May 26, 2009

A Mouse for the Rest of Us – Microsoft Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000
I have big hands and big feet, you know what that means, right? You guessed it, big shoes and computer mice that just feel too small when you use them. That is, until I tried a Microsoft Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000. At almost twice the height of regular mice, the 6000 truly makes those of us with large hands…
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May 18, 2009

3 Unique Features in the Belkin Laptop Cooling Hub
How often do you come across a product that actually has 3 completely distinct and unique features built into it? And does all three quite well? When I started playing around with the Belkin Laptop Cooling Hub, I was actually pretty surprised by the features that it had. For starters, it is designed to help drop the temperatures of laptops.…
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April 28, 2009

Create Application, Website or iPhone Mockups Easily with Balsamiq
The other day, I came across an incredibly useful Adobe AIR application called Balsamiq Mockups. This application allows you to quickly and artistically create drawing-like renditions of websites or applications for the computer or iPhone. As I work in the software and hardware industry, I frequently have to discuss changing our website designs with various people within the organization. Often…
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April 5, 2009

Review: A Company You Can Love Honestly – Rickshaw Bagworks
When I walked into Rickshaw Bagworks, the first "person" to greet me was actually a big black Labrador named Burly. Burly seemed to be right at home in a room carved out of a large, airy, well lit warehouse. The warehouse looks like many others that you might find in a more industrialized area of a city. But to me,…
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April 5, 2009

Review: DLO’s TransDock Micro for iPhone â€“ Great Improvements!
Back in June of 2008, I did a review of Digital Lifestyle Outfitter's TransDock Micro for the iPod. In my review of the previous version, one of my "complaints" was TDMA interference (the buzzing that comes through speakers when your iPhone is near it) and the fact that it wasn't certified by Apple. Specifically, I wrote: "The iPhone is not…
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March 23, 2009

10 Things To Consider When Buying a Netbook
Netbooks are all the hype right now. The size and price points are extremely attractive, especially during a recessive economy when money is tight. Also, for those of us who do lots of blogging, these devices are simply the best, boasting portability and very long battery life. So, what's not to love? If you decide that you must get one,…
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February 20, 2009

Review: GUNNAR Optiks – Fine Tuning your Digital Perspective
"Hey Bono" my boss says every time I put on my GUNNAR Optiks SheaDog "computer" glasses. I laugh and then focus down on a variety of tasks at hand, one of them being to really put my GUNNAR's through some real-world tests. If you haven't heard about GUNNAR, a 15 person eyewear company based in Southern California, you probably will,…
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February 12, 2009

Plantronics Delivers Style & Innovation in a Bluetooth Headset
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, I figured I should do at least ONE product recommendation with a spin towards the couples out there. (Of course if you are reading this and Valentine's Day is NOT nearby, you can just fill in whatever gift-giving holiday is closest: Birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Christmas, Hanukah, etc.) Everyone has a cell…
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January 29, 2009

Review: Blogo – Mac Blogging Software Done Better
Back in June 2008 I happened across some new blogging software for the Mac called Blogo. The problem was, I was pretty jaded about Mac blogging software having tried MarsEdit, Ecto and MacJournal which all seem to be stuck in the late 90's from an interface perspective. Sure, they all did the job but left a lot to be desired…
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January 23, 2009

Copy & Paste on iPhone: 2 New Options – Clippy & hClipboard
This week two pieces of software came out that allows you to "Copy & paste" on the iPhone. About time, right? Well, you can get them, only if you have a jailbroken iPhone. The first one to hit the streets is called "Clippy" and the second, released today, is called "hClipboard." Both essentially do the same thing: allow you to…
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December 16, 2008

HTD Twitter List: Gadgets for Under $100
I'm trying something new here. I am going to run a quick series where I will ask a question to the Twitter-verse and then will compile the answers in a list which I will call the "HTD Twitter List". The list will contain all of the recommendations (within reason) of products or services that people tweet to me, as well…
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November 25, 2008

Microsoft and Family – LifeCam VX-5500 & Microsoft Office 2008
When you think about Microsoft, the first thing that comes to your mind is probably not Family. If you are like me, Microsoft software rules your computer at your office and runs the infrastructure there as well. Microsoft has done quite well in securing the business space from desktop productivity tools like Office to BackOffice systems that get your email…
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