Airplane Engineer Says Electronic Devices Are a Problem For Airplanes, Please Turn Them Off


Updated 01/24/11 12:23 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Turn Off Electronics Before Takeoff

Of all the causes I've been championing of late, this one is near and dear to my heart. Despite being a rather frequent airplane passenger, I am terrified of flying. Throw physics and other safety facts in my face, and I am still terrified of flying. So when I hear stories of celebs (and others) getting tossed from planes for refusing to turn off cell phones and other devices, I can't understand Read more

Would You Buy a Used Computer?


Updated 11/08/10 6:14 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Have You Ever Bought a Used Computer?

My friend is in the market for a new laptop — well, sort of. She's been scouring Craigslist and eBay with hopes that a relatively new, but used, model turns up. This is against the better advice of almost everyone in her life, by the way. Her friends and family worry that she'll end up with a total lemon and not see the problems before it's too late. And because it's "for sale by owner," Read more

How-To: Clean Up Chargers and Cords


Updated 07/12/10 12:09 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 10 comments

How to Organize Your Chargers and Cords

If you're anything like me, then you've got several drawers that look much like the one in this picture. Every electronic comes with at least one cord (though usually there are more), and it's not always in use. That brings me to my biggest issue with electrical cords and chargers: storage. What on earth do I do with all these wires? More times than not the ugly chargers end up in a tangled mess Read more

Sneak Peek: Nintendo's America's Test Kitchen Game


Updated 07/05/10 11:00 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

America's Test Kitchen Let's Get Cooking Title for Nintendo DSi XL

Yesterday in San Francisco, Nintendo held its Q1 Media Summit and announced the new release of its Nintendo DSi XL. Among its latest games? Let's Get Cooking, a new title courtesy of the most persnickety culinary geeks in the biz, America's Test Kitchen. Let's Get Cooking doesn't launch in American stores until Mar. 28, but I had a hands-on sneak preview of the new program. Hear what I thought of Read more

LeapFrog's Zippity Brings Full-Body Gaming to Preschoolers


Updated 11/17/09 10:58 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

LeapFrog Zippity Review

Dance Dance Revolution sparked a worldwide rhythm and dance craze when it launched in Japan a decade ago. Since then, game console manufacturers like Nintendo and Sony have created dozens of videos merging exercise and gaming for adults and teens alike. With the Zippity Learning System ($80), LeapFrog delivers the concept to the preschool set. The TV-based gaming system brings some of The Disney Read more

Kids Can Get Into the Wii Action With Pet Rescue!


Updated 11/17/09 10:59 AM · Posted by babysugar · 0 comments

Nintendo Wii JumpStart Pet Rescue

When Nintendo branded its latest video game technology, the Wii, it must have had families in mind. Moms can do yoga, dads can practice golf swings, teens can bounce to Rock Band, and now the wee ones can get involved with games like Knowledge Adventure's JumpStart's Pet Rescue ($40). Preschool-age tots who are awestruck by their older siblings slinging the remote around the living room can do Read more

10 Video Camera Worthy Moments


Updated 09/15/09 12:22 PM · Posted by babysugar · 2 comments

Parenting Moments to Capture on Video

Video cameras used to be a coveted commodity amongst the elite. Practically priced and small enough to fit in a pocket, almost everyone can have one now. While capturing still moments is important, there are some times in our lives where a moving picture is worth millions of words. See which ones we think are Flip worthy. Source: Flickr User greg westfall Read more

Diagrammed Machine Innards As Art


Updated 09/15/08 2:30 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Diagrammed Machine Innards As Art

I thought I had a good eye for recognizing electronics as art, but it's nothing compared to artist/photographer Britney Badger, who has created compositions of disassembled household appliances and photographed them to breathtaking effect. I was fascinated by what I found inside when I started taking electronics apart when I was younger, so these pieces really appeal to me. The price for an Read more

Does Your Tot Gravitate to Electronics?


Updated 08/21/08 10:00 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 14 comments

Does Your Tot Gravitate to Electronics?

Lisa Bonet went for a walk with her daughters in New York City. While Zoe, 19, may be older, it was 18-month-old Lola who toted a more mature toy. The lil girl happily occupied herself with a BlackBerry Curve protected by a blue gel cover while she rode in the stroller. I've noticed many children are attracted to the bells and whistles electronics offer. Is your tot a techie? Pacific Coast News Read more

Casa Verde: Preventing Phantom Loads


Updated 01/24/08 8:56 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 8 comments

Casa Verde: Preventing Phantom Loads

In the high-tech world we live in, power strips are as essential as light bulbs. But just as you turn the lights off when you leave a room, you should also get in the habit of turning off your power strip when you're not using it. This helps prevent what eco experts call the "phantom load." Basically, any time you have a piece of electronic equipment that is plugged in but in standby mode, it's Read more