Geek is chic.
Despite the newly released Apple TV's impressive improvements and easy-to-use interface, you don't need to limit yourself to renting flicks, or even wait for Google's new system to launch. If you don't mind a bit more work, and like having all of your content available on your nice, big HD screen, I can tell you how to set up a kick-ass home theater system using a Mac Mini, and a free software Read more
Home hardware is one of the last things we think about changing when sprucing up our homes — and that's especially true for renters. But if your home is feminine and elegant, or even shabby chic, why put up with gritty, masculine hardware? I'm hereby coining a name for delicate door knobs, sophisticated switchplates, and haute handles: software. From violet pressed glass to Read more
We all know how frustrating a slow computer can be. Sometimes, I even have little patience for a slow-moving machine. So what to do? Get more RAM, move some of your data to an external hard drive to free up some space? Well if you're up late at night, you might be tempted by the Finally Fast infomercial like my pal Molly was, who tipped me off to this hilarity. Get Flash to see this Read more
With all the iPhone 3G madness from the past week, I've had many people ask me about the taboo topic of "jailbreaking the iPhone 3G." Yes it is possible, with developers creating numerous ways to jailbreak the pristine iPhone 3G at this very moment. If your phone is jailbroken, you'll have read/write access, which will give you access to all of the official third-party apps plus the unofficial Read more
You don't have to be a geek to like wedding software, but if you like to be organized then perk up — this may be for you. If you've been using Excel spreadsheets to organize your wedding planning, that's great, but labor intensive, plus there is so much to remember to record and follow! Let some software hold your hand and tell you it's OK. There's a few options as far as wedding software, and Read more
When I spotted this stand at Macworld, I thought it was pretty ingenious. Ambient Design showcased Art Rage 2, an easy to use painting program that lets you basically treat the screen as a canvas. You can choose to paint with oils, or sketch with pencils, very cool! For the professional user, ArtRage also offers multiple layers for painting, and layered PSD document import and export so you can Read more
Getting a will is not just for those who are on the cusp of retiring. People of all ages should consider writing one, says Business Insider. Here's why. Despite the well-known fact that everyone alive today will kick the bucket at one point or another, nearly 60 percent of Americans admitted in a 2011 poll conducted by online legal service Rocket Lawyer that they didn't have a will. RELATED: 14 Read more
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
Although Kane Kramer developed the first MP3 player in the 1970s, it wasn't until 20 years later that MP3 players hit the consumer market. For that we have Nathan Schulhof to thank. In the early 1990s, he envisioned a "portable device [that] would allow the selection, retrieval, storage, and playback of audio content delivered to the device via the Internet." The founder and CEO of Audio Read more
We love a baby boy's room that's modern, soothing, and, unexpectedly, yellow and gray. Baby Giacomo's nursery, with its chevron-painted wall, stands out from the crowd. The space is filled with thoughtful details and plenty of one-of-a-kind DIY projects, courtesy of creative mom Nadia of Mamemimany. The former architect even created the chevron wall pattern using AutoCAD software, and her husband Read more
