James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

From Montblanc fountain pens, to Pilot gels, to the the excellent Parker ballpoint, these are the best pens on the market.

You can get a smooth-working machine with useful features once reserved for high-end models. Starting at just $250, these are ...

Confession: I have a desk drawer filled with gel pens in a variety of colors (think neon pink, shimmery gold, deep black and beyond). I use them to write birthday cards for my friends and for my ...

Grout is a funny thing. Most of us don’t give it much thought until one day we notice it’s dirty or so dingy that it brings down the appearance of a bathroom or kitchen. Refurbishing rooms isn’t in ...

The drawbacks of being left-handed are rarely more apparent than when you’re in grade school. If you’re part of the club, then you know our personal vendetta against spiral-bound notebooks and binders ...

Blender is shaping modern creative pipelines as 3D animation software becomes faster and more specialized. In 2026, many tools deliver stronger viewport performance optimization, handling massive ...

Local author Rick Graves has released his new novel, “Earnest and Snark-Lost and Found in the Monoculture.” He describes the novel as such: “This inspiring, yet ominous, fairytale serves as a modern ...

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printers have evolved from a time sink gimmick to sophisticated additive manufacturing equipment that sits on a user's desk. There's no longer a need for multiple ...

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As you can see, plenty of sets are already on sale for over 30% off, the threshold I’d say makes a LEGO deal particularly appealing. Target has the first discount we’ve seen on LEGO Ideas Willy Wonka ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. I realized this the hard way, after tons of failed prints, warping issues, clogged nozzles, and whatnot. To save you from these hassles, we've ...