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Xtool IP819TP Bidirectional Diagnostic Automotive Scan Tool OBD2 Scanner Testing & Review

Today we look at the latest, best value OBD2 scanner from Xtools. This OBD2 scanner gives you the power of 4 different scanners in one at a fraction of the price. Xtool has combined the scanning power of the D7, D8, IP616, & IP819 into this one scanner. Plus this scanner also has the ability to diagnose, and reprogram TPMS sensors, ECU Coding, and IMMO Key programming. This is a very powerful scanner that gives you professional grade, OE level diagnostic ability, at a fraction of the cost of the other scanners on the market. This scanner also comes with over 30 Factory Reset Functions. As I will demonstrate in the video you can do full diagnosis plus bidirectional controls of your vehicle plus program your TPMS sensor with this scanner. No need to buy a separate TPMS tool for programming your sensors or the ECU. This scanner also helps you program new modules and allows them to relearn and adapt to your vehicle systems when you do a module replacement after repairs. This scanner has wireless vehicle communication through the Bluetooth dongle or can also connect wired if you choose to do that. This scanner comes with 3 years free software updates and a 2 years warranty. With a large 7″ Display and a powerful 5000 mAh Battery this scanner can go anywhere in your shop wirelessly.
Color Matching Detail Light & Headlamp from NextLED, better than Harbor Freight Braun Lights

Today we look at a couple of new lights from NextLED. First we have a color matching Detailing light with 500 Lumens of power and three light temperatures to choose from. This light is perfect for the Automotive detailer to find imperfections in automotive paint since it can match daylight in three different ways. This light is a big improvement over the Braun Detail light from Harbor Freight and has a longer warranty. Then we look at a powerful headlamp with an adjustable beam. You get two lights in one in this one headlamp. One wide angle light band and then a focused beam spot lights that you can angle to light up any specific area you want. Very powerful headlamp at 500 lumens and a very convenient headlamps good for camping, biking, jogging or working in dark places where you can to keep your hands free. The headlamps also have a bright red tail light so anyone can see you from behind and you can stay safe in traffic while riding your bike or jogging. Both these lights are very affordable, and have a long warranty. Watch the video and I’ll demonstrate how to use both of them. This headlamp is very flexible and comfortable since it has a nice felt cover to protect your forehead. This headlamp is also much better quality and brightness than any headlamp from Harbor Freight. Check out the links below and be sure to use the discount code that I found for these lights.
TopDon TC001 Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera for Automotive, HVAC & Home Inspections

Today we look at a very compact & Lightweight Thermal Imaging camera from TopDon. This TopDon TC001 compact thermal camera has a lot of great features that can be very useful for all types of applications. If you are a DIYer doing home repairs or you are in the Automotive, HVAC or Home Inspection business, you want to look at this camera. If you need to find a temperature difference with great accuracy then this is the camera you want to look at. This camera has adjustable color temps so you can adjust the color pallet to your liking. It gives you three temperature ranges and gives you an HD image of what you are looking at. It has a very detailed image so you can pinpoint exactly what you are looking at and see the changes in temperature clearly. No blurry images with this camera. Find any heat or cold sources you are looking for with great accuracy. This is an excellent product for the technicians in the Automotive, Home Inspection or HVAC industry. Works with Tablets, Cell phones or PC so you can use it with whichever device is available to you. Instead of getting a cheap thermal camera from Harbor Freight this is a much better made product with greater detail and accuracy.
Vtoman X1 2500 Amp Jump Starter & Battery Bank Plus Tire Inflator Testing & Review

Today we look at a very compact and lightweight Car Battery Jump Starter and Tire Inflator from Vtoman. This Vtoman X1 2500A Battery Jump Starter has enough power to jump start up to an 8L Gas Engine or 6L Diesel engine as much as 50 times when fully charged. It is very lightweight at only 3 lbs and compact at only 7 inches in length. It will inflate a tire from flat to fully inflated in just as few minutes as I will demonstrate in the video. It also has the power to jump start your car even if you have NO battery connected, as I will demonstrate in the video. This little guy also has a Red Emergency light to help you signal for help if you break down on the side of the road, and a powerful 400 lumens flashlight so you can see what you need to do at night if you have an emergency situation. Aside from all that it also works as a battery bank to charge up your phone or other devices using the USB charging port that it also has. So it works as a powerful battery bank to charge up any external device. A perfect companion to have in your vehicle in case you break down unexpectedly.
Best 2K Indoor WiFi PTZ Security Camera for Pet, Nanny, Baby Cam & Alexa Compatible Wansview Q7

Today we look at the Wansview Q7 indoor PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) indoor security Camera. This is possibly the best indoor security camera on Amazon currently because it is compact, has 2K video, Cloud or local video storage, is wireless and can be viewed through a free app on your phone or tablet. This camera is also Alexa and Google Assistant compatible so you can use it with voice command. The best part is that this camera is available for around $25 which is cheaper than most other indoor nanny or pet cams available. I’ll do a complete review in this video showing all the features of the camera, how it works and how easy it is to get set up. You can start recording footage within 2 minutes of turning on this camera. It is also motion activated and has a Siren to scare off intruders if you use it as a security camera. Also works great as a Nanny Cam, Pet Cam, Elder Cam, or anything else you want to monitor indoors.
Ewin Gaming Chair Unboxing, Assembly & Review – Good Office Chair?

Today we’ll be looking at a new Gaming chair I just got for my office. I selected the Ewin Racing Gaming chair to replace my old, tired, and broken down office chair. As a Youtube Creator I spend a LOT of time sitting in front of my computer doing research or editing videos. My old office chair wore out and I wondered if it would be better to get a regular office chair or a Gaming Chair. This time I decided to try a Gaming chair instead of a traditional office chair. In this video I will show you every step from unboxing to how to assemble the Ewin Racing Gaming chair and then I’ll show you how it looks. I’ll explain all the benefits of this Gaming chair vs a regular office chair. Then I’ll give you my opinion of which one I think is better for you depending on what you are using it for.
Cheapest 100% Wireless Outdoor PTZ Security Camera – Lifetime Warranty, Alexa & Color Night Vision

Today we look at a great deal I found on this 100% Wireless Outdoor PTZ Security camera that has a Lifetime Warranty, Color Night Vision and works with Alexa among other features. This attractive and lightweight Pan, Tilt, Zoom Security camera is IP65 Weatherproof so you can use it in any environment. It works with Alexa, Google Assistant or with the FREE downloadable app, so you can access it remotely from anywhere in the world. It also has beautiful night vision as I will show you in the video and from one location it can see anywhere on your property because it is a Pan, Tilt and Zoom camera. If you buy more than one you also get a discount so that is a great feature, plus this company believes enough in their product to give you a Lifetime Warranty. So you can shop with peace of mind because if anything goes wrong you can get a replacement for no charge as long as you own this camera. This camera also has PIR Human detection to avoid false positives. This camera is also 100% wireless and Solar so you can place the camera anywhere regardless of power outlets. Get FREE Energy from the sun to power up this camera.
Cheapest Indoor Security Camera 2 Pack on Amazon, Alexa Compatible & Lifetime Warranty from Owltron

Today we look at the cheapest Indoor Security Camera 2 pack that I found on Amazon, from Owltron. These cameras are really great because they are small, Alexa Compatible and have a Lifetime Warranty. They also have great 1080P resolution, night vision, human detection to reduce false positives, and have a great price. This 2 pack of cameras from Owltron are really compact and easy to set up. Keep in mind that prices will vary constantly on Amazon but when I got these cameras they were a bargain. I can’t predict if prices will be higher or lower when you view this video. Regardless of the price, they still have great features, and great video capability for some tiny, lightweight cameras. I’ll demonstrate the usage of these cameras in the video so you can see how small they are and what they are capable of doing. Instead of getting two seprate cameras, you get a 2 pack in this one package from Owltron.
How to Install a Door Lock or Deadbolt DIY Start to Finish Installation on New or Existing Door

In this video I will show you how to install a Door Lock or Deadbolt from start to finish. I will show you every step so if you have never replaced an existing door lock, or installed a brand new door lock or deadbolt, you can learn how easy it is. I will show you simple tricks to make it extremely easy to do even if you have no experience whatsoever. Door locks, and Deadbolts are the basic foundation of your home security. Why pay a handyman or locksmith to do it for you and pay a high installation fee? Do it yourself and save big money. I’ll show you how to take a simple door lock that you buy at Home Depot or Lowe’s and replace your existing one or install one on a brand new door with no existing holes. I’ll you show how to install a deadbolt or door lock on an interior door, wood door, exterior door, or metal door. The entire process is the same regardless of your style of door, latch or hardware. If you still have questions after watching the video just comment below and I’ll answer any problems you may have.
Keyless Entry Door Lock Mechanical Deadbolt No Batteries Needed from Elemake Installation & Review

Today we look at a Mechanical Entry Door Lock from Elemake. If you are looking for a keyless entry door lock but don’t want the hassle of batteries or apps to download on your phone, then a mechanical shabbat door lock is for you. This Mechanical lock has no batteries to install, no apps to download and no complicated security system to learn. It is a simple mechanical combination lock like any combination lock that you have used before. You can program your own combination very easily in minutes. I’ll show you in the video how to program this lock in less than 2 minutes. It can handle up to 8000 different combinations and can be changed as many times as you like. It has a key that you can use as a back up if you forget your combination but does not need the key to use this lock. Gain entry using only the combination if you prefer. Great if you don’t want to carry the keys around with you all the time or you just forget your keys. Great for landlords or property owners that want to have access to multiple properties but don’t want to carry a lot of different keys with them. The combination can be changed much easier than having to rekey your lock. Each tenant can have a different key, but you have a master combination that only you know. Made from a durable, heavy duty Zinc alloy, this lock is great for securing any entry door on residential or commercial property. This lock is also great for using it to secure your Gate, Office, Storage shed, Garage, Out building, Workshop, etc.
Foxwell 809BT Updated Wireless Bidirectional Automotive OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner Review & Testing

Foxwell 809BT New for 2023, today we look at the Foxwell NT809BT Wireless Automotive OBD2 Scanner. The Foxwell NT809BT Automotive Diagnostic OBDII Bluetooth Scanner is an ALL SYSTEM scanner. This Foxwell scanner is able to read codes and reset codes in all the systems of your vehicle. It can communicate with all the modules in your vehicle including Engine, Transmissions, ABS, SAS, Body, Electrical, and more. It also has 31 built in resets which is able to reset many the functions of newer vehicles such as Oil reset, EPB Reset, Door and Window relearn, Throttle body, Transmission gearing, EGR relearn, and many more. This Foxwell NT809BT has wireless communication with your vehicle giving you the ability to work outside the vehicle up to 30ft away from the vehicle. It has a built in 4000 mAh rechargeable battery so you can be far away from your vehicle and still communicate with no trouble. It has a clear 7 inch LED Display with a convenient Touchscreen that works well with gloved hands. This Foxwell NT809BT runs on the latest Android 9 operating system and is ready to scan the lates vehicles including FCA and GM updated systems. This unit has bidirectional control for many of your vehicle functions and allows you to diagnose many problems in real time. The scanner has FCA Autoauth system and GM CAN-FD/KWP proticols giving you greater vehicle communications ability. This scanner comes with a 3 yr warranty and 3 years of free updates. This is a great Automotive scanner for the DIYer or the Professional mechanic. Watch the entire video as I show you several ways to use this scanner as I go through it’s many functions.
Digital Wood Moisture Meter from Toptes, Great for Carpenters, Firewood and Finding Water Damage

Today we look at a Digital Moisture meter that works with Wood and Other building materials. This is a very affordable and convenient device to have on hand. For Carpenters and wood workers this device is idea since it tells you exactly the amount of moisture content in the wood before you start working with it. Know for certain if the wood is ready for carving, sculpting or furniture making before you start. Avoid warping, cracking and splitting later from wood that has too much moisture in it. This meter is also great for the DIYer or Contractor to help you find water intrusion in building products like drywall, brick and concrete slabs. I’ll show you in the video how useful this is in determining if you have a water leak or hidden water damage that needs to be addressed before mold starts to build up inside your walls. This is also a great tool for measuring the moisture in your firewood to know when its ready for use.
20V Cordless Blower from Seyvum Better Value than Harbor Freight Atlas or Ryobi

Today we look at a Compact and Lightweight 20V cordless Blower from Seyvum. This blower is a better value than the Harbor Freight Atlas, Bauer or Ryobi blowers. In this kit you get the 580 CFM blower, plus a rapid charger and two 3 Ah batteries, all for a lower price than Harbor Freight or Ryobi blowers. The Harbor Freight Atlas Blower and Bauer brands come TOOL ONLY so you have to buy the battery and charger separately making them much more expensive. With this kit from Seyvum everything you need is included at a similar price to the TOOL ONLY options from the other brands. Plus the batteries are Makita compatible so you will always be able to find replacement batteries in the future. This blower from Seyvum is also a good replacement for a Gas Powered leaf blower. In this video I will go through all the specs of this Seyvum 20V Battery powered Blower and show you how it could be a good replacement for your gas powered leaf blower in certain situations. If you are tired of mixing the gas and oil and dealing with the fumes of a gas blower, this battery electric blower may be what you are looking for. It can be used outdoors for cleaning up your yard or indoors for cleaning up your shop / garage. With places like California requiring all yard equipment to go electric, you may want to consider this Seyvum 20V Blower as a good alternative for your gas powered blower. This blower has 3 speeds to meet various cleaning needs. For the price, this blower is a much better value than the Harbor Freight Atlas Blower or Harbor Freight Bauer Blower, Milwaukee Blower, Ryobi Blower, Dewalt blower, Craftsman Blower or any other name Brand Cordless Blower.
15.6″ HD Portable Travel Monitor with Touch Screen for Work, Presentations, School or Gaming

Today we look at a very affordable and convenient travel monitor with Touch screen capability, plus HD 1080p resolution. If you are looking for a compact monitor that you can take on trips for work or gaming enjoyment, then this is one monitor you should look at. The Wimaxit 15.6″ HD monitor is compatible with Laptops, Raspberi Pi, Xbox, PS4/5, Nintendo Switch, Tablets, Cell Phones and more. This compact monitor is a great way to make your smaller devices easier to use. It allows you to use your cell phone or tablet for work or gaming. If you are on a work trip and you need to write letters or documents, a small device can be very hard to work on. Having this travel monitor allows you to use a bigger screen to write that letter or report. Playing games on your cell phone, tablet or switch just got better by using this bigger screen making the game much more fun. Use the screen with your laptop or desktop computer to give yourself more viewing space for reports, video editing, gaming or more. Use this monitor for work presentations, or school presentations using the convenient touch screen capability. Use it as a teleprompter with the screen flip capability.Having this Wimaxit 15.6″ go anywhere, do anything monitor for a reasonable price can be very convenient for many uses. I’ll show you in the video the many ways that you can use this monitor.
Harbor Freight Pittsburgh Flex-Head Socket set and Impact Socket Set Alternative from Prostormer

Today we look at a Harbor Freight Tools Alternative set of Flex-Head Wrenches and Impact Socket set. Both sets are Metric and come in convenient blow molded carrying cases. These sets have a great feature that there is NO Size Skipping! I hate sets that skip sizes and then you can never find the right socket or wrench when you need it. Some of my viewers have asked me to review an economical Harbor Freight Alternative and that is why I picked these sets. They are similar to the Harbor Freight Pittsburgh set of tools in quality and pricing. These wrenches and sockets come in Metric or SAE, but I chose the Metric sets. The Flex-Head wrench set has sizes from 6mm to 19mm with NO SKIPPING. The Impact Socket set is from 10mm to 24mm with NO SKIPPING. These sets will cover all the missing sockets and wrench sizes that you have been looking for. In the video I will use and test both sets. Are these Prostormers sets as good as the Harbor Freight Flex-Head wrenches or Harbor Freight Impact sockets from Pittsburgh? Watch the video to get my opinion, you may be surprised.
Apexforge 12V Cordless Rotary Tool Review – Better than a Dremel 8220

