Geekipedia: Wired's Encyclopedia For Geeks


Updated 10/05/07 3:09 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 8 comments

Geekipedia: Wired's Encyclopedia For Geeks

When this month's issue of Wired Magazine arrived at my doorstep, I was delightfully surprised to find another magazine enclosed—a lovely Geekipedia. This little blue book contains all of the people, places, ideas and trends you need to know now; bringing you up to speed on the latest top tech topics. It's a must have manual for all things geek and something most of you readers should check Read more

LilSugar's Baby Registry Essentials


Updated 04/15/12 3:37 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Baby Registry Must Haves

It's amazing just how much stuff a person as tiny as a newborn baby needs. But as anyone who's gone through it before can tell you, babies are high-maintenance little people! If you're lucky enough to have friends and family who want to gift the new addition, they'll likely be looking to rely on your registry. Consider registering at a larger, all-inclusive baby store, like Giggle or Buy Buy Read more

Lil Links: Celebs Who've Channeled Their ADHD Into Amazing Careers


Updated 03/27/12 5:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lil Links: Celebs Who've Channeled Their ADHD Into Amazing Careers

Nineteen famous adults with ADHD — Parenting Ten mom confessions about your child — The Stir Victoria Beckham shares her postbaby workout routine — Celebrity Baby Scoop How to use cloth diapers without ever touching poop — Circle of Moms Jewel to write first children's book — Celebrity Baby Blog How to make frozen food healthy for your family — LearnVest Tips for handling working Read more

50 Geeky Date Ideas For Valentine's Day (and Beyond)


Updated 02/12/12 5:56 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Geeky Valentine's Day Date Ideas

Coming up short for Valentine's Day date ideas? If you and your sweetheart are more of the geeky persuasion, simply hitting up an overpriced restaurant just won't cut it. We brainstormed 50 date ideas that incorporate science, tech, and video games, for a special Valentine's eve. But don't limit yourself — tackle these date ideas all year! Bundle up, pack a dinner picnic, and head to the Read more

CNET's Women in Technology Panel: Where My Ladies At?


Updated 01/12/12 12:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

CNET Women in Technology Panel Video at CES 2012

We just arrived back in San Francisco after a whirlwind four days at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and while we're still processing the stats, data, information, and products we've seen, there is one thing we noticed: there's an obvious disconnect in the ratio of men to women at the show. CNET brought together some of the most influential and powerful women in the tech field — Read more

Should You Move Your Money to a Credit Union?


Updated 11/25/11 3:40 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Should You Move Your Money to a Credit Union?

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! You wouldn’t normally think of credit unions as sexy or hip. They don’t have glossy ad campaigns and beautiful branches on every street corner. Even their basic definition—non-profit financial co-ops — sounds boring. But these days, more and more Americans are clamoring to join the club of credit unions because of their Read more

The Vampire Diaries "Ordinary People": The Good, the Bad, and the Bloody


Updated 11/09/11 8:18 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

The Vampire Diaries Recap of "Ordinary People"

On this week's episode of The Vampire Diaries, we pick up where we left off — perplexed by the mysterious writings on the cave walls beneath the Lockwood property. It's imperative that Alaric, Elena, and Damon unearth the meaning behind these ancient cryptic inscriptