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

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

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

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

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

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

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