I really like the AmazonBasics 12-Outlet Surge Protector. Chad too likes them and wished he could have them all through his house. This heavy-duty power strip allows for up to 12 plug-ins, 4 of them widely spaced for those large transformer plugs. You can attach this to a wall with the handy keyhole mount on the back, or place in a convenient location for quick and easy access to your plugs and cords. The power strip includes built-in nice bright green LED lights that indicate when your devices are protected and your wiring is properly grounded. It also features a power on/off switch that integrates with a 15Amp overload resettable circuit breaker. The surge protector has a 4320 Joule Energy Rating. Finally there are sliding outlet covers to deflect dust, and a durable, heavy-duty 14 AWG 8′ power cord. Best news, it’s under $20, $19.99. For a two bucks more you can get the device with a 10′ cord. There’s also a smaller version Amazon Basic Power Strip for $14.99.
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Chad’s November theme, as picked by our loyal Patreons, is “tiny cheap gadgets”. This week Chad a really cute little microphone. The one he bought is branded as a Kikkerland Mini Karaoke Microphone. Chad got his a Kohls where it was listed as $19.99. Luckily it was on sale for $11.99. You have to see this week’s show to see what we mean by mini. This microphone can easily be hidden in a closed fist! Listen to Chat’s audio test too. The chatroom thought it sounded really good, especially for the price. And it seems Chad might have overpaid since similar mics are all over the web for $4 to $8. And just a buck or two over at AliExpress. But wait, there’s more! Not only does this mic easily plug into a smarphone headphone jack, it has a headphone port on the cable so you can listen to playback without removing the mic from your phone.
And Chad’s take: Chad was amazed at how good the sound was, especially for the price. But if you have an iPhone like Chad, you’ll need to buy a Lightening to 3.5mm dongle in order to use it. It comes in many colors and it’s so tiny it’s sure to attract attention anywhere you use it. (Not that Chad & I ever try to attract attention.)
Here’s the exact one Chad bought: https://kikkerland.com/products/mini-karaoke-microphone?_pos=1&_sid=48c8c07d0&_ss=r
But you’ll find similar ones way cheaper if you just search for mini 3.5mm microphone on Amazon!
See or hear this show with the mini-mic: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1753
See or here this entire ‘Best Of’ Show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1761
