May 9, 2013
If you're a frequent traveler, you've probably found yourself in a hotel with free wired Internet access. While this is nice if you have a MacBook Pro sans Retina Display, you're SOL if you have a MacBook Air or a Retina-equipped MacBook Pro. Sure, you could buy a Thunderbolt or ... more
The MagSafe adapter is a great laptop charger, but unfortunately the cable can get frayed and damaged over time. While you could purchase a new one when your charger starts to kick the can, that can be expensive and unnecessary when the mechanics inside of the adapter are still functioning ... more
May 8, 2013
I don't know about you, but my desk is always filled with cables. Whether it be a MagSafe adapter for my MacBook Pro, a Lightning adapter for my iPhone and iPad, or a 30-pin adapter for my iPod, my desk is cluttered. In an attempt to hide my cable mess, ... more
May 7, 2013
Even though the iPad is a great device, the color choice is a little monochromatic. If you want to make your iPad truly yours, you have to purchase a colorful case or skin to complement your iPad. Though there are many cases that are colorful on the market, only a ... more
May 6, 2013
While the iPad mini is a great multimedia device, I find it to be quite annoying to use unless it's paired with a decent stand. Because of this, I'm always on the lookout for iPad mini cases that feature interesting stand designs. One of these cases is the Incipio LGND ... more
May 4, 2013
If you wanted a PowerMac G4 Cube back in the day, but are stuck with a current-generation Mac mini, don't fret. A company by the name of Newer Technology has released the NuCube, a vertical stand for the Mac mini. The NuCube stand is designed to make your Mac mini ... more
After Google Now was released to iOS users earlier this week, some have reported seeing their iOS device's battery-life diminish. After a bit of research, the cause of this battery drain is said to be the Location Reporting function that is built into the Google Now application. Though this feature ... more
I love messenger bags because of their versatility and ease of use. However, they can be a bit annoying to use when you want to remove your iPad, MacBook or other object in a pinch. And as someone who rides public transportation on a frequent basis, I like to use ... more
May 2, 2013
The iPad is a great device, but I still find myself carrying a Moleskine notebook in my bag for drawing doodles and jotting down notes. Because of this, I was on the hunt for an iPad mini case that featured a built-in notebook. Much to my surprise, the folks at ... more
April 30, 2013
The Mac mini is a great little desktop machine, but it has its downfalls. The most notable downside of the Mac mini is its lack of both a CD/DVD drive and front-facing SDXC card reader. I also find myself using a USB external hard-drive with my Mini to back up ... more
If you've received a new credit or debit card in the past year or so, chances are it has a built-in RFID chip. This chip can be used to make swipe-less transactions with supported credit card scanners. For instance, 7-11, the popular convince mart, accepts RFID payments.
Even though these cards ... more
I love my Apple Wireless Keyboard, however, I often find myself going through batteries pretty frequently. Sure, I could get a set of rechargeable batteries for my keyboard, but then I would still have to go through the process of physically replacing them. Not to mention rechargeable batteries still use ... more