Sometimes Even Geeks Hang Up the Cell Phone


Updated 12/04/09 11:07 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 3 comments

Sometimes Even Geeks Hang Up the Cell Phone

Make no mistake: I love my cell phone, I love being connected, but I am not a rude person. (Or uh, I try not to be.) I like to think I know when to quit, and save for some especially dramatic situations, I know when to silence and say I'll call back. I'm pretty sure you guys are on the level too, since you reacted smashingly to my new Cell Phone Rant group! For those moments when some people need Read more

10 Signs You're A Bad Date


Updated 04/30/12 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Signs You're a Bad Date

We're happy to present this excerpt from one of our favorite sites, YourTango. Today, find out if you're second date material. Ever wonder why your initial dates rarely lead to a great dating relationship? Find out if you're unknowingly doing or saying 10 things to turn off a potential love match and discover what to do instead if you want to find great love and create a great relationship. Read more

7 Reasons Why You Need a Wedding Website


Updated 04/18/12 6:59 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 5 comments

Why You Need a Wedding Website

How do you feel about wedding websites? Some people find them a good outlet for narcissism, while others find them to be a helpful guide during modern digital times. Sure, tossing 600 photos of yourself on your wedding website with an accompanying story about how you met is a little extreme (and totally unhelpful), building a simple site to share important event details and anecdotes from your Read more

5 Reasons to Use Google Voice


Updated 04/03/12 12:47 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Google Voice Tips and Tricks

A lot of you guys have signed up for a Google Voice account, but I've heard a lot of people say they weren't entirely sure what the fuss was all about. If you're considering an account (or an invite) but aren't sure what you'd use it for, check out my favorite reasons for using Google Voice below. A phone number you'll have forever, but other people won't — Your Google Voice number is one Read more

31 Days of Spring Cleaning: Convert Paper Notes to Digital


Updated 03/15/12 12:19 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Digital Note Apps

Neon-colored Post-its all over your workstation certainly may brighten the surroundings, but it's doing nothing for your productivity or organizational skills. Get with the digital jotting and convert the mess of paper stickies ruling your life into neatly organized electronic notes and reminders. Sign up for these apps and websites to stay on your game. And if you really can't let go of the Read more

Open Gmail Compose Window When Clicking Email Links in Chrome


Updated 03/01/12 7:49 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Gmail and Chrome Tips

Gmail and Chrome are becoming even closer friends, especially when it comes to email. Google released an update this week that allows you to open a Gmail compose window every time you click an email address within Chrome. When you log in to Gmail, you should see the below banner, asking if you'd like to allow Gmail to open all email links. After you accept this, anytime you click on an email Read more

Handy Everyday Gmail Tips and Tricks


Updated 02/13/12 8:05 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Tips For Using Gmail

If you've moved to Gmail recently (congratulations!), it's possible that you could get overwhelmed with all of the options, settings, and possibilities at your fingertips. We've got a ton of tips to share, but let's start with a few basic and handy tips that you could use every day. Check them out below! Make voice calls — You can easily make voice calls in Gmail on the cheap. In the "Chat" Read more

Avoid this Guy! 14 Reasons To Dump Him


Updated 01/09/12 8:26 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Signs You Should Dump Boyfriend

We're happy to present this excerpt from one of our favorite sites, YourTango. A guy who's not relationship material always lets you know; you just have to know what to look for. When I look back at all the relationships that didn’t work out (that I so wanted to at the time), I realize that in every case, there were early warning signs that each guy gave me that could have given me some idea Read more

Travel Tips For the Upcoming Holiday Weekend


Updated 12/19/11 4:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Christmas Travel Tips

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

Cell Radiation: Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions


Updated 06/02/11 12:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Prevent Cell Phone Radiation Exposure FAQs

The World Health Organization recently listed the cell phone as "carcinogenic," which means it could potentially be bad for your health due to the levels of radiation emitted during use. There are easy ways to cut down your risk of exposure, but a few of you had some additional questions that we'd like to cover here. Check out the cell phone radiation FAQ below, and leave any other questions you Read more