Website of the Day: Shutdown Day


Updated 07/14/08 1:00 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 18 comments

Website of the Day: Shutdown Day

A group of internet well-doers have started an experiment I know I couldn't be a part of: Shutdown Day. We all know life is more difficult without computers. But if they disappeared for just one day, would we be able to cope? The inventors are calling the effort one of the "biggest global experiments ever to take place on the internet" and are asking people around the globe to commit to turning Read more

10 Bad Habits of Tech Users (and How to Break Them)


Updated 03/28/12 10:52 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Bad Tech Habits of Geeks

As we get overwhelmed with work, kids, school, extracurricular activities, and social events, it's easy to forget about the maintenance and health of our tech . . . and ourselves. Since Spring is the time to refresh your home, it's also the perfect time to refresh your habits where your tech is concerned. Are you guilty of these 10 bad habits? Find out what they are, and how to turn things around Read more

Love Your Laptop: 8 Tips For Keeping it Healthy and Happy


Updated 02/16/12 1:24 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Care For Your Laptop

Valentine's Day doesn't just have to be about giving affection to your significant other. It can be about showing your appreciation for the people and things that make your life awesome. Take your laptop, for example. Your window to the vast Internet, your laptop works really hard for you without asking much in return. Give your laptop a little TLC this Valentine's Day with these tips that will Read more

The Average Cost of an Engagement Ring and Other Savvy Hits of the Week!


Updated 03/16/12 3:03 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 0 comments

Top Personal Finance Stories 2011-04-10 03:05:08

You'll never guess what the average cost of an engagement ring in 2010 is! 4 signs you might be addicted to extreme couponing. SavvySugar community member lilmissjobhunter has a showdown with her boss. Don't miss these last-minute tax tips from the IRS! Things to know before buying your love an engagement ring. All about the government shutdown. Don't miss these tax day freebies. Apply Read more

The Government Shutdown and How It Will Affect You


Updated 04/11/12 11:24 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Does the Government Shutdown Affect Me?

Everyone's panicking about the government shutdown, which may happen this Friday at midnight, but what does it really mean for you and me? It isn't as scary as it sounds — the government has shut down several times in the past. The most recent one occurred from Dec. 16, 1995 to Jan. 6, 1996, according to Reuters. The length of the shutdown (if it will happen) is still not clear, but it has Read more