When you think laptops, you usually don’t think about rugged and tough. Merely a simple drop off your lap from the sofa could severely damage your valuable information, be it several million social security numbers or your favorite PC game. And with professionals in jobs such as construction or architecture having an increased need for such delicate electronics to remain efficient, Panasonic has come up with an answer. The Toughbook laptops are designed to withstand a 3-foot drop, as well as the daily shocks and bounces a physical profession endures. They offer a wide variety of models, all built to fit your situation. All come with Windows Vista, and can be configured to your desires. With the holidays rapidly approaching, these would be a great present for anybody in your home that is looking for a new laptop.
Watch Time Roll By Clockwatchers exist everywhere. They sit and stare at the minute hand, waiting for that final minute so they can call it quits and move on to the next part of their day. Kids do it during those dreadful classes, and us adults do it sitting at our desks. So......
SensorPlug Motion Activated Outlet I have been looking around for motion sensor light switches for years, mainly because of the increasing amount of teenagers that enter my house and decide not to remember to turn them off. But somehow I always forget to pick a few up when at the hardware store. Since I......
Heineken Beertender Brings Bar Taste To Your Home. Ever since I was a teenager, I had this dream of moving into my first bachelor pad. I couldn't wait to get out of college, rent a nice little apartment big enough for me and maybe two other people occasionally, and create the perfect party atmosphere. My plans were big,......
Retro Style In Bluetooth Technology When I hear the term "retro", I tend to have mixed feelings depending on the style they are referring to. For fashion, my stomach turns at the thought of bellbottom pants, french-rolled jeans and the "Madonna" look. However, when the music industry attempts to bring a classic rock sound in......
Remove The Hazards Of Working In An Office You know those days when nothing seems to be going right, and you are sitting at your desk working on a bunch of papers that just never seem to go away? Just was you are thinking you are safe tucked away in your cubicle, bam! You reach for the papers......
AmTrust Direct’s 4.00% APY E-Money Market Savings Account Review AmTrustDirect itself isnât a bank, but is rather an online division of Ohio Savings Bank, much in the matter that Grand Yield Direct is a division of The Apple Bank. Ohio Savings Bank was founded in 1889 and has nearly $16 billion in assets. Its one of the 20 largest......
Selling Baby Boomer Expertise for Online Income I am a firm believer in the value of alternative income streams. For a baby boomer, we need that other income to boost our savings, cushion us against job cut backs, and to supplement our retirement income. For lots of us, the "three-legged stool" of retirement income - investments, Social......
Needs and Wants in Household Budgeting How much money do you honestly believe that companies are spending on advertising every single year? Sadly, the answer is more than one hundred and fifty billion dollars every single year. The purpose behind all of this spending is to create desire, making us want products and other things that......
OnPar Golf Touchscreen GPS User Reviews Send this to a friend OnPar Golf Touchscreen GPS Manufacturer: OnPar Customer Rating: List Price: $479.95 Sale Price: $319.99 Availibility: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Buy Now Product Description OnPar is the first GPS touchscreen introduced to the gold market. We took a fresh look at......
Dillyeo.com Deals Of The Day As most of you know, I don't do a lot of shopping. But when I do, I like to get a bargain, and I usually find them online. I recently discovered a fun site that offers one item a day at a rock bottom price. Dillyeo.com appeals to me for......
I saw this video on YouTube and it has me wondering if it is really something we are going to be seeing in the coming future. The idea behind it is brilliant, although you only get to see a portion of the concept device in this video, it is worth checking out to try and get further details. It certainly is believable, especially since a portion of the computer (the projection keyboard) already exists, as I have reviewed one on this very blog. Look at the video and see if you are as amazed as I was, then consider if they are for real or just pulling our chain.
Big Printer In A Small Package My job requires a lot of printing. As I have said time and time again on this blog, I travel quite a bit for work. Now, the printers we have available to us road warriors are a little smaller than an old 27" CRT television. You know, the ones......
Your New Office Mate? No Tengu! I am not sure which is worse: someone giving me a Tengu office toy as a present, or having this guy as my cubicle mate. I mean, wow! I thought I have worked with all sorts of personalities, but this guy takes the cake. And to think, he owns what......
USB Office Gadgets Make Life A Bit Easier. With the all mighty USB port replacing those horrible, traditional serial ports from years ago, it has opened the door to a wide variety of invenetions that are both useful and help make our days more efficient. You remember those old serial ports, where you had to breakout a screwdriver......
Watch Time Roll By Clockwatchers exist everywhere. They sit and stare at the minute hand, waiting for that final minute so they can call it quits and move on to the next part of their day. Kids do it during those dreadful classes, and us adults do it sitting at our desks. So......
Remove The Hazards Of Working In An Office You know those days when nothing seems to be going right, and you are sitting at your desk working on a bunch of papers that just never seem to go away? Just was you are thinking you are safe tucked away in your cubicle, bam! You reach for the papers......
NEW Motorola Droid X Review + First Look Hands On A Hands on Review of the New Motorola Droid X. The 3rd & newest addition to the Droid Family of smart phones for Verizon! This is a Google Android smartphone with a 4.3-inch touchscreen and HD video capability. (Video shows MOTOBLUR Software, It will have Android though) Check out......
What is an RSS Feed and Why Syndicate Your Blog? Blog feeds or RSS feeds allow for feed readers to access a site that automatically looks for new content from all of their favorite blogs. By syndicating your blog through an RSS feed you can allow your readership to access all of your new blog posts without requiring them to......
Review: Realty Blogging by Richard Nacht and Paul Chaney As corporate blogging gets a bigger foothold in the business world, more niche instructional books are starting to pop up. One of these that is actually well worth the read no matter what niche you are in is Realty Blogging. Designed to assist realtors in taking advantage of the benefits......
Tech Review of the iPhone 4 [/caption] By Jacqui Cheng The iPhone 4 is Apple's "biggest leap since the original iPhone," at least according to Steven P. Jobs speaking at the WWDC 2010 keynote. Indeed, in the three years since Apple first introduced the iPhone, the device has come quite far. At the same time, the......
Adding Video to Your Corporate Blog As the user generated content business gets into full swing, many corporate blog owners are wondering whether or not using videos in their blog will be advantageous. There are a few schools of thought on the matter, as well as some basic ground rules that can be followed. In a......
I despise the community fridge in our office. Moldy, out of date food and a constant malfunction in maintaining temperature really makes me question if anything left inside it is healthy. It has gotten to be so bad that I no longer bring in a lunch, which gets a little costly when I get a little hungry. I have checked into those personal, dorm-sized fridges on auction sites and want ads, but the thought of parking those ugly, brown boxes that can fit a few cans of soda really doesn’t appeal to me.
There must be a small group of office workers like me that feel the need to keep their personal food and drink items close to them at all times, and for us they have this little Mini Fridge/Warmer that would work perfectly for my needs.
The best feature here is the appearance. It fits nicely under most desks, and has a sharp look with the clear glass door and futuristic look. The fact that the temperature, which is controlled by a digital thermostat, can go from 44 degrees to 140 means you can either keep things ice cold or nice and warm, depending on your lunch for the day. Having such a versatile appliance at your feet will prevent you from ever having to get up from your desk altogether, unless of course you need a restroom break. I haven’t found any decent looking bedpans for office use, but believe you me I am actively searching. It’s not that I am lazy, I just hate running into the same crowd to and from my desk, getting caught up in those awkward, annoying conversations with people you spend all day trying to avoid. Tuck this away under your desk and nobody will even have a clue why they don’t see you anymore.
Attack of the Office Toys. In my continued efforts to finding the right toys to keep my workday flowing while avoiding work, I decided to do a follow-up on just what is out there for us bored and disgruntled workers. Searching both high and low, I found that the Finger Drum Set in my last......
Is Japan Really Thinking of Changing the Computer? I saw this video on YouTube and it has me wondering if it is really something we are going to be seeing in the coming future. The idea behind it is brilliant, although you only get to see a portion of the concept device in this video, it is worth......
Boring Workday? Why Not Bang a Drum! For those who have worked in the traditional office setting, you can probably relate to this. You know those days where you get to your desk, and find it hard to get going? After re-organizing your pen holder, shuffling papers from one pile to the next, and staring blankly at......
Panasonic Toughbooks: The Hardy Laptops When you think laptops, you usually don't think about rugged and tough. Merely a simple drop off your lap from the sofa could severely damage your valuable information, be it several million social security numbers or your favorite PC game. And with professionals in jobs such as construction or architecture......
