All of us techies know that by the time we open our new computer, or for that matter, just about any other tech device, it is close to being obsolete. If this is, for the most part, true of tech gadgets, it is especially true of software, security software in particular. By the time you […]
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There is no state in the US that bans all phone use while driving. (Texting while driving is different, and many states do ban texting by all drivers.) Several states ban all cell phone use by certain types of drivers – like novice drivers or bus drivers – and several states require hands-free devices. North
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Dean Koontz is my absolute favorite author. I love his books. I have calendar entries for new book releases, and I buy them from the Sony ebook store at midnight on release day. I was happy to see that he has released an app that will hopefully keep me up-to-date with the latest news and
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PadPivot appears to be well on its way to becoming another success story from the project funding site KickStarter. The PadPivot is a universal tablet, iPad, eBook reader stand that has been designed to go from your lap (actually, your leg) to a table top. It even folds for easy storage. The two designers put
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Standard pocket knife not cutting it for you? Need a few more tools your pocket, but not more bulk? Only 2.5 in long, the Leatherman Squirt PS4 is a little gem that packs no less than 9 tools into a keychain-sized package. In fact, it’s one of a very few multi-tools that includes both pliers
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Remember Lynda Carter in the 1970’s television series The New Adventures of Wonder Woman (1975–79)??? She and Lindsay Wagner, as the Bionic Woman, were every school boy’s dream back in the seventies. Well, like the Bionic Woman, NBC has just announced they will be remaking Wonder Woman (at least the pilot) for this Fall (seems
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The Monster iClarityHD Precision Micro Bluetooth Speaker 100’s name might be bigger than the speaker itself, but it packs a lot of sound into that small space. It also makes a fine hands-free audio bridge (speaker & mic) for your Bluetooth-enabled devices. It does this in an attractive and very portable package that will grind
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This giant LEGO block is made of translucent plastic and has four bright LED lights inside. The bricks are 3″X3″X1.25″ and use 3 AAA batteries for power. You just stick the LEGO brick on the wall of your closet or inside a cabinet for a little extra light where you need it. The LEGO Brick
The IRS has released a free app for Apple and Android devices that allow you to track the status of your tax refund. The IRS2Go app also lets you sign up for tax tips or get the most recent IRS Twitter feed. The app is free from the iTunes store or from the Android Marketplace.
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Jorg Hysek and his team of designers at HD3 Complication have just announced their high-end, touchscreen watch that is uniquely and geekily-stylin’…. The Slyde mixes slim, sleek lines, a bit of old-world style, high-tech HD touchscreen, with a hint of the Matrix. The HD3 Slyde will be available in black, gray titanium or pink gold
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Maybe you remember how much I love my Belkin Grip Vue cases for the iPad and for my iPod touch? Well, Belkin has decided to spread the wealth to other tablets. It’s hard to see in the picture, but the Galaxy Tab in the picture is wearing one of the clear TPU cases that protects
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For over 5 months last year, I used my iMac as my TV while my basement was being remodeled. During that time, I was able to keep up on all my favorite shows using Hulu and ‘other methods’. Although I did miss not having live TV, it wasn’t that bad and I really didn’t miss
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Are you an EDC junkie? Got a bunch of gadgety essentials bouncing around in your pockets or bag? Organize ’em with Bill’s Custom Cases. Bill is a one-man show that produces cases in several shapes and sizes made from rugged materials to protect all manner of small objects. Among them is the patented Urban Wallet
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Fans of the Apple wireless keyboard and Magic Trackpad now have a way to bring the two together while also offering a solution for hiding some of the miscellaneous items on your desk. It’s the Tree Designs iDesk, a cabinetry grade wooden tray that holds both peripherals side by side. Lift up either device and
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Porsche Design has announced a new line of fine writing implements, the P’3125 Slim Line (From $260). They are known for their fine (and relatively expensive) writing tools. The P’3125 Slim Line is crafted out of polished palladium brass with a precision milled finish on the barrel and cap. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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The rooCASE, offered by eBags, for the Samsung Galaxy Tab is made of genuine leather. This case has a frame to hold the Galaxy Tab in place. All controls and connectors are accessible while the Tab is in the case, and there’s an opening on the back for the camera. The case folds into a
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This battery-operated alarm clock from ThinkGeek combines Star Wars and LEGO into a cute, useful package. The clock comes with 21 LEGO pieces, including Chewbacca and Stormtrooper minifigures. You’ll even get pieces to built a blaster turret on top of the clock. It’s 3.75″ X 3.75″, and it has a crescendo alarm that gets louder
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Like most Etsy shops, Grichels sells limited edition handmade items. Grichels has modified a lighted Sony Pocket Reader case by applying a piece of leather that has been wrinkled and combined with a pair of eyes to form Gonart, the reader guardian. The Sony reader cover is $76. The shop also offers a variety of
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When I first learned about the GoSmart Clip a few months ago, I thought it was a great idea for putting your smartphone’s display right in the center of your steering wheel, for easy viewing. They sent me one to review and now that I’ve had a chance to actually use it, here’s what I
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I have written in previous reviews that I tend to prefer neutrality and accuracy over sound that is enhanced or “colored” in headphones/earphones. That being said, I do enjoy bass when it doesn’t interfere with or overpower the mids or highs, which can so often happen. Some brands accentuate bass to attract a younger crowd
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