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Any ice fishing people out there? There’s a Kickstarter campaign ending soon for the WonderStrike which might help your game! And I provided a few ice fishing stories of my own in my latest article.

Is the WonderStrike the new "secret weapon" for successful ice fishing? - HighTechDad™ WonderStrike is a fishing rod that potentially takes the guesswork out of ice fishing. My ice fishing stories and thoughts on the WonderStrike solution.

Are you spending many hours in front of a computer or smartphone screen? Do you have glasses that block blue light? Do your eyes get tired at the end of the day? My latest is about glasses and the importance of protecting your eyes.

More Screentime Means it's Essential to Protect your Eyes (while Looking Good) - GUNNAR Glasses Review - HighTechDad™ Review of Gunnar frames and glasses, including different prescription lenses and tints, as well as why blue light blocking is important for your eyes.

Want to eliminate the spaghetti tangle of cords connected to your laptop? Check out the Monoprice 15-in-1 Docking Station - I recently posted my of it and I now have only one cord plugged in.

This Gadget Eliminates a Bunch of Cables Connected to your Computer (Monoprice 15-in-1 Docking Station Review) - HighTechDad™ Review of the Monoprice 15-in-1 Docking Station that support up to 3 external displays, has numerous USB-A/USB-C ports, charging, ethernet, and more!

I gotta say, having this Comfier Foot Massager next to my WFH desk is super nice! Nothing like getting a foot massage while I work! My goes into the features!

4 Ways the Comfier Foot Massager Reinvigorates Your Tired Feet - Review - HighTechDad™ Review of the Comfier Foot Massager which offers 4 different massage features to help relax tired and aching feet.

While it is a bit pricey, the Torras COOLiFY ZONE waist fan does provide a cooling breeze to your front or back - and the battery keeps the fans powered for many, many hours!

Don't Sweat the Heat: Grab a TORRAS COOLiFY ZONE Waist Fan for Quick Relief! (Review) - HighTechDad™ Review of the TORRAS COOLiFY ZONE waist fan - a portable, battery-powered pair of fans that you strap on like a belt to get a cool breeze on your front or back.

Looking for a travel-friendly and high-capacity portable battery? Gotta say, the Ugreen 145W power bank has some great features! Read my for details!

Is the UGREEN 145W Power Bank Worth It? A Quick Review of Its Fast Charging Capabilities & Other Features - HighTechDad™ As the number of smartphones, tablets, laptops, gaming devices, and other gadgets we lug around grows, it's a bit tricky to find plugs to charge them up. We

Shopping for backpacks for school? Ready to upgrade your commuter pack? Or just need an ideal backpack for travel? I highly recommend adding the Hypershop HyperPack Pro backpack to your shortlist (probably at the top)! My walks through all of the great (tech) features.

Can the HyperDrive HyperPack Pro Backpack Transform Your Commuting Experience? (Review) - HighTechDad™ Review of the HyperDrive HyperPack Pro Backpack - a commuter and traveler backpack with Apple's Find My functionality built-in, and other great tech features

The Comfier Mini Massage Gun is a pretty great, lightweight, portable massage gun that is nice for travel or throwing in a bag. Read my for more details -

Effortless Relaxation On-the-Go: A Review of the Comfier Mini Massage Gun (CF-4909) - HighTechDad™ Review of the Comfier Mini Massage Gun - a compact, portable, powerful massager that is easy to travel with and can get out a variety of muscle knots.

Just reviewed one of the PITAKA Carbon Fiber Apple Watch bands. Pretty impressed by how lightweight and durable it is. Definitely has a modern look to it!

Modern, Lightweight, Durable - PITAKA Carbon Fiber Apple Watch Band Review - HighTechDad™ Review of the PITAKA Carbon Fiber Apple Watch band - a modern & lightweight carbon fiber watch band - durable yet elegant & compatible with all Apple Watches.

I'm a big fan of Epson's EcoTank! Saves $$$ as you don't need to get cartridges. My recent of the Epson EcoTank ET-4850 walks through why I like it & has a video showing unboxing & ink setup too!

Epson EcoTank ET-4850 Printer Review & Video: Powerhouse Performance for Home Offices and Families - HighTechDad™ Review of the all-in-one Epson EcoTank ET-4850, a multi-function printer, scanner, copier, & fax with amazing EcoTank ink storage. Never use cartridges again!

Hey mobile workers & road warriors! This rechargeable battery pack from Hyper is pretty darn amazing! It outputs up to 245W, has an OLED display, and a whole lot more! My goes into the things I like about it!