Watch Time Roll By Clockwatchers exist everywhere. They sit and stare at the minute hand, waiting for that final minute so they can call it quits and move on to the next part of their day. Kids do it during those dreadful classes, and us adults do it sitting at our desks. So......
The Increasing Popularity Of Professional Credit Repair Software The number of people that are facing massive amounts of debt increases each month and the amount of people that find themselves in this situation will only continue to grow as the economy continues to slow. Many people depended on credit cards and loans to maintain their lifestyle and now......
Interior Fit Out Guidelines for Effective Companies Introduction An enormous number of people work in offices of one kind or another. They may be offices in buildings purpose built or attached to a factory or in business premises. For many self employed business people the office is a room in their home converted for that purpose. Solicitors,......
Treadmill Desk Tired of sitting at the computer all day feeling your behind expand? There's something new to the market that can help - a treadmill desk. What is it? Basically it's a desk that lets you walk on your treadmill while you work - whether at home or at the office.......
Save Time, Money and Space in Over 80 Ways If you're looking for handy gadgets, tools and various items that can save you time, money or space (or all three!) this list of more than 80 top products is just what you need. Everyone's got saving money on their minds these days. Some of us are always looking to......
100 Thing challenge What do you think, could you do it? I have to admit I've pared down some this week -- as have my kids without even being asked! -- and I've given away clothes and other items on a regular basis for years. But it still seems like I collect more......
Can you tell I am an oversleeper? A fan of the snooze button? Well, since I have been writing for this blog I have reviewed several alarm clocks aimed to prevent oversleeping. And you can add this one to the arsenal. The Sonic Bomb alarm clock is just as it sounds. Guaranteed to wake you up with a near heart attack, it pipes in with a volume just over a jackhammer (113 decibels). And if your ears don’t typically respond well to an alarm clock, just slip the bed shaker under your mattress and you’ll be popping up from dreamland like a Californian in the middle of an earthquake.
Its red and black appearance is a nice touch, and believe it or not it does have a snooze button, just in case you didn’t have your heart in your throat the first time. Get a sonic wake up and cure that oversleeping problem once and for all. I think with this I will never be late for another meeting again. I just hope my health insurance is in good standing. I better keep the phone nearby just in case of an emergency.
The Best Alarm Clock for the Typical Snoozer You know those mornings when you just don't want to get out of bed? And you try everything to hit that snooze button every ten minutes, then find that you overslept and are late for work? The snooze button gets me into a lot of trouble, and I am sure......
Snap Capp Perfect Picnic Savior For Parents. I don't know about you, but as a father of five children summer picnics end up wasting me a lot of money. Picnics are usually the only time the kids are allowed soda, which I buy by the case for events such as these. Our picnics usually end up in......
Wii Fit Puts Excercise Into Video Games. My kids have been bugging me for a Wii since the day it was announced. I have already missed two Christmases trying to get in line to purchase one, to no avail. Apparently, everyone in their school has one but them, and I am actually starting to believe that. I......
Help Your Gadgets Enjoy A Safe Summer Season I was out on the boat this weekend, as I have been many summer weekends before, and it suddenly dawned on me that I do not take the appropriate steps of protecting my electronic devices when aboard the SS Mullin. When I emptied out my pockets as this thought......
Unique Watch Turns Back the Clock-Ultimate Watch Takes the Show. To most of us, a sand-filled hourglass is something that used to come with board games to keep track of your opponent's turn. Our children today probably couldn't tell you what an hourglass is, mainly because they are either avoiding board games for the more hip video version, or board......
If Time is Money, How Can We Manage Both? I'll be honest; I'm not very good at managing my time. It seems there's always more work to be done than there is time to do it, and to get one thing done, it always seems that I need to put off another. Eventually, things just pile up to the......
ViolinSmart 4/4 Full Size Student Violin w/Bow, Case, and Rosin - Solid Black User Reviews Send this to a friend ViolinSmart 4/4 Full Size Student Violin w/Bow, Case, and Rosin - Solid Black Manufacturer: ViolinSmart Customer Rating: List Price: $199.00 Sale Price: $59.00 Availibility: Usually ships in 24 hours Free Shipping Available Buy Now Product Description A hand-carved solid spruce top and......
