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Clean the Air at Home or Work with the AIRROBO AR400 True HEPA Air Purifier

April 26, 2022April 25, 2022Michael Knight

The AIRROBO AR400 True HEPA Air Purifier is a device that runs the air in a room through a three part filter to remove large and small particles in the are as well as allergens and odors.

The ET24 Pro Scanner by CZUR Scans Books With Professional Quality

April 1, 2022March 31, 2022Michael Knight1

The ET24 Pro Scanner by CZUR can scan entire books in minutes with high quality output. It can also be used for scanning a variety of other items and documents.

GeekDad Review: Keep Your Sneakernet Data Safe With SecureUSB KP Thumb Drive

February 26, 2022February 25, 2022Brad Moon

Keep your data safe when transferring by sneakernet with the SecureUSB KP thumb drive with XTS-AES 256-bit hardware-level encryption.

Observe Both Near and Far With the Celestron Regal ED 10x42mm Roof Binoculars

February 25, 2022February 24, 2022Paul Benson

I couldn’t help but wish that I had as vibrant vision through my eyeglasses as I did through these binoculars.

GeekMom: Kokoon Nightbuds – Comfortable Headphones for a Good Night’s Sleep

February 23, 2022GeekMom

Kokoon Nightbuds (retail $250) hold the secret to a good night’s sleep for those that need a little noise to help them slip into their Zzzzs but don’t want to disturb their partner. Unlike other sleep headphones of this price range, the Kokoon Nightbuds also work as daytime headphones for the office or gym. Key […]

Vacuum, mop and dry floors with a single Roborock Dyad (well-trained dog not included).

Roborock Dyad Cleans Up (Again)

February 21, 2022February 20, 2022Michael Kaufman

An amazing new wet-dry vacuum with multiple rollers and motors, Roborock’s new, Dyad will vacuum, mop and dry floors conveniently in one session.

GeekMom: Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in January 2022

February 2, 2022GeekMom

The first month of 2022 was a successful reading month for Sophie. In this month’s Between the Bookends, she shares a range of books from educational books for kids to informative non-fiction for adults, an LGBTQ paranormal detective drama to a book that helps you plan your own funeral! As always, she hopes you’ll find […]

The Cricut Maker 3 created this custom GeekDad vinyl decal (insert) that now graces my MacBook lid.

Making It With a Cricut Maker 3

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022Michael Kaufman

The updated Cricut Maker 3 machines is smarter and faster and lets you craft all kinds of wonderfully custom projects.

GeekMom: August Smart Lock Review Courtesy of Wellbots

January 24, 2022GeekMom

Roll call! Who has left the house and wondered, “did I lock the door?” and then turned around to go back and check or had anxiety the entire time you were out because you were unsure and had no one to call and check? ::raises hand:: One day after coming home to the house being […]

GeekMom: Elevate Your Workstation Gear With Vertagear and Edifier

January 14, 2022GeekMom

Though what I’ve reviewed below is intended to be used by gamers/for gaming, I’m not really a stereotypical gamer per se, but always appreciate a good chair and good headphones. So, these products are really for everyone. Computing tools aren’t all about your computer, monitor, mouse, keyboard, and what have you. The extras can also […]

Gryphon Parental Control Router & Mesh Wi-Fi System

January 4, 2022January 3, 2022Ricardo Rebelo

Gryphon releases some new home networking products with GeekDads and GeekMoms in mind for those looking to upgrade in 2022.

Going Back to the iPad Mini

December 15, 2021December 14, 2021Skip Owens

The iPad mini really is the optimally sized device for me and that just might be the case for some of you as well.

GeekMom: Turtle Beach Has All the Items for the Gamer on Your List

December 15, 2021GeekMom

This year, get your gamer a gift that will improve their gaming experience with Turtle Beach’s line of professional gaming products. I’ve picked out my top four items that any gamer will be happy to have under the tree. My son and I tested each of these products and found them all to be worthy […]

Be More Productive on the Road With the Xebec Tri-Screen 2

December 9, 2021December 8, 2021Rob Huddleston

Get more done on the road with the Xebec Tri-Screen 2 portable monitors.

Netflix Original ‘Don’t Look Up’ Hits the Big Screen Before Streaming

December 9, 2021December 8, 2021Michael Knight

‘Don’t Look Up’ is a new movie about two scientists who detect a comet headed towards Earth. When they try to warn leaders and the public, no one believes them or cares. This comedic thriller releases first in theaters and then on Netflix.

Jackery Explorer 240 Portable Power Station for the Holidays

December 8, 2021December 7, 2021Ricardo Rebelo

The Jackery Explorer 240 Portable Power Station is essential for any family. Even if you are not the Outdoors type having one of these units in your car for emergencies seems almost a must.

‘Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall’ VR

November 28, 2021November 27, 2021Ricardo Rebelo

‘Warhammer’ jumps into the virtual world with ‘Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall’ VR on PC and Oculus Quest.

GeekDad Review: Razer Pro Type Ultra Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

November 27, 2021November 26, 2021Brad Moon

The Razer Pro Type Ultra is a followup to last year’s Pro Type. The wireless mechanical keyboard moves to Razer Yellow mechanical switches for quieter operation, gains a wrist rest, and sees a big improvement in battery life.

GeekMom: The OROS Outlier Jacket Pairs High-Tech With Style

November 20, 2021GeekMom

I’m always in search of the perfect jacket for the weather here in northern Arizona. We don’t have the extreme heat of southern Arizona, but we still have wide temperature swings most days and have hot summers and snow every winter. I probably have a dozen coats and jackets of different weights and for different […]

Car and Driver Intellidash Pro Review

November 18, 2021November 17, 2021Ricardo Rebelo

Car and Driver releases a solution to those of us with older vehicles that want the great features that you get from Apple Car Play and Android Auto: the Intellidash Pro.

Solve All of Your Scanning Needs With the CZUR Shine Ultra

November 17, 2021November 19, 2021Rob Huddleston

Great hardware combined with fantastic software make the CZUR Shine Ultra an ideal scanning solution

GeekMom: Morphee: Screen-Free Meditation

November 14, 2021GeekMom

Morphee is essentially a small box that has a variety of different meditation and sleep sounds to relax you into slumberland. They have two flavors. One meant for adults and one with a more kid-friendly vibe to it. There is no app or screen associated with either version of Morphee, and according to their website, […]

A Tale of Two Graphics Tablets: The Wacom One and the One by Wacom

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021Paul Benson

The Wacom One and One by Wacom graphics tablets have similar names but different user experiences.

What Are the Best Choices for Sleeping Earphones?

November 12, 2021November 11, 2021Ken Denmead

Follow along on this journey to find a wireless solution for listening to music and white noise sleep sounds.

Adventures in Astronomy: The Popular Science by Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 100AZ

November 10, 2021November 9, 2021Paul Benson

If you’re looking for a great starter telescope to explore the night skies, the Popular Science by Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 100AZ is an excellent choice.

The second-generation Amber X is small, faster and packs new and improved features from the original.

Smaller Amber X Is A Big Deal + Discount

November 10, 2021November 9, 2021Michael Kaufman

Amber X features a huge privacy-first update to a favorite network-accessible storage with incredible cloud connectivity.

Kickstarter Alert: The Vissles LP85 Ultra-Thin 75% Optical-Mechanical Keyboard

November 10, 2021November 9, 2021Michael Knight

The Vissles LP85 Ultra-Thin 75% Optical-Mechanical Keyboard is compact but durable with a low-profile. It combines the benefits of an optical keyboard with the clicky feel of a mechanical keyboard.