Nothing ruins a good day like getting caught in the rain — or snow, or cold, or sweltering heat — when you least expect it, or when it conflicts with your morning run. Here, a few ways to have the forecast delivered right to your phone or inbox, so you won't get caught unprepared again. Don't fret if the forecast calls for rain or snow! You can use one of these geeky umbrellas to stay dry. Read more

Spring has officially sprung, and if you haven't noticed, we've been refreshig our digital lives one day at a time this month. If you're in the Spring cleaning mode too, we've got you covered — from tech tips to back up your data, to ideas on how to keep your social media life neat and tidy, check out all of our 31 Days of Spring Cleaning posts here or on our Spring cleaning Pinterest board! Read more

We headed down to the Haus of Hipstamatic last night for the iSnapSF gallery show. Hipstamatic photographers from all over the city showed off their prints, mingled, and enjoyed Hipstamatic's amazing new office space that's riddled with old vintage cameras, wooden floors, brick walls, and exposed lights — perfect for capturing amazing moments on camera. We took a tour of the building, but also Read more

I got a bit of sticker shock recently as I drove into my local gas station to find that prices have risen above $4 a gallon. Thankfully I don't drive often (public transportation FTW!), but at those prices, it's enough to make a girl want to throw down for an expensive (but cost-saving) electric-hybrid car. You may not have the bankroll to change up your ride now, but in the meantime, check out Read more

Need some inspiration to get organized, save some dough, or manage your ever-growing library of pics? Check out 110 of the best geek tips to help you learn all that . . . and a lot more! Source: Flickr user joey.parsons Read more

The Super Bowl is this weekend, and if you're one of the unlucky few that won't be able to park yourself in front of the TV on Super Bowl Sunday, you're in luck — you can still catch the live action away from home. Check out a few ways you can join in the fun with these tools! Read more

Get a new TV for the holidays? Buy one for yourself during the post-Christmas shopping bonanzas, or are planning for a purchase soon? If you've never owned an HD set before, I have some tips for you that may help you get set up, keep your set in good health, and give you a heads up on common mistakes that will save you some heartache down the line. Read more

It's a well known fact that when you head home for the holidays, the tech-savvy among us act as our parents personal IT service, setting up WiFi and explaining the ins and outs of social media accounts like Twitter. Do your parents tweet? Since so many news outlets, brands, entertainers, and others are using the service to add value to their products and content, in-the-know Twitter followers can Read more

The newly redesigned Google Chrome browser recently celebrated its second birthday, and is already making moves by taking a big chunk of the browser market share. Are you using Chrome these days? If so, check out these five handy plug-ins, tips, and extensions that will make browsing easier. Read more

Moving into a new place or a new dorm can fill you with excitement. The downside: a whole lot of unpacking, including a whole lot of gadgets and other devices that go with you. Don't give in to your urge to throw your cords, cables, and gadgets into a box — you'll regret it when you unpack later! Here are some great tips for making your tech-filled move as easy and painless as possible. Read more