5 Things that "Energize" Me about the HyperJuice 245W USB-C Battery Pack - Review - HighTechDad™ Review of the Hyperjuice 245W USB-C Battery Pack - an airplane-allowed, USB-C, high-capacity portable battery with an OLED display showing the charging.

Are you a gamer, video conferencer, or music listener? The Monoprice Workstream Headset has 3 ways to connect and has a secret switch - read the review to learn what it does!

Monoprice Workstream Headset Review - Work, Game, Relax with this Thumping Multi-Purpose Headset - HighTechDad™ Review of the Monoprice Workstream Headset, an inexpensive, multi-purpose over-the-ear headset with multiple connectivity options and a hidden (thumping) feature!

Looking for an inexpensive stick vacuum with all of the features of those costly ones? You may want to read my of the Greenote cordless vacuum. It definitely doesn't suck...well, it does suck dirt...pretty well...but its price doesn't!

Greenote Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Review - a Super-Handy Vacuum for the Home! - HighTechDad™ Review of the Greenote Cordless Vacuum cleaner - a lightweight, inexpensive vacuum cleaner for use around the home with good suction power & handy accessories.

Video of the Magnetic iPad Stand - a great and versatile stand for the iPad Air or iPad Pro.

Llano Magnetic iPad Stand Review This is a review of the Llano Magnetic iPad Stand for the iPad Air (5th Generation). This stand has two strong hinges, is built out of heavy-duty aluminum al...

If you have an iPad Pro or iPad Air, you will want to take a look at this Magnetic iPad Stand from . In my , I talk about the features, design, magnets, and other thoughts. Great for someone who has an iPad!

Llano Magnetic iPad Stand Review: Stylish, Versatile, and Perfect for Every iPad Air User - HighTechDad™ Review of the Llano Magnetic iPad Stand, which securely holds an iPad in place - 360-degree rotation and two hinges help angle an iPad easily. Modern design.

Still trying to figure out a great tech gift for that dad or grad? Well, I got a bit snarky & punny and put together my 2023 HighTechDad Dad & Grad Tech Gift Guide! Hope it helps!

2023 HighTechDad Dad & Grad Tech Gift Guide - 15+ Tech Products Reviewed on HighTechDad - HighTechDad™ This is the 2023 HighTechDad Dad & Grad Tech Gift Guide of gadgets and gizmos reviewed by HighTechDad. Get some great tech gift ideas here!

There are lots of portable battery power stations available, but this is the first one I have reviewed that has hot-swapping & a modular design. Read my of the Runhood Power Rallye 600 Pro battery station for all of the details and how it works!

Modular, Hot-Swappable Battery Power Station - Runhood RALLYE 600 PRO Review - HighTechDad™ Review of the Runhood Rallye 600 Pro battery power station - a unique portable battery unit with modular and hot-swappable energy bars for uninterrupted power.

Gamer? Working from home & doing video conferencing? Want to upgrade your audio quality? You need a good mic! The Monoprice Dark Matter Sentry Streaming Mic has all of the features (like 4 pickup / gain patterns) you need at a reasonable price! Read my for all of the details!

Pro-level, feature-packed microphone at an entry-level price! Dark Matter Sentry Streaming Mic Review - HighTechDad™ Review of the Dark Matter Sentry Streaming Mic - a pro-level microphone with 4 pickup/polar patterns, LED accent lights, and an inexpensive price.

Who doesn't like a little head-to-head comparison! If you are shopping for keyboard cases for your iPad, you will want to look at my Zagg Pro Keys versus Logitech Combo Touch comparative video! I walk through common features and some "key" differences (haha).

Head-to-Head iPad Keyboard Cases Comparison Video: Zagg Pro Keys vs. Logitech Combo Touch - HighTechDad™ Head-to-head comparison of 2 iPad keyboard cases (Logitech & Zagg). Video walkthrough of each case of similarities & differences.

Keyboards with iPads are a great combination. My latest covers the zagg Pro Keys keyboard case. Tablet when you want, but mini-laptop when you need it. And protection all of the time!

Zagg Pro Keys Keyboard Case Brings the Laptop & Protection to your iPad - Review - HighTechDad™ Review of the Zagg Pro Keys keyboard and case - a protective case for the iPad with a physical keyboard for increased usability and screen real-estate.

This is an entertaining and quality-sounding portable Bluetooth speaker from JBL ! The JBL Pulse 5 is not only a great portable speaker, it has quality construction and stellar sound. Read my for the details!

Lights! Sound! Action! The Animated JBL Pulse 5 Speaker Brings Life to Any Party - Review - HighTechDad™ Review of the JBL Pulse 5 portable Bluetooth speaker - stellar, booming sound coupled with an LED light show makes this speaker amazing!

Planning on any international travel soon? How will you charge your gadgets? Converter? Transformer? My recommendation is to get a Ugreen Nexode 65W Travel Wall Charger! It has 3 plug adapters! Read my for the details.

When You Travel Overseas, You Only Need this One Travel Charger - UGREEN Nexode 65W Wall Charger Review - HighTechDad™ Review of the UGREEN Nexode 65W Wall Charger, which comes with international plugs enabling you to charge a variety of USB devices overseas.

If you want to use your iPad beyond just as a tablet (e.g., with a physical keyboard & trackpad), you will want to take a look at the Logitech Combo Touch Keyboard case! Lots of benefits to using this! My goes into some of the details (as I used it on a trip recently).

Logitech Combo Touch Keyboard Enables Near-Laptop Experience on the iPad - Review - HighTechDad™ Review of the Logitech Combo Touch Keyboard, which transforms your "average," iPad into a productive, laptop-like device with a keyboard, trackpad & case.

If you are running out of Thunderbolt ports on your Mac or PC, definitely take a look at the Hypershop Thunderbolt 4 Power Hub. It adds 3 downstream TB4 ports and 1 upstream PD TB4 port! Read my for more details (and there is an video too)!

Need more High-Speed Thunderbolt Ports? Get the HyperDrive Thunderbolt 4 Power Hub (Review) - HighTechDad™ Review of the HyperDrive Thunderbolt 4 Power Hub - 3 high-speed Thunderbolt 4 downstream ports and 1 Power Delivery upstream - with GaN tech so no power brick!

Did you get ice for your cooler? With the NewAir 48qt electric cooler & solar generator kit, just forget the ice! This dual-zone, portable refrigerator can freeze or cool beverages or food, off the grid! ,

A Powered Portable 48qt Cooler for any Occasion with Solar, Battery, Vehicle Power Options - Newair Electric Cooler Review (Model #NPR048GA00) - HighTechDad™ Review of the Newair Electric Cooler and Solar Generator Battery Kit - a fantastic way to keep drinks & food cool without ice and off-the-grid.

As I tested the Suunto 9 Peak Pro multi-sport watch, I felt like I suddenly needed to become a triathlete! Unfortunately, that's not happening, but the Suunto has an incredible amount of activity-tracking features to make any athlete extremely happy!

To Take Full Advantage of the Suunto 9 Peak Pro Watch, You Should Be a Better Athlete Than Me! (Review) - HighTechDad™ Review of the Suunto 9 Peak Pro watch, which can track & analyze over 90 unique workouts or exercises - truly an ideal, multi-sport, activity-tracking watch!

While I don't usually write about crowdfunded products, my wife & I did get to test the Biigloo AeroQuilt before it became officially available. It has aerogel built into the fabric which makes maintaining the temperature almost space-aged in nature! Read my sneak peek for more details!

Sneak Peek: Biigloo AeroQuilt Keeps You Warm Down to -40 Degrees Fahrenheit! - HighTechDad™ Sneak peek at the new Biigloo AeroQuilt - made with a space-aged Aerogel and DuPont SORONA bio-fleece to keep you warm down to -40 degrees Fahrenheit.

If you got a new iPhone for the holiday, don't forget the #1 accessory, a good iPhone case! Mujjo has a nice lineup of Ecco leather iPhone cases and a magnetic wallet. My goes into the details of why these cases provide good protection for you iPhone investment!

Got a New iPhone 14? Get the Mujjo Leather Case for Luxurious Protection - Review - HighTechDad™ Review of the Mujjo Leather Case for iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max and Magnetic Wallet, which provides luxurious elegant protection.

Hanging framed artwork is great until you get tired of it. With the Canvia Digital Canvas, you can select from 1000's of modern & classic works of art to have it display auto-magically! My latest walks through the setup and usage!

Hang a Digital Art Gallery in your Home - Canvia Review - HighTechDad™ Review of the Canvia Smart Digital Canvas and Frame which digitally and elegantly displays works of art from around the world, including modern & classic.

Looking to add an indoor or outdoor security camera to your home? The Nooie Cam Pro might be a great fit for you! My goes into the setup, configuration, and usage details of this 2k security cam.

Nooie Cam Pro Wireless Security Camera Extends Your Vision Around the Home - Review - HighTechDad™ Review of the Nooie Cam Pro - a wireless security camera that provides 2k resolution and has day & night modes to keep an eye on your home.

