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An Ultrasound on the Go: There'll Be an App For That!

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:00:05 PST

Smartphones can do just about anything these days, including conducting a sonogram on an expectant mama! A Redmond, Washington-based company just received FDA approval to sell the world's first phone-based ultrasound system.

The MobiUS, which will be sold commercially to medical professionals, uses a Toshiba Windows Mobile-powered smartphone, the company's software, and an attached probe to conduct ultrasounds. The phone's cellular network and Wi-Fi capabilities then allow doctors to send the images to others, including family and friends. The company behind the phone hopes it will help provide medical care to pregnant women in remote areas.

Though ultrasound machines cannot be sold for personal use due to the "Tom Cruise law," I imagine it will only be a matter of time before parents try to buy a MobiUS!

Website of the Day: Simple Desktops

GeekSugar — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:21:57 PST

I treat my desktop wallpaper like my lip gloss collection - sometimes a new color will do wonders for my mood! I'm certainly a sucker for beautiful and pretty wallpapers, but even more so, I love wallpapers that are simple yet sophisticated and don't add more clutter to my already busy desktop.

If you don't want a wallpaper that distracts you, consider checking out Simple Desktops - a site that offers plain yet chic free desktop designs. To download a wallpaper, just click on the image and drag to your desktop. Pretty and free!

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Meet the Zino, a New Miniature Desktop From Dell

GeekSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:43:25 PST

The Dell Inspiron Zino HD is the latest colorful release from the PC company.

Slightly bigger than a Mac Mini, the Zino starts at $230, and runs on Microsoft's Windows Vista. It's a Dell, so there are many options for customization; 10 interchangeable lids change its color and design; other options include a Blu-Ray player, up to 8GB of memory, and up to a 1TB hard drive.

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Have You Ever Put Your Own Pic on Your Computer Desktop?

GeekSugar — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:40:57 PST

At right is an image from this month's Harper's Bazaar featuring Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi. Beautiful home, beautiful woman, and she appears to know it: She has a portrait of herself above her bed, and to my surprise, a rather glam digital portrait of herself on her computer's desktop, seen here.

I have put photos of myself and other people on my desktop, but I don't think I would like to see a picture of myself gazing sexily at me when I'm using my computer. But maybe it's a good affirmation for some - or is it overblown narcissism?

Do you ever put pictures of just yourself on your desktop?

Geek Out: What's Your Desktop Wallpaper?

GeekSugar — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:43:44 PDT

I love seeing the offices of design mavens because they inevitably have some fabulous desktop wallpaper on the screen for the photo op, always something that complements the rest of the design of the office.

Case in point: Making it Lovely's Nicole shared her office recently, and my eye gravitated immediately to her Mac and the art on her desktop, the colors of which coordinate with the dominant pinks and reds of her office space.

I too enjoy a pretty, serene wallpaper as the setting for the madness that takes place on top of it; right now I can't seem to shake the Kaiku Marimekko pattern. Other times, I want to see a family pic stretched across my monitor, and sometimes I crave a simple, solid color to calm me. And I am not opposed to a really high-res photo of a flower (shoot, I am a girl).

But I'm curious about everyone else, since I think your computer's desktop wallpaper says a lot about you; What's yours?

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How To: Change Your Desktop Icons

GeekSugar — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:00:04 PDT

I love to customize! From getting my BlackBerry engraved at the TechCrunch/Popsugar shindig in LA, to downloading some pretty wild wallpaper to bring out my inner animal and make me feel at home while I'm at the office. I do all I can to show my personality and prevent desktop boredom, even when it comes to my gadgets, which is why I switch it up and get down with cool (and free!) desktop icons through Iconfactory. The good news is that they're both Mac and PC friendly, and if you haven't checked them out, head on over - they have tons of cool icons to download and use to customize your virtual space on your computer. Not everyone loves the standard Safari or iPhoto icons, am I right? Once you find the icons you love, come back here and learn how to quickly and easily change your old icons into something a little more you.

Laptop vs. Desktop: Where Do You Sit?

GeekSugar — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 12:02:40 PST

I haven't purchased a desktop in the past ten years. Considering how much I love to travel and the type of work I do I can't imagine having to sit in the same place every time I use the computer. Still, I completely understand that some people need the added memory and "power" of a desktop. That being said, the popularity of wireless Internet, docking stations and affordable laptops have made this a very portable world. Think I'm kidding? According to a recent Los Angeles Times article, "In the contest between PCs and laptops, an open-and-shut case," last year, for the first time, American consumers bought more of them than desktops. Sixteen of the twenty bestselling PCs on Amazon.com this holiday season were laptops. So where do you sit?

Best of Plushie Cell Phone Holders

GeekSugar — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 07:00:15 PST

Accessory makers are churning out plushies - small stuffed animals or characters - so fast that even the most serious fanatic can't keep up. While I don't see any purpose in collecting regular plushies, I have fallen for the cell phone holders, which make fun desktop accessories.

I'm currently in love with the Plushie cell phone holder by Bale Living. It comes in pink, blue, green and orange and costs 4.95.

Most plushies are inexpensive so when it comes to purchasing one you should pick bright colors that will add a youthful flare to your desktop and cheer you up. If you get sick of it you can always get a new one, or pass it on to a kid. Check out the widget of my favorite plushies below.

Plush Cell Phone Holder: Duck	Emily the Mini Pocket Monster
Cell phone Holder: Little Lion	Fiona the Pocket Monster
Petunia the Mini Pocket Monster	Desktop Cell Phone Holder

Beautify Your Desktop With National Geographic Wallpapers

GeekSugar — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 10:00:18 PDT

If you haven't guessed it already, I'm a huge National Geographic fan. I've already discussed how you can download the free National Geographic POD that will update your background with a new National Geographic image each day. Well National Geographic has just added more stunning high resolution photography wallpapers to their collection. From adventure and exploration to science and space wallpapers, you can check them all out here. Just click on the one you like, select wallpaper, choose the most appropriate size for your desktop screen, add it as your background and voilà-your desktop will instantly look fabulous!

ChroMac Sculpted Aluminum For iMac's

GeekSugar — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 08:00:52 PDT

It's not everyday I come across fun customization accessories for desktops, but rest assured they do exist. Just like these colorful iMac covers by ChroMac which wrap around the outside of your white iMac. These metal-plated cases are available in 11 different color coatings including 24k gold, platinum, chrome, and lime green and cost around $500 each. Wondering why so expensive? Each cover is said to contain high end finishes and materials commonly found in Gulfstream jets and luxury cars and are designed by top metalworkers and custom craftsmen. via technabob