Even if you’re a hardcore gamer, it’s easy to miss some of the best titles throughout the year (we were recently reminded after tuning into Bargain Bin Radio to revisit some older titles ourselves). Maybe you were taking time off from gaming, or were too busy playing another title…but the bargain bin of new/used games from just a few months or even years back are filled with opportunity without the early adopter price tag… More
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10 Tasks Your Smartphone Can Do Around the House (Or One Day Will)
Smartphones are ubiquitous these days, and there aren’t many people who don’t have one vibrating in their pockets. They’ve also proven to be increasingly useful for tasks beyond making calls, reading emails, or browsing the internet. Here are a few common tasks where a smartphone and an app can help out beyond launching perturbed feathered friends…
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4 Free Photo-Sharing Alternatives For Anyone Who Left Instagram
Hopefully you’ve been able to try out one or a few of the 6 photo editing apps we shared earlier. Now we’re following up with some options to take those processed images and share them online, with some of the best photo sharing apps (not called Instagram)… More
A Very Affordable DIY IKEA Ribba Tablet Stand — IKEA Hackers
One of the reasons I’m a bit wary of buying dedicated stands for my tablet and smartphone is that technology seems to evolve quite quickly, and there’s no telling when your devices will no longer fit in them. Hacking one seems like a sensible option, since it’s low cost, you get to customize the stand to your liking, and you can always modify it to fit a newer device.
Hitting The Instagram Limit — and How to Move Beyond It
Love it or hate it, there’s no denying Instagram is simple to use, allowing users to snap, process, and share photos without the need for a computer. But what happens when you feel like you’ve hit the Instagram limit and the dozen or so filters available are no longer enough for your smartphone-based photography?
The Tech We Used vs. the Tech We Left Behind During the Holidays
The holidays are over and it’s definitely been an interesting time off from work. During this time off traveling, we had to decide which tech to leave home and which devices and accessories to bring with us…
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My Tech Top 10: Range
Many things changed for me in 2012: I’ve become tech bilingual, continued working with Apple devices, while still firmly using PC at home. I’ve become smarter about upgrading tech, ensuring the upgrade cycle doesn’t cost too much, while continuing to optimize my daily workflow so that I’m more productive each day…
Dehumidifiers For Basement Rooms & Damp Apartments
Most of our readers are probably suffering from the adverse effects of winter’s cold and dry air right now (see our humidifier roundup). But conversely, there’s one thing that anyone living in a humid environment will appreciate: a good dehumidifier. It’s always surprising to discover the amount of moisture that can be extracted from ambient air, and these machines will keep your basements and apartments smelling clean.
Modern Microwaves for the 21st Century
There are some pieces of kitchen technology that don’t seem to evolve quickly. For example, microwaves from 20 years ago still basically look like the microwaves of today. However, there are new models equipped with updated technology to help you cook better than ever before in an instant…
The Technologist’s Tools for Good Housekeeping — 2012 Apartment Therapy Tech Gift Guide
The task of housekeeping has evolved considerably in the last several years: HEPA air filtration inside air purifiers and vacuums, ultraviolet disinfection for germ-busting via light, house cooling and warming fans without nary a fan blade in sight…
memoirs on a rainy day 