Geek is chic.
Although I've admitted that I'm attached to my iPhone, I couldn't find the time to check my RSS feed during the last Memorial Day holiday. Subsequently, I came back to the office with thousands (and I do mean thousands) of news and blog posts waiting for me to sift through. I know some people are obsessed with keeping up with news and events (as am I), but a girl's gotta find time to unplug and Read more
I use Google Reader to check out new content daily, and have such a long list of blog reading that I'm addicted to checking it every hour — there's guaranteed to be a ton of new items every time I check. Sites that update with less regularity get lost in my reader, so I'm excited to have found out about Fliptop, a free service that alerts you when your favorite blogs and websites are updated. Read more
Owners of TiVos know that the devices do so much more than just record shows. Now, they do even more: today, TiVo launched custom RSS feeds so you can get a ton more content on your TiVo. If you have a TiVo Series 3, a TiVo HD, or HD XL, you'll be able to add feeds or season passes for hundreds of new web videos, shows, and podcasts. The custom feeds are especially helpful since TiVo's search Read more
Inevitably, if you hang out with a bunch of web geeks like I do, then your pals will all have blogs, belong to several social networking sites, have online photo books, and twitter to their hearts content. So how do you keep up with all the info? Periodically checking in by clicking from one site to the other can take some time, but you can cut it down significantly with Spokeo. Spokeo is a Read more
Want to quickly get world news in the palm of your hand without shuffling through an undermanaged and wordy RSS feed? Download the Newser app (free). Drawing from the best news sources on the web including CNN, The New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and BBC, Newser editors condense the news into bite-sized articles that you can read on the go. Get stories in the customized grid Read more
I spend a lot of time on Craigslist — looking for tech goodies, apartments, garage sales, whatever — and you can get lost in its many offerings, and find yourself off track from your initial surfing goals. Sometimes, it's better to use a third-party app or tool to find what you want without ever visiting the site. This sure cuts down on spam and time, so check out a few ways you can find what Read more
While plenty of home decorating inspiration abounds online, I have another essential reading choice to add to your RSS feed. Front & Main, West Elm's new blog, is full of great information and ideas, including features on artists, favorite, inspirational homes, and of course, quite a few posts that explore how West Elm products are being utilized in real-life homes. This gorgeous Upper West Read more
Refreshing your Twitter feed for breaking news is one thing, but becoming a slave to your social networks is another. While some people use Facebook, Twitter, and other forms of social media to stay in touch with friends, others can't step away for five minutes without losing their minds. Are you one of them? Here, five signs you may be addicted to your social networks and what you can do about Read more
Between work, play, and home, your life can get a little cluttered. Though some are in the camp that gadgets cause us more stress than we need, tech can actually help simplify and streamline our lives, even — dare we say it — make it a little more fun. Check out these 11 tips on how tech can help you breathe a little easier every day. Set up autopay for your bills — Writing checks seems Read more
Google revealed Google+ to the world last week, and the new social network quickly became the talk of the Internet. Though most agree that it's not yet a Facebook killer, there are some interesting and noteworthy features included within its white walls. We've been getting to know the pros and cons of Google+ more intimately over the long holiday weekend, so check out our rundown below and don't Read more
