Your Cell Phones Are Really Dirty; Here's How to Clean 'Em


Updated 12/30/10 9:38 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Clean Your Cellphone

Although I'm not surprised at the results of a recent Stanford study regarding our dirty cell phones, I am a bit shocked at just how gross they can get. A group of Stanford University students recently discovered that our cell phones are 18 times dirtier than a toilet handle. That's pretty disgusting. Of course, if you take into account how many different communal surfaces our hands touch — Read more

Geek Tip: Getting Down and Dirty With Your PC


Updated 06/04/07 4:16 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 4 comments

Geek Tip: Getting Down and Dirty With Your PC

Wondering why your computer is making funny sounds, overheating and running slower than usual? Most often this is all attributed to a dirty PC. If you don't feel like taking the time or money to get your computer professionally cleaned, click on Hassle-Free PC: Top Tips for a Cleaner, Faster Computer. This is a great article written by Steve Bass which will give you the in's and out's of Read more

21 Disposable Products You Can Reuse


Updated 03/30/12 1:45 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Can I Reuse Disposable Things?

Even when the product is supposedly "disposable," you can always reuse it. Wise Bread shares awesome ways to reuse these 21 disposable products. It’s said that we live in a disposable society. But the word "disposable" is a misnomer. Disposable is considered throwaway, something you use once and dump, regardless of the life that may be left in it. As a frugal shopper with a concern for the 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

Ruth Reichl Reveals What's to Come at Gilt Taste


Updated 05/21/11 2:45 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Ruth Reichl and the Future of Gilt Taste

After hosting a launch party to celebrate the arrival of Gilt Taste in New York City, editorial advisor Ruth Reichl and her team headed to San Francisco where last night, they met with journalists and chefs to reveal more details about the venture. What you see now is only one-tenth of what it will be. More features, videos, a community, and a revolutionized recipe system are in the works. Read more

Tech Tips For Working Remotely


Updated 09/19/11 12:35 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Tech Tips For Working From Home

According to a new study, telecommuting is on the rise. In fact, 56 percent of decision makers at US companies think that working from home makes employees more productive and 53 percent of CFOs plan on increasing telecommuting options at their companies. If you're part of the lucky population that is or soon will be allowed to work remotely, be sure to follow these tips for maximizing your home Read more

Spring Clean Your Computer on the Outside


Updated 03/17/11 8:26 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Clean Your Computer

You've cleaned the inside of your computer in honor of Spring, now it's time to clean up the outside. Keyboards attract grime, monitors attract dust, and toting and using a laptop can make it dirty, fast. Here, a few dos and don'ts to keep in mind while cleaning your computer: Do make sure your computer is turned off before you attempt to clean it. Don't use typical household cleaners for your Read more

The Two Most Dangerous Words on the Internet


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

The Two Most Dangerous Search Words on the Internet

Although searching a certain celebrity may infect your computer with spyware, did you know that by searching the words "Bearshare" and "screensaver," it's pretty darn likely you'll click on a link that will infect your computer with harmful viruses? According to a new McAfee study, 46 percent of search links for the word Bearshare (a video and audio file sharing website) will lead you to Read more