The weather is finally starting to warm up after one of the coldest, snow-filled winters we’ve had in a while. Spring is slowly making its late debut… hopefully. I may have just jinxed our already unpredictable east coast weather pattern and it will probably snow tomorrow just because I said something. Regardless, summer is right…
You can’t always take your computer with you and sometimes you must rely on your smart device. While typing quick texts on a touch screen is no hassle, writing blog posts or long emails can be an annoying task. You want a wireless keyboard, but something that can fit in your pocket. If I said…
As a Mac user, you’re always looking for ways to make your computer unique. You can customize things such as your desktop, icons, hot corners, dock and the overall color scheme. Once that’s done, you can bring the modifications to the exterior with skins and decals, some of which use the apple logo as the…
Everyone knows that science fiction can influence actual science and technology, as with Star Trek’s communicators possibly inspiring the cell phone. Unfortunately some of the cooler aspects of sci-fi might always remain fictional, existing only as plastic props or CGI. Neverthless, we can always hold out hope, and here are a few of the futuristic…
Quadcopters have become all of the rage in the RC universe. They are known for their futuristic appearance, quick speed and flight stability. That’s great and all, but you know as well as I do that the best things in life come in a miniature size. First came RC cars, then helicopters. Now, we have…
Whether you are living alone or have a family to protect, home safety is always at the top of the list. You want your home to be an impenetrable fortress with absolutely no chance of a break-in. A good place to start is the front door. This can be an easy target for burglars, unless…
Whenever you discuss your taste in books to someone, there is one topic that seems to always pop up: classic literature. No matter where this conversation goes, it will end up making you feel like you’re not a true fan of the art of literature because you still have not read Moby Dick or Sense…
If you have seen the Belkin Wemo, the wireless Smartphone-controlled light switch, you may have been skeptical on whether it would work with your home’s electrical wiring. Although it’s quite the nifty gadget, the Wemo has its limits. If your house does not use neutral wires, then it will not be compatible. Perhaps you just…
As you may know, there are a lot of fitness and nutrition apps out there. Apps like My Fitness Pal and Map My Run guide you through your exercise routines, what things you should and should not be eating and your calorie intake. However, what many of these apps do not do is coach you…
It’s that dreaded time once again. Your phone either rings or vibrates, letting you know that the battery is low. This isn’t supposed to be such a big deal; you just grab your charger and plug it in while you patiently wait for it to juice back up. But that’s just the thing: The only…
The benefits of Smartphone photography are that you can take nearly as many pictures as you want, you can see the photos instantly after they are taken and the process of editing has never been easier or more accessible. However, one of the great things that the digital age of photography has replaced is the…
There are many reasons that you would want to have the ability to control your house’s lighting with your Smartphone. Maybe you want to program them to turn off automatically, to save money on the electric bill. Perhaps safety is your concern and you want to be able to keep the lights on at night,…
It’s always a good idea to have a backup plan: a private armory for when the zombies attack, piles of canned food and bottles of water for when the riots break out, and a bomb shelter for the nuclear attack. Okay, so maybe you’re not at that level yet. Here’s something to get you started…
The GoPro camera has proven to be an innovative little device, catching action from a point of view never seen before. Almost every extreme sport out there uses the camera to give a first person point of view of the athletes. They have even been strapped to wild animals like bears and eagles. Garmin has…
One of the greatest perks to owning a scanner is being able to have digital copies of all of your documents. It’s never a bad idea to have backups of your payment receipts, signed contracts, paychecks and insurance files. They also work great for digitizing old photos so you will never lose them. However, one…