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F.Scott Fitzgerald I wanted to write an article about Short Stories by F.Scott Fitzegerald, but yesterday I watched a movie “The Curous Case of Benjamin Button” and.. It was so awe-inspiring, so greatfull… I don’t like films by classical faction, but this one amazed me. “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” which......
How to Get Up Early and Go Fishing Comfortably [/caption]Some people love the early mornings - the way the dew on the grass looks and smalls, the early-morning sky tumbling by in its reflection on the serene fresh-lake water, and the great moments where the only sound around is the splashing of a freshly-caught fish. It sounds great, but......
With more gadgets going wireless, the biggest thing now is to take advantage of the free Wi-Fi access areas that seem to be popping up all over the world. Working on the go has never been easier, and being able to park your butt with your laptop of PDA and enjoy connectivity at the drop of a hat is a great feeling. The only problem is, how do you know where those Wi-Fi access areas are? If you are strolling through New York City, pretty much the entire metropolitan area is hooked up. Smaller towns have coffee shops and libraries that advertise their free wireless access, but you are not always so lucky to have it spelled out on a sign for you. While many of the wireless electronics have their own built-in detectors, you also have the option of this little device that may save you time and energy when looking for a mobile workspace.
This Digital WiFi Detector will point you to the hottest Wi-Fi spots around. And what’s even better is the display will tell you not only where the signal is, but how strong a signal you can expect, ensuring you don’t sit down and set up shop only to find out that you are in a weak zone. The back lit LCD screen is a nice touch, allowing you to read it in even the darkest of days, and also lets you know about what encryption types are there for each network, if any.
Aimed at the traveling professional, you could also use this to ride around your neighborhood and see who is offering free, unencrypted wireless signal. Of course, I would never condone sponging off another person’s network, anyways. After all they can see what you are doing that way.
Home Phones Made Cool Again With all of the bells and whistles one gets on their cell phones nowadays, the home phone has taken a back seat on the coolness meter. I even have a few friends that don't have a home phone anymore, and rely on their cell for every call. For some......
Nabaztag-A New Household "Pet" We all remember the gigapets, Furby's and every other attempt of implementing new, digital pets into our daily routine called life. Nabaztag is a digital rabbit that appears to adapt to the technology of your home Wi-Fi network. Plug him/her in, and it connects to the Internet, keeping you up......
5 Gadgets I Couldn't Survive Without. I saw a video on youtube the other day, and it was this creepy looking guy going on about his 5 gadgets that he just couldn't live without. I guess I shouldn't call him creepy, but it just had a weird feeling when I watched it. However, he got me......
Speak-A-Message Opens New Line Of Communication Ok, I have this argument with my daughter all the time. If the cell phone is a phone, why does she use it as an instant message device? The world of texting has made it so that our children are not going to know how to verbally communicate effectively.......
Voice Recorder Light as a Feather Ok, if you are ever in the need for a voice recorder, here is the ultimate solution. So light you won't even know it is in your pocket, this Ultra-thin Digital Voice recorder has it all for the executive on the move. Forst, it is the size of a......
Travel Computer Project: I Need Your Advice I'm finding myself doing quite a bit more traveling that I have in the past. Since I spend a good deal of my time on the Internet, as a software engineer as well as writing this blog, I developed a bit of a dependency on it. It's probably not a......
Technical Overview - 4G [/caption] 4G refers to the fourth generation of cellular wireless standards. It is a successor to 3G and 2G standards. The nomenclature of the generations generally refers to a change in the fundamental nature of the service. The first was the move from analogue (1G) to digital (2G) transmission. This......
Apple seeks ban on U.S. Nokia imports [/caption] The ongoing patent battle between Apple and Nokia escalated Friday, when Apple moved to block imports of Nokia cell phones to the U.S. Apple made its request in a complaint filed with the International Trade Commission, an independent federal agency that examines issues including unfair trade practices involving patent,......
BlackBerry Torch in Action Here is it straight from AT&T Press Conference the Blackberry Torch Coming to AT&T August 12. SPEC: Touchscreen 3.2" High Resolution 480x360 pixel color display with slide-out QWERTY keyboard and optical trackpad Web Browser Full HTML tabbed browser for "PC-like" Web browsing with tabbed browsing for access to multiple......
Would you like some McWiFi with that? Wireless internet access is becoming the new air conditioning: something to put on your sign to draw in customers. In a few weeks, McDonald's will be nixing its $2.95 per 2 hours wi-fi fee for customers, apparently in an effort to take another bite out of Starbucks with its new......
