Has Google’s Chrome OS-based Chromebooks caught your eye and now you’re considering one? We’ll walk you through what you need to know – what’s great, the limitations and how it compares to a traditional Windows, Mac or Linux laptop. Of course, in the end your own requirements should drive your decision, but there’s a good chance you may… Continue reading Why a Chromebook May Just Make Perfect Sense
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5 Ways to Reduce Roaming Costs
Sponsored Post Mobile usage costs are something many of us don’t think too much about when we’re home, but when we go on holiday, we often discover that it’s something we should have considered. Usually we can connect just fine, but hostel and hotel Wi-Fi is usually horrible, or ridiculously overpriced. Likewise, roaming fees can… Continue reading 5 Ways to Reduce Roaming Costs
Educational Web-based Games for Kids
Video games have long evolved from being only about fun and entertainment, and today there is a wealth of educational games, many of which are online (web-based). In this post, we take a quick look at 6 of these, which are either free or free at their core. GameUp from BrainPOP This collection of free… Continue reading Educational Web-based Games for Kids
Passwords Are Not Broken, but How We Choose Them Sure Is
By Bruce Schneier, author of recent book, Carry On: Sound Advice from Schneier on Security I’ve been reading a lot about how passwords are no longer good security. The reality is more complicated. Passwords are still secure enough for many applications, but you have to choose a good one. And that’s hard. The best way… Continue reading Passwords Are Not Broken, but How We Choose Them Sure Is
Opening the Door on Some Cool Garage Apps
The garage door goes up. The garage door goes down. To the casual neighbor passing by it might not look like anything special. But it’s what’s behind that door, and maybe more importantly, the technology behind it all that is quite special. New technology centering around that sometimes forgotten “room” in your house is blowing… Continue reading Opening the Door on Some Cool Garage Apps
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs Sony Xperia Ultra Z Phablet Specs Showdown
If you’re in the market for a phablet (phone tablet, i.e. a smartphone that approaches the size of a tablet), then the 2 hottest models today are really the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and the Sony Xperia Z Ultra. To help you decide, we’ve put together this specs comparison table.
Top 5 Back-to-School Apps for Android Tablets
Summer is going to be over before you know it and that means scholars from middle school to grad school will once again be hit with heavy homework assignments and reading materials that don’t exactly qualify as beach-worthy thrillers. Filing back into the classroom can be a shock to your system after a few months… Continue reading Top 5 Back-to-School Apps for Android Tablets
6 Awesome Android Apps for Gadget Geeks
The app world for Android (and iPhones/iPads) is ever-changing, so don’t be too annoyed that this is still yet another list of apps. This list is on the practical side of life, so you should find at least one in here that’ll be of some use to you. Personally, I use ColorNote myself at least… Continue reading 6 Awesome Android Apps for Gadget Geeks
The High Tech Home: A Look at the Present and Future
Image courtesy of Wisfer Everyone has their own personal style when it comes to decorating and organizing their home. Some like the eclectic look, while others prefer a more traditional look and feel. However, some people really care about more the high tech gadgetry inside and integrated into the house. Here are 3 cutting edge… Continue reading The High Tech Home: A Look at the Present and Future
The Changing Age of Entertainment: Bringing the Cinema Home
With fuel costs seemingly constantly on the rise, the cost of movie tickets and snacks, it’s understandable why some people are looking to get their movie entertainment without leaving home. So what are the options today for kicking it on your own couch? Streaming and Rental Services Options like Netflix and Redbox make it simple… Continue reading The Changing Age of Entertainment: Bringing the Cinema Home