How To Download Digital Pics To Your Computer


Updated 12/14/06 1:22 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

How To Download Digital Pics To Your Computer

Hopefully, my Digital Camera Gift Guide got you in the mood to get out your camera and start taking some fun or geeky shots. If you're looking for help on how to upload and do basic editing of those pictures, you should check out the Windows XP Media Center and iPhoto to make this process a bit easier. There are also software tools like Picasa by Google to help you download and organize your Read more

Geek We Love: The MPMan With a Plan


Updated 05/23/12 3:18 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Early MP3 Players

The MPMan was short-lived, but the first MP3 player mass-marketed in the US paved the way for the portable media player revolution. Now that we've gotten to know Kane Kramer, who developed the first MP3 player, and Nathan Schulhof, who created a precursor to iPod and iTunes, it's time to take a look at the history surrounding the MPMan. Korean electronics company Saehan created and distributed Read more

The X Factor Eyes Miley Cyrus


Updated 05/07/12 1:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Miley Cyrus to Host The X Factor Rumor

Is Miley Cyrus the new host of The X Factor? — Zap2it Watch a teaser for season two of Teen Wolf — BuddyTV Which Marvel superheroes might head to the big screen next? — NextMovie Go behind the scenes of Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom — Rotten Tomatoes See which actors might show up in American Horror Story's second season — HuffPost TV Check out this Summer's must-see indie films — Read more

A Whole Lotta Lil in This Week's Links


Updated 05/05/12 4:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Baby and Parenting News Week of April 30

Check out one dad's amazing pictures of his girls through the years. Jessica Simpson welcomed baby Maxwell this week — take a look back at her fun maternity style. Need a little lunchtime inspiration? Check out these great bento boxes before making your next school lunch. We got a sneak peek at Rosie Pope's new line for A Pea in the Pod — and it's cute! Shake up the toy box with these new Read more

How-To: Make iPhone Emoticons


Updated 04/20/12 9:16 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make Emoticon Faces and Shapes on iPhone

In response to news of your big promotion, a friend sends a text showing animated clapping hands, party streamers, and a trophy. After figuring out what these random pictures mean, you'll think, "How do I get those pictures in my phone?!" Those adorable little animations are called emojis, Unicode pictographs first used in Japan. True, it may feel a little 2007, but it's all the rage in the Read more

21 Disposable Products You Can Reuse


Updated 03/30/12 1:45 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Can I Reuse Disposable Things?

Even when the product is supposedly "disposable," you can always reuse it. Wise Bread shares awesome ways to reuse these 21 disposable products. It’s said that we live in a disposable society. But the word "disposable" is a misnomer. Disposable is considered throwaway, something you use once and dump, regardless of the life that may be left in it. As a frugal shopper with a concern for the Read more

5 Websites to View Instagram on Your Desktop


Updated 03/22/12 11:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Instagram Viewing Websites

The latest buzzed-about technology mash-up? Pingram, a cross between Pinterest and Instagram. With Pingram, users can share their Instagram photos on a site that looks very similar to Pinterest. This isn't the first of its kind, though — there are several sites dedicated to Instagram feeds. Curious? Take a closer look at Pingram, plus four other sites that allow you to view Instagram photos Read more

Geek Tip: Beam Photos Between iPhones


Updated 03/20/12 12:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Beam Photos Between iPhone and iPad

Sending a picture to a friend is now as easy as a beam between iPhones, no email or Facebook login required. First step in getting the WiFi wavelengths to work their magic is to have both Apple devices, whether it's an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch upgradde to iOS 5.1. Once the latest operating system is in gear, download the new iPhoto app for iOS ($5) to both gadgets. If you're transferring Read more

Sugar Shout Out: Weeknight Meals That Will Take You Around the World


Updated 03/19/12 12:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out March 18, 2012

Weeknight meals that will take you around the world Video: How to get Mad Men's winged eyeliner look Apps to download for the new iPad Free travel apps you will actually use Miranda Kerr revives the denim jacket with chic flair Pick the most inspirational star in Bella's Beauty Awards Words of wisdom from Mad Women Tips for photographing your kids this Spring 12 not-to-be-missed home decor Read more

7 Apps to Download For the New iPad


Updated 03/17/12 5:22 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Apps For the New iPad

Retina display! Amazing 2048 x 1536 resolution! But now that the new iPad is here, which apps should you download to best appreciate each of those 3.1 million pixels? Many app makers are revamping display quality to fit the iPad resolution, so we've rounded up six that are the most "resolutionary." iPhoto ($5) — A must for the new iPad, edit and further beautify your pictures with the ease of Read more