I’m sad to say that this past year has been rough on my budget. Not because of gadgets, gizmos, or other geeky purchases, but due in part to a series of misfortunes related to our family vehicles. It seems the entire year has been one …continue reading

The association between glasses and geeks is one that has withstood generations. While one may not always be connected with the other, long hours in front of the computer can take their toll on your vision as your eyes strain to keep focused through countless …continue reading

Eating out can be a rewarding and yet costly experience. Few things will drain your bank account faster than eating more than an occasional meal at your favorite restaurants. The food may be good, but are you spending too much for the convenience of not …continue reading

Saving money on your utility bills is a great way to go from being in the red at the end of the month to enjoying a monthly savings that can go toward larger purchases such as a new laptop or an upgraded smartphone. Perhaps one …continue reading

Every year or so, I have to buy a new pair of shoes. That’s not to say the shoes I buy are of particularly low quality, but I typically wear a single pair day in and day out until they fall apart. That said, there …continue reading

Buying secondhand goods is a great way to save money. Unfortunately, some products come with a little added risk when you buy them used. Either the products themselves don’t age particularly well, or they might contain hidden problems that rarely present themselves during the initial …continue reading

If you’re like me, you’re probably a sucker for a deal. I love saving money so much that I happily carry the title of Frugal Geek with me in both my professional and personal life. One of the secrets to being a frugal geek is …continue reading

Buying a wedding band for the groom can be more difficult than it seems. Traditional yellow gold rings are fine for some, but modern wedding bands come in a variety of different materials that appeal to today’s gentleman. Thankfully, some of the more popular and …continue reading

Have you recently switched jobs to one that requires you to travel on occasion? When I made the decision to move to a more travel-friendly career, the idea of packing a week’s worth of clothes and supplies and heading out on the road came into …continue reading

Coffee is one of those universally recognized symbols of the morning routine. For many, a cup of coffee is an essential part of waking up and preparing oneself for the tasks ahead.

Unfortunately, a good cup of coffee can be hard to find at a …continue reading

While eBooks seem to be all the rage right now due to considerably lower average cost than their physical counterparts, the benefits of buying a physical book are still worth the price difference to many avid readers. Like an audio CD from a popular band, …continue reading

In recent years, the gaming industry has grown to a point where it stands toe-to-toe with the movie industry. In fact, more and more games are beginning to feature the voices of Academy Award winning actors and actresses and these roles are appearing as part …continue reading

One of the most popular online gaming genres right now is the massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG). From Aion Online to World of Warcraft and all points in-between, this popular genre of games has a massive following including gamers from backgrounds as diverse as …continue reading

If there is one universal thing geeks love, it’s food. While we may come in all shapes and sizes, LAN parties and conventions are always accompanied by food in one way or another. The problem is, grocery shopping tends to take way too much money …continue reading

Going to the local movie theater to see the latest flick can be very expensive, especially at venues that offer full meals while you watch in place of traditional popcorn and candy options. Often, the concessions end up costing you a great deal more than …continue reading

There are a million sites out there that claim to be able to save you money on a new iPhone. Frankly, most of them are completely useless and are nothing more than clever marketing ploys to get you to sign up for something that itself …continue reading

{EAV_BLOG_VER:daa0a89bfdacad8d} Today, we’re taking a look at the Pathfinder Bestiary. Pathfinder is what some have dubbed version 3.75 of D&D. When 4th edition came out, a lot of people were very disappointed. They made D&D seem more like an MMO and less like the tactical …continue reading

If you’ve ever done business with an ISP that gives you one of its routers to use for service, you may have noticed that its equipment is rarely as full featured as it needs to be. Sometimes, there are only four ethernet ports and for …continue reading

In these economic times, you may find yourself thinking about taking on a second job to supplement your income. That big house of your dreams, gadgets you can’t live without, and other expenses all factor in to determining exactly how many extra hours you might …continue reading

LockerGnome reader Robert asks, “My Windows XP machine is on its way out, so I want to clone the entire HDD including the OS. Do you know of any good HDD cloners for Windows XP –  free or not?”

Cloning your hard drive from one …continue reading

LockerGnome reader David asks, “I want to get a screen protector, but will the plastic that goes over the screen prevent me from using touch features? Won’t the sensors not be able to detect my finger?”

Screen protectors made for touch devices typically don’t have …continue reading

Finding a good webcam can be difficult when you’re on a budget. Unfortunately, not all SD or HD webcams are created equal. Some of them are really very terrible, especially if they seem under-priced for the features advertised on the packaging. When the webcam feature …continue reading