Remember when tablets were expensive and it was rare to see anyone sporting one? That is so last year. According to IDC, 52.5 million units sold worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2012. And that means everyone has one. (Well,…
I travel often. And, unless the trip is longer than three weeks, I don’t check a bag. The airlines have lost my luggage too many times. So I have hacked my carry-on strategy till it runs without a hitch. Even…
I occasionally choose books to read based on silly criteria – in direct opposition of my usual thorough examination of the author, a random three-page read test, and a look for recommendations at GoodReads.com. I just take a chance and…
I’ve worked my entire career in a field dominated by men. I haven’t really thought that much about it. My work is fun. The guys are – for the most part – an accepting and friendly bunch. Some of my…
You have no idea what I go through when it comes to chargers. In an average week, I get five gadgets to try out. Every single one comes with its own charger. Once in a while, the charger is marked…
I try out a lot of gear around here. It’s all part of the daily life of a tech journalist. It’s how I keep up, how I can recommend products at the drop of a hat when an editor calls…
Steam Punk Bling Who says handmade and unique has to be expensive? I bought a pair of these earrings and love them. I’ll be going back for more of this artist’s creations. They turn humble hardware – washers, in this case – into a…
HzO has invented a nanotechnology that coats the inside of electronics, making them impervious to water. I have pulled useless electronics out of toilets, the garden after a rainstorm, a bathtub, and the rinse cycle in the washing machine. There…
Do you have to clear spilled orange juice, dirty laundry, and someone else’s craft project away every time you sit down to work? Not me. I have a big monitor, ergonomic keyboard, and two work surfaces — all in a…
There is nothing cooler than watching a baby go from incapable of sitting up to reading, doing advance math, repairing broken computers, and driving the car. But this stroller is almost enough to make a geek girl want to start over again…
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