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The quick and dirty on the new MacBook Pro
Today at the Apple Event, the new MacBook Pro was revealed, and let’s just say we are all trying to find ways to rationalize an upgrade. If you’re wondering whether you might want to trade in your older model for this new laptop, here’s a quick...
The best laptops under $200 according to Reviewed.com
This is a syndicated post from Reviewed.com, who we trust for rigorously tested, objective reviews on gadgets + gear Great news! If you only have $200 to spend on a laptop, your options are far better than they used to be. While these machines aren’t built for...
The Superbook turns your smart phone into a laptop. Yes, you read that correctly.
As much as we already do with our smartphones, the small screen and tiny keyboard can be limiting, at least when it comes to getting actual work done. That’s probably why the Superbook has completely blown its Kickstarter goal. Related: A keyboard case that...
7 cool finds for families from the 2015 World Maker Faire.
It’s hard to believe this was my first ever year attending the Maker Faire in NYC, but yep. It’s true. And now consider me an annual attendee. Thanks to our sponsor Sprout by HP who hooked me up with tickets (thank you thank you thank you, HP!) I got to...
The Remix Mini: An Android PC you can hold in your hands
At a time when it seems like our favorite gadgets are getting bigger, not smaller (hello, iPhone 6+) it’s pretty cool to discover the Remix Mini — an incredible new computer that you can easily hold in your hand. Seriously. Everything about the Mini kind...
Only one USB hub? Infinite USB is an affordable fix for that and it’s rather pretty.
With one of the main complaints about the new Macbook 2015 stemming around the single USB port, it makes perfect sense that technologists and developers are on that issue, stat. Because hello, functionality? Not all of us have all the time and patience in the world to...
The new MacBook 2015. Lighter, thinner, and oooooh gold. But do you need it?
If you’re an Apple fan like me, then you had the Apple Watch Event marked on your calendar with multiple alarms yesterday. But it turns out that the Apple Watch wasn’t actually the star of the show. For me, and from the number of tweets about it, the big...
Apple’s new iMac with 5K Retina display is so fantastic, it’s basically daring you not to love it
Yesterday’s big Apple Event introduced so much coolness at once that I think the needle on my GIMME THAT RIGHT NOW meter broke clean off. What, you don’t have one of those on your desk too? Frankly, we’re all still getting our heart rates back to...
Reader Q+A: Good computer recommendations for students going back-to-school?
We need to purchase a computer for our two older children to use for homework. They frequently have assignments that involve the use of Google Docs, as well as PowerPoint and Excel. I’m a Mac user, but we’re thinking we’ll go with a PC for them (due to cost). Can you...
Just for shutterbugs: Free computer wallpapers for your gadgets from Photojojo
If you’re a fan of quotes and cameras and maybe even quotes about cameras, I found a special treat for you: free computer wallpapers from CMT fave Photojojo. Head over to their site for the first few inspirational wallpapers, all ready to download to a myriad...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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