Today we look at the Apexforge 12V Cordless Rotary tool kit. This cordless rotary tool is comparable in it’s specifications to a Dremel 8220 Cordless Rotary tool, but at a much more affordable price. This Apexforge kit that we’ll look at in this video brings the 12V Cordless rotary tool which has 5 speeds ranging from 8,000 rpms to 35,000 rpms. It has a quiet cordless motor and runs on a 2000 mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable battery. This kit also brings 110 Accessories included so you are ready to start using your cordless rotary tool as soon as you get it. A Dremel version of this kit will easily cost double the price of this kit. I’ll show you in the video how easily this rotary tool handles the different tasks I put it through. I also got a 357 piece accessory kit from Apexforge that I will show you in the video. This extra accessory kit is very affordable and I thought made a good addition to this rotary tool kit.
How to Install & Set Up Elemake Smart Door Lock, Very Easy

Today we look at the Elemake Smart Door lock with 4 in 1 control capabilities. This smart door lock is attractive, affordable and easy to install. It can be controlled by using Passcode, Fingerprint, Phone App, or a Physical key. Unlike many other companies, this lock has a physical key so you are never locked out of your home. It also has power back up in case the batteries run down. You can control the Elemake Smart Door lock using Alexa or Google Assistant. With an attractive and minimalist design, the body is made from a Zinc alloy which should give many years of durability. The package comes with everything you need for an easy installation and in this video I will demonstrate how to install the lock plus all the functions and features. I’ll show you how to set it up and use the locking functions.
Portable Power Station Vtoman VP300 – 600W Peak Portable Power for Emergencies and Camping

Today we look at the Vtoman Portable Power Station VP300 which is a great power station for Camping or Power Outages. This is a 300Wh power station with 600W peak power Pure Sign wave AC power supply. This Portable Power Station is Much better than the Jackery power station from Harbor Freight. Great for those annoying Power Outages, Emergencies or Camping and enjoying the great outdoors. Very compact and light weight this Vtoman VP300 is a convenient power supply because it is easy to carry and wont break your budget. This Vtoman power station has more power, more features and costs less than the Jackery Power station from Harbor Freight. This Vtoman VP300 also has a longer warranty and better reliability than the Jackery from Harbor Freight. With 9 connections and power leveling you can hook up as many devices as you need to this unit without any problems. Power up 9 devices at once with this VP300 power station from Vtoman.
Full HD Portable Travel Monitor for Laptop, Macbook, SmartPhone or Gaming from Lepow

Today we look at the Lepow 15.6″ HD Portable Travel Monitor. This is a compact and light weight monitor that is great any where, any time. HD 1080P Resolution, One cable HDMI or USB-C connection to any device you want. Connect to a Laptop, Smartphone, Mac, PC, Wii, Nintendo Switch, PS3, PS4, Network Video Security System, and many more devices. Any device that can output video through the USB-C or HDMI port is compatible and can use this monitor. This Lepow monitor is great for people on the go to use for Business presentations, or those who want to increase the screen size of your portable gaming console. The Lepow portable monitor makes it very easy to hook up your devices because the USB-C and HDMI cables are already included with the monitor. Share presentations more easily at work with this Full HD portable monitor. This Lepow monitor can be use in Extended mode, Duplicate mode or Second screen mode. It also works in Landscape or Portrait. Screen protector and adjustable stand are also included with the monitor. Extend your Laptop Screen so you can be more productive on business trips. Turn your Smartphone into a PC with this monitor and an external keyboard. Make business Trips easier and more convenient. Give your kids a bigger screen to play their games on. Is your Security Camera or Endoscopic Camera using a small screen? Use this monitor to make it larger. Use to make just about any video system larger and easier to see. Makes a great gift for the holidays also.
Autel Maxicom MK808Z Automotive OBD2 Scanner Testing & Review

