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EufyMake’s Printer Surges to $46.7 Million — Setting a New Crowdfunding Record

(This article covers the success of eufyMake's $46Mil E1 Kickstarter campaign. I didn't write this article, but I did provide much of the copy as well as consulting for this campaign.) With $46,762,258 raised from 17,822 backers, EufyMake E1 has officially become the most funded crowdfunding campaign ever on Kickstarter and in the history of crowdfunding itself. Starting with a modest goal of $500,000, the campaign achieved an as...
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What To Do When Your Editor Hates Your Draft

Back when I started freelancing, I somehow managed to land my first four-figure gig with a small private insurance firm. The company hired me to revamp a set of direct mail brochures and sales letters. Two weeks of drafting, pruning, polishing, and rewriting followed. With my drafts complete, I felt like I had just finished a marathon. So, when the marketing editor called me, I answered the phone and anxiously awaited the praise I knew my hard work deserved. “I’ve looked over everything,” he s...
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Engwe Engine Pro 750 Review: Does This Fat-Tired Thicc Boy Belong in Your Garage?

When you’re cruising around town, or on the beach, or through the woods, you want a bike that will make you feel like it can handle whatever you can throw at it. That’s where Engwe’s new Engine Pro 750 comes in. This new fat-tired e-bike is a step up from Engwe’s successful EP-2 Pro model. With a full-color display and higher performance, the Engine Pro is a serious e-bike for discerning riders. But should you consider buying it? Let’s find out. The Engine Pro 750 is a Class 2 foldable e-bike
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Govee Immersion Kit Wi-Fi TV Backlight and Light Bars Review: Best for Gaming and Cheaper Than Philips Hue

Govee is one of those brands that always seems to be toeing the line between low cost and quality performance. We’ve reviewed several of the company’s smart lighting products here at MakeUseOf, and while the prices for these products are usually excellent, sometimes the products themselves leave a bit to be desired. For example, earlier this year, we reviewed a set of Flow Plus smart light bars that felt a bit lackluster. On the other hand, in 2020, we tested the previous version of Govee’s DIY
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Nitecore NES500 Power Station and FSP100 Solar Panel Review: A Perfectly Portable Power Pair

Nitecore is a well-respected brand in both the lighting and power station realms. Recently, we reviewed one of the company’s flagship flashlights, the T4K, and found it to be an exceptional EDC unit. Today, though, we’re digging into Nitecore’s newest power station, the NES500. So named, as it offers 500 watts of AC output and 518 watt-hours of capacity. And, as a bonus, we’ll also be checking out the FSP 100, Nitecore’s newest and first solar panel offering. So, what makes these items differe
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How to Buy and Download Office for Mac Without an Office 365 Subscription

Even if you’re not a Windows user, there are numerous benefits to owning a copy of Microsoft Office 2021 for your Mac. For example, you can seamlessly import Word documents from Windows users. In addition, you can edit Excel spreadsheets, send emails with Outlook, or even create PowerPoint slide decks. While you could use something like LibreOffice for macOS or the popular iWork suite of apps as alternatives, nothing beats the versatility of the original Microsoft Office apps for Mac. The prob
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Metakoo Cybertrack 300 eBike Review: A Mountain Bike for Urban Commuting? Absolutely

Over the past few years, the popularity of e-bikes has surged. While once a rarity, you can now find motored models everywhere from college campuses to office parks to mountain biking trails. Today we're looking at the new Metakoo Cybertrack 300. It’s a 27.5-inch e-mountain bike designed for effortless trail-riding. You can buy it on Metakoo’s website for $899. But does it deserve to be crowned king of the mountain? There are two categories of features here, first are the mechanical elements o
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Viomi V3 Max Robot Vacuum Review: Is It the Best Budget LIDAR Robot Vacuum of 2021?

