According to new research, over 17,000 USB flash drives were left behind at laundromats and dry cleaners last year. While I definitely promote the idea of backing up your important files on an external drive of some sort, leaving them lofting about in the hands of strangers (or destroyed in the washing machine) isn't exactly what I had in mind. Want to keep your important data with you, but are Read more

Warning — this gallery may send you into a feeding frenzy! These gadgets were made to look like your favorite snacks and delicious meals but thankfully won't cost you your favorite skinny jeans, since they're all gadgets, gadget cases, or yummy-looking accessories (no calories included). Think you can get a handle on your willpower long enough to take a gander? Find out in this slideshow! Read more

One thing I love about being tech obsessed are all of the cool accessories and gadgets available. Even though some of these extras cost way more than my purse allows, the small stuff keeps me pretty satisfied. USB drives are definitely a way to add to your tech arsenal without breaking the bank. And with so many cool and creative drives available — like these tree USB drives from Guido Ooms — Read more

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Computer crashes are probably the most devastating event of a person's technological life. Not to mention one of the most expensive. So how many times do I gotta tell ya? Back up that data! It's easy to do, and once you do it, you'll not only have peace of mind but will have all of your photos, music, and personal documents safely out of your computer in case of any crazy power surge or (knock Read more

Yes, I know how unsexy it is to suggest a flash drive as a holiday gift, but its practicality is ideal for some people (like my mom, who keeps fretting about transporting and toting digital photos, and my student sister, who needs one for papers and other files). Make it a fun gift to get by selecting a memory stick that's as cute as it is necessary — and check out my picks for the perfect Read more

"I'll start a Google Doc." You might hear it every day, because volunteering to share documents via Google is almost an instant reflex these days. Most people are shifting away from sharing documents via a flash drive or network, because Google Docs makes it so easy to view and update files. But with so many schools and offices making the Google move, it can be overwhelming to keep track of all Read more

Last night's Valentino store opening drew a gathering of LA's best-dressed celebs to Rodeo Drive. The flagship fete was the opportune time for Hollywood's style crowd to don their prettiest Valentino frocks — there was hardly a pair of pants in sight, save for maybe one very lovely jumpsuit. We spotted the label's lace and leather confections, signature flashes of femininity in the form of Read more

Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day, so what a better way to celebrate the luck of the Irish than outfitting your gadgets in a green hue? If you don't have time to pick up a green-tinted gadget case or accessory before the holiday, then at least you'll be ready for the Spring season! Read more

Jennifer Aniston's piercing blue eyes stand out on the November issue of Elle, on stands Oct. 18. Jen slipped into a sexy black tank top from Balmain, Balenciaga shorts, a Cartier necklace, and David Yurman bracelets for her cover shoot while boyfriend Justin Theroux watched her pose for photographer Alexei Hay — shop Jen's luxury look now! Inside the magazine she talks more about the rumors Read more