Always amazing to receive a tech holiday gift from a company whose products I've reviewed & truly like! Thank you, Ugreen !!! Be sure to read some of my reviews on HighTechDad!

If you travel to foreign countries, this is a gadget that you MUST have! The Fluentalk T1 portable translator takes away much of that anxiety of having to have conversations in your non-native language. My goes into the details!

If You Travel, Be Sure You Pack This Device! Fluentalk T1 Translator Review - HighTechDad™ Review of the Fluentalk T1 by Timekettle. This incredibly helpful, tiny, pocket translator has a 95% accuracy in 40 languages & has built-in mobile connectivity.

Having a slim, modern, elegant protective case for your expensive MacBook Pro is a key investment. The Mujjo Envoy laptop sleeve is a great, light-weight case for your essential business needs - holds a MBP, your smartphone, a charger, and more without being bulky or ugly!

The Vegan Leather Mujjo Envoy Laptop Sleeve Protects Your MacBook Pro While Looking Elegant - Review - HighTechDad™ Review of the Mujjo Envoy laptop sleeve, a vegan leather carrying case for 14" & 16" MacBook Pros. Subtle features make this case great for business.

Holiday shopping is upon us (well, it actually feels like it started a month ago). If you are struggling to figure out some tech gifts or gadgets for your loved ones, I have compiled the HighTechDad 2020 Tech Gift Guide of products I have reviewed over the past few months.

If you have questions about these or other tech products, be sure to drop me a note!

Tech Holiday 2022 Gift Guide from HighTechDad - Reviewed Products - HighTechDad™ This is the official Tech Holiday 2022 Gift Guide from HighTechDad - a listing of high tech gadgets and devices of HighTechDad-reviewed products.

Are you chilling your wine in the "beer fridge" in the garage? Do you even chill your wines? With the NewAir Wine Fridge, you can chill up to 46 bottles with dual cooling controls, and the black stainless design makes it a showcase in your home!

46 Bottles of Wine? Chill them all in the NewAir Wine Fridge with Dual Zone Control (Model - NWC046BS00) - Review - HighTechDad™ Review of the NewAir wine fridge, which holds up to 46 bottles of wine and has dual temperature settings for red & white wine.

These two GaN USB chargers from Ugreen offer different power solutions based on your needs. One is great for laptops at 140W and the other ideal for smartphones (45W). Take your pick! I wrote a of both!

Don't use a stock charger, UGREEN Nexode USB GaN Chargers set a New, Better Standard - Review - HighTechDad™ Review of two UGREEN Nexode USB GaN chargers - 140W and 45W - perfect mobile & travel chargers for a variety of devices (laptops, smartphone, tablets).

With the mophie Powerstation portable battery solutions, you never have to have that anxiety of being away from a wall plug while you are on the go! In this , I cover two Mophie batteries - the Powerstation Pro XL and the Powerstation Plus - both are similar yet have distinct use cases.

These 2 Mophie Powerstation Battery Solutions Provide On-Demand Power for Multiple Devices - Review - HighTechDad™ Review of the Mophie powerstation pro XL and the Mophie powerstation plus - two portable battery solutions to reduce the away-from-the-plug anxiety.

The funny thing is, right as I was finishing up this of the Geneverse HomePower ONE battery and solar panel solution, my neighborhood had an unexpected power outage! Luckily, I was able to plug my modem and WiFi router into the HomePower ONE, and had connectivity to finish!

GENEVERSE HomePower ONE Battery Backup & Solar gives you Emergency Power Anytime, Anywhere! Review - HighTechDad™ Review of the GENEVERSE HomePower ONE battery backup solution which comes with solar panels for charging remotely. A perfect emergency power solution.

The Geneverse HomePower ONE battery and solar panels are, in my opinion, must-haves for any home. You never know when a power outage may happen or if you might need a large-capacity battery on the go. My of the power solution goes into the details!

On-Demand electricity when & where you want it! Geneverse HomePower ONE Battery & Solar Panel Review This is a review of the GENEVERSE HomePower ONE portable battery and solar panel kit that allows you to charge the 1002 Wh battery using the sun (or plug it ...

If you are looking for a great way to update your backyard entertainment year-round, you are going to want to look at the 55" Sylvox Deck Pro QLED Outdoor TV. This 4K Smart TV is built to be used and left outside! Read my full for the details!

Bring Big Screen Digital Entertainment Outside - 55" QLED Sylvox Deck Pro Outdoor TV Review - HighTechDad™ Review of the Sylvox Deck Pro TV, a 55" QLED 4K UHD Smart TV designed to be used and stored outside. Perfect for backyard entertaining!