Read Lifehacker Editor Gina Trapani's New Book!


Updated 05/22/08 12:10 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 4 comments

New Book Upgrade Your Life by Lifehacker Editor Gina Trapani

Geeky girl, Lifehacker founder and editor Gina Trapani has released a new book full of the kind of tips that has made Lifehacker a phenomenal one-stop Internet shop and me a devotee, called Upgrade Your Life. I've always appreciated the way Lifehacker has not only made an impact on the geek community by writing awesome extensions (they're perennially in Download of the Day), but the site also Read more

5 Ways to Use Your Dishwasher More Efficiently


Updated 04/24/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Ways to Use a Dishwasher

If you're not using your dishwasher efficiently, you're wasting money, energy, and water. Business Insider shares the right ways for you to use the dishwasher. In leaner times, plenty of households boycotted energy-sucking appliances like dishwashers and went back to basics: manual scrubbers, a bottle of detergent, and a lot of elbow grease. But is all that extra effort really helping us save in Read more

When to Replace Your Exercise Essentials


Updated 03/26/12 4:08 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

When to Replace Exercise Gear

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! To get the best results from your workout — and stay safe, too — you can't keep ignoring the necessary upkeep and replacement of your most important items. "It's worth it, especially since most gear is fairly inexpensive and other gear may have useful upgrades," says Corey Twedt, NordicTrack Research and Read more

Foodie Friday Link Time: Green Up Your Breakfast Sammie


Updated 03/16/12 10:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Recipes For St. Patrick's Day

Green up your breakfast: kale and avocado morning sammie — Healthy Happy Life More than a snack food, here are five ways to prepare edamame — Vegetarian Times Food myths: don't be duped by diet half-truths — HuffPost Healthy Living Broccoli and raisins together? You betcha — Eating Bird Food Give your St. Patty's Day menu a healthy upgrade with these recipes — Shape Healthify your Read more

New iPad: Fact vs. Fiction


Updated 03/08/12 10:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

New iPad 2012 Facts and Rumors

Rumors run rampant about new tech products, especially when it comes to Apple. There's no shortage of gossip around Apple launch dates (or estimated launch dates), and while it's fun to imagine what the next shiny product will look like, you sometimes forget where the line between rumor and fact is drawn. Here, we'll look back at the recent iPad rumors and explore which ones were fiction and Read more

Full Spec Details of the New iPad


Updated 03/07/12 5:47 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

New iPad Specs and Details

The new iPad was announced today — will you buy it or skip it? While the main upgraded features were detailed at the event, the full specs were kept out of the spotlight. The Apple store is finally up and running, so we can get a good look at other changes or upgrades coming with the new iPad. Interested? Get the details about all the specs that matter to you below. Body The new iPad comes Read more

How To: Get Your iPad Ready For Resale


Updated 03/06/12 11:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Sell Your iPad Online

The iPad 3 (or iPad HD is being announced tomorrow, and if you're ready to upgrade from your first-gen iPad or iPad 2, now's the time to sell. But before you post a listing on Craigslist or eBay, get all your ducks in a row first. Here's a few tips on how to prep your gadget for resale, and get top dollar for your efforts. Back up your data and do a clean sweep — First thing's first — make Read more

Mind-Sets That Will Keep You From Getting Rich


Updated 04/03/12 1:57 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

What's Preventing You From Getting Rich

We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! A scarcity mind-set, or believing you aren't entitled to what you deserve, can hold you back financially. "When you think the pie is already set, competing against the next guy to get a bigger piece of the pie seems pointless," says Toby Johnston, CPA and CFP with Mohler, Nixon, and Williams in San Francisco, CA. Read on Read more

Make Your Laptop Better With These Tips


Updated 02/17/12 2:15 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 4 comments

Optimizing Netbook Performance

I recently went on an overseas vacation, and I wanted to bring my laptop since I knew we'd be in hotels with free WiFi but didn't want to carry all that extra bulk while we schlepped from city to city. So I picked up a small laptop before I left, and throughout the trip I was pleasantly surprised by how lightweight and convenient it was. Even so, as soon as I had my sub-13-inch laptop in my hands Read more

Deck Out Your Desk, Start Fresh For 2012, and More Savvy Hits of the Week


Updated 01/15/12 3:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Career and Finance Advice For the Week of Jan. 9-13

Inspire yourself to get organized with cute desk accessories in every color of the rainbow. Upgrade your Post-its with these cute sticky notes. Get a fresh start in 2012 by organizing your desk and mastering time management. Don't borrow from CareerBuilder's list of top excuses for being late to work! No matter what your age or title, try these seven tips for conveying authority. Some topics Read more