Ok, if you are ever in the need for a voice recorder, here is the ultimate solution. So light you won’t even know it is in your pocket, this Ultra-thin Digital Voice recorder has it all for the executive on the move. Forst, it is the size of a credit card and weighs only 36 grams, so you can carry it anywhere without the hassle of feeling it in your pocket. At 6.5 millimeters in thickness, you might just have to be careful it doesn’t fall through the cracks. But just because it is so light and compact doesn’t mean you are sacrificing any quality. Try filling up the 1GB of storage that holds up to 69 hours of voice recordings. You can record virtually everything you need with that much storage. And the 4.5 hour recording time in-between charging will ensure you will never miss out on an important conversation. And you can easily recharge the lithium-ion battery via your USB port on any computer. Perfect for anyone who needs to record conversations, interviews, or even document verbal evidence. You never know when you can take someone’s word nowadays. Sorry to be so cynical, but it is the world we live in today.
Enjoy All the Wi-Fi Hotspots With more gadgets going wireless, the biggest thing now is to take advantage of the free Wi-Fi access areas that seem to be popping up all over the world. Working on the go has never been easier, and being able to park your butt with your laptop of PDA......
"Secret Agent" Pen Can Really Come In Handy I am a huge fan of James Bond. I think I have seen every movie at least three times, and the best part of these movies are the little gadgets he uses to get by in his secret agent lifestyle. Some of the items used seem really off base, like......
HP Combines Office-on-the-go With GPS Navigation. I do a lot of road travel for work, and I am currently in the market for a quality GPS navigation system. I am looking for a better-than-decent model, while at the same time spending as little as possible. Factory installed options are out the window, for they cost well......
Long Time Player Re-enters the Game After sitting in the background these past few years in the race for the best mp3 player, the company that first introduced the world to portable music is getting into the game and has shown up with a pretty decent player. Sony made the name "Walkman" common in the 1980's.......
Remove The Hazards Of Working In An Office You know those days when nothing seems to be going right, and you are sitting at your desk working on a bunch of papers that just never seem to go away? Just was you are thinking you are safe tucked away in your cubicle, bam! You reach for the papers......
n? vi 1300 The ultra-thin n? vi 1300 has a widescreen display, yet it s slim and light enough to take along on all your travels. This affordable GPS comes with regional mapping, announces streets by name, offers pedestrian navigation options and calculates a more fuel-efficient route with ecoRoute . Navigate City Transit......
40 – The Me Decade by Santa Montefiore, guest blogger I have just turned 40, thus stepping tentatively into the ‘Me Decade’. That might sound a bit odd; after all, 40 is a scary number. It brings to mind lined faces, mutton dressed as lamb, and the final lap before 50 catapults us through......
Apple unveils $499 tablet, $629 with AT&T data SAN FRANCISCO – Apple Inc. will sell the newly unveiled tablet-style iPad starting at $499, a price tag far below the $1,000 that some analysts were expecting. The iPad, which is larger in size but similar in design to Apple's popular iPhone, was billed by CEO Steve Jobs on......
Save Time, Money and Space in Over 80 Ways If you're looking for handy gadgets, tools and various items that can save you time, money or space (or all three!) this list of more than 80 top products is just what you need. Everyone's got saving money on their minds these days. Some of us are always looking to......
DELUO LLC Bluetooth Keychain GPS w/Streets&Trips08 DE-32-030-22 The key-chain GPS, a compact size GPS that transmit information to your smart phone through the help of a bluetooth application. The Deluo keychain Bluetooth GPS is a small wonder in technology, it enables you to experienced a convenient means of traveling anywhere with its aid. It will will......
In the “what’s out there to stop workday boredom” news lately, check out this USB Mini R/C Car that will surely keep your desk top going no matter how slow a workday you are having. Plugging into your USB port, the little R/C auto only needs 10 minutes of charge time before you start running through your obstacle course of pencils, erasers, cups, and more. The convenient garage houses the car when not in operation, so that your supervisor doesn’t catch you with non-work related toys on your desk. What a great way to relax and blow off a few minutes of steam.
HP Combines Office-on-the-go With GPS Navigation. I do a lot of road travel for work, and I am currently in the market for a quality GPS navigation system. I am looking for a better-than-decent model, while at the same time spending as little as possible. Factory installed options are out the window, for they cost well......