Today we review the Autel Maxicom MK808Z OBD2 Automotive Scanner. This is a professional grade All Systems OBD2 scanner at a reasonable price that any DIYer can afford. This Autel Scanner has a lot of features such as Bi-Directional Controls, 0ver 28 Service Reset Functions, Auto Authorization for FCA Vehicles, It can support communication with all the different modules in your vehicle, and can be used in 15 different languages. This Autel MK808 scanner can help you with Oil resets, TPMS reset, SAS, SRS, ECM Reset and programming, it can communicate with your Transmission, ABS, A/C system and more. Aside from that it can do all the normal OBD2 functions plus give you numerous active tests that can be graphed so you can see clearly what is going on in your vehicle. This is also a full powered tablet that is Android 11 based for greater stability. It has the ability to surf the web to help you get diagnostic information. It also has WiFI one button updates so its super easy to update the unit. This unit comes in either a wired version or a wireless Bluetooth version if you want that flexibility. It also supports both 2.4Gh and 5Gh WiFi connections.
Smallest 100% Wireless Security Camera on Amazon with FREE Lifetime Cloud Video Storage

Today we look at the smallest 100% wireless security camera that I found on Amazon. This GMK security camera has many great features that make it an attractive unit. It is the smallest IP65 rated battery security camera that I have come across so far. It can be used indoors or outdoors. It is 100% wireless in every way. It can be powered from an internal battery or it can be powered by the included solar panel. It has sharp, clear video resolution during the day and at night. It has full color night vision and adjustable activity zones so you can control what area the camera focuses on. It also has free lifetime cloud video storage or you can opt to store your video footage on a local SD card. Use it as an outdoor security camera or inside as a nanny cam. Use this battery security camera just about any location you choose with the included mounting bracket.
Best Full Featured Desktop Multimeter Review has Audio Broadcast & Bluetooth Controls by Zotek

Today we review a full featured desktop multimeter that is easy and affordable enough for everyone to use. The Zotek ZT-5566SE mini digital bench multimeter is a True RMS Desktop Multimeter that has all the features of a full size bench top multimeter but at half the size. If you want a compact, desktop multimeter that has Audio Readouts, Big digital display, dimmable display, Clock, Alarm clock, Temperature readings, is True RMS, can play music and can also be controlled remotely through the Bluetooth app, then this Zotek Multimeter is the best one for you. It has all the features of a high end multimeter with 19999 readouts. It can play music through the Bluetooth speakers. It has a clock / Alarm clock built in. It tells you the ambient temperature, and you can see what the multimeter is doing remotely through a free app that you download. This is a serious multimeter for the price of most ordinary multimeters. For the serious technician or the hobbyist at home, everyone will appreciate what this unit can do.
Solar RGB Spotlights and Decorative Walkway Lights Great Holiday Decorations from Free Solar Energy

Today we look at some Decorative Solar Walkway Lights and RGB Solar Spotlights. I got these lights to use as decorative lighting for the holidays. Powered by free solar energy they are Eco-friendly and economical. They also turn on and off automatically so you don’t need to set up any timers. They are IP65 Weather proof so you have nothing to worry about regardless of how bad the weather gets. Decorate the outside of your house for any holiday throughout the year since these lights change colors to match the season. They can also be set to White light and you can use them all year long as security lights. Multipurpose, multicolored solar lights at a really great price.
Digital Brake Fluid Tester Review, Is your Brake Fluid Any Good?

Today we look at an Kingbolen BF200 Brake Fluid Tester, an inexpensive yet accurate way to test the Brake Fluid in your car, truck, SUV or any vehicle. This Digital Brake Fluid tester or Hydraulic Moisture Analyzer from Kingbolen is an accurate way to know for sure the amount of moisture in your brake fluid. Brake Fluid is Hygroscopic meaning that is attracts moisture. After a certain amount of time the moisture content becomes too high and your brake fluid will not stop your car as well as it should. Bad Brake Fluid can lead to a spongy pedal or bubbles in your braking system. Worst case scenario it could also mean that your brakes will stop working. This can be extremely dangerous since it can lead to a life threatening situation. Don’t let this happen to you. For under $25 you can have the peace of mind of knowing if your brake fluid is good or needs to be replaced. Don’t let shady mechanics talk you into a brake fluid flush that you may not need. This Digital Brake Fluid tester from Kingbolen is cheap insurance. Stay safe and know how good your hydraulic brake fluid really is. This tester is compatible with Brake fluid DOT3, DOT4 and DOT5.1 meaning it can be used on 99% of all vehicles on the road. I’ll show you how easy it is to do a DIY Brake Fluid Test using this Brake Fluid tester.