“Gadgets” collection
Explore a curated selection of personal technology and innovative gadgets designed to improve daily productivity and entertainment. This collection features detailed evaluations of portable electronics, charging solutions, and versatile tools that provide genuine real-world utility.
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View all →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.…
Read more →May 13, 2009
Throw Away Your Remotes and Get Just One: The Universal Remote Control R50
I have got an exercise for you. Go around your house and gather up all of the remote controls. I came up with about 15-20. I think that my family would fall apart without their remotes, so it is pretty bad for us to lose one. Also, we seem to have remotes for things that we no longer own. I…
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May 11, 2009
HighTechDad – “I Am A Geek!” & Proud Of It!
My friend, Brian Solis, pointed me to the "Society for Geek Advancement" today, something which rings true to many of my thoughts, feelings and beliefs. Being a "geek" now is much different than when I was younger. Years ago, having a "geek" badge was something that was almost shameful, and people were ostracized because of it. Now, all of us…
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April 16, 2009
Innovative Sony Contest Highlights Features in Fun Way
Today I found out about a contest for the Sony Digital Imaging group that I wanted to pass on for a variety of reasons. First, it's actually pretty fun. Second, there are some really great prizes and third, I thought it was a very innovative way of showcasing some of the main product features. First, the fun. The Game I…
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April 5, 2009
Review: DLO’s TransDock Micro for iPhone – 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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March 16, 2009
Cabbage Patch Babies: Which one is real?
My wife reminded me this weekend of a picture we took about 4 years ago of our youngest daughter. I finally got my hands on it. Every time I look at this picture, I smile and laugh. Just as all of my daughters bring me and my wife joy, I hope this picture gives you a little happiness as well.…
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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 10, 2009
Review: Green Lasers – Fun, Interesting & Somewhat Legal
A few months ago, I was approached by a company called TechLasers about doing a review of a green laser product of theirs. Now, I have to admit, I have always thought that lasers ( which stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) were incredibly "cool". Recently they have been made even more famous through TV shows like…
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January 6, 2009
Places to Track the Macworld 2009 Keynote Live
Below is a list of places that are tracking the Macworld 2009 Keynote: Engadget - http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/06/live-from-the-macworld-2009-keynote/ Gizmodo - http://live.gizmodo.com/ ArsTechnica - http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20090106-macworld-ars-macworld-2009-keynote-live-on-ars.html (follow updates on Twitter - http://twitter.com/arsmacworld) MacRumors - http://www.macrumorslive.com/ TUAW (The Unofficial Apple Weblog) - http://www.tuaw.com/macworld2009/ (follow updates on Twitter - http://twitter.com/tuaw_mwsf09) Macworld - http://www.macworld.com/article/137730/2009/01/expo_live.html?lsrc=top_1 C|net - http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-10131491-37.html (note, page will not be live until Keynote starts) iPhoneAlley…
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January 5, 2009
Ongoing Roundup of Macworld 2009 News, Products, Links, etc.
I will be at (or currently am at) Macworld 2009 this week. As you can see, they have been waiting for me (GRIN – see picture below). I'm hoping to visit quite a few vendors and see what new gadgets and technology are being announced. If you are a vendor, please contact me here. I will be on Twitter (@HighTechDad)…
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