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Too often, when I need to relax, I find myself surfing the web or plopping down in front of the TV. But nothing feels as good as disconnecting from high-tech distractions and relaxing the old-fashioned way, whether it's reading a book or taking a walk. Here are seven of my favorite low-tech ways to unwind on a busy day. Write in your journal. It doesn't have to be Pulitzer prize-worthy. Just Read more
It goes without saying that I love my high tech toys, but sometimes it's good to think outside the digital box and get back to your roots. Your film roots that is. This Fourth of July weekend, I'll be taking in all that the city has to offer while snapping up pics with my digital, but it would be fun to have a sprinkling of low-tech snapshots to add to my photographic collection. And since I'll Read more
With the new year in sight I've started thinking about my calendars and organizational tools. While I use my computer, BlackBerry and iPhone for my personal and work calendars I still pick up a yearly organizer where I can jot down special dates and goals. While it's harder to change appointments in a "low tech organizer" it is nice to flip through the pages and look at a year in one place Read more
In celebrating Geek Pride Day, we noticed that our own homes could use a bit of Spring geek-ifying. No, we're not talking the latest HDTV or WiFi stereo — just some low-key and quirky essentials to make a normal-seeming abode into a home that speaks to our sci-fi and tech passions. Take a look at our housewares finds, and yes, you are allowed to go crazy for that iMac lamp! Read more
Graduation is looming closer and instead of being excited about this rite of passage, your chest tightens up with anxiety whenever you think about it. That's because the odds are against you — one out of two college graduates are jobless or are underemployed in low-wage jobs that require minimal skills, according to government data analyzed for the AP. Here is some career advice for those who Read more
If taking photos of the night sky is your idea of a good time, then listen up stargazers — Canon has released a camera just for you. The Canon 20Da is optimized for taking pictures of space thanks to its high-tech infrared filter, low-noise sensor, and superior hydrogen-alpha sensitivity that allow photographers to capture nebulae and other cosmic goodies from the heavens. The 20Da comes with Read more
The flying car is finally here! Well, almost. Though it doesn't look like The Jetsons' floating bubble or Marty McFly's Delorean, the Terrafugia Transition is street legal and can be preordered for the low price of $279,000. That's more than a space flight aboard the Virgin Galactic, but at least you'll be able to drive it (and pilot it!) again and again. Requirements for piloting are pretty Read more
We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. If getting more sleep isn't an option, we've found other ways to get rid of pesky under-eye bags. Find the perfect cream for your eyes It's normal for your eyes to look a little swollen first thing in the morning. But drinking alcohol, eating salty foods, allergies, and watching The Notebook can produce bigger Read more
Chargers can get kind of pricey, especially if you have a tendency to lose them when you're traveling. For example, the Apple Store sells iPhone chargers for $20 to $30. It can be quite tempting to stray from the Original Equipment Manufacturing version when you see the generic chargers for just $1 on Amazon. Do nonbrand-name chargers work just as well as their OEM counterparts? We talk to Read more
Text messaging can be a tricky world to navigate; ignoring real life for the digital can cause offense, while failing to respond to a text may leave others furious. Naturally, the experts in etiquette at the Emily Post Institute have a guide for keeping the tech-savvy public polite in their texting. Here's what you need to know to text with care. Don't text when you wouldn't call — As the Read more
