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January Jones Goes Mad For Macs at LAX
I'm so used to seeing the cast of Mad Men interact with such awesome vintage tech that I almost didn't recognize January Jones in her natural state (you know, not as Betty Draper), and toting a laptop as she went through LAX security on Sunday. The amazing season finale of Mad Men was packed with lots of retro typewriters, phones, and office tech, but January takes it to the 21st-century off set with her shiny new MacBook Pro — a powerful alternative to the MacBook Air I'd wire her with.
Unfortunately, we have to wait until next year to see what's next on the Mad Men tech horizon, but in real life, a girl's gotta stay connected — even if her day job is to play a woman who doesn't know what a cell phone is .
Geek Out: Where Won't You Whip Out Your Laptop?
In the movie Motherhood, which opens today, Uma Thurman plays a multitasking stay-at-home mom trying to raise two kiddos and keep up her passion for writing. Her busy schedule of feedings, cleaning, meal making, and party planning means she has to sneak short moments of computer time in wherever she can. She blogs in 10-minute increments at her desk while baby plays, at the playground, and even in the stairwell of her building.
Retro Modern Briefcase Fills My Heart, Empties My Wallet
There's nothing more depressing than finding an item you love but finding the price to be so far outside your budget that there's no hope in sight. I mean, I totally cannot afford the $745 asking price on this luscious leather bag, but it surely is pretty!
Made from top quality leather, this funky retro modern Leather Briefcase I found on SuperMarket (another Etsy-like site that is a go-to site for finding unique and hand made items from independent designers) not only boasts a soothing brown outside, but a sweet and complementary turquoise and blue inside.
HP's Envy 15 Beats LE Comes Bundled With Dre's Headphones
I'm already in love with the sound quality of Dr. Dre's Beats headphones I tested out last year, so getting a free pair with an HP computer bundle would be pretty sweet. But not just any computer of course, one that also comes with a copy of Traktor LE DJing software so I can get my scratch on at the clubs.
Do You Have Old-School Habits You Won't Let Tech Replace?
I use my iPhone for most things — scheduling, phone calls, photos, email — but one old-school goody I won't give up is my Moleskine day planner. No matter how many calendar entries I keep in my iPhone, I like to have an on-paper record of my schedule, too. Then this happened:
I was running late for a connecting flight and grabbed a bottle of water at an airport newsstand before racing to the gate.
Daily Tech: Dell Polishes Laptops in Bold OPI Colors
- Dell has partnered with OPI to offer exclusive OPI nail polish colors for laptops through the Dell Design Studio — Engadget
- Google is launching Street View in 11 Canadian cities — Mashable
- A new design product is said to block 96 percent of cell radiation emitted from every cell phone — Gizmodo
- Eric Schmidt and Sergey Brin talked to journalists this morning about Google Chrome, Google Books, and the Android platform — TechCrunch
- Firefox version 3.6 is said to be coming next Tuesday — Download Squad
- Check out a list of all of the Blu-ray DVD releases this week — Switched
- It's giveaway and game time on GeekSugar! Be sure to log in and play our Best Video Game Ever bracket! — GeekSugar
HP Keeps the Netbook Train Moving With Two New Minis
Computers are totally fashionable, folks. Vivienne Tam impressed us all with her chic new HP digital clutch design at this year's Fashion Week, but HP couldn't get enough and debuted two more sleek and stylish Minis this week for you to drool over.
The HP Mini 110 (due out Sept.
7 Chic Handmade Laptop Sleeves
The handmade movement has arrived, and I've given you ideas on how to cover your iPhones, Blackberrys and now, your laptops. You don't have to settle for a mass-made sleeve that everyone and their mother is using — at least if you slap on a handmade item, you know it's going to be unique. Check out some of my favorite handmade laptop sleeves in this slideshow!
5 Products For Using Your Laptop at Home Comfortably
Sure, laptops are popular because they're portable and don't take up a lot of space, but when you're using one, you still need the proper accouterments to use them at home. Whether it's a small desk or laptop cushion, I have a list of favorites that are both petite and affordable.
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Maximize Your Dorm Room Space With a Laptop Shelf
There's no fighting it — back to school time is here. I've already shown you ways to stylishly carry your laptop, ways to make your studying environment more ergonomic, and which gadgets to toss in your new Fall bag, so here's a simple and cheap way to keep your dorm nice and neat.
From Ikea (one of my favorite places to shop, by the way), this PS Laptop Workstation ($60) allows you to get your term paper written without having to use your bed as a work station, and keeps all your desk essentials in one compact space.
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