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Get the SANSI Stellar Floodlight Security Camera for 30% Off

Many people are choosing to add security cameras to their homes for an assortment of reasons. It allows them to keep an eye on their home whether they’re at home or away. You may opt to add an additional feature many other cameras don’t have and get the SANSI Stellar Floodlight Security Camera. Not only will you be able to see who’s lurking around your home on video, but the bright floodlight may help to scare them off. You’ll be able to immediately improve your home security, as this security camera both sends alerts and records videos when motion is detected outside your home. This… Read more

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IPPINKA MKC Tab Wallet review

KICKSTARTER REVIEW – If you’re a minimalist, we’ve got a cool little wallet for you to check out today. The folks at IPPINKA are offering up a Kickstarter for the MKC Tab Wallet. Not only is it hand made from glorious full-grain leather, but it has an integrated solution for your keys in addition to your cash & cards. Ditch that clunky old keyring banging around in your pocket! To the review!

What is it?

It’s a full grain minimalist wallet that also organizes your keys.

What’s in the box?

You’ll get the wallet. You can also order accessories that fit the key swivels (a bottle opener and a 16 GB USB drive).

Hardware specs

  • 2.6″ by 3.75″.
  • Full grain leather.
  • Chicago bolt screws.

Design and features

The MKC Tab Wallet is a beautiful, simple design. Rugged style is the name of the game here. Here’s what the front and rear faces look like:

The leather quality is excellent. I’m measuring it at about 1/16″ thick, and the dye runs through the full fabric. It’s burnished but not sealed, so you’ll see some nice character and patina develop over time. The interior faces and edging are left raw, adding to the rugged character:

The wallet is sized at a compact 2.6″ by 3.75″. Access to all of your stuff is from the top of the wallet, so it forms a slim wedge-like shape that slides easily into your front pocket. The pocket on the front face is sized for a couple of cards or a small fold of cash:

The center pocket holds 4 cards (give or take), and is RFID-blocking. It also uses a vinyl strap to facilitate getting to the contents:

When you stuff your cards into that center slot, you’ll pull the tab on the front face to slide them out:

The hidden trick behind the MKC Tab Wallet is the ability to wrangle your keys. A pair of Chicago bolts create swivels that allow you to swing your keys out for use. When you get the wallet, you unscrew the caps and slide your keys onto the bolts like so:

Screw the caps back into place, and you can swing out the business end of your keys for use:

Two different sized bolts are included in the kit. The longer bolts will allow for two keys on each side, while the shorter bolts allow for one key. You can also buy additional accessories provided by IPPINKA that work with these posts. A bottle opener and a USB drive are offered. You could also fit any accessory that you may have on your current keyring that has the same size and shape as a key.

Performance

As a minimalist wallet, there’s a whole lot to like here. Day-to-day usability is excellent and straightforward with quick & easy access to all the goods. Minimalism is the key here, though, so don’t expect to carry more than 4-6 cards and maybe a few bills. I also like that the internal pocket is RFID blocking while the external pocket is not. That means I can keep my work ID (or public transportation pass) in that external pocket for quick use while keeping my credit cards protected in that middle compartment.

The integrated key management will really be a matter of personal use. You won’t be able to add chunky non-standard keys or car keys that integrate a FOB. I don’t have an issue with this because I tend to keep my car key separate anyway. Both of our cars have keyless entry and start, so I just keep that thing clipped in my bag. I also tested these slots for some keyring-style shopping cards, and they won’t fully slide into the wallet. If you have a need for standard style keys or similar accessories, however, you’ll be very happy with this arrangement.

What I like

  • Slim, front-pocket-friendly design.
  • Excellent quality leather.
  • Simple, functional, usability.
  • Easy to setup or change to add/remove keys.
  • Built in RFID-blocking slot.

What needs to be improved

  • Support for standard sized keys may not work for some users.
  • If you carry a lot of cards and cash on a regular basis, the size won’t work for you.

Final thoughts

I’m really liking the IPPINKA MKC Tab Wallet so far. It’s a great little design that combines excellent functionality with durable hand made leather quality. The Kickstarter just launched, so you have until July 10th to get in on this one. As of this writing, you can still get in on the limited pledge discount price at roughly $53 USD if you act quickly. Accessories are an extra charge. Estimated delivery of finished products is September 2019.

