News, reviews and articles about laptops and accessories.
The Gboard is a plug and play USB keyboard that has 19 multicolored keys that map to a variety of Gmail shortcut commands. It’s compatible with both Windows and Mac computers and costs $19.99. Would you buy one? Personally, I would just learn the built-in GMail key press combinations that this keyboard is mapped to. […]
Would you use a special keyboard just for GMail? Read More
The Clickfree C2 Portable Automatic Backup drive is the go-to option for those looking for a hardware backup solution with it’s own easy, but option rich software interface that works with both Mac and PC. As a Mac user, already using Time Machine to securely backup my data, C2 might appear useless and a bit
Clickfree C2 Portable Backup Drive: Just Click and GO! Read More
Do you use your 15″ Macbook as your primary computer and wish you had an attractive and useful way to expand its capabilities? How about the DeskBook Pro docking station from Zemno? It adds 7 USB ports, 3 Firewire 800 ports, 1 Firewire 400 port, 1 DVI output, 1 ESATA data, 1 ESATA powered port,
Turn your Macbook into a desktop – Zemno DeskBook Pro Read More
More then just funny capitalization (yes, that’s really how they spell it) Kamiliun uses a modular system to create a flexible backpack/bag system from mix-and-match components. I received the Chicken or the Egg package consisting of a ‘letterbox’ back on the left, above, designed to carry a laptop or other large slab-like objects, and a
Kamiliun cHiCkEn oR tHe eGG Messenger Style Backpack Review Read More
We’ve seen hard cases for Macbooks for years, but now that netbooks have exploded in popularity, it’s their turn. Hard Candy Cases are easy to snap on polycarbonate shells that protect your netbook from every day bumps and scratches. That have a unique bubble texture and are available in several colors for ACER, ASUS and
Candy Coat Your Netbook With Hard Candy Cases Read More
Skooba’s new Netbook Neo Sleeve is a form-fitting, padded neoprene zippered case that protects your 10 inch netbook from everyday abuse such as bumps and scratches. You can carry the Neo by itself with the included shoulder strap or inside another larger gear bag. There’s even a zipper compartment on the front that provides space
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I’m extremely happy with my new 27″ iMac (quad-core i7) because is fast and quiet. I wasn’t sure how well I would adjust to the wireless keyboard and the new magic mouse. I’m so accustomed to a full sized keyboard and Logitech MX Revolution mouse, that both felt really awkward to use at first. I
Apple Magic mouse is not so magical for me Read More
Tyme Machines, makers of licensed USB drives, has just announced the release of its Series 1 sculpted 3D Star Wars character USB thumb drives. The drives are sculpted replicas of Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Storm Trooper and Yoda. They are available now at www.tymemachines.com and range in price from 4GB to 16GB for $29.99 to
Luke, I am your… USB Drive Read More
There are all types of laptop coolers on the market these days. There are coolers with fans that require an AC adapter, have fans powered by a USB port, have standoffs to keep the bottom of the laptop from touching any surface, others work on your desktop and still others that work on your lap.
ThermaPAK HeatShift Laptop Cooler Review Read More
Back in the day, I was in Military Intelligence (no need try, I have heard all the jokes…..). We used some very expensive computer drive technologies to securely store classified materials digitally. This was when storage was measured in kilobytes (maybe megabytes), Photoshop 3 was just released, and a powerpoint presentation fit on a floppy
CRU-DataPort’s SecureDock Review Read More
Laptop Smart Feet from newPCgadgets is an accessory designed to raise your laptop and organize your cables. Rubberized non-skid feet raise the rear of your laptop 1.5” to improve your viewing angle, increase ventilation and reduce heat. A unique built in cable organizer allows you to secure up to 4 cables on each side of
Lift and organize – Laptop Smart Feet Read More
Let’s go natural and earthy! No, I am not talking about getting naked and rolling around in the dirt. 😉 I’m talking about an earthy (looking) sleeve for your laptop. These sleeves from ColcaSac are being sold as MacBook sleeves, but other laptops will fit in them too. Let’s check it out.
ColcaSac MacBook Sleeve Review Read More
UNIEA manufactures cases of nearly every shape and size, engineered to protect your valuable tech-equipment from the dangers of the daily grind. Their Omniverse 13.3-inch Macbook (or similar sized laptop) Universal Tote (and the matching hard drive case) are no different.
Uniea Omniverse Universal Tote for the 13″ Macbook Read More
Robin sent this to me this afternoon and I thought it was worthy enough to share with all of you. Do you suffer from cold hands? I sure do. Here’s a neat solution that can actually kill two birds with one stone. It’s the ValueRays Warm Mouse. It’s a regular USB mouse that heats up
Cure for frostbit fingers – ValueRays Warm Mouse Read More
Earlier this year, we reviewed the Clickfree Portable Backup drive. Now they have an even smaller solution with more features. The new Clickfree C2 is a Windows and Mac OS X compatible drive. It is available in 250 or 500GB capacities and has a built in USB cable that snaps into the body when not
Lose your Sidekick data? Don’t let the same thing happen to your PC – Clickfree C2 Read More
The next time I purchase a house I will look for one that has Ethernet wired to all the rooms, but until that happens I need a way to get high speed LAN access in different areas of my home. WiFi is too slow and unreliable. One of the possibilities is a technology called Powerline Ethernet.
ActionTec MegaPlugAV 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Kit Review Read More
I had been looking for a laptop sleeve for awhile to replace my large, clunky leather briefcase. Between going back and forth to work and weekend trips, I wanted to ditch the extra bag and just toss my computer in my backpack without worrying about it being bumped, scratched, or damaged. I’ve been using the
SUMO Camo Laptop/Netbook Sleeve Review Read More
Cirago is claiming that their new CST-5000 is the smallest, thinnest USB hard drive on the market. I’m going to stack it up against the Aegis Apricorn A-25 to see how the claim measures up.
Cirago CST-5000 Slim USB Hard Drive Review Read More
Here’s a cool use for one of those USB flash drives laying at the bottom of your junk drawer – use it as an alarm for your laptop. LAarm is a (free for personal use, $50 for business) laptop alarm security application that sounds an alarm when a laptop is in danger of being stolen
Use an old USB flash drive as a laptop alarm system Read More