Socket Shelf
Turn your lazy 2-port electrical outlet into an 8-port workhorse with a shelf. The Socket Shelf sports 6 electrical AC outlets and 2 USB ports. Installation is as simple as plugging the Socket Shelf into your existing wall outlet. the AC outlets are surge protected and the USB ports deliver 2.1 Amps of shared output. […]
Ring Keeps Doubling Down On Creepiness
Ring (Amazon) just can’t help running over folks privacy. First, they let law enforcement know where every camera is in use, then they coached law enforcement on how to get user videos without using a warrant, and now there is evidence they were rewarding users for reporting suspicious activities. I think the “intent” might be […]
Take Back Your Email – The Helm Personal Server
If you don’t trust the big guys to store your data (email, files, and photos) maybe it is time you took things into your own hands, without all of the hard work. Sure, you could set up your own email and file server but the email side of things is a bit trickier than you […]
Burrito Tortilla Blanket
I love burritos. Who doesn’t? But, do you love burritos enough to get an 80″ tortilla throw blanket? Well technically you can order these flour tortilla blankets in the following sizes – 47″, 60″, 71″, and 80″. Prices are reasonable from $19.99 to $28. The manufacturer, CASOFU, took things a step further and made several different […]
Lego Treehouse 21318
Damn you Lego. I am a grown man. Why do you keep making me buy toys I don’t need? This beautiful treehouse comes with 3,036 pieces and is over 14-inches tall. It is currently the largest lego set in the LEGO Ideas lineup. This Lego Treehouse (21318) even comes with two sets of leaves in […]
Elemental Beverage Snapchiller
Imagine being able to take a 12-ounce scolding hot cup of tea and being able to cool it down in under 60-seconds. That is the idea behind the Elemental Beverage Snapchiller. Cool but I’m not sure it is $6,000 cool. Ouch. The Elemental Beverage Snapchiller uses a stainless steel evaporator coil to quickly chill hot […]
Monopol Hermetus Bottle Opener And Resealer
If you have ever opened a glass bottle of soda, water, or beer and needed to reseal it, you need a Monopol Hermetus. This gadget was given to me as a gift and I and have grown to rely on it for opening and resealing bottles. The Monopol Hermetus is made of steel, has a […]
Lutron Aurora Solves Biggest Problem With Philips Hue Bulbs
I have spent quite a bit of money making my homes lighting situation a bit smarter. I am an Apple guy, mainly because I value my privacy, so naturally, I went with solutions that were Apple HomeKit enabled. My house is a bit older and doesn’t have neutral wires run, which means most of my […]
FoldiMate Automatic Laundry Folding Machine
Folding laundry seems like a neverending task, one that I am quite good at, but it takes quite a bit of time. I love the idea of a laundry folding robot, like the Foldimate, however, I am a bit of a skeptic. I mean, heck, my work copier only has to deal with perfectly flat […]
Google Wifi Wall Mount Brackets
If you are one of the many folks struggling with weak or inconsistent Wifi in your house or business you should check out Google Wifi. It just works. Start off with a 3-pack kit and add more if needed. The only thing keeping my Google Wifi system from being perfect is the long cable and lack […]