News, reviews and articles about laptops and accessories.
Using tap and swipe gestures with our phones and tablets has become second nature, but that type of input control has yet to really take off with our laptops and desktop computers. The AirBar may soon change that. The AirBar is a thin black module with a USB connection that has been designed to sit […]
AirBar adds easy to use gesture control to your Windows laptop Read More
I enjoy using leather products because of their beauty and durability. Recently I had the opportunity to review Waterfield’s Cozmo 2.0 laptop leather bag. It was a very well made, wonderful laptop bag but a little too spacious for my personal preferences. I recently received the Kanzek Slim Safe Portfolio to review. I discovered that it is a
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I used to carry a backpack when traveling. Everywhere. I had decided that with the two laptops I used for demos (a Mac and a Windows machine, before the days of Intel Macs and virtual machines!), their chargers, hard drives for content and backup of presentations for the products I was training on, a single-shoulder
MacCase Premium Leather Briefcase review Read More
Backpacks and messenger bags have become our preferred everyday carry bags. But what happens when you need something a little more business-like? Waterfield’s newly updated Cozmo 2.0 laptop bag seems to be the type of bag that would be useful in a business setting. While reviewing the bag, I found that it is even more
Waterfield Designs Cozmo 2.0 laptop bag review Read More
Yesterday Dave Rees and I were chatting on Google Hangouts while we were watching Microsoft’s new hardware event. Microsoft announced three new Lumia Windows phones, a preview of HoloLens virtual gaming gear and a new fitness tracking band that all looked somewhat interesting to us. But, what Dave and I were most interested in was
Julie’s gadget diary – I almost pre-ordered a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 today Read More
The LaCie Sphere – designed, handcrafted, and silver plated by Cristofle’s workshop in France – is a 1TB USB 3.0 hard drive that is stunning as well as practical. It comes with a software suite that will allow you to set up automatic backups for your computer (PC and Mac) and ensure that your files
This beautiful silver sphere is a 1TB USB 3.0 hard drive Read More
A few weeks ago, I went on an exciting road trip cross country to move my sister from Nebraska to Washington. I had to fly back and then ride with her and my mother in a full car, and I knew I could not bring a big backpack full of stuff like I normally do,
Jill-E laptop backpack & camera insert review Read More
When I travel, I have several gadgets I bring with me. For the past few years I have been using a beat-up backpack I purchased a decade ago, before tablets and smartphones were commonplace. While my old backpack got the job done, it wasn’t built to organize and contain today’s modern devices. I’d been looking
Lifeworks Voyager backpack review Read More
This post brought to you by 3M Company. The content and opinions expressed below are that of The Gadgeteer. How many times have you sat next to a stranger on a bus, train, plane, or at a cafe, with your laptop or tablet’s screen visible? Most of you will say, that it happens to you
3M Privacy Filters can help prevent visual hacking Read More
If you love the look of rich marble, but you don’t like the faux marble look, you’re usually limited to using marble in your house. Now you can also use real marble in these MIKOL cases for your MacBook, iPad, or iPhone 6/6 Plus. The iPhone cases incorporate a piece of natural marble in the
Marble’s not just for countertops now Read More
Want to try out a Dvorak layout but don’t want to buy a new keyboard? Do you often need to type a different currency symbol than your standard, but can’t remember the keystroke combination? The Sonder Keyboard being developed in Sydney, Australia addresses these issues. Utilizing e-ink technology you can reprogram your keyboard so that
Sonder Keyboard is a programmable Bluetooth keyboard that uses e-ink to relabel keys Read More
If space is at a premium on your desk, you’ll like the Satechi Aluminum USB 3.0 SATA III HDD/SSD Docking Station with 2-port Hub and SD Card Reader. The aluminum docking station allows you to add 2.5″ or 3.5″ HDD or SSD disks without needing an enclosure, and you’ll be able to quickly switch between
When is the last time you gave much thought to mice? No, not the critters with beady little eyes, I’m talking about the mice you use with your desktop and laptop computers. Other than wireless, there really hasn’t been that much innovation in the input device that millions of people use every day. Until now. The
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Why have a boring black or white computer mouse when you can have a colorful Logitech Play Collection Mouse? The mice are covered with bright animal designs or with geometric designs. They fit comfortably in your hand, and they track precisely and accurately, thanks to Logitech’s 1000 dpi Advanced Optical Tracking. They are compatible with
With the colorful Logitech Play Collection, you’ll never suffer with a boring mouse again Read More
Backpacks are handy when traveling. They allow you to carry things on your back, leaving your hands free to pull other luggage. Better still, the TSA or security checkpoint friendly backpacks make getting through security with your laptop and other devices quick and painless (relatively speaking). With these backpacks, the laptop portion opens so that
ECBC Hercules Laptop Backpack with FastPass System review Read More
Over Christmas, I finally jumped into the MacBook scene and picked up a 13″ MacBook Pro with Retina display. The first thing I thought when I bought it was, “I need to find some sort of case for this expensive laptop!” For the first few months, I carried the laptop in two hands always, and
CalypsoCase MacBook Pro sleeve case review Read More
If you don’t like to leave home without your digital data, you should check out the Corsair Flash Survivor Stealth USB 3.0 flash drive. The casing is made of anodized, aircraft-grade aluminum, and it’s waterproof to 200 meters, and it’s both vibration- and shock-resistant. Because it’s USB 3.0, it offers read-speeds up to 4 times faster
What is your design style when it comes to your workspace? Do you prefer modern? Shabby Chic? Steampunk? If you’re into warm woods that offer sleek beauty with ergonomic and storage benefits, check out Grovemade’s new desktop collection. Handcrafted from domestic hardwoods, these desk accessories are available in maple or walnut and include a monitor
Grovemade debuts laptop stand and other wooden desktop accessories Read More
My husband has the Cocoon SLIM backpack, and he uses it daily. It’s become his favorite gear bag because it’s comfortable to wear on his back even when loaded down with his 15″ work MacBook, his iPad, and various papers, cables, chargers, and other gear. Now, Cocoon is making the SLIM backpack available in a
Cocoon makes their SLIM backpack available in leather Read More
Several weeks ago I posted the first part of this article where I talked about how I would be using a Dell XPS 13 laptop instead of my 13″ MacBook Pro with retina display and 13″ MacBook Air for a week. To remind folks, I only use Macs at home. There are no Windows PCs to be
Julie’s gadget diary – I’ve been cheating on my MacBook with a Dell XPS 13 (part 2) Read More