Gadgeteer Digest for September 15, 2023

September 15, 2023 [View in browser]( [This is the most unique keychain friendly screwdriver set I’ve ever seen!]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ September 14, 2023 / [News]( / [EDC](, [Tools]( / [2 Comments]( NEWS – If you find the screwdriver on your multi-tool isn’t quite large enough to be useful for quick DIY projects, here’s an alternative that I just stumbled upon that might be more useful. It’s the ANEX Ultra Low Profile Offset Screwdriver set. This Japanese-made 3-piece set is designed with a 90-degree slim handle so … [Read More]( [Flextail Zero Pump review – from tiny to zero]( By [Greg Cleveland](/ September 14, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Camping]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – Getting camp ready after a day of hiking or biking can be a peaceful experience, and a perfect way to cap off a day in nature – until it’s time to blow up the sleeping pad with lung power and hope you don’t pass out in the process. I’m being only slightly dramatic, … [Read More]( [September is National Preparedness Month and Ecoflow is ready to help. Are you prepared?]( By [Julian Perry](/ September 14, 2023 / [News]( / [power station]( / [Leave a Comment]( NEWS – September is National Preparedness Month and a reminder of all of the new challenges we face with the earth’s climate change and powerful storms that have become a normal part of this season. Gone are the days when a few candles for a few minutes was a good enough solution for power outages … [Read More]( [Two Trees TTS-20 Pro 20W laser engraver review]( By [Kathleen Chapman](/ September 14, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [engraver]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – Laser Engraving is fun. I discovered this after reviewing the Two Trees TTS-55 laser engraver. However, that engraver uses only a 5W laser which needed to do 11-15 passes to cut through 6mm basswood. So, when the Two Trees TTS-20 Pro 20W laser engraver came up for review, I wanted to see how … [Read More]( [Get this refurbished Lenovo mini desktop for $189.99 (reg. $349)]( By [Jessica Kanzler](/ September 14, 2023 / [News]( / [deal]( DEAL NEWS – Securing a capable desktop computer can be expensive, except when you find a deal on a refurbished mini. Get this black refurbished Lenovo ThinkCentre M900 i5-6500T on sale for just $189.99 (reg. $349). New edition desktop computers can run up in the thousands of dollars. And for most people’s computing needs, these … [Read More]( [HIKMICRO Pocket 2 Thermal Camera review – Super fun and crazy useful!]( By [Dave Moore](/ September 14, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Do-It-Yourself](, [Tools]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – I’ve been interested in getting a thermal camera for a while, largely prompted by my curiosity and novelty. Had I known how useful having a capable tool like HIKMICRO Pocket 2 could be, I would have wanted one a long time ago. Please join me for a look! What is it? The HIKMICRO … [Read More]( [Save up to 50% off select multi-tools and knives before Gerber’s end of summer sale ends!]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ September 13, 2023 / [News]( / [deal](, [Multi-tool]( / [2 Comments]( DEAL NEWS – Hey EDC gear and multi-tool fanatics, you’re going to love today’s deal! Through today 9/13/2023, you can save up to 50% off a selection of Gerber’s do-it-all multi-tools including some of their best-sellers like the Armbar Scout (shown above and 50% off) and the Dual-Force (shown below and 20% off). Up to … [Read More]( [SwitchBot Curtain 3 Robot and Solar Panel review – Drapery control has never been so easy, quiet, and powerful!]( By [Dave Moore](/ September 13, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Home Automation]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – SwitchBot’s Curtain opening robots have been indispensable in my home since March 2021. They released the second version in 2022 and now a new and improved version for 2023. Are they better? You betcha! Come and have a look! What is it? SwitchBot Curtain 3 robots are rechargeable, motorized, app-controlled robots used for … [Read More]( [FJD Pony 500 Ultra-Portable DC Power Station review – Lots of watts in a small package!]( By [Lynn Lopez](/ September 13, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [power station]( / [2 Comments]( REVIEW – I have been on a portable backup battery kick for the past six months or so. I started off by reviewing the Vanpowers Super Power Pro 2000. It is a great power station but not easily carried around. Next, I reviewed the Mokin Energy Smart PD Pioneer 300W unit. That power station was … [Read More]( [Power up with a refurbished Apple MacBook Pro for only $469.99]( By [Jessica Kanzler](/ September 13, 2023 / [News]( / [deal]( DEAL NEWS – Handle all your computing needs with the power and performance of Apple’s flagship laptop with this refurbished Apple MacBook Pro at almost $1,000 off for just $469.99. Power and portability. Most computer decisions these days boil down to finding your particular sweet spot in that consumer equation. Do you look toward processing … [Read More]( [DEERC Brushless RC Car review – smaller than expected but lots of fun]( By [Matt Gregersen](/ September 13, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Remote Control](, [Toys]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – When I was a kid, one of my most memorable possessions was a remote control car. Because this was the technology of the 80’s, it only drove (slowly) for about 10 minutes before requiring a 3-4 hour charging session, but nevertheless I still loved it. Fast forward more years than I’d like to … [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- You used this email address: {EMAIL} to subscribe to this newsletter. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please use the link below to unsubscribe while I go cry in the corner. Do not reply directly to this email. If you have questions or feedback, please use this [link](.