but apparently no single place to find a list of all of them.
Provirtec ClearBreathe Smart Air Purifier review

Mar 17, 2025 | the-gadgeteer.com | Kathleen Chapman

REVIEW – Because indoor air is often dirtier than outdoor air, I’ve been searching for air purifiers for our home. The Gadgeteer was offered the Provirtec ClearBreathe Smart Air Purifier to review and I got the chance to do so. I have another air purifier I reviewed and like really well – it’s the Airthings Renew Smart Air Purifier. How does the ClearBreathe compare? Well, I’m on the fence about it. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons)Price: $69.99Where to buy: AmazonWhat is it?
Just in time for April showers, the Tumella umbrella can withstand 70MPH winds!

Mar 10, 2025 | the-gadgeteer.com | Kathleen Chapman

NEWS – If you have to be out in inclement weather, why not have a well-made umbrella that can withstand 70MPH winds? We recently had some storms blow through the DFW area with sustained 50-70 MPH winds. The Tumella umbrella can handle those kinds of winds because it has nine ribs made from fiberglass. They can bend and not break! The umbrella also has vents to keep the pressure from building up on those blustery days.
For those struggling with macular degeneration, the Eschenbach Visolux Digital XL FHD can improve your quality of life

Mar 7, 2025 | the-gadgeteer.com | Kathleen Chapman

NEWS – I have friends and family members who are struggling with macular degeneration. It’s a condition that strikes those who are 50 or over and affects your central vision – you can’t see things directly in front of you. There’s no cure. You can only strive to slow its progress. I didn’t realize how much I rely on my vision to accomplish everyday tasks until I started helping those struggling with this.
Epson FastFoto FF-680W High-speed Photo Scanning System review - it could save you lots of money

Feb 27, 2025 | the-gadgeteer.com | Kathleen Chapman

REVIEW – I think Gen X and some Millenials are the last generations to own physical photos (I’m excluding those photos that you hang on the wall). I have about 5000+ old photos and have been dreading digitizing them. Sending them to a company to digitize all of them is too expensive and I worry that my photos might get lost or damaged in the process. Instead, I’ve been considering the Epson FastFoto FF-680W Wireless High-speed Photo Scanning System and recently got the chance to review it.
Can't find where your show is streaming? Use the JustWatch app to help!

Feb 19, 2025 | the-gadgeteer.com | Kathleen Chapman

NEWS – If you’re like me, you have several shows you like to watch but either don’t know or can’t remember where they are streaming. The JustWatch app is perfect for this. When you launch the app for the first time, you create an account, select all of the streaming services you have, and you can search for and select the shows you are watching.