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Geek Tip: Use an Old Tube Sock to Round Up Your Cords
I never thought of this super simple solution for an old sock, and I thought I'd heard all the cord organizing tricks out there! Courtesy of this month's issue of Real Simple, the editors suggest using an old trouser sock to wrap around cords to keep them together.
Just snip off the toe part so you have a little tube, unplug from the power strip, insert the cords, and then plug them back in.
Deeelightul Daily Thought Wallpaper by Real Simple
Real Simple has some refreshingly sweet and earnest wallpapers for your desktop, each with a thought or quote to inspire you, or at least keep you going until it's time to leave. Don't worry, for those of you who were scared off by the funky iPhoneky wallpapers, these are mostly tame still-life images.
There are 19 Daily Thought wallpapers (not to be confused with Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey, although those quotes are a different kind of inspiration), so there's not quite one to switch to for every day of the year, but it's a start.
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Tech Dating 101: He Acts Differently Online Than in Real Life
I'll admit it: technology has made the early stages of dating a lot easier. For instance, you no longer have to work up the nerve to call a guy you're into — just fire off a witty text message or IM and avoid awkward pauses on the phone altogether! It's a lot easier to type out something you might have trouble expressing in a face-to-face situation.
Geek Tip: Use BlueRetriever to Get Your Lost Mobile Back
I was smitten by Apple's new Find My iPhone service when it was announced at this year's WWDC, but let's get real — not everyone wants (or can) subscribe to MobileMe. So for all of you who fall into this category, there's BlueRetriever.
BlueRetriver is like an insurance policy, which gives you a way to get back your lost cell without having to do much more than sign up for a free account and downloading the BlueRetriever wallpaper.
Shia LaBeouf Dislikes the Wii, Plays PS3 and Xbox 360
Turns out that Pop fave and Transformers star Shia LaBeouf is something of a console snob!
In a recent interview, Shia was asked if he'd gotten a chance to test out the Transformers game on the Wii, and he had some choice (and colorful, as per usual) words for Nintendo's console:
"I haven't been able to play the Wii game because my hand is broken. I've just been playing Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Twitter Management Systems: Guide to the Tweet Life
Twitter's aim is to keep us connected in real time, but once you dive in it becomes apparent that keeping up in real time is essentially impossible. The more people you follow and tweets you track, the more tweets, links, and ground you'll have to cover. Staying on top of the action is possible with a little help from these simple downloads and specially designed search tools.
Geek Tip: Use Q-Tips to Make Your Battery Last Longer
From the office of Yes, Really comes this tip for maintaining maximum cell phone and laptop battery life: Real Simple advises you to swipe a cotton swab dipped in alcohol across the battery contacts (make sure it's not dripping with alcohol, I assume).
They say this helps "maintain good battery connections and sustain the charge for a longer time."
Well, hot damn.
Daily Tech: First Impressions of the iPhone 3.0 Beta OS
- So far so good for the iPhone 3.0 Beta release. Notable features include speedy Spotlight, the MobileMe phone locator, and widescreen SMS.— Gizmodo
- Are you still on the fence about Facebook? A woman describes her first experiences with it and how this social networking site has changed her life.
NetWorks Radio Packs a Big Punch in a Tiny Package
Not only am I obsessed with online music sites like Pandora, but I also like to stream my favorite radio stations from various parts of the country. I feel like it gives me a real insight about what new music is out there. My computer is totally convenient, since I can do both from anywhere, but I think the NetWorks Radio is a very cool alternative .
Geek Tip: Text Google to Find the Best Prices While Shopping!
This geek tip is coming to you courtesy of Real Simple, and without being too punny, it is real simple. I knew you could text Google for info on mostly anything, and I was really stoked when I found the Checkout SmartShop iPhone app last week.
But if you don't have an iPhone or don't want to pay $5 for the app, then RS advises you to text 466453 with the item name that you spot while out shopping (like "Joe's Jeans Muse") and then type "price" after that.
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