If you’re driving in a car by yourself, there’s a good chance that you’ll put on some music to pass the time. Without some form of entertainment, the drive can seem to drag on forever at times. So where do you get your music from? Depending on your area, you might not have a local station that you love, and you could grow tired of the music collection on your phone. So what do you do? You turn to the…
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When Windows Vista was released, we were introduced to Gadgets, which were small applications that ran in a sidebar on your desktop. These apps did things like show you the date, time, weather, or even a slide show. This tradition has continued in Windows 7, but I’m still not fond of the ones that Microsoft ships by default. Strangely enough, HTC has released a program that has many of the same functions as the Windows Gadgets. If you have an…
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Now that Daylight Savings Time has taken full effect around the globe, it gets darker at a much earlier hour than before. I know a number of people that will get home from their day jobs, only to find that it is almost pitch black before they even make it in the door. It’s this time of year when it really helps to have one of those little flashlights on your keychain. If you’re in the market for one, you…
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If you’ve ever used a basement as your primary living space, you know that being in a room without windows can be a real drag. Sure, it’s nice when it comes time to sleep, but during other times it can seem dull. Or perhaps you finally landed yourself an office at work, but it is in the center of the building. Either way, this Bright Blind might be the perfect way to brighten up your room. This gadget is pretty…
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It’s sad that you can’t take your eyes off of some things for more than a moment without worrying about it. Unfortunately, it’s all too common for laptops, bikes, purses and other things to get snatched up when they aren’t looked after. So how do you make sure that your valuables stay exactly where you left them? one way is to get an Alarmio from TripNeeds. This simple alarm uses a two-level motion alarm which activates when you lock the…
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Sports have never been my strong suit. I have fun playing now and then, but I’ve just never had the time to dedicate to practicing form and technique required to play competitively. Coaches know exactly what I’m talking about, as they spend a good deal of their time helping the players perfect stances, grips, or whatever is most important in their particular sport. However, it can be difficult to explain to a player just how they’re standing wrong, if they…
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If you haven’t played Angry Birds at least once, you’re probably in the minority. After all, almost every smartphone is able to download it, and you can even play the game right in your browser for free. For those that don’t know, the game is about a group of birds who angrily hurl themselves at a bunch of pigs who have stolen their eggs. Wouldn’t it be great if you could launch birds at people you’re upset with? Well now…
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If there’s one thing I hate, it’s losing or breaking the remote to my TV. Not just because I’m too lazy to walk over to the TV and change the channels by hand, but also because I hate dealing with universal remotes. Every time I’ve used one, I’ve tried those 3-digit numbers in the manual for my TV manufacturer, but it never works. Instead, I’m forced to do the manual method, which involves pressing the power button roughly 758 times….
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There’s something beautiful about old pictures and movies shot on film. All of the imperfections of the film, the shooting and the development show through in the finished product. Rarely these days do you see anything shot on film, as only the most dedicated of people bother with it, what with the advancement of the digital age. However, if you absolutely love that look, and want to make some artistic movies of your own, you might want to check out…
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If you’re hosting a party and want it to have a certain feel, then you might go to extremes to make that happen. Then you’ll spend time getting every single thing right, from music that will set the proper mood, right down to the ice cubes in your drink. What’s that, you didn’t think about the ice cubes? Don’t worry, if your party calls for bullet-shaped ice cubes, we’ve got you covered. Okay, I can’t actually think of many occasions…
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The slow rise of NFC (near field communication) has given rise to the idea that you can pay for purchases by doing little more than getting out your phone and tapping it at checkout. While the technology is growing, a surprising number of phones lack this feature. Thankfully there are companies out there who see this issue, and are working to correct it by offering accessories that will add NFC to your smartphone. The first is called SDpass. This product…
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If you’re reading this on your computer, there’s a good chance that you’re sitting at a desk. There’s also a pretty good chance that you spend a good bit of time in that very chair. Spending most of your time sitting down is not the most beneficial thing for your health, which is why there is currently a craze involving standing desks. That’s right, desks that make you stand around all day, instead of sit. Some of them even feature…
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Do you have one of those nice stereo systems with speakers that come up past your waist? It might not house the latest technology, but it will blow your socks off with great sound. Well what if you want to get the music from your computer all the way across the room to that old system? One cheap and simple way would be with one of these Wireless USB Audio Transmitters. The idea here is simple. You plug in the…
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Yep, we’re a sucker for a new launch, so we’ve gone and set up a Google+ Page of our very own. Took a mere 5 minutes (including uploading the image) and off we went. Nice! You can find us at https://plus.google.com/103925240319608422257 (I assume eventually we’ll get vanity Page names, eh?) and don’t forget to add us to your circle if you’re already a Google+ user. If you’re not, why not? I’ve been playing around with it for a few weeks now, and…
Read MoreIf you’ve taken the plunge and decided to purchase an electric vehicle, then you can consider yourself a pioneer. You can also consider yourself lucky to find a charging station, depending on where you are. Until electric cars account for a much larger percentage of vehicles on the road, you aren’t going to find charging stations on every street corner. Instead, you need something like this CarStations app for your smartphone. With apps on both the iOS and Android platforms,…
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