3 free apps we love for Earth Day
Today is Earth Day. Of course every day I try to do my darnedest to reduce, reuse and recycle, but when it comes to helping the planet, there’s always room for improvement, and Earth Day is a great time to think about what we can all do make our lives a little...
Turning home movies into Sundance contenders. (Well, almost.)
I have so many adorable video clips of my kids scattered among my iPhone, laptop, Flip Camera (RIP) and removable hard drive. I dare to dream about turning this jumble of clips into longer movies with real Hollywood-like transitions and effects. The problem is, I...
Lojack for your cell phone – that’s TekTrak
How many of you have you misplaced your phone and had to call your mobile number? My hand is raised over here. But for the times that I’ve called my number and my ringer has been off, and I’ve spent a good 30 minutes retracing my steps to find it, well, as...
Bing Travel takes (some of) the guesswork out of booking online
There’s nothing more frustrating than checking out airline fares in the morning, then re-checking in the afternoon and seeing that the cost per ticket has gone up $50. Highway robbery! Doing a desperate search on all the major travel sites to find the original...
4 cool phone cases just for Android users
We know that there are a lot of iPhone apps and accessories out on the market and sometimes Android users may get a little bitter over the lack of attention their equally smart smartphones are getting. (We know! We see your posts on Facebook!) It’s true that the...
A mobile app for new parents. Nervous, tired new parents.
Remember those first few hours and days after bringing your firstborn home? Elation and terror are two of the many emotions that come to mind. It was a magical time, but one that prompted a lot of questions. A lot. Rather than rely on books like I did in my heyday,...
Amazon announces a cheaper Kindle, but you’ll pay in other ways.
There are many e-reader options on the market right now and it’s hard to choose which is best for you. If it comes down to price, you may want to jump on the cheaper Kindle that was just announced on Amazon. Dubbed Kindle with Special Offers, it is actually the...
Create your own personalized email set-up with Gmail Labs
One huge redeeming quality I find in people is when they can poke fun at themselves and not take the world too seriously. It’s even more fun when a technology company can do the same. If you’re a Gmail user and haven’t taken advantage of that little...
To cover, to shield, to protect – cases for that coveted iPad 2
If you were one of the lucky ones to snag an iPad 2 before it disappeared from all inventory sources around the globe, congratulations! Hopefully you’re protecting your investment with a nice cover. You may have opted for the nifty magnetic Apple Smart Cover,...Tech Gift Ideas: The Best of 2023
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