Price: Pledges are available starting at roughtly $53 USD.
Where to buy: Visit the Kickstarter page.
Source: The sample of this product was provided by IPPINKA.

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Would You Pay to Use a Browser?

This week we learned that Mozilla is planning on releasing a premium version of Firefox in the fall. This brings up many questions, as we are used to having many options for browsers, yet they’re all free. Are users going to opt to pay for Firefox? Is paying for a browser something everyone is willing to do? Would you pay for a browser? Our Opinion Damien reports he is already a Firefox user. But looking at the premium features Mozilla plans to include in their paid version of the browser, he said, “I doubt I will ever pay for it.” Along the same lines, Fabio… Read more

How to Set Up the XFCE Desktop Environment on Arch Linux

You’ve just installed Arch and booted your new system, and you have … a black terminal screen. Unless you’re familiar with Arch or you’re looking to set up a server, this can be somewhat disheartening. Don’t worry, a you’re closer to a working desktop than you may think. The default Arch install doesn’t come with a graphical desktop because Arch gives you the power to choose your own. If you’re new to this or looking for a suggestion, XFCE is a fantastic place to start. It’s a tried-and-true Linux desktop that’s light on resources while still providing a complete desktop experience. It also doesn’t take… Read more

SPRYNG Muscle Recovery Tool review


KICKSTARTER REVIEW – Every week I try to walk 10 to 15 miles as a part of my fitness program. As I get older, I do find that many evenings, especially closer to the end of the week, that my legs ache and are in need of a nice massage and some form of rejuvenation. Recently, I got my hands on the SPRYNG Muscle Recovery Tool that on paper seems to be just what the doctor ordered.

What is it?

The SPRYNG Muscle Recovery Tool provides a portable, convenient, and affordable way to deliver un-tethered, on-the-go Compression Therapy for fast muscle recovery anywhere and at any time in as little as 15 minutes. The therapy it provides reduces swelling and blood-pooling and alleviates soreness. It is designed to help everyone dealing with the effects of their daily routine all the way to athletes who constantly needs muscle recovery therapy.

What’s in the box


1 x Pair of SPRYNGS (L&R)
1 x Dual Head Charging Cord
1 x SPRYNG String Bag
1 x Instruction Booklet
1 x Box with Instructions

Design and features

Specifications


Key features

The SPRYNG is covered with a nice material that is easy to clean and yet quite sturdy. It has a nice design and velcro on the top and bottom to secure it.

The inside of the SPRYNG device is very soft and has a suede/felt-like surface that goes against the front of your leg. This makes them very comfortable to wear.

On the outer top of the tool, there is a control pad that has the LED status indicator lights, the on/off button, and the intensity and modes buttons.

To the side of the control pad, there is the charging port and infrared sensor.

Performance

The SPRYNG Muscle Recovery Tool is available in 4 colors.

The micro USB 2-headed charging cable that comes with the tool makes charging very easy. Initially, it took a couple of hours for them to be fully charged.

On the inside of each side of the tool, there is a label for which leg it is designed to be used for and how to attach the device.


The tool easily and comfortably wraps around my legs and the massaging and therapeutic effect is really nice. The ability to change the level of intensity and to have the option of more that one mode is great. What it even better, is that they each have a built-in rechargeable battery that allows me to walk around while receiving the therapy and I don’t have to worry about an AC outlet and an attached cord.

There are LED lights at the top of each control pad that are indicators for status, mode, intensity, etc.



What I like

  • Built-in battery
  • Portability
  • Lightweight
  • Comfort
  • Therapeutic effect

What can be improved

  • Time will tell, but right now they do exactly what they are designed to do

Final thoughts

The SPRYNG Muscle Recovery Tool is the 2nd or 3rd type of device that I have tested that performs this type of massaging and therapeutic function. For me, the ability to maintain proper blood circulation especially in situations where you might be in a position with very limited mobility for extended periods of time is very important. Over the years, I have heard of many people who have suffered from blood pooling or blood clots or embolisms and some have resulted in deadly consequences. In addition, this tool takes this type of therapy to another level by adding portability and independence that makes them applicable as desired. I really like the SPRYNG and I am pretty sure that I will continue to use them often. I give the SPRYNG Tool a well done and two thumbs up!!

Price: $189.00
Where to buy: Kickstarter page
Sample: The sample for this review was provided by Spryng

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