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I love things that help me organize and/or simplify my crazy, hectic life. I am typically overbooked and multitasking 90% of my day. So, a clutter-free world helps me be more efficient, which theoretically enables me to get more accomplished on any given day. So, when Julie offered up the simpleDock from the folks at […]
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The Slate Mobile AirDesk is a new Kickstarter project that just launched yesterday and has already surpassed the funding goal of $6500. It is made in Tempe, Arizona from a solid block of hand sanded bamboo. A grid of holes has been drilled through the block to help with air flow and heat dissipation. There
Slate is a bamboo lapdesk with style and function Read More
There’s been some interest here at The Gadgeteer in standing desks. Standing while you work offers great health benefits, and many desk-bound workers could benefit from being able to stand while they work. There are many solutions that allow you to work as you stand, but most of them seem to involve replacing conventional desks
Easily convert your conventional desk to a standing desk without permanent modifications Read More
I have become a huge fan of the portable battery backup solutions. I have reviewed numerous ones here on the Gadgeteer and purchased numerous ones for family members. In fact I have 3 backup battery solutions right now among the items in my daily gear, so I am a fan. But all those solutions only
Roving Power Professional Power Pack review Read More
When I think of folio-style cases like this, I think of tablet and smartphones. But these beautiful folios from CalypsoCrystal are for MacBooks. The CalypsoFlip case cradles the bottom of the laptop in a frame that simply wraps around the front and side, leaving the connectors and the hinge free. You don’t have to remove
Protect your MacBook in an elegant folio-style case Read More
When I leave the relatively controlled world of our home, I typically carry my MacBook Pro in either my Colonel Littleton No. 1943 Navigator bag or booq Boa Flow backpack depending on what type of outing I am going on. Both of these tech-bags are pretty big and while not bulky, are not small either.
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Popular bag and case maker booq has just announced the Viper hardcase, which is available in 3 sizes for tablets, the Macbook Air and Chromebook Pixel sized devices. Built with booq’s trademark denier ballistic water-repelling nylon exterior, these zippered cases are tough but light weight. The Viper hardcase features a molded exterior and a padded interior that’s
booq introduces Viper hardcase for tablets and MacBook Air Read More
Those ultra-small computers are a boon for travelers, but you find one of the costs of the light and small form-factor when you need to plug in more than 2 or so USB devices. My 11″ MacBook Air has only two USB jacks, and the simpleDock from Kanex would be a perfect accessory to use
Add USB ports and a charging station to your laptop Read More
Got that sleek new laptop that’s missing an optical drive? Or maybe you just need to add Blu-ray writing? The Pawtec UltraSlim External USB 3.0 Slot-Loading BDXL 3D Blu-Ray Writer may be just the thing you need.
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Kanex says their DualRole is a “perfect companion for laptop users who need additional USB 3.0 ports for instant connection to peripherals and to connect to a secure wired network using Gigabit Ethernet simultaneously.” It’s especially useful for those who have the tiny laptops (Windows or Mac) that sacrifice the number of USB ports for
Add USB 3.0 ports and Gigabit Ethernet to your computer Read More
LaCie and Porsche worked together to build this sleek, beautiful flash drive that fits on your keyring. The enclosure of the Porsche Design USB Key is steel for strength, and the scratch-resistant connector stands up to the detritus in your pockets. The USB 3.0 drive can move data at speeds up to 95MB/s, and it safeguards
This new Porsche is sleek and built for speed – and fits on your keyring Read More
Google and HP have partnered up and released a new Chromebook in the lineup. The HP Chromebook 11 features include an 11.6″ IPS display, Exynos 5250 GAIA CPU, 2 USB 2.0 ports, 6 hours of battery life, and weighs only 2.3 lbs. A nice new feature is that it will use a microUSB port for charging,
New HP Chromebook 11 released Read More
We’ve told you about USB monitors before, but the CINQ includes a special clip that allows you to mount the 10.1 inch 720p monitor right to the side of your laptop’s display. The monitor is compatible with PCs and Macs and has a max resolution of 1280 x 720. It features a matte / anti-glare coating,
CINQ adds more screen real estate to your laptop without needing any table top space Read More
Come on, you know you have felt it if you own a laptop. You’ve felt it in bed or on the couch maybe even when traveling. Admit it, you have felt the heat on your lap coming from your laptop computer. It can be more than discomforting – it can down right burn. The Comforter
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I have a couple of different bags that I use as my laptop bag. One of them has a built-in, cushioned, zippered sleeve to hold my MacBook Air; my laptop is safe from scratches in there. The other bag only has a laptop “divider” panel that’s open at the bottom and top, and my laptop
Brenthaven BX2 Sleeve for 11″ MacBook Air review Read More
I’m not a gamer, so I’m not usually interested in gaming mice with their extra features and extra cost. I might make an exception for this E-BLUE MARVEL IRON MAN 3 Edition USB Gaming Mouse from Brando. This optical mouse seems to be corded, although most of the images manage to blur out or erase where
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If you have a laptop that tends to run hot, you’ve probably tried various ways to keep it cool. While there are laptop stands out there with fans and other features that promise to keep the laptop cool, the simplest thing to do is simply make sure no vents are blocked and to get some
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Information for the Penclic Mouse B2 says that using this pen-like mouse will “counteract static tensions in your arms, shoulders, and neck” that you experience while using a traditional mouse. With the Penclic Mouse B2, you rest your arm on the desktop and use the mouse just as you would use a pen so you
Reduce the risk of repetitive stress injuries with this mouse pen Read More
Windows users who may have looked longingly at Apple’s Magic Mouse, can now have a mouse that is just as sleek and offers a couple other features that the Magic Mouse does not. The Logitech Ultrathin Touch Mouse has a smooth touch surface that is created by an invisible coating that helps you navigate your
Logitech introduces Ultrathin Touch Mouse Read More
The PNY StorEDGE is a flash memory card that fits in the SDXC slot of the 13-inch MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Pro with Retina display and provides extra storage without the extra weight or bulk of a traditional USB hard drive or even USB thumb drive. Unlike other solutions that you plug in,
PNY introduces StorEDGE flash memory expansion modules for the Apple Macbook Read More