Everything you need to know about 3D printers

January 28, 2022

In case you didn’t know, before becoming the Editor in Cheif of Review Geek, I worked at a Microsoft Store. I was sad when Microsoft closed its retail outlets, but while I generally liked my time at the company, there was something I didn’t think I’d ever miss: maintaining the store’s 3D printer.

This was about ten years ago, and the whole point was to show how great 3D printers could be. And well… it was awful. Truly awful. Despite our best efforts, the 3D printer broke down constantly; it was pretty pathetic. But despite that terrible experience, I’m now the proud owner of three (!) 3D printers. Because in ten years a lot has changed. And if you’re interested in 3D printers at all, we have a special treat for you. Hit up the top story, and we’ll go over everything you need to know about 3D printers.

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• …and more!

-Josh

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After an embarrassing two years, Amazon’s FC Ambassador program is finally dead. The company will no longer enlist warehouse employees to tweet about loving their job. As reported by The Financial Times, senior executives at Amazon were “unhappy with the scheme’s poor reach” and decided to quietly remove all signs that FC Ambassadors ever existed. Read More »

Nearly five years after its launch, the Wyze Cam v1 will be discontinued on February 1st. Wyze will no longer “sell, improve, or maintain” the camera, and notes that customers should upgrade to ensure that their smart home network stays secure from hackers. Read More »

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Need your Wi-Fi to reach a bit further in your house? Sick of dead zones? Pick up NETGEAR’s wonderful Wi-Fi range extender. It easily covers up to 1500 square feet for 25 connected devices, which is perfect if you have a larger house. It also ensures that more of your devices are covered, too, no matter whether they’re laptops, IP cameras, tablets, smart home gadgets, or smartphones. The range extender provides up to 1200Mbps performance; works with any wireless router, gateway, or cable modem; and supports WEP and WPA/WPA2 wireless security protocols. Plus, it’s easy to set up.

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