Why You Should Stick with One Brand of Cordless Power Tools

November 4, 2022

If you’re buying power tools for the maker in your life this holiday season, check to see which brand they prefer. And if you’re getting them for yourself, you may want to rethink getting a Ryobi circular saw and a DEWALT sander. In our top story, Review Geek staff writer, Cory Gunther, makes the case for keeping the tools in your workshop all in one brand.

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• … and more.

–Danny

When it comes to cordless power tools there’s no shortage of options. Walk into any hardware store, and you’ll quickly be overwhelmed with choices. If you’re wondering what to buy and asking yourself, “should I stick with one brand of power tools?” here are a few things to consider. Read More »

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The prevalence of printed photos has declined rapidly since everybody got smartphones. The days of dropping off your photos for development ended when you could start carrying around every photo you’ve ever taken in your pocket. But there’s still a certain charm to a printed photo, even a black and white one. Enter the Mini Pocket Printer from Zeacool. This portable printer fits in the palm of your hand and connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth. So, if you’re enjoying a vacation with the family, you can snap some shots of the kids with your iPhone and have them printed after they go to bed.

Are you a huge fan of Wordle and absolutely stuck today? Let me guess; you’re hanging out on guess four or five and feeling the pressure. We get it entirely: nothing feels worse than losing your streak. If you’re not ready to outright cheat, we have you covered with hints and today’s Wordle answer. Read More »

Most people start their vinyl journey with a cheap belt-drive turntable. But when it’s time to upgrade, they discover something new—expensive direct-drive turntables. They cost more money, so they must be better, right? The answer is a bit more complicated than you’d expect. Read More »

Today, retro arcade maker, Arcade 1Up, announced pre-order availability for its newest nostalgia gaming arcade cabinet: NFL Blitz Legends. The cabinet features remastered versions of 90s classic games NFL Blitz, NFL Blitz ’99, and NFL Blitz 2000: Gold Edition. Read More »

The Netflix ad-supported plan launches today for $7 a month. Unfortunately, it caps playback at 720p and doesn’t let you stream certain shows or movies. And as 9to5Mac notes, you can’t stream a Netflix with Ads membership on an Apple TV box. At least, not yet. Read More »

Amazon was one of the first major smart home brands to back Matter, the universal smart home standard. Now, it says that 17 Echo devices will gain Matter support through an update this December—but there are a few disappointing footnotes to this plan. Read More »

If you use Gmail, it just got a lot easier to track your shipments. Today, the company announced that it’s rolling out a new package tracking feature to your inbox. Read More »

Bummer. Like everyone else lately, Sling TV is getting ready to increase prices for all subscribers. Starting on December 3, 2022, the base Sling TV package will now cost $40 per month, an increase of $5. However, it’s not all bad news, as the company announced extra channels and more features are coming soon. Read More »

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) now lists Philips Hue Bridge as a Matter-certified product. We expect the Bridge to receive its Matter update within the next few months, likely in December. Read More »

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Brilliant is already one of the most widely-integrated smart home brands; its products work with Google Assistant, HomeKit, Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings. Still, to fit in with our smart home future, Brilliant will add Matter compatibility to its products in 2023. Read More »

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Is there anything more satisfying than biting into a warm, soft cookie? Sometimes they don’t remain as soft the next day, especially if you store them in a moisture-sucking environment like the fridge. Read More »