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October 21, 2021 AUTHOR: Donald Bell CATEGORIES: News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

At Your Command [Maker Update]

This week on Maker Update: robots at your command, the best everyday carry holster, getting the most out of a cheap miter gauge, wireless LEDs, singing sculptures, and a rotary phone for your Zoom calls.

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February 7, 2020 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , , , , ,

How to Switch Off Always-On Gadgets

Tool:

Outlet On/Off Switch
https://amzn.to/2GNKwJK

3-prong alternative
https://amzn.to/2GNFBbE

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and in this video I’m going to show you this single-outlet on/off switch. I picked up a 3-pack of these for around $11 on Amazon. If you want to get these same ones, using the Amazon link in the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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August 11, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , , , ,

Arduino-Controlled IoT Relay Power Strip Review

Tool

DLI IoT Relay
http://amzn.to/2CFGqkd

Transcript

It’s time for another Cool Tools review. This is the DLI IoT Relay. I got it for around $30 on Amazon. I’m going to show you why it’s awesome and if you want one for yourself, using the link in the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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June 11, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , ,

Tip for Backing Furniture Up to Outlets

Tools:

Hug-A-Plug, http://amzn.to/2FmdR11
Belkin Power Strip Surge Protector, http://amzn.to/2oUCaZH
Cheap Amazon Basic Power Strip, http://amzn.to/2DcPfBU

Previous Cool Tool Review:

https://kk.org/cooltools/dual-outlet-right-angle-wall-adapter/

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and in this video we’re going to take a look at the Hug-A-Plug. This is a humble yet handy power socket adapter for North American type outlets. A two pack of these cost me around $11 on Amazon. If you some for yourself, an Amazon link in th description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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