Review: Upgrading Your Wireless Network With The Synology WRX560
I was happy with my existing router, and then someone said the magic words “Wi-Fi 6”. Did it make a difference? Find out!
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Author: Mordechai Luchins
Mordechai is a geek with loving wife, a teenage geek daughter and geek-in-training grade-schooler. Mordechai has an obsessive interest in comics (especially older ones) as well as tech. He also watches way, way too much television.
GeekDad Review: TicWatch Pro 3 GPS Ultra WearOS Smartwatch
The first TicWatch was good enough to literally save lives; how about the latest one?
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GI Joe Classified: The Unredacted Review
Gi Joe Classified is a recent reboot/refresh of the classic Hasbro toyline. Does it match up with this Get Per’s nostalgia?
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Review: Bat-Tech by Spin Master Shows Off Batman’s Wonderful Toys
New Batman toys by Spin Master come in all shapes and sizes.
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‘He-Man: Revelation’ Air Date Revealed PLUS Advanced Look at Toys
New ‘He-Man’ toys, a new cartoon, and finally a release date. Oh, it’s a good year to be an ’80s kid.
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Review: Purple Kids’ Collection – Because Comfort Isn’t Just for Adults
Purple, maker of fine mattresses, has made a special collection just for young’uns. How good are they?
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GeekDad Review: He-Man Origins Toys – Not Just Nostalgia
He-Man and The Masters of the Universe ruled the ’80s, but never really mastered the 21st century. Mattel aims to change this with a new line aimed not just at aging fans, but our kids. Will their scheme succeed?
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Review: ‘Pokémon Battle Academy’ Is for Beginners Young and Old
Silly question – how does one actually *play* Pokémon?
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Review: The TCL 10 5G UW Makes 5G Affordable – But With or Without Sacrifice?
TCL is a lesser-known name, and that’s a shame. This fantastic and affordable 5G phone is a great example of why.
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Review: Airdog X3 Air Purifier
I’ve always wondered about home air purifiers. Do they actually do anything, or is it all just so much placebo effect? Still, in 2020, with everything going on, the idea of something in my home to kill off unseen invaders? Tempting. So when I was offered a chance to review the Airdog X3, I went for it.
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Review: The Roborock S4 Max Vacuum Proves Good Things Come in Small Packages
I’ve tried several robot vacuums and have never been satisfied long term. Can Roborock change that with their S4 Max?
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Review: Adonit’s Note UVC Offers the Perfect COVID-Era Alternative to the Apple Pencil (Plus the Note M Is Neat Too)
Adonit has been making styluses for years, and their expertise shows in these two amazing iPad-targeted devices.
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Two Long Overdue Reviews: The Synology Mesh Router and DS419slim NAS
I love Synology products. Truly love them. And yet, I have been overdue in doing not one but two reviews for them.
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Giveaway and Endorsement: The Cat in the Hat for President
The political views of GeekFamily Network writer Mordechai Luchins do not constitute the opinions of GeekFamily Network. Dr. Seuss was awesome, and we are all of us Sneetches.
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Review: Buttercloth Shirts Take The Stiffness Out of Dress Shirts
Butter Cloth. What a weird name for a shirt company. But there’s a reason why.
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Last Minute Purim Costume? Try Fun.com (But Hurry! Supplies Are Limited)
Purim is the Jewish holiday where we dress up in costume. What better place to get costumes than direct from fun.com?
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GeekDad Review: Sand Cloud Towels – Seriously Soft, Seriously Sustainable
I thought the idea of a beach towel company that gives a portion of their proceeds to marine life was neat and a little geeky (in a good way, remember what site you’re on), but I also was living in the NY area in the winter. When was I going to the beach?
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Review: nTablet is Made For Hacking
The nTablet is a nice, thick tablet made for Makers.
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GeekDad Review: The Keychron K2 Keyboard Lights Up My Gen X Soul
I can’t hear you over the sound of my new keyboard. Sorry.
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GeekDad Review: Zing HyperStrike Soft Bow & Arrows Shoots Screen Time Dead
I was looking for a toy to pry my son away from his screens. I found just the thing.
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GeekDad Review: Doogee Rugged S40 Is Tough To Love
Meet a phone that’s really hard to break… but is it easy to use?
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GeekDad Review and Deal: The New Palm Phone Fits Your Actual Palm, But Does It Work?
The Palm name is a nostalgia trigger for some geeks. But is a name enough to make a bite-sized phone worth your time? Also: Discount code!
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GeekDad Review: PrepDeck Contains Your Kitchen Mess
PrepDeck claims they’ll change the way you work in your kitchen. We put their claim to the test.
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Mobvoi Goes Solo With The TicWatch Pro 4G LTE
Not all Android smartwatches are smart to buy. The latest from Mobvoi makes a compelling argument.
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Review and Giveaway: How JJ Suspenders Helped This Geek Get Chic
Suspenders? Really? What kind of geek wears suspenders?
This geek. And you should, too.
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Review: What Makes Tuft & Needle’s Mint Different From Other Mattresses
In the world of mattresses we are all Goldilocks, looking for the one that’s just right. Come see why the Tuft & Needle Mint might be the perfect bed for hibernating.
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The CAT S61 Rugged Smartphone Is Tougher Than You Are
The CAT C61 Smartphone is a laser-wearing beast built for the toughest situations. It’s a thick and lovely brick in a world full of stilettos.
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Review & Giveaway: The Hisense H9E Mixes Solid Ultra 4K HD With Android Flexibility
Hisense’s H9E marries their existing design with a completely new (to them) operating system. How’s that work out? See for yourself.
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Win Tickets To Big Apple Comic Con 3/9-3/10!
New York’s longest-running comic book convention is back, and we’re giving tickets away!
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Toyfair 2019 Video Round-Up: Action Figures, Board Games, Books, Collectables, and More!
Check out the amazing new toys and more from #Toyfair2019. In these videos, @typolad shows off toys, games, and collectables for every geek of every genre!
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