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Carbon fiber makes everything cool, including musical instruments

NEWS – If you’ve ever wanted to learn to play a stringed instrument but were intimidated by the number of strings and frets on a guitar, then you should really consider a ukulele or in this case, a banjolele. This particular instrument is the Outdoor Ukulele Banjolele and what makes it special is that it’s made of carbon fiber with eye-catching radial bracing.

Outdoor Ukulele banjoleles are available in four versions. You can choose between a coated or clear banjo head and nickel or gold plated tuners. What’s great about these instruments from Outdoor Ukulele is that they aren’t made of wood so you don’t have to ever worry about them cracking due to lack of humidity. On the flip side, the tone of a non-wood ukulele might not be as warm as a traditional wooden uke. But that shouldn’t be a big issue with a banjolele because bright twang is a good thing.

Ukes are really fun and easy to learn. I used to play guitar and switched over to ukuleles because I liked the smaller size overall size of the instrument and the narrow fretboard which makes it easier to make chords. If you’re interested in one of these unique musical instruments from Outdoor Ukulele, one of their banjoleles will set you back $245 – $255 depending on the model. Visit outdoorukulele.com for more info.

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Eufy RoboVac 30C Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Review

Out of all the gadgets that can make your home “smart,” a robotic vacuum cleaner is one that I find really useful. Ever since I moved to a new house five years back, I have used several robot cleaners – some bad and some good. I really enjoy the time it frees up from doing one of the household chores that I hated most. I was happy to check out the Eufy RoboVac 30C Robotic Cleaner. Unboxing Other than the robot cleaner, accessories that are found in the box include two boundary strips, a remote control (two AAA batteries included), charging base, AC power adapter, cleaning… Read more

What is Sarahah? A Guide to the Controversial Social Network

At the end of 2016 a new social network appeared. Just when you thought there was no more space in social media, along came Sarahah to prove otherwise. But what is Sarahah? How has an app originally made for the Saudi Arabian population become a global phenomenon? And why is it causing parents to worry about the online safety of their children? We explain everything you need to know about Sarahah. Who knows? You may just find that a social network based entirely around anonymous feedback is just what you’ve been missing until now … Related: Five Facebook Alternatives for Those Who Are Looking to… Read more

Wopet automatic pet feeder review

REVIEW – Wopet Automatic Pet Feeder for Cats and Dogs.

What is it?

The Wopet Feeder is a food dispenser for small animals, combining a digital clock and motorized drive system which releases dry food at up to four preset times daily.

What’s in the box?

  • Automatic Pet Feeder
  • Manual
  • USB adapter and cable
  • Small-size food distribution impeller

Hardware specs

  • Automatic Pet Feeder
  • Manual
  • USB adapter and cable
  • Small-size food distribution impeller

Design and features

The Wopet Automatic Pet Feeder is solidly constructed with excellent features. The food hopper is removable for easy cleaning. This is a vast improvement over previous pet feeders I have used.

There is a see-through plastic cover with a latching button, preventing messes should Mittens or Fido decide the feeder is being stingy. I deliberately knocked the feeder over to test the latch and not a single nugget of kibble was spilled.

Setup

After removing the feeder from the box, I opted to install the smaller food impeller. I have only one cat and wanted to give her smaller amounts of food more frequently to hopefully reduce the amount of kitty barf that ends up on my floors. Installation of the impeller took only a few minutes only requiring a Phillips-head screwdriver.

Next, I installed three D-Size batteries and started setting the clock and feeding schedule.  The batteries act as a backup if power is lost to the USB adapter.

Plugging the USB adapter in, was a little bit of a surprise – Don’t make any plans to use a mini or micro USB cable you have in your gadget drawer because the cable has USB A plugs on both ends.

Having the controls on the top of the housing is very convenient. I found the programming very intuitive. Individual buttons allow easy time, meal and size preferences.  I elected to feed my kitty small meals four times a day, as opposed to larger meals twice daily. After several weeks of feeding, this does appear to have reduced my cat’s gastrointestinal issues somewhat.

Performance

An odd feature is the voice recorder. After recording a short message, your custom voice is played for your furry friend each time food is dispensed, however, the volume is very low. I would think this was intended to garner your pet’s attention, but in my experience, just the sound of the feeder’s motor running is enough to get my cat galloping off in the direction of her victuals.

Every feeding reliably occurred as programmed and the quantity was virtually identical between feedings. This is especially important because my cat definitely lets me know if she feels cheated in any way, particularly at 3:00 am.

What I like

  • Removable food hopper
  • Easy programming
  • AC and battery powered
  • Flawless operation
  • Four customizable meal times and sizes daily

What needs to be improved

  • I would have preferred a micro USB receptacle on the housing for compatibility with commonly used cables
  • Voice recording volume is very low, but this is largely a gimmicky feature and does not affect the feeder’s great performance.
  • The feeding tray is not removable making cleaning less than optimal.

Final thoughts

The Wopet Automatic Pet Feeder is a vast improvement over other devices I have used and is of outstanding build quality and functionality. I and my beloved cat give it a wholehearted recommendation. Mini said, “meow,” but I think I translated her opinion properly!

Price: $89.95
Where to buy: Amazon
Source: The sample of this product was provided by Wopet.

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The Make-Your-Own Hot Sauce Kit is a tasty way to DIY

NEWS – I LOVE hot sauce and have always wanted to try making my own, but the process seemed like an arduous one. Finding a recipe, then shopping for all those hard to find ingredients you don’t have on hand.

The Grow and Make Make-Your-Own Hot Sauce Kit takes all the guesswork out of making your very own hot sauce. Each kit comes with all the spices and dried peppers you need to get started.

All you need to shop for is a few fresh ingredients.

The kit even includes bottles to store your finished product in.

Now you’re ready to get cooking.

You can choose to follow the easy step-by-step recipe, or you can get creative and customize your sauce by making it spicier or sweeter.

With this kit, experimentation is encouraged.

The Make Make-Your-Own Hot Sauce Kit includes labels, instruction booklet, gloves, funnel, powder sanitizer, and hot sauce ingredients.

The kit is available in two different types, the Artisan 3-sauce kit with three 5-ounce bottles ($29.95) and the Deluxe 6-sauce kit with six 5-ounce bottles ($39.95). Each can be purchased from The Grommet.

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