Geek Tip: Shop the Google Store For Google-Branded Swag


Updated 08/12/09 3:13 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Google Accessories Store Sells Google Branded and Labeled Stuff

Who knew? Google has been hiding an online store full of Google-stamped accessories and I, the online shopping maven, didn't even realize. Some stuff makes perfect sense — mugs, cell phone holders, mouse pads, but other stuff is more curious (lava lamps? Huh?). It's more novelty store full of the Google label than anything, but I appreciate it just the same. I'll probably pick out a few things Read more

The Wannabe Google Store


Updated 03/02/07 11:00 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

The Wannabe Google Store

We all know that the popularity of Google spans world-wide, but why would someone take their obsession to the next level and actually use the Google logo on their storefront exterior? The folks at Engadget outed this textile shop, which is situated in Istanbul Turkey, and is not affiliated with Google whatsoever. It does not sell anything Google related. So what's up with it? Does the store Read more

Easy Ways to Get More From Your Food Budget


Updated 05/18/12 8:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stop Wasting Food

Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more

Google Drive and 4 Other Cloud Storage Solutions


Updated 04/25/12 1:50 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Google Announces Google Drive Free Cloud Storage

After years of speculation about a storage product, Google announced today its cloud storage solution — Google Drive. In an effort to seamlessly blend use for those already entrenched in Google Docs, documents are automatically built into Drive so that files can be collaborated on in real time. Users can give feedback on anything shared, including PDFs or video files, not just Google Docs; all Read more

Who Says a 3-Year-Old Can't Use a Pacifier?


Updated 04/18/12 9:31 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Pacifiers For Toddlers

Here's a post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we bring you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Andrea Updike about toddlers using pacifiers. I have a confession to make. My 3-year-old uses a pacifier when he sleeps. Also? I have no intention of taking it away. We’ve all seen the pictures of Suri Cruise with her Read more

Dollar Store DIY Projects and Other Savvy Hits of the Week!


Updated 04/15/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Dollar Store DIY Projects and Other Savvy Hits of the Week!

Cool DIY projects made from dollar store items How to save money on Fido Just what exactly is the Buffett Rule all about? Secrets to saving even more on your favorite indulgences Nine ways to use vodka as a cleaning agent Reap the rewards of wedding expenses by smartly charging these credit cards A Google recruiter reveals the type of email that catches his eye Announcing your engagement at Read more

Daily Tech: The Folks at Work on Your Phone


Updated 04/06/12 11:25 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Top Tech News on GeekSugar For April 6, 2012

The people inside your iPhones — BuzzFeed FWD Pinterest is now the third most popular social network — Geekosystem The 5 stupidest technology questions ever Googled — Cracked Get retro with Donny and Marie's Star Wars parody — GeekTyrant Insane spark art should be everywhere — Dvice Even luddites come around to technology — Newser Draw Something outranks the most addictive Read more

31 Days of Spring Cleaning: Set Up a Cloud Service


Updated 03/23/12 9:49 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

What Is a Cloud Service?

Sick of toting around thumb drives full of files or emailing yourself attachments so you can continue working on a project on a different computer? All that is a thing of the past in the cloud. What is the cloud? The cloud is a service that stores your documents, files, music, and photos on secure third-party servers, allowing you to access them from any computer, anywhere, anytime with proper Read more

The New iPad Goes on Sale Tomorrow at 8 a.m.: Camping Tips to Keep You In Line


Updated 03/15/12 12:38 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

New iPad at Apple Store Opening Times and Tips

The new iPad with the fancy high definition Retina display goes on sale tomorrow, and if you didn't get your preorder in, you'll have to battle the crowds if you want a new tablet on day one. But standing outside for hours (or overnight, if you must) isn't an easy task. Should you go for it? Prepare and keep yourself entertained, hydrated, and safe with these iPad line camping tips. Do some Read more

Google Play: Syncing and Storing Your Music, Movies, and EBooks in the Cloud


Updated 03/06/12 11:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Google Play Details

Google introduced Google Play today, which wirelessly syncs and stores all of your music, movies, apps, and ebooks that you buy from the Android market, Google Music, and the Google eBookstore across numerous devices. Google Play will make it insanely simple to streamline your media experience. For example, you can start a book on your Android tablet and pick up where you left off via your phone, Read more