AMD’s A-Series of accelerated processing units (APUs) provide a mix of powerful processing and low-power technologies to tablets and similar form factors. At CES 2013 this week, …continue reading

Keeping your laptop cool can be a constant battle. Many manufacturers don’t even call them laptops anymore because they get so hot they could actually burn you. You might imagine anything over 100 degrees Fahrenheit being unreasonable, but the internal components like the graphics card …continue reading

Baby monitors have come a long way since I was a kid. They’ve evolved from simple plastic walkie talkies to full-featured video cameras with night-vision and integrated lullabies. That said, I found myself wondering if one of these modern baby monitors might …continue reading

Paying the monthly electric bill feels a lot like paying a tax on your technology. The air conditioning you use in the summer, computers, televisions, heating in winter, washer/dryer, and even your refrigerator are a constant cost to you. Some of them have average hourly …continue reading

Office pranks are a pastime enjoyed by geeks the world over. Steve Wozniak, one of the founders of Apple Computer, attributed his electronic pranking devices to preparing him for what would eventually become the first Apple computer. Pulling pranks on someone is easier when you …continue reading

Vehicle maintenance is something that every automobile owner should be aware of. For truck drivers, the importance is even more critical. You depend on your rig to get you where you need to go (and if you own a smaller variety of truck, you can …continue reading

We all have one around the house, standing proud with its 3.5 inch floppy drive and cables galore. I’m talking about that tower PC that has become an eyesore, yet you just can’t part with it. Perhaps it’s memories of logging on to AOL and …continue reading

Keeping your laptop keyboard clean isn’t just a matter of sanitation; it could extend the life of your device considerably. Dirt, dust, and food can quickly become lodged under a key and cause it to stick or fail to read as you type. Regular cleaning …continue reading

Every once in a while, a gimmicky gadget comes along that makes me smile. Usually, these gadgets are a bit humorous in nature such as a Darth Vader USB hub or a USB Christmas tree, but this time around it’s the WebMail Notifier that has …continue reading

I love gadgets. Kitchen gadgets are especially interesting to me as they are all intended to make life easier for the home cook by turning otherwise difficult tasks into trivial issues. Whether you use a gadget to chop an onion or peel a potato, the …continue reading

Chances are, you really don’t need something as bulky or expensive as a DSLR if you just want to take photos as a hobby. In fact, mirrorless cameras available at fraction of the cost of their DSLR counterparts are already starting to match (if not …continue reading

When I started searching for stocking stuffers to give out this year, the first thing that came to mind is a multitool. I usually give out something fairly frugal and functional as a general stocking stuffer. Last year, I gifted a multitool shaped like a …continue reading

I recently installed a set of wireless Philips hue lights in my entry way and after a couple weeks of use, I’m happy to share my experiences with you. To start, I purchased these with my own money in part because our entryway needed a …continue reading

Living a healthier life these days is made easier thanks to the many gadgets dedicated to tracking and motivating us to keep focused on our goals. One such gadget comes from Fitbit and it’s called Fitbit One. Unlike previous Fitbit trackers, the Fitbit …continue reading

Pocket camcorders can be incredibly useful. They’re portable enough to carry around wherever you go, and often simple enough to take out and start shooting with minimal delay. Just point and shoot.

So, what should you look for in a good pocket camcorder? Are there …continue reading

So you’re not really a Jedi. That doesn’t mean you can’t decorate your desk in a way that brings back nostalgic memories of your favorite science fiction series. Your mouse, keyboard, USB hub, and even the flash drive you keep with you throughout the day …continue reading

WTFjeans is at it again with a new pair that boasts superior protection for your smartphone. Not only do these jeans come with a specially designed pocket lined with microfiber cloth for your phone, but also one for your USB thumb drive, and plenty of …continue reading

If there is one thing the world needs more of in the next generation, it’s engineers. People that look at problems not as obstacles, but as challenges. Inspiring the next generation to face the challenges of tomorrow can be a real challenge when so much …continue reading

Imagine having a robot at your bedside or in your kitchen that coaches you on your health. It might not be the same as having Jillian Michaels rushing into your bedroom at the crack of dawn and screaming at you to get up and start …continue reading

When I was a youngster, the fanciest gadget I had was a pair of “laser” guns that detected whether or not the user was hit by the other player. They were a lot of fun to play with, and I spent quite a long time …continue reading

Don’t laugh when I say MILC, but that’s one of the many terms being thrown around right now in an attempt to describe this new generation of cameras that sit somewhere between a compact and a DSLR. These cameras each share a common bond in …continue reading

When the $249 Chromebook from Samsung was announced, I was immediately curious. Finally, it appeared that the unique notebook fitted with an OS that ran little more than a browser was priced fairly for what the user receives. At $249, the new Chromebook certainly hits …continue reading