Philips Soup Maker Review: Perfect for Folks Who Hate to Cook
GearGear / Products / KitchenGear / Reviews May 29, 2020 0
In the spring of last year, while strolling the miles of aisles at my favorite kitchen trade show (remember trade shows?), I came across an appliance that looked like the child of an electric kettle and an old-school frappe machine. This was the Philips Soup Maker, and there was... Read more
Apple MacBook Pro (13-Inch, 2020) Review: Portable, Powerful, Pedestrian
GearGear / Products / ComputersGear / Reviews May 28, 2020 0
The past five years haven’t been kind to Apple’s laptops. The trouble all began with the butterfly keyboard switch that debuted in 2015. It was an attempt on Apple’s part to slim the MacBook even further and make the machine that much more portable, but the mechanism was so... Read more
4 Best Cocktail Subscription Kits: 4 Top Kits Reviewed (2020)
GearGear / Buying GuidesGear / Products / Kitchen May 26, 2020 0
There’s no shame in sipping Natty Light and slamming shots of Mellow Corn in these dark days, but by now drinkers far and wide are probably craving something a bit more elevated. But since you can’t go out to your favorite bar for a craft cocktail, why not bring... Read more
On top of everything else you might be dealing with during the pandemic, if your sleep is disrupted by an old, uncomfortable mattress, it might be time to consider an upgrade. Quality mattresses generally aren’t cheap, even on sale, and bed-in-a-box makers are notorious at always having a sale... Read more
There are hundreds of Memorial Day sales out there, which can make shopping the first sale of the summer feel less like a handy way to save money and more like a chore. If you’re scrolling through stores trying to find the best discounts and deals, fear not. We’ve... Read more
REI Anniversary Sale and More: 21 Best Summer Outdoor Deals for 2020
GearGear / DealsGear / Products / Outdoor May 22, 2020 0
After almost two months of sheltering in place, I’ve become very familiar with the interior walls of my house. Often, a long solo run or bike ride is my exercise, fresh air, and respite from my loving and yet increasingly annoying family—and what’s more, I see more and more... Read more
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TCL 10 Pro and 10L Review: A Promising Debut
GearGear / Products / PhonesGear / Reviews May 20, 2020 0
I’ve been testing a lot of budget phones lately. You’d think my favorites would come from established brands like Samsung and Motorola, right? Not quite. The phones I’ve really enjoyed using come from a brand you may not associate with mobile devices: TCL, a company better known in the... Read more
Garmin Tacx NEO 2T Smart Trainer Review: A Realistic Indoor Bike Ride
GearGear / Products / Health and FitnessGear / Reviews May 18, 2020 0
Most of us cyclists would prefer to be pedaling switchbacks up a mountain road with a real Tyrrhenian Sea breeze boosting us from the backside. Of course, the current pandemic makes such outings impossible. We can all hope that one day soon we may be able to feel the... Read more
What Happened When I Switched From Macs to Windows
GearGear / Products / ComputersGear / Trends May 17, 2020 0
Microsoft, while I’m sure there are three humans left on Earth who appreciate the backward compatibility with MS-DOS, please, you have got to stop this. Throw drive letters into a sea of sulfuric lava. Apple has found a way. Linux has found a way. Just freakin’ find a way,... Read more
Tap Strap 2 Review: An Answer in Search of a Question
GearGear / Products / AccessoriesGear / Reviews May 17, 2020 0
Have you ever wished that you could wear your keyboard or mouse on one hand like a glove? Me neither, but that’s what the Tap Strap 2 does. It’s a wearable you slip over your preferred hand’s fingers and thumb, and through a series of taps or by sliding... Read more