These days, everyone seems to be busy. Between juggling a career, kids, home life, and outside activities, there just isn’t enough time to do everything. That includes cleaning the house. Unfortunately, however, dust, dirt, and pet hair don’t take vacations. To solve their cleaning issue, many smart homeowners are turning to robotic vacuum cleaners. You can put these cleaners on a schedule to vacuum, sweep, and mop while you go about your day. Most are controllable via a smartphone, and you ca
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The Top 3 Windows 10 Password Reset Tools to Recover a Lost Password

Getting locked out of Windows 10 can be a nightmare. Fortunately, there are a few Windows 10 password reset tools that can help you solve this issue. But you don’t want untrustworthy software to have your Windows password! So, how do you choose the right one Here are our three favorites that make unlocking Windows 10 easy. Here are the best tools for resetting your Windows password. PassFab 4WinKey is a brilliant Windows 10 password reset tool. It can reset or remove both local and admin pass
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Nitecore’s T4K Keychain Flashlight Is a 4000-Lumen Pocket Powerhouse

In the world of flashlights, Nitecore is a well-respected manufacturer of technologically advanced handhelds. Nightcore flashlights are trusted by law enforcement, military members, hunters, preppers, and EDC enthusiasts. The new Nitecore T4K keychain flashlight is targeted primarily at the latter two of those groups. And while this $89 compact keychain flashlight may look small, it packs a stunning 4000-lumen punch of brightness into its thumb-sized frame. But is this light right for your bug
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Teclast T40 Plus Tablet Review: Is This Low-Cost Android Tablet Worth The Audio and Camera Compromises?

When people think of budget Android tablets, Teclast isn’t quite a household name. The company managed to make some waves with its P20HD and its M40 offerings, but it’s hard to escape the shadow of manufacturers like Samsung and Amazon. With its updated T40 Plus, however, Teclast is hoping to position itself as one of the best budget tablet manufacturers on the market. The T40 Plus is a $199 Android-based tablet boasting a 10.4-inch 2K IPS display, 8GB of ram, 128GB of expandable storage, and 1
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The JBL Tour One Review: Stunning Pair of Commuter Headphones, But Are They Worth $300?

For some people, Bluetooth headphones are only important when isolating themselves from grunting gym-goers or noisy subway cars. For these purposes, a pair of cheapies will do the trick just fine. True music aficionados, however, want a little more. Enter JBL’s new Tour One. These over-the-ear, closed-back headphones are designed for the discerning mobile audiophile that wants Bluetooth flexibility but isn’t satisfied with “just fine.” Offering a 40mm driver, True Adaptive Noise Cancelling, Tal
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Help Your Child Learn STEM Concepts And Build Logic Skills With Thinkrolls Play & Code

When most parents think about school, video games seem like more of a reward than an educational vehicle. But a recent study published in Economic Inquiry indicates that “some video games may have as much potential to improve children’s problem-solving skills as more traditional educational tools.” In other words, scientific evidence shows that playing games can actually improve your child’s ability to learn. With back-to-school right around the corner, this extra ability could mean better test
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Thinkcar Thinkscan Plus S6 Review: This Automotive Diagnostic Scanner Will Keep Your Car, and Your Mechanic, in Check

Let’s face it—car trouble is no fun. Sputtering, stalling, or unexpected check engine lights can be worrisome, not to mention they might cost some significant cash to fix. And until you know what’s wrong, there’s always the fear that you’re going to end up stuck on the side of the road. Occasionally, however, these issues are simple things that you can solve with a bit of research and the proper diagnostic tools. One of those tools is an OBD-II scanner. The Thinkcar Thinkscan Plus S6 is just su
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How to Unlock a Disabled iPad Without iTunes

If you’ve recently purchased a second-hand iPad with the passcode still enabled, or you have forgotten your iPad passcode, then accessing your device can be almost impossible. Especially if you want to unlock your expensive Apple product without using iTunes. But fear not! Today, we’ll show you one of the best ways to get your iPad unlocked using PassFab iPhone Unlocker. Let’s get started. PassFab iPhone Unlocker is a program that will allow users to fix a disabled iPad or iPhone when they can
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