“General” collection
Access a diverse collection of miscellaneous technology reviews, specialized DIY tool assessments, and unique lifestyle articles. From niche electrical equipment to general digital organization tips, this section covers the broad spectrum of a tech-focused life.
Extended Review: Slingbox PRO HD
It is rare that I receive a gadget or technology device that warrants me having to do multiple articles to cover it. However, when Sling Media released their new Slingbox…
10 Tips for StartUps to Survive the “Recession”
“Don’t Panic!†These are two words (made popular by Douglas Adams in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy) that every day become more appropriate and valid. Credit has dried up…
First Attempt at Script Writing for Video on Cloud Computing
A few weeks ago, I wrote up a script designed to help people understand the concept of Cloud Computing. The idea was to create a short video that explains the…
Preview: San Francisco’s New Academy of Sciences
A few weekends ago, I was lucky to get a preview of San Francisco’s new Academy of Sciences complex in Golden Gate Park. The area has a lot of memories…
Happy Talk-Like-A-Pirate Day 2008
If you are reading this on September 19th (of any year), you are probably seeing it in “pirate-speak.†September 19th has been designated as official “Talk Like a Pirate Day 
Review: LaCie’s USB-powered Speakers
Just in time for back to school, LaCie just launched a new set of USB-powered speakers. Designed by Neil Poulton, these reasonably priced, simple-yet-elegant speakers compliment LaCie's previously released FireWire…
Humor: Your Servers are NOT Bulletproof!
Having some fun with servers (traditional vs. the "Cloud"). There are more videos coming at NoHardware.com. HTD says: Hope you liked it!
iPhone: Quickly Launch Apps, Website & Phone Calls with QuickGold
Today I installed an application on my jailbroken iPhone that I personally think Apple should incorporate into their next release of the firmware. It honestly is this GREAT! I have…
Fix It: Outlook Calendar and iPhone Calendar Events Hours Not
Just a quick fix-it tip here. I have a co-worker who was having some issues with his iPhone and Outlook 2007 calendar times being off or offset by 1 hour.…
Breaking News: E.T. Had Peanut Allergies
Today, sources close to HighTechDad (HTD) revealed that E.T. (the Extra Terrestrial) had severe peanut allergies and was NOT homesick contrary to popular belief and media hype. Through an exhaustive …
“My Favorite Vacation”
My oldest daughter took a typing class this summer. She's only 9 but typing is going to be an important skill for her in the coming years so we put…
HighTechDad Interview on GoGrid Cloud Servers
When I was at GigaOM's Structure '08 conference last month, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Daniel Brusilovsky. For those of you who have never heard of Daniel,…
