News, reviews and articles about laptops and accessories.
Women use the same gadgets as men, but some of us want a different type of gear bag to carry them in. Typical unisex bags tend to skew “more manly”, and they often have a look that announces “expensive gear inside”. Women may want a bag that looks more like a handbag to blend in […]
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It’s a fact of life that PCs are vulnerable to malicious programs that can be picked up from simply visiting a seemingly harmless website or by opening an email. There’s also usually a bunch unwanted programs that manufacturers seem to load up on their computers that waste your valuable disk space. Both of these problems
Keep your Windows PC running at top condition with Jumpshot Read More
When I downsized from a 27″ iMac to a 13″ Macbook Air for my main computer, It felt liberating being able to carry around my computer anywhere I needed to go. But giving up a huge display for one much smaller did take some adjustment. When I’m couch surfing, I don’t really mind the smaller
AOC’s latest USB monitor offers faster performance in a thinner package Read More
I have an 11″ MacBook Air, and it irks me to no end that most laptop bags that are supposedly designed for this tiny laptop will disclose in the fine print that they will accommodate up to a 15″ laptop. I don’t want my Air floating around in a giant, heavy bag. I don’t even
Why use a giant bag for a tiny laptop? Read More
Anyone who’s sat working with a laptop computer on their legs for any length of time realized how much heat they put out. The heat can cause permanent damage and discoloration to the skin on your legs, and it can even adversely affect male fertility. It’s not just heat you have to worry about, though.
Protect your health with the DefenderPad Laptop Radiation Shield Read More
Are a PC laptop owner who has been jealous of the MagSafe magnetic power connectors built into Apple Macbooks? The ChargeSAFE break-away laptop power connector might be the solution for you… if you own an HP, Dell, Alienware, IBM Thinkpad, Lenovo, Toshiba, ASUS, MSI, Gateway, Fujitsu or Sony laptop. The ChargeSAFE is a two piece
ChargeSAFE – a MagSafe style connector for non-Apple laptops Read More
The Genius NX-ECO is a 2.4GHz wireless mouse that doesn’t have a “battery” inside. At least not the typical type of battery that we’re all familiar with. It has a built-in gold capacitor which fully recharges in just three minutes using the included micro USB charging cable. The cable stores inside the mouse when not
Ditch batteries forever with the NX-ECO Battery-Free Wireless Notebook Mouse by Genius Read More
Have you ordered one of the newly announced MacBook Airs with upgraded CPUs, WiFi, and battery life? You know that new gadgets require new cases and covers, and Waterfield wants you to know that they have just what you need to protect and carry your new Air. They have a line of cases, sleeves, and
Waterfield cases and bags for the newest MacBook Airs Read More
The purpose of a MagSafe connector is to have the power cable disconnect without pulling your laptop off the table should something snag the cable, but the MagStay MS-01 offers you a way to keep the cable firmly connected to your laptop if that feature bothers you. The MagStay Power Connection Lock for MagSafe 2 accessory
Keep the power cord connected to your Mac laptop with the MagStay MS-01 Read More
I love my 11″ MacBook Air, and it’s great to travel with. It’s great to use at home, too, but sometimes I do wish for a bigger screen when I’m editing photos for my reviews or for a couple extra USB ports. The docking stations from LandingZone give the Airs some features Apple didn’t. Depending
Turn your MacBook Air into a desktop computer with the LandingZone dock Read More
Have you ever used a pointing device that wasn’t a mouse? I’ve used a trackball and touchpad, but they didn’t make me change from my mouse. When I discovered the Pen Mouse by Genius, I figured it was worth a try, especially since I have been experiencing some wrist pain using the mouse. Who knows, maybe
Genius Pen Mouse review Read More
Google has released its Chromebook Pixel, which looks like the nicest in the Chromebook series yet! It has a 12.85″ display with a 3:2 aspect ratio and super high pixel density – about 239 pixels/inch. They say this is more than the average 118 pixel/inch on other leading laptops, which will give us an ultra
Google introduces the Chromebook Pixel Read More
This post brought to you by Lenovo. All opinions are 100% mine. For decades, celebrities and Hollywood stars have flocked to Utah in January to see (and be seen) the selection of films featured at the Sundance Film Festival. This year’s Festival just ended a few days ago, and as expected, it was crowded with
The Stars – and the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga – came out for Sundance Read More
I have an 11″ MacBook Air laptop, and I love that it’s tiny enough to carry it most anywhere I go. What I don’t love is the possibility of scratching my shiny aluminum laptop, so I need a sleeve to protect my MBA while it’s being carried in another bag. I’ve found, once I read
Greene + Gray Tribal 11″ MacBook Air Sleeve review Read More
To celebrate the “King of Rock and Roll,” Elvis Presley’s 78th birthday, Mimoco is adding 2 new flash drives to their Legends of MIMOBOT collection. One shows Elvis all decked out for his 1973 Aloha from Hawaii concert and the other one shows Elvis dressed in full US Army attire. Both flash drives are available
Mimoco celebrates Elvis with 2 new USB flash drives Read More
Sometimes you just need a little bit of light. This portable USB light from IPEVO is a convenient, not to mention inexpensive, addition to a laptop bag.
Portable USB LED Light review Read More
Many computer users these days have switched from using desktops to laptops. Laptops are smaller, portable and provide the same functionality as desktops, but the problem with most laptops is that they have a smaller than desirable screen size. I personally use both a 11″ MacBook Air and a 15″ Retina MacBook Pro. But both
Just Mobile AluBase Macbook stand review Read More
A few months ago, I wrote a news post about some MacBook Air cases that incorporated a stand into the design. I ordered one of the cases, the Artmu 11″ MacBook Air Stand Pouch, from eBay. Julie was able to request a review sample of the other style, the Opt MagicQ MacBook Air Case, that I’ve
Artmu 11″ MacBook Air Stand Pouch review Read More
M-Edge is a long-time producer of cases and covers for eBook readers, tablets, and other gadgets. They have just announced the Trina Turk for M-Edge Collection of accessories designed with colorful Trina Turk signature prints. There are a couple of book-style covers for the Kindle Fire or the iPad that incorporate satin fabrics with microfiber
M-Edge announces the Trina Turk for M-Edge Collection Read More
In an effort to cure a raging case of tech boredom, I’ve been trying some experiments to see if various gadgets have the ability to replace my 13″ Macbook Air as my go to workhorse computer. I recently tried this with a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Android tablet to less than a stellar outcome. Now
Julie’s Gadget Diary – Can a Samsung Chromebook replace my Macbook Air? Read More