Attack of the Office Toys. In my continued efforts to finding the right toys to keep my workday flowing while avoiding work, I decided to do a follow-up on just what is out there for us bored and disgruntled workers. Searching both high and low, I found that the Finger Drum Set in my last......
Must Have Office Mini-Fridge I despise the community fridge in our office. Moldy, out of date food and a constant malfunction in maintaining temperature really makes me question if anything left inside it is healthy. It has gotten to be so bad that I no longer bring in a lunch, which gets a......
Unique USBee Drive Tries To Sting The Competition The market is really saturated with USB flash drives. This can't come as a shock, because I am sure within 5 minutes down any electronics aisle, or a flip of a page in the weekly sales flyer, you have seen at least three different typres of USB drives on sale......
Nabaztag-A New Household "Pet" We all remember the gigapets, Furby's and every other attempt of implementing new, digital pets into our daily routine called life. Nabaztag is a digital rabbit that appears to adapt to the technology of your home Wi-Fi network. Plug him/her in, and it connects to the Internet, keeping you up......
Quicken Leave a Bad Taste in Your Mouth? Try a Mint. When I started Lazy Man and Money, I didn't think I'd ever have more than 15 people a day come to the site. Surprising I'm 30 times more successful than I thought I would be. However, there's a hidden benefit that I never dreamed of. It has opened doors for......
India Temple Incense - Song of India - 120 Stick Large Box User Reviews Send this to a friend India Temple Incense - Song of India - 120 Stick Large Box Manufacturer: Song of India Customer Rating: List Price: Varies based on product options Sale Price: $6.90 Availibility: Usually ships in 24 hours Free Shipping Available Buy Now Product Description This......
Smart USA Announces Pricing - Base Model Car Will Be $11,590. If you ask me it seems kind of pricey, seeing as how it only holds 2 people. For 11 grand I could get a 2 year old Honda Civic that fits 5, has a trunk and gets gas mileage almost as good as the Smart Car does. Oh well,......
How to get a great deal on a new car - Part III This article is the final part of a series on how to get a great deal on a new car. Part I of the series focused on research and selection. Part II helped you determine how much you could afford, determining how much you'll pay, and getting some initial......
Tesla/Toyota Partnership The market for electric vehicles is strong, as companies jockey to be the first to come to the market with an impressive offering. While the Chevy Volt will be the first mainstream and somewhat affordable electric car to hit the market, companies are still working to knock that company and......
I have had several moments in my life where I have “almost” forgot my cell phone. Bars, restaurants, even rides at Disney World, have all played a temporary home to my cell phone. I have made the trip the following morning to claim my phone, and amazingly enough I have yet to experience a time where it couldn’t be found. But my time is due.
For those of us who are forgetful when it comes to our cellular buddy, there is the BlueAlert Bluetooth bracelet to save us from that temporary loss. Not only does this bracelet sync up to your Bluetooth capable phone, alerting you to every phone call (just in case you are like me and can never feel the vibrations when the ringer is off), but it signals you whenever you travel more than 5 meters away from your cell. Talk about multi-functional. Nothing fancy, this plain and simple bracelet can be a very useful tool in saving your life, especially if you are one that depends highly on their cellular device.
It may look corny to wear around your wrist, but trust me it will be worth the clash in wardrobe. And with an increasing number of gadgets connecting with Bluetooth technology lately, it may b more handy than you think.
Retro Style In Bluetooth Technology When I hear the term "retro", I tend to have mixed feelings depending on the style they are referring to. For fashion, my stomach turns at the thought of bellbottom pants, french-rolled jeans and the "Madonna" look. However, when the music industry attempts to bring a classic rock sound in......
Long Time Player Re-enters the Game After sitting in the background these past few years in the race for the best mp3 player, the company that first introduced the world to portable music is getting into the game and has shown up with a pretty decent player. Sony made the name "Walkman" common in the 1980's.......
Jawbone: Bluetooth Technology With A Touch Of Style I was looking for a decent wireless earpiece for my cell phone the other day, and I came across some interesting looking devices I must say. I always see people in the street, at the store, at baseball games, driving down the highway, all wearing some sort of headset......
HP Combines Office-on-the-go With GPS Navigation. I do a lot of road travel for work, and I am currently in the market for a quality GPS navigation system. I am looking for a better-than-decent model, while at the same time spending as little as possible. Factory installed options are out the window, for they cost well......
