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JoJo Designs' Carrie Laptop Bag is the kind of summery laptop bag I need; in lightweight canvas, it would be light enough to toss my laptop into, along with sunny day essentials like my sunglasses, water, etc. Its lightness belies its durability — just check out the cross-section photo of the bag loaded up with computer, books, and everything; of course, in the event that you do overload, Read more
This year's CES didn't just teach us about gadget trends and the future of the industry — it also taught us a few things that we'll remember in our everyday lives as well. Here, we offer up a few tips to take with you on your next journey to a big tech conference, or to keep in the back of your mind for life. Trust me: our pain is your gain! Get plenty of sleep. Between long hours on the Read more
If you're heading back home from a long holiday vacay, you've probably already given airport security some thought. If the thought of long TSA lines triggers a migraine, these tips from the TSA will teach you how to properly pack your gadgets, accessories, and chargers and help you speed through the X-ray line. Pack in layers. Layer clothes, electronics, then clothes again inside a carry-on so Read more
Traveling this holiday? Christmas Eve falls on a Saturday this year, which makes one big mess at the airport. If you can't take a car or a train, be sure to check out these packing and travel tips to make your life easier while booking flights, getting through security checkpoints, and beyond. Booking Flights TripIt — Once signed up for the free service, forward travel confirmation emails Read more
Need a fitness-related gift for fit-minded friends or relative? FitFabCities has you covered. She's rounded up her favorite gifts from foam rollers to iPads. Okay, I’m willing to admit I might be a little weird. Every year for Christmas I ask for some sort of fitness thing. One year it was a BOSU ball, then next it was boxing gloves and last year it was kettlebells, and every December 26th I Read more
If you're heading out on a jet plane for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, you've probably already given airport security some thought. If the thought of long TSA lines triggers a migraine, these tips from the TSA will teach you how to properly pack your gadgets, accessories, and chargers and help you speed through the X-ray line. Pack in layers. Layer clothes, electronics, then clothes again Read more
Casual geeks, pay attention: this is the laptop bag you're looking for. Incase's new Terra collection offers up a range of low-key carrying cases and covers for your gadgets, laptops, and other goodies at a reasonable price. Bonus: they're crafted from natural materials, so you're not only looking laid-back chic on the street, but you're doing good for the planet, too. Check out each of the Read more
The following is a guest post by Kimberly Palmer, the author of Generation Earn and creator of The Baby Planner: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Ready For Baby, Without Going Broke!, available on Etsy. She is also the personal finance columnist at US News & World Report. Take it away, Kimberly! As a relatively frugal person, I’m usually happy to accept hand-me-downs from friends. Got a Read more
Between work, school, and having a life, it can be hard to make it to the gym. This is especially true when you're being weighed down by a tote for every occasion. Drop the extra baggage and invest in one bag that can carry it all. These five stylish gym bag have lots of compartments to keep everything in place (including your yoga bag!), as well as a built-in padded laptop sleeve to keep your Read more
Pippa Middleton may be the sister of a princess, but she's still a working gal in her everyday life like the rest of us. Juggling two jobs (one as the editor of an online magazine, the other at an environmental firm) requires Pippa to stay connected via her laptop, so it's only natural that the girl would want to carry her machine in style. Pippa can be seen toting her laptop in the Knomo Slim Read more
