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The Gadgeteer Daily Digest [The-Gadgeteer]( Like Us [Facebook]( Follow Us [Twitter]( Latest News Jan 31, 2018 [Convert your old cassette tapes to MP3 files with this Walkman-sized device]( by Janet Cloninger This audio cassette to MP3 converter from Hammacher Schlemmer makes converting your old analog tapes to digital files almost as easy as pressing “play”.  The Best Audio Cassette to MP3 Converter guides you through the conversion with step-by-step instructions appearing on the screen of a connected PC or Mac running the included software.  Users say the Best converter “produced the clearest digital recordings from analog tapes, without the feedback or static that garbled the sound of MP3 files created by lesser devices”. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Trayvax Summit Notebook wallet review]( by Julie Strietelmeier I carried a [Trayvax Summit minimalist wallet]( as my everyday wallet for about a year and still consider it one of my favorites. Now Trayvax has added the ability for the Summit wallet to hold important EDC essentials – a pen and a small notepad. Let’s take a look. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Everyone has a fun new part-time job with HQ Trivia]( by Emily Vsetula [HQ Trivia]( is a new app available for iPhones and Androids that has the population going berserk. It’s a live game show, where the winners of the 12 question trivia match split ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( Featured Free Resource [QuitterProof - The 5 Beliefs of Highly Successful People.]( Do you have big goals you long to achieve? [Nellie’s WOW mop will help you power through cleaning]( by Janet Cloninger This cleaning tool isn’t a robot, but the WOW mop from Nellie’s is a rechargeable, powered mop.  A powerful motor oscillates two pad holders on the bottom of the mop up to a thousand times a minute to make short work of dry or wet mopping your floors.  It’s safe for hardwood, tile, and ceramic and other floors. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Take your iMac to Starbucks with this handy shoulder bag]( by Julie Strietelmeier A MacBook is a great computer for a mobile warrior, but wouldn’t you rather work on a more powerful computer with a 27-inch screen vs. a MacBook with only a 15″ display? You can leave your laptop at home and carry your iMac to work with the Lavolta iMac carrying case. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Add power to the front AND back seat of your car with one car charger]( by Julie Strietelmeier The X5 car charger from RapidX is a charging adapter for your car that plugs into 12V-24V vehicle outlets and cigarette lighters. We’ve all seen USB car chargers before, so don’t click the back button on your browser just yet. What sets the RapidX X5 charger apart from many others on the market is that this one adapter gives you 5 USB ports. They are fast charging ports too. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( Featured Free Resource [HackerProof: Your Guide to PC Security]( By downloading this free guide, you agree to receive regular updates on the latest cool apps, product reviews, and giveaways from MakeUseOf. [PIN Genie Smart Lock review]( by Leslie Hosmer Smart locks are all the rage these days and once you own one, you’ll find it hard to go back to the old-fashioned key lock. This is the second smart lock that I’ve used and this PIN Genie smart lock has some great features that I’ve never seen or used before. To me, the convenience of unlocking my front door with an app, or being able to give someone a code to get in is a luxury that I don’t plan on giving up…until the next generation lock comes out anyway! ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Safely open packages and envelopes with the Nimble cutter]( by Janet Cloninger I used to use a pair of scissors to open boxes, until the day I almost literally cut the pad of one of my fingers off.  I switched to using a box cutter, but I’m still worried about cutting myself with that, too.  With the Nimble One-Finger Safety Cutter, I could rip into boxes and packages and cut through up to three pieces of paper at once. – and I wouldn’t have to worry about cutting myself because the ceramic blade won’t cut into skin. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Nomad’s Wireless Charging Hub: One charger to rule them all?]( by Michael Strange Ever since Apple introduced wireless charging with their new iPhones it seems we’ve been inundated with a lot of new wireless chargers. Most manufacturers chose to make them as small, light, and flat as possible. Nomad, however, decided to go in the complete opposite direction with their new Wireless Charging Hub. But for good reason. The first thing you notice is that it’s quite a bit larger than its competitors. But in this case, larger may indeed be better. Hidden discreetly underneath the 7.5W charging pad are 4 additional USB charging ports. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Never worry about dropping your eBook reader in the bath with the new Kindle Oasis]( by Janet Cloninger Back in the day, I ruined a few books by dropping them in the tub when I’d doze off while reading in the bath.  Because of that track record, I never tried reading in the tub with an eBook reader or a tablet.  But now, because the Kindle Oasis is waterproof (IPX8), reading in the tub is safe again. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Stash Tags give you a place to display your patches (and hide a few things!)]( by Andy Jacobs Velcro-backed “morale patches” were born out of changes to military uniform insignia in the past few decades and they have spilled over into many civilian circles. Sew Strong saw an opportunity to combine a portable display area for Velcro-backed patches with a keychain (their original Patch Tag) and now have taken it a step further with their Stash Tag, which includes a storage/hiding space for small items. The Stash Tag is sewn in the USA and includes a 2-inch by 3-inch loop field on either side for patches, a black mil-spec grommet for attaching a keyring or carabiner, and a hidden side pocket with hook-and-loop closure. This pocket may be tiny, but it is still large enough to hold a few small items (see image for examples). Stash Tags are available in black only and retail for $15 each. Visit ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... 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