Honey, They Shrunk The Computer – The Xi3
Techies love things tiny – except our monitors – and the new Xi3 is one tiny computer.
But don’t let the size fool you. The X13 has six USB 2.0 ports, DVI, two eSATA ports, audio in/out, DisplayPort, ethernet and special Xi3 Port. All in a 4 inch cube. Read more
Want To Look Like A Real Geek? Install A Second Monitor
I’m about to share with you something that – if it hasn’t already – will change your life.
I discovered the wonderful world of double monitors when the company I worked for downsized drastically. There were tons of monitors just laying around, so the IT guy hooked me up and I haven’t looked back. Read more
RockMelt Joins The Browser Club
Most people when they buy a PC, turn it on, connect it to their Internet provider, click on the blue ‘e’ and call it a day. Or they buy a Mac, click on the Safari icon and off they go.
That’s because most people do not know that there is an entire world of Internet browsers out there (and in this geek’s opinion, they’re all better than Internet Explorer).
CamScanner – Scanner For Your Smartphone
I download a lot of apps for my Android phone. I also uninstall a lot of apps for my Android phone.
I install. I play. And if I don’t love it, it’s gone. Not only have I kept and used this app several times, but I feel the need to share. Read more
Get Organized With These Two Great Books
Let’s say one day you wake up, look around your cluttered house and say to yourself I need to get this place organized.
That’s great, but where do you start? There are some great books out there that will help you, but there are also a gazillion books out there. How do you narrow them down? Well, the authors of two great organization websites, that I frequent, have recently written books – Pretty Neat and Clutter Rehab: 101 Tips and Tricks to Become an Organization Junkie and Love It! Read more
Must Have Apps For Windows Phone 7
If you were waiting for the Windows Phone 7 to join the world of smartphones, then it’s your lucky day. Today the Samsung Focus for AT&T and the HTC HD7 for T-Mobile went on sale. It is expected that Verizon will start selling WP7 phones starting next year.
While Microsoft’s Marketplace is obviously not as developed as Apple’s App Store or Android’s Market, there are currently 1,600 apps available and it’s growing daily. Read more
Muji Apps For iPad & iPhone
For those of you who don’t know, Muji is a Japanese chain of stores – located in Asia and Europe with a few stores in New York – that sells everything from furniture to clothes to pens (they also have an online store). The main concept behind Muji is a minimalistic, fresh look at quality products that are reasonably priced.
Muji is simplicity. And it would only make sense that they would develop a line of productivity apps. Right now, Muji’s calendar, notebook and to go apps are available for your iPhone or iPad from the iTunes app store. Read more
Wake Up Sleepy Head!
In case you didn’t know – or you live in Hawaii or Arizona and you don’t care – this weekend is the end of Daylight Saving Time.
Or is it the beginning? I never know. Read more
Get Organized With OpenSky
I love finding new products and new technology that will help me organize my home and my life.
Granted, I know that it’s not only about buying a product and voila! - your desk is de-cluttered, your files are filed and your grocery list is created. Read more
Need An Oil Change? Yup, There’s An App For That
Let’s face it, car maintenance is not on the top of most people’s to-do lists.
Tweeting about the new MacBook Air – yes. Rotating your tires – not so much. Read more
More Tablet Competition – The Archos 70
Move over iPad, Galaxy Tab and HP Slate 500, there’s a new kid in town.
The Archos 70 is an Android tablet PC and it’s finally for sale on the Archos website for $274.99 for an 8GB and $349.99 for the 250GB. Read more
“Dead Drops” – An Art Project For Geeks
If you live in New York City you see lots of strange things.
But this one might take the cake. Randomly throughout the city Aram Bartholl installed five USB drives into the walls of buildings. Read more
Quick Cleaning Tips For Busy Geeks
I enjoy cleaning. I know, I have issues. For me I think it’s a control thing – clearly something I need to discuss with some sort of professional.
But if you’re not crazy like me and you’re not lucky enough to have a cleaning lady, then eventually your house will need to be cleaned by someone. And no, they don’t make an app for this. Read more
Apps To Help You Shed Those Unwanted Pounds
Sure you can hit the gym. Of course you can skip that piece of birthday cake and have a tasty apple. And we all know there are more than enough infomercials that will help you lose weight quick.
Or you can just turn to your trusty friend who is always there for you whenever you need him or her…with an app. Read more