Enjoy All the Wi-Fi Hotspots With more gadgets going wireless, the biggest thing now is to take advantage of the free Wi-Fi access areas that seem to be popping up all over the world. Working on the go has never been easier, and being able to park your butt with your laptop of PDA......
How to Change a Thermostat in a Car [/caption]Where would your car be without its thermostat? Sure, the engine and the advanced technology in the carâs interior seem to get all of the attention, but few parts of your car are as critical as that little thermostat. Though it can fit within your fist, it holds the key......
Know How To Select The Best Furniture For Your Church Church furnishing can create the atmosphere you desire the most in your particular house of worship. Carefully choosing what will work best for you and your congregation can make your church comfortable and homey, fancy and ornate, or any combination of the two. You can go with classic, simple styling......
The Ten Commandments of cell phone etiquette There are only a few things I dislike more than sitting in traffic. Which does not bode well for my life living in Los Angeles. Anyways, one of these things I dislike is cellphones. Yes, I have one and yes I use it. But that doesn't mean I like it.......
The Complete History of Cell Phones - From 2-Way to 4G [/caption] Part I: Wireless roots Like many of the great revolutions, it was born out of necessity. Owing more to Walkie-Talkies than actual phones, the earliest mobile calls can be traced to the early 1900s, when Australia’s Victorian Police devised a method of wireless communication between squad cars and dispatchers.......
Lady Gaga Thanks Fans For Twitter Crown The singer shouts out her fans for making her the most-followed tweeter.By Mawuse Ziegbe Lady Gaga Photo: Derek Storm/ Splash News Lady Gaga's millions of fans have another title to call their Mother Monster: Queen of Twitter. After steadily gaining on Britney Spears, who until recently was the most-followed user......
I have been looking around for motion sensor light switches for years, mainly because of the increasing amount of teenagers that enter my house and decide not to remember to turn them off. But somehow I always forget to pick a few up when at the hardware store. Since I have begun this journey for the perfect solution, there have been a wide variety of products out there that have really peaked my interest. For example, take a look at this SensorPlug motion activated electrical outlet. I can really use this for more than just my lights. Radios, televisions, annoying little gizmos that my dear children seem to think magically tuen off by themselves. I know I have ranted about this in some of my older posts, but imagine that I am still being haunted by the very same problem. I really have nobody but my procrastination to blame.
The SensorPlug keeps thing nice and simple. You don’t have to install anything, you just easily plug it into your existing outlet, then plug your device(s) into it and you are done. You can set the timer to shut down after 2 to 5 minutes of inactivity to fit your personal preferences. Whenever motion is detected, the timer resets. And the sensor offers a wide angle range to fit any spot in the house. You can even put one in the office and see who’s nodding off at their desk.
You will really enjoy one of these at your home, especially if your kids are like mine. I am not too sure if the electrical bill will reflect any savings with the rising energy costs of this world, but it will sure be nice to not have to run through the house every ten minutes turning everything off.
Bring Your iPod To Life For those of you who have never experienced the sound quality of a Bose system, you need to go to your local electronics store and do so immediately. Forget reading the rest of this post, even, until you get back to your computer. And most likely, you will have......
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Clockwatchers exist everywhere. They sit and stare at the minute hand, waiting for that final minute so they can call it quits and move on to the next part of their day. Kids do it during those dreadful classes, and us adults do it sitting at our desks. So if we are going to let time manage our every minute, at least we should have a way that makes watching time interesting.
This clock is sure to take your attention, even during the not so boring moments of life. The Time Machine clock is a kinetic timepiece that transfers a chrome ball every 60 seconds, alerting you that a minute has passed. Each minute shifts the line of balls until the passing of the hour, where the entire system begins again. It looks cool, and provides more entertainment than the standard white clock face, with that red second hand that always seemed to move way too fast yet never got you any farther.
You don’t have to be a physics nut to enjoy this one. Place it anywhere you might find some boredom and be amazed.
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Daylight saving time [/caption] Daylight saving time (DST; also summer time in British English—see Terminology) is the practice of advancing clocks so that afternoons have more daylight and mornings have less. Typically clocks are adjusted forward one hour near the start of spring and are adjusted backward in autumn. Modern DST was first......
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