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Lap happy

I get some of my best work done in bed. And no, that doesn’t mean what some of you want it to mean. (Ha.) The one thing I don’t love however, is getting all sweaty with a hot laptop burning red marks into my thighs. The Scribe Laptop Desk at Quirky is a...

Piquing Our Geek: The computer keyboard and smartphone come together as one

by Cool Mom Staff | Gear

Now that phones are becoming more like computers, and computers are getting as streamlined as phones, it was only a matter of time before someone found a way to let them start working together better. The Matias One USB Keyboard has a cradle built right in for your...

Logitech Washable Keyboard. Washable. As in, washable. Seriously.

by Shari | Gear

Being that I’m the creative type (read: messy), I have a tendency to be doing ten things at one time, and that includes eating and drinking and working on my computer. I’ll be frank: I’ve grown a little weary of my fingers sticking to the keys. So...

Freshen up your computer wallpaper for spring

by Christina Refford | Home Office

Along with some early spring cleaning, I’ve decided to beautify my desk a wee bit with a fresh new look for my laptop. The wallpaper I’ve chosen is definitely for the birds. And that’s a very cool thing. Created by the Philadelphia illustrator,...

Mousepads fit for a mouse king. Or just someone who likes really pretty things on her desk.

by Cool Mom Staff | Home Office

For those of you still working with computer mice, like I do from time to time, I love the idea of a mousepad that’s not some freebie logo-plastered thingie. (Admit it, too many of of us still have those for some reason.) To me, beautifying my workspace makes it...

Let there be light, to power my keyboard

by Jeana | Gear

Covering technology, I come across my fair share of cool products. Some I value for their aesthetic value, others for their function, and then there are the unique ones that combine the best of both worlds. My latest discovery fits perfectly into this category and not...

Cool computing with these designer mice

by Jeana | Gear

If you’re a regular reader of Cool Mom Tech, you know that we love when form mixes with function in our gadgetry. Yes, cool tech has officially become the new black–there are designer laptops, designer laptop bags, designer iPad cases, and now thanks to...

5 ways to spring clean your computer

by Cool Mom Staff | Tips and Tricks

With spring officially here in the Deep South, I’m determined to do a massive spring cleaning before the end of the week. And that includes my computer, which definitely needs a little TLC. So while I’m dusting the blinds and washing the windows,...

A more ergonomic laptop experience: Reader Q&A

by Jeana | Gear

Okay, you’re going to think I’m an old woman, or something, but you know what I’d love to see reviewed on CMT? Some kind of laptop armrest type of accessory. Or, for that matter, any accessories that make using a laptop a little more ergonomically...

Affordable iPad cases get prettier by the minute

by Cool Mom Staff | Laptop + Tablet Cases

Now that I’ve finally joined the ranks of iPad owners (and I am so happy to be welcomed among you!) I finally understand why there’s so much debate about iPad cases. A good one is hard to find. While I appreciate the pricey, well-made cases that protect an...

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