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It's nearly mid-August and temperatures across the country are still at their Summer highs (with the exception of San Francisco, of course). If your desk is still a hot zone, check out this Vintage USB Fan from Urban Outfitters. The fan comes in black and red and plugs directly into your computer's USB port for power. It only runs at one speed, but it does tilt to cool you off with its breeze. I Read more
Today is hot, ridiculously hot, in San Francisco (99 degrees hot), and as much as I love a good heat wave, this geek's gotta get herself a desk fan. And why settle for an ordinary fan when I can have one that looks fun and tropical like the ones below? And for extra geek points, they are both USB-powered — no batteries needed! The yellow Holywood USB fan costs $9 and includes a flexible neck so Read more
There is a small army of USB fans on the market, but have you seen one as cute and pre-school ready as this? This tropical USB Miss Piggy fan is one of those USB accessories that you either love or hate...and for me I can't help but go ahhhhhh when I look at it. Perfect for keeping cool during those hot summer days, this fan can easily be powered up via a USB port or with two AA batteries. And Read more
You can count me as one of the 30 percent of people who don't get enough sleep every night, so when Lark sent me its silent alarm clock ($100) to test a couple months ago, I was all about it. Since then, I've been using it pretty regularly, here's what I think of the alarm clock. First, here's what it is: The Lark is part app (compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad only at the moment, but Read more
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Although Summer hasn't quite arrived yet on the West coast, East coast'ers are smack in the middle of a good 'ole heatwave. Staying cool while at your desk is essential for productivity, so if your office has sub-par air flow, gets stuffy in the Summer, or you always seem to sweat while in your cubicle (even in the Winter), here are five geeky tricks to staying cool while at work. Read more
The holiday season is here and millions of Americans are heading out to tackle their last-minute shopping lists. Though doing the lions share of your shopping online can save you time, there are many dangers lurking out there on the Internet, especially where there are credit cards involved. One recent Internet phishing scam involves Apple fans, and a so-called "Christmas Awards" program. This Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Cute bathing suit vs. medical co-pay. Yummy organic blueberries vs. credit card late fees. Beachside mojitos vs. laptop repair. When it comes to certain expenses, it’s clear which we’d prefer. So, as a public service to help you fund all of your summer cocktails, we recommend taking a look at your Old Faithful–your Read more
A lot of gadgets cross our desks at Sugar HQ, but rarely does one pique the interest of everyone — even the IT guy. The Motorola Atrix 4G and its optional accessories are like nothing I've seen before, most notably because it essentially turns into a fully functioning PC and home entertainment center. The phone runs on AT&T's new 4G network and connects via a dock to either a laptop or to Read more
