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Laser measures versus tape: when the digital tool is actually better
A laser measure is faster over distance and worse at everything short. Knowing which is which saves buying the wrong one.
Outlet extenders and surge protection: reading the joule rating
A surge protector is a consumable that looks permanent. What the joule number means and when the protection is gone.
Desk lamps that also charge, wake and play: are combination units worth it
A lamp that is also a clock, a speaker and a charger replaces three things or does four things adequately. Which depends on the specifications.
Compressed air dusters: cordless units versus canned air
Canned air is cheap and runs out. A cordless duster costs more once and behaves differently in ways worth knowing.
Bluetooth trackers: what they actually find, and when
A tracker does not know where your wallet is. It knows where a phone last saw it, which is a different and still useful thing.
Smart plugs: what they can and cannot automate
A smart plug switches power on and off. Everything it appears to do beyond that depends on the device plugged into it.
