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The TTRobotix iTableView Camera Car WiFi moves in the right direction for photos and video


If you are like me, whether for photography or videography, you are always looking for ways and gear to take photos or videos in new and innovative ways, and from creative and interesting perspectives.

I recently came across the iTableView Wi-Fi Camera Car that is an app controlled motorized dolly that can also be used with a slider as a motorized slider. Its movement is controlled via a Smartphone or tablet utilizing the iTableView app, including circular movements and speed.

The iTableView can accommodate from a cell phone to a GoPro to a DSLR camera for photos and video, and there is even an optional gimbal that is available for smoother movement. There is an autorun feature/function available with adjustable steering for video or time-lapse photography. There are 1/4” and 3/8” thread holes on the surface for mounting cameras or photography related equipment. The device is powered by 5 AAA batteries.

If you would like to find out more about the iTableView Camera Car, or if you would like to purchase one, you can head over to the Thunder Tiger website and pick one up for $209.

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Hang posters without damaging your walls

When I was living in college dorms and in my first rental apartments, I had a lot of posters I decorated with that I really liked.  I didn’t want to damage them with tape on the corners nor holes from thumbtacks, and there were rules about damaging the walls, so I had to get creative when hanging my artwork.

My system involved cardboard, sewing thread, tape, and straight pins from my sewing kit.  It didn’t look great, but it saved my posters.  I wish I had GoodHangups back then because I could have easily hung and rehung my posters without damage to the posters or to the walls.

GoodHangups are a set of magnet-receptive stickers and little magnetic buttons.  The stickers adhere to the wall and are removable without damage to the wall nor residue left behind,  You can even move and re-use the stickers.  The stickers and magnets are designed to hold artwork of any dimensions, up to 624 square inches.

GoodHangups are available in sets of 8 for $14.89 up to a set of 100 for $99.99 at Amazon.

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The UpCart Deluxe stair climbing handcart review

Several weeks ago, I wrote a news story on the UpCart and received some comments from our readers, including a request to review the cart. At that time, it was just a news story and I did not have one to review. Shortly thereafter, the owner of the UpCart Company saw the news story and comments and offered to send one for a review. So, here we go:

What is it?

The UpCart is a handcart built with 3 wheels on each side,  and it is designed to make taking loads up and down stairs easily, as well as going over curbs and the normal rough terrain that we usually use our handcarts for. The third wheel allows it to have traction and the ability to roll at all times since by design, 2 wheels on each side are always touching a surface.

What’s in the box

The UpCart Deluxe comes fully assembled in the box, and a nice wide and durable bungee cord is included so that you can just add your cargo, strap it in and go.

Design and features

The UpCart Deluxe is a well-designed lightweight handcart that uses 3 wheels on each side that rotate to make the curb climbing and carting up and down stairs much easier than the conventional 2-wheeled handcart. The handle from the base is chrome plated, 8 inches wide, 21 inches from the ground when closed and 44 inches from the ground when fully extended. The base and the wheels fold flat when closed, and measure 24 inches when flat at the widest point from wheel to wheel. The second grip just beneath the top handle is the lever that when pulled upwards, releases the handle to be extended or shortened.

When the handle is extended, the wheels are opened to the correct position for carting by depressing the base. In this position, the base that the load will rest on is 10 inches deep and 16.5 inches wide, and the distance across between the wheels is 19.5 inches.

The dimensions are very important for this review because this cart is very stable and without a doubt, the design and measurements are a critical part of the success of this cart.
The base of the cart is powder coated and in my testing, the metal felt like it could be cast iron but because the cart is relatively light, I could be wrong.

What I like

There are so many things to like about the UpCart. The fit and finish are pristine, and the design fits the purpose very well. I was very surprised at how lightweight it is and how skinny the wheels are, and yet it is remarkably stable. I tried to load it up with an unbalanced load to see if it would tip over and under what circumstances.

First, I loaded it with 2 boxes totaling approximately 80 pounds and it stood solid and with no issues.

Then I decided to use it for my cumbersome laundry bags and once again it stood steadfast on its own.

Finally, I packed on uneven parcels of grocery items and it handled the load like a champ.

I then took the groceries up the stairs, and other than the actual weight of the load, I had no problem getting the cart up the stairs. Once it started rolling, it was quite smooth, and it was the same going down the stairs.

I must also mention that it seems that it will easily handle the maximum load of 125 pounds as per manufacturer specifications.

What can be improved

While the UpCart is well built and quite strong, I do feel that the wheels could be slightly wider to better manage those rough parking lots with cracks in the asphalt. I would also like to see a mechanism built in to assertively lock the wheels open or closed. There were times when I felt unsure that the wheels would stay in position, albeit that they did.

Final thoughts

In my opinion, the UpCart Deluxe is without a doubt a well-built cart that may seem questionable from its looks but is very capable and in a very mighty way. Not only did it handle every load I tested without a hiccup, but it rolled across every surface I tried with such ease and balance that it is now a permanent addition in the bed of my truck. It has just about dethroned every one of my existing 2-wheeled carts. This is a good buy and serves a great purpose for anyone needing to carry loads within the specified maximum weight. I guess time will tell if it will stand up to the beating that my carts must endure, but I am betting that it will also do a good job at endurance.

Price: $99.95 MSRP
Where to buy: Amazon
Source: The product for this review was provided by UpCart.

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1.1.1.1 – DNS for faster, more private browsing

You can think of DNS (domain name system) as the directory of the internet. It’s the thing that connects the name of a website (google.com) to its IP address (8.8.8.8). With every action that requires internet access, the first thing that needs to happen is your device looking up the address of a domain. And that’s potentially a big problem, according to Cloudflare.

Many of the default DNS services on your devices are slow and can keep logs of every site you’ve visited, even if that site is encrypted. Cloudflare is trying to change all of that with the introduction of 1.1.1.1,  which promises faster domain resolution and more privacy than default DNS.

I’ve been using it for the past few days on my home WIFI router and on my mobile devices and it does seem to access websites a bit faster. I’m already running a VPN on those devices to mask my IP address, but this new DNS is another step toward more privacy online. The setup couldn’t be easier and can be done on any device or internet router, so why not check out their site and give it a shot?

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Here’s a miniature chess set that fits in your wallet

What do you do when you fancy a game of chess, but don’t have a chess set in your gear bag? Check your wallet instead. That’s right, the Innovo chess set is so tiny that you can store the whole thing right in the credit card slot of your wallet. It’s a 3D printed set from Shapeways that’s been designed like a pegboard.

The blue nylon chess board breaks away from the chess pieces which “plug” into the board. Although all the pieces are the same color, you can differentiate between your pieces and your opponent’s by the hole in the center of some pieces.

It’s definitely a cool idea, but there are some major issues. First of all, what do you do with all the tiny chess pieces when you’re finished with your game and want to store the set back in your wallet? You’ll need some type of container for the pieces. But even more of a problem is the tiny size of the pieces themselves. It looks like it would be really hard to move the pieces around on the board without a tweezer!

The Innovo 3D printed chess set is only $12 from Shapeways if you want to check one out. Or you could just download a chess app for your phone and call it a day.

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