“Hardware” collection
Explore the physical components and high-performance peripherals that power the modern digital environment. This category features rigorous testing of computing hardware, advanced power solutions, and durable equipment built for demanding tech enthusiasts.
2/5ths of the Cast of Dads Get Their Brains Upgraded
Last week, 2 of the Cast of Dads had the opportunity to visit Intel in Santa Clara, CA to participate in an annual event called "Upgrade Your Life." This day-long…
Bare Metal & Raw Leather – FosterWeld – Handmade Belt
I was hoping to do this post in time for Father's Day, but unfortunately (or fortunately) hand-made products take time to produce. And this would have been an ideal gift…
Cloud Computing in Cars? Extending Powerful Compute Cycles to your
I'm always "in the cloud" with my day job as Technology Evangelist for GoGrid, and all of the rest of the time, I'm working on the HighTechDad side of my…
My Kids & I Have Fun with the “Cool” Features
Over the Father's Day weekend, my kids and I had some fun with the 2011 Lincoln MKT AWD crossover. In the past, with other autos like the Ford Flex and…
Review of the Perfectly Named Scott E Vest “Expedition” Jacket
37 pockets, that's what the "Expedition" jacket by Scott E Vest ("SeV" for short) has. I almost think that there are more but it could be the hidden conduits and…
Teenage Humor & a Father’s Day Contest – “Weiner, Junk
It's alive! Yes, that's right, after a bit of a hiatus, the Cast of Dads are back with another action-packed…er…humor packed…uh…informative podcast appropriately titled "Weiner, Junk & Tools". Being a…
How To Get the UDID/UUID of your iOS Device –
Most iOS developers know that in order to "activate" your iOS device (e.g., iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) to use the latest beta of iOS 5, you need to have your…
NUU MiniKey Gives your iPhone 4 a Physical Keyboard
Now why would anyone want a physical keyboard for their iPhone? The on-screen keyboard is so easy to use and it's there when you need it and not when you…
ClamCase Transforms Your iPad into a Netbook with iOS Benefits
I finally got my hands on a ClamCase. When it was first announced, long before there were all of the other hundreds of bluetooth keyboard cases for the iPad, the…
Hey, No Messaging While Driving, Unless It’s Your Car Doing
Last week, Robert Scoble (Scobleizer.com), Mark Hachman (PCMag.com) Xavier Lanier (Notebooks.com & GottaBeMobile.com ) and I squished into a Ford Explorer to get a preview of some new safety technology…
