computers + laptops

I'm picky when it comes to laptop cases, because I tote mine around pretty much daily. I kind of hate when I end up at an after-work cocktail party knowing I have to tote a big, padded ugly thing over my shoulder the whole time. (Upper c…

I realize this might be faulty logic, but I'd like to believe if I'm going to drop a pretty penny on a MacBook Air , I might as well splurge for a gorgeous case as well. And oh looky here, this is exactly the one I want. The stunning lea…

Anytime Apple holds a big event, we at Cool Mom Tech wait with bated breath for the news of their next great tech innovations. Yesterday at the WWDC (World Wide Developer's Conference), in usual Apple fashion, their announcements didn't …

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After lugging my gigantic MacBook Pro around with me around town for work, and then on a few business trips, I decided that it might be time to look at something smaller. I own several netbooks, but unless I'm just checking email or doin…

Something happened the day I switched from my ordinary but practical black laptop case to one a little more...me. I felt a little more me too. I figure since I pretty much carry my laptop every day, it makes sense to have a case that mak…

Since I just toss my laptop into my bag for on-the-go work sessions, a laptop sleeve is an absolute must. And I've got my eye on these stylish ones that just so happen to be eco-friendly too--right in time for Earth Day. The GreenSmart A…

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 illus…

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, beautify…

As much as I love so many laptop bags that are out out there, I love the idea of being able to design my own. And that's exactly what I (and you) can do, complete with an eco-friendly twist, at Rickshaw Bagworks. This San Francisco based…

No matter how much I try to follow the "clean hands = clean gadgets" rule, I'm also dealing with four kids who seem to get their smudgy hands on them any chance the get. Now's the perfect time to get in the habit of cleaning your gadgets…

Piquing Our Geek is our series of posts on items that are upcoming or so new, we haven't tried yet ourselves--but they sure look cool. I'm not sure if it's my age or all the super-loud concerts I frequented in my 20s, but I am constantly…

Keyboards can be so boring: The same letters, numbers, symbols. Can't we spice it up? Why, yes. Yes we can. We've found several cool sets of vinyl sticker decals for your Mac keyboard should you be interested in getting quirky with the k…

I love Ora Kiely prints so much, we even included the new diaper bag in the Cool Mom Picks Baby Shower Gift Guide this year. But even if you've outgrown the diaper bag stage--or never went through one at all, oh cool aunties of the world…

For some people in our lives, there is no better way to say "I love you" on Valentine's Day than with an awesome new gadget. (Of course for some people, jewelry is preferable, but for them we have Cool Mom Picks .) For those gadget fans …

This year at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show, it was no small task narrowing down more than 20,000 new products to just the stuff I think parents will love. (As in, not a pair of $2000 designer 3-D glasses). Here, five tech trends tha…

Even though tablets and smartphones are my top choices for digital access on the go, I am still a fan of physical keyboards and the full functionality of laptops for getting real work done on the road. At CES this week, I saw a demo of a…

Even though our kids somehow get their hands on our own smart phones and tablets, these cool gadgets are made just for them. And guess what? They love them so much they actually leave ours alone. LeapPad Explorer Liz : First there was Ca…

What would be your pick for a family desktop computer? We have 7 & 5 year old boys and my husband is wanting to look at some of the touch screen desktops. Thanks for any opinions! -Heather We definitely like the idea of a touch screen de…

If you are a PC user who has been coveting a laptop as light as a MacBook Air - then the wait is over with a new offering from Intel that weighs less than 3 pounds. Intel Ultrabooks are not only lightweight, they're less than 1 inch thic…

I love that buying tech these days doesn't mean you're relegated to a plain silver or black gadget that looks exactly like every other. (Or wow--remember when they were all beige?) Now that there are so many ways to express our personali…

Last weekend, I co-hosted a fabulous party for the Atlanta Bloggy Boot Camp with our sponsor Best Buy , which was not just an excuse for me to pop on some super high heels and get a night out with some of my favorite bloggers. I also got…

Every parent with an iPad (and that's a lot of us) has at some point asked the same question--something along the lines of man, why can't they make one that's just for kids that doesn't cost a fortune and isn't destined to be broken in t…

This morning we all woke up to a world without Steve Jobs in it. And if our social media feeds were any indication, you don't have to be a techy to be profoundly moved by this loss. Both Kristen and I and so many of our writers are feeli…