Electronics Archives

Classic Style and Classic Sound Making New Memories

May 5, 2021May 4, 2021Sarah Pinault

Nostalgia for all generations in one tidy package in the new Canvas Record Player from Victrola. A family tradition continues.

Cricut Explore Air 2 and EasyPress 2: Wonderful Tools For Pandemic Projects

April 13, 2021April 12, 2021Dakster Sullivan

The Cricut Explore Air 2 and EasyPress 2 are my two new favorite toys to play with for my pandemic crafts.

Dormi Dream Headphones Are My New Tool Against Anxiety

February 21, 2021February 20, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew1

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses using Dormi Dream Headphones as an anxiety management tool.

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Logitech’s Crayon and Combo Touch will Transform Your Homeschooling

February 11, 2021February 10, 2021Sophie Brown2

In January, homeschooling restarted here and ever since, the Logitech Combo Touch and Crayon have made our lives infinitely easier.

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Comparison: Bluetooth, Wireless Headphones for Kids

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020Sophie Brown

With Bluetooth and wireless headphones becoming the norm, I compared two sets of headphones aimed at younger listeners to see which was best.

No (Coding) Worries With the Matatalab Coding Set Home Edition

December 1, 2020November 30, 2020Sarah Pinault2

In our house the only way you can improve upon a toy is by making it remote control. If you can stick a motor in it and make it move, then it’s an instant winner.

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Cricut Joy: Have Cricut. Will Travel

October 26, 2020October 30, 2020Dakster Sullivan

Cricut machines are traditionally a little bulky. Enter Cricut Joy. It’s a portable cutting and drawing machine for crafters.

Epson FastFoto FF680W Review – Reminding Me of Happier Times

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020Dakster Sullivan

Epson FastFoto FF-680W is the perfect scanner to add to your home. Scanning 30 photos/docs at a time, it’s fast, compact, and easy to set up.

Snap Happy With the MyFirst Camera Insta2

August 12, 2020August 12, 2020Sarah Pinault

The continuing adventures of photography with small children, to snap away, or not snap away, that is the question. GeekMom takes a look at the MyFirst Camera Insta2

Vissles-M External Monitor Extends Your Workspace, Broadens Your Options

July 16, 2020November 13, 2020Jenny Bristol

Check out our review of the new Vissles-M external monitor, a super-portable, versatile option that just works.

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Epson Photo XP-8600 Review: This Is The Photo Printer You Are Looking For

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020Dakster Sullivan3

Epson XP-8600 is small but mighty for those looking for a dual tray photo printer. Perfect for scrapbookers.

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Brother LB5000s Star Wars Dual Sewing and Embroidery Machine: The Force Is Strong With This One

June 23, 2020July 1, 2020Dakster Sullivan1

The Force is strong with Brother’s latest LB5000s Star Wars dual embroidery/sewing machine. You can do more than Star Wars. Read on for more.

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Firewalla – Training My Son for the Real World

January 10, 2020January 9, 2020Dakster Sullivan

Firewalla is one of the newest little devices to hit the market with the promise of protecting you from intrusions while also giving you the ability to keep an eye on the internet usage on your network.

Epson EcoTank ET-2760 All-In-One Printer: Cartridge-Less Printing

December 24, 2019January 14, 2020Dakster Sullivan1

The Epson EcoTank ET-2760 has wi-fi capability and an SD card slot, and is an ink cartridge-less system.

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Wonderboom 2: Ultimate Ears’ Entry-Level Speaker Gets an Upgrade

December 24, 2019December 23, 2019Sophie Brown

The Wonderboom 2 is the newest version of the budget-end Bluetooth speaker from high-performance audio company Ultimate Ears.

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Top 5 Reasons to Get a Google Nest Hub

December 13, 2019December 13, 2019Dakster Sullivan

Do you need a Google Nest Hub? With its 7-inch screen and all the cool things you can make it do, according to my list, you do.

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Twinkly Generation II: Decorate In Style

December 9, 2019December 8, 2019Dakster Sullivan

Twinkly puts the power of your holiday lights in your smartphone with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth ability. Design, animate, and sync all-in-one place.

Best Black Friday Deals for Geek Moms

November 29, 2019November 29, 2019Ruth Suehle

Don’t worry about sifting through the ads – we’re giving your shopping a power boost!

Tayogo Technology: A Brand You Should Know

November 11, 2019November 10, 2019Dakster Sullivan

Tayogo makes headphones and selfie sticks for the adventurous user. Their waterproof headphones are a great addition to your swimming lineup.

Sphero Rolls Out Mini Soccer and Mini Activity Kits

October 23, 2019October 22, 2019Evil Genius Mum1

Sphero rolls out its latest and greatest with the Mini Soccer and Mini Activity Kit, bringing creative fun and adventurous play to the field.