computer accessories Archives

Blue light filtering glasses: The one back-to-school item you probably haven’t thought to buy. Yet.

If you’re like us, you’re deep into back-to-school shopping, but there’s probably one purchase you might not have thought of yet: children’s blue-light filtering glasses. Blue light from our computers, iPads, and every other device we have...

This Scrabble keyboard is a triple word SCORE!

by Kristen Chase | Home Office

If you’re a Scrabble fan like I am, or know someone who is, you’re going to want to get your hands on this amazing Scrabble keyboard, which is a cool, new collaboration between Massdrop and Hasbro. Awesome. (Extra 50 points for using all my letters!)...

4 gadgets for laptop users to help with neck and shoulder pain.

by Kristen Chase | Home Office

Last year, I was having some issues with neck and shoulder pain, along with a side of vertigo (ugh!). After a discussion with a chiropractor and a yoga therapist, I decided to make some changes to my work set-up, which was probably causing a bit, if not all, of the...

15 awesome travel tech gifts for the frequent flyer or weekend warrior | Holiday Tech Guide 2016

by Liz Gumbinner | Holiday Picks, Holiday Tech Gifts, Travel Essentials

Next up in our 2016 Cool Mom Tech Holiday Tech Gift Guide, we’re sharing 15 of our top picks for cool travel tech gifts. Whether you’ve got a business traveler on your list, a college kid coming home on holidays, or just family members who hit the road to...

#ShopSmall with some of our favorite stylish, small tech accessory companies.

by Liz Gumbinner | Cell Phone Accessories, Laptop + Tablet Cases

Since we’ve always loved supporting indie makers and small brands, the entire Small Business Saturday effort, and cool tech…well, how awesome that it all comes together today! If you’re supporting the #ShopSmall effort, here are some of our favorite...

A little Bluetooth keyboard for those who miss actual typing on their tablets and phones

by Jeana | Home Office, Travel Essentials

As much as I try to avoid typing long emails on my iPhone, there are times when it’s inevitable. And it’s those times when I long for the tactile keyboard of my first “smartphone” from eons ago. (Samsung BlackJack, anyone?) Typing has come a...

7 cool finds for families from the 2015 World Maker Faire.

by Liz Gumbinner | Computers, Tech Toys and Random Fun

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

by Julie | Computers

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...

Moshi makes the perfect laptop bag for small tech and big style

by Kate Etue | Laptop + Tablet Cases

With terms like workcation trending lately, it’s becoming increasingly obvious that modern parents mix work and play and family pretty seamlessly. Or, try to. In fact, Liz and Kristen were just talking on a recent episode of their Spawned podcast about how their...

Should iPhone cable color coordination be one of those things for you.

by Liz Gumbinner | Cell Phone Accessories

Sometimes it’s the little things that can help a desk feel less cluttered and more pretty, and so I really appreciate the new Belkin MIXIT metallic USB cables. Metallic, as in silver, gold or space gray. As in, matching your iPhone, iPad, MacBook or new gold...

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