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Known as MAD's Maddest Writer, co-host of The Giz Wiz with OMGchad at www.GizWiz.TV, The Giz Wiz on ABC's World News Now, and on Tech Guy Labs with Leo Laporte on www.TWiT.TV

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    With co-host Rhiannon Ally & Andrew Dymburt.

    "Where more insomniacs get their news than any other source!"

    On these pages are gadgets I've shown over the past few years on the show. 

    To find out when I'm on TV again, or to learn about new gadgets between shows, follow me on Twitter:

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    The Giz Wiz does a gadget show every week with co-host OMGchad Johnson:

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    Monday
    Dec102018

    A great stocking stuffer that can be used all year long.

    They're called Easy Fold Bags.

    A small nylon pouch hides three neatly folded ripstop nylon shopping bags. The company says the reinforced stitching is designed so each bag can carry up to 20 lbs. And they're easy to take any place. Each bag folds into a pouch about the size of handkerchief, so they're easy to put in a pocket, purse, backpack, etc. This is a great “green” way to help eliminate the use of plastic shopping bags. They're available in red, green and blue. A pouch with 3 bags was $9.99 as of 12/12/18, but Amazon prices can change at any time.

    Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2LcgKkT -As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.

    This never affects how we rate Amazon gadgets since we mostly buy everything we review.

    Thursday
    Nov152018

    The Low Tech, Low Price Gadgets to Help Get You Organized I showed on World News Now.

    My Gadgets to Get Organized spot as seen on air is here:  https://www.facebook.com/ABCWorldNewsNow/videos/584531228668663/  

    Gadgets to get organized are all under $20.  (If you missed my spot, I'll post a link once here it airs on World News Now.)

    What can you do with all that junk you have jumbled in one of the kitchen drawers. Well you can organize it with the Junk Drawer Organizer. This looks like a silverware tray, but it's designed to help you keep all of your miscellaneous objects organized. A few of the 23-compartments are specially shaped for things like scissors, Scotch Tape, etc. A sliding top-tray adds extra space for convenient storage of those small items that are easily lost in a drawer. I paid about $12 on Amazon for my Junk Drawer Organizer and I ended up buying two more to use in my office. 

    Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2PvXUdR As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.

    This never affects how we rate Amazon gadgets since we mostly buy everything we review.

    Thursday
    Nov152018

    Have small counter appliances that have to be moved to be used?

    Then check out the Countertop Rolling Tray.

    Do you have an appliance that you can't use while it's under a hanging cabinet above? You know things like a blender where you need to open the top, or a Kcup machine you need to fill with water and drop in a new Kcup? This clever tray lets you easily slide small kitchen appliances (up to 25 pounds) in and out from under overhead cabinets. You move the some appliance by pressing the lever on the front of the tray. Let it go, it locks in place. It also has a non-slip pad to help keep small appliances in place And need I say it --- appliance NOT included! I paid about $15 on Amazon.

    Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2FyKNUu As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.

    This never affects how we rate Amazon gadgets since we mostly buy everything we review.

    Thursday
    Nov152018

    Have all sorts of batteries loose in a drawer?

    You need a Battery Storage Device (with) a handy battery tester 

    Forget about having loose batteries all over the place. Batteries can actually short out and lose power touching one another or other metal objects when thrown loose in a drawer. There's even a video I saw that shows a 9V battery starting a fire when it contacts the strands of a steel wool pad. Scary. This battery case holds 93 batteries of all sizes, including AAA, AA, 9-volt, D-type, C-type, and even flat cell batteries. The lid is said to be shatter-resistant, transparent acrylic for easy visibility. Also included is an easy-to-use battery tester. The one I bought is branded Bell & Howell but you'll find almost identical ones on Amazon too.. 

    Amazon link; https://amzn.to/2DGu3ci As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.

    This never affects how we rate Amazon gadgets since we mostly buy everything we review.

    Thursday
    Nov152018

    Too many shoes and too little space?

    Meet Shoe Slotz.

    These plastic storage devices double your current shoe storage space. It lets you place one shoe over the other shoe on a slanted, attached shelf. It also makes it easier to find the pair you want. Works well sitting on shelves, in cabinets, or directly on the floor. Works with most men's, women's, and children's shoes, but not very high shoes or boots which are too tall. Pack includes 6 units, each capable of holding 1 pair of footwear. I use these and they work well. I bought mine on Amazon, but they're also available at Bed, Bath & Beyond. About $15 for 6 pairs.

    They are also available to Bed Bath And Beyond.

    Here are all the various combinations on Amazon:

    https://amzn.to/2FnlAMQ - As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.

    This never affects how we rate Amazon gadgets since we mostly buy everything we review.