I got a new 17-inch laptop computer, so I immediately set out to find "the perfect laptop handbag." In the past, I've always had bulky, rustic, outdoorsy laptop backpacks. This time, I wanted something a little more feminine and professional looking. Initially, I thought I was going to get a cross-body courier-type laptop bag -- because you've got to admit, it's bare bones practical. But I decided it was a bit too casual for I wanted. Best Laptop Messenger Bags These are my … [Read more...]
Here's a tip from someone who has bought her share of laptop computers for the home office through the years: On the very day that you buy your laptop computer, also buy an extra laptop power cord for it at the same time! The reason? Because you'll be up a creek on the day you realize that your power cord has gone bad. There's no way to charge a laptop other than using the official power cord that works with your specific make and model of laptop computer. It happened to me. But it … [Read more...]
With our latest purchase of a mega sized duffel bag on wheels for Jim's travels, I have come to the realization that Jim has more bags than the average human being should have a right to own. I guess that's because he's got more electronics and gear than the average human being. That, and he needs to have a compact, lightweight, and portable means of getting all of his gear from one place to another. And when you put 2 gadget-friendly people in the same household... watch out! We have … [Read more...]
I have a desktop computer. And I have a laptop computer. These days, I find myself choosing to compute from my laptop computer, more than my desktop computer. Mostly because it's so easily accessible -- whichever room I happen to be in, I just open it up, and I'm online! I primarily use the laptop in the kitchen as a recipe book -- I store all of my favorites in a program called MasterCook. (Update: now I use Google Docs instead.) And in the bedroom -- where I spend most of my day for some … [Read more...]
You'll usually find Ron fly fishing somewhere fun. But today, he's talking computers. You see, both Ron, and his mother, recently purchased their very first laptops. And with new computers come new 'problems' -- as well as fun new things to try. So sit back and enjoy as Ron shares with us his $.02 about the nuances of laptop computers. And you don't want to miss the one-of-a-kind notebook computer stand that Ron made for his laptop. But wait, there's more!... Yep, his mother made her own … [Read more...]
Check this out... My favorite computer guru, Steve Bass, recently mentioned a new (possibly better) way to go wireless in your home or office. I passed the info onto Jim and he's diggin' it. We're probably going to try this. Here's the scoop... … [Read more...]
I've provided a lot of random computer tips on this site, but I've never really detailed the most important things to look for in a new computer before. A friend of mine is in the market for a new computer, so these types of tips have been on my mind. I thought I'd share with everyone here the same information I gave her. Perhaps it will be beneficial to others who are considering buying a new PC... … [Read more...]
I've written about fun & creative USB drives before. Here are 2 of them: Humping Dog USB Thumb Drive (...Jim bought 3 of these!) Keychain Memory Card Reader & USB Flash Drive (...I still want one of these) I recently found another one. It's the USB drive made from a Lego block! Check it out... … [Read more...]
In a recent survey of computer users, people are happier with their Dell computers than other brands, such as Hewlitt-Packard, Compaq, Gateway, and Sony. Specifically, owners like the quality of Dell computers more than the others did, and only 12% of Dell desktop owners reported having a system with a failed core component (CPU, graphics board, hard drive, motherboard, power supply, or RAM), compared with a mean of 15% in this product category. Who's The Happiest Of Them … [Read more...]
I want one of these... It's a really inexpensive way to turn any memory card (like those used in digital cameras, mp3 players, camcorders, etc.) into a transportable hard drive (aka a flash drive) to store files, pictures, etc. -- or to transfer things from one computer to another. I have about a dozen 8 MB, 16MB and larger Compact Flash and SD memory cards lying around. Most of them came with various electronic gadgets we've purchased through the years. Now, I can turn any unused … [Read more...]
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