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2 weeks ago | 
the-gadgeteer.com | Pat Ropella Henderson
REVIEW – Since my last review of a keyboard for The Gadgeteer (Royal Kludge S98), I have become quite a fan of the modern mechanical keyboard. I’m learning as much as I can about the different switch types, and what makes a mechanical keyboard good for me. Everyone has different preferences. The most significant requirement for me is the ability to switch from one device to another – QUICKLY. I use a PC for work, and a Mac personally.
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1 month ago | 
the-gadgeteer.com | Pat Ropella Henderson
REVIEW – As I get older, these old hands have started to develop a little arthritis and using hand tools have gotten a little more difficult and painful. Screwdrivers, one of the most basic of home hand tools, are especially more difficult. I have found myself reaching for a drill with a screwdriver bit attachment to get most jobs done pain free. However, using a drill like that can very easily strip or break the screw.
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1 month ago | 
the-gadgeteer.com | Pat Ropella Henderson
REVIEW – Have traditional tape measures run their course, and do they need improvement? Although I wasn’t entirely convinced, the folks at REEKON Tools have convinced me otherwise. I’ve been a semi-professional woodworker for quite a few years (making some side cash on woodworking makes me a semi-professional, right?) Anyway, every project I have worked on, from small to large, has required one consistent tool to be in my tool bag. The tried-and-true, retractable tape measure.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
the-gadgeteer.com | Pat Ropella Henderson
REVIEW – I’ve been able to review a few laser engravers/cutters for The Gadgeteer. I have come to enjoy the benefits of owning and using a laser engraver/cutter to make gifts, and projects for paying customers, and just using it as a hobbyist. Previous machines have been “open-framed” laser engravers. This means the smoke and fumes from the laser doing its thing are just released into my workshop.
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Dec 19, 2024 | 
the-gadgeteer.com | Pat Ropella Henderson
REVIEW – Being empty nesters has greatly reduced the size of our meals. Firing up our big conventional oven seems like a waste of electricity, which of course means money. Since using the Midea Flexify French Door Air Fryer Oven for the last month or so, we have not used our big oven one time. Our 4-slice toaster has also been relegated to the soon-to-be garage sale pile. This Air Fryer Oven has transformed our cooking and baking lives.
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Dec 15, 2024 | 
the-gadgeteer.com | Pat Ropella Henderson
If you buy something from a link in this article, we may earn a commission. Learn moreREVIEW – I have lived in Florida for almost my entire life. One thing I’ve never gotten used to is the hurricane season and the power outages that come with it. Thankfully, we’ve never had a devastating storm wipe us out like many in our state. We’ve talked about getting a whole-home generator in every home we have lived in (which is 12 at last count). For one reason or another, we haven’t.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
the-gadgeteer.com | Pat Ropella Henderson
If you buy something from a link in this article, we may earn a commission. Learn moreREVIEW – Miniature vehicles, including trains, have always been a favorite of mine since childhood. Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars especially. As I aged, my interest in all things remote control (RC) has developed. I recently reviewed an RC boat and loved it. Now I’m reviewing an RC car from the same company. The DEERC 1:14 All Terrain Fast RC Car (9005E) is a great entry-level offering for this RC newbie.
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Aug 29, 2024 | 
the-gadgeteer.com | Pat Ropella Henderson
If you buy something from a link in this article, we may earn a commission. Learn moreREVIEW – I get paid to sit on my butt all day and use my brain. Having a comfortable place to park my carcass from 8 am to 5 pm is a must-have necessity. The Boulies EP460 Office Chair fills that requirement and more. From the almost infinite adjustability to the airiness of the upholstery, the EP460 is a very welcomed addition to my home office.
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Aug 11, 2024 | 
the-gadgeteer.com | Pat Ropella Henderson
If you buy something from a link in this article, we may earn a commission. Learn moreREVIEW – I have lived in Florida almost my entire life. As with most states, we have a plethora of bird species. I have had a love/hate relationship with most of them. Cardinals – love them. Seagulls – hate them. Hummingbirds – fascinated by them. Woodpeckers – despise them. Eagles & hawks – in awe of them. See what I mean? One thing that has intrigued me about birds is nest building and raising their young.
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Jul 16, 2024 | 
the-gadgeteer.com | Pat Ropella Henderson
REVIEW – Radio-controlled toys and vehicles have always fascinated me. RC planes and helicopters are something I really enjoy watching, but I would never own them because I’d be too scared of crashing. RC cars or trucks look like endless fun, but knowing myself, I’d get into the hobby too deep and would constantly want to get it to go faster and jump farther. That leaves RC boats. When the DEERC DE95 Wave Shredder RC Jet Boat came up for review, it intrigued me.
