Cranes for Kids: Messages of hope for Japanese children from our own
We have all been riveted by the aftermath of the Japan earthquake and tsunami, and struggled with how to discuss it with our children. And yet, from the greatest of adversity, also comes the promise of hope. And there is nothing more touching than when that hope is...
Internet-inspired pillows for your inner geek
If I ever have a few minutes to flit around on the Internet and do some surfing (who am I kidding, shopping), I always hit Etsy and troll through the millions of creative products I know I’d never be able to come up with myself. I especially love the...
Android plays catch up with its app market on Amazon
If you’re an Android user, you can do a happy dance today because our prayers have been answered–Amazon just launched a brand new marketplace just for Android apps. No more iTunes envy! Or, sort of. The Amazon Appstore for Android is a dedicated online...
Dragon Dictation: Do as I say, and as I do
Ever get the feeling that you’re not being heard? If you have children, you know what I’m talking about. Well if your kid isn’t going to listen, at least you can rely on your faithful computer to do as you say. At least if you’ve got the truly...
Unraveling the new New York Times online subscription fees
If you’ve been anywhere online in the last 24 hours, you’ve probably heard that the New York Times is going to begin charging a fee as of March 28. Interesting–thought not necessarily bad–news for those of us who rely on the Paper of Record for...
Angry Birds get lucky for St. Patrick’s Day. Or really, we do.
It’s St. Patrick’s Day and we couldn’t resist passing along the special holiday-themed edition of our favorite time waster–er, app–Angry Birds. Here, our way too familiar friends go green and get lucky with this special St. Patty’s...
Cars go cordless in 2012
With spring in the air, this past weekend presented a perfect time for me to clean out my car. Despite finding enough Goldfish crackers in the seat to feed a small army, I was more dismayed with the sheer number of cords that I had to contend with. I have a phone...
Protect that precious new iPad or tech gadget with a great warranty
Fellow iPad enthusiasts rejoice! This weekend is the official retail release of the iPad 2, prompting hoards of tech enthusiasts and Apple fans to whip out their wallets and shell out some serious cash for this beautiful piece of gadgetry. This is a big investment and...
Lo-Fi makes your photos fancy on your PC
There are a lot of smartphone apps out there that let you edit your photos, add cool borders and special effects, but if you don’t have a snazzy phone that works with apps, well, you may feel a little left out. And we hate when our readers feel left out! So I...Creating Secure Passwords: The Easy, Step-by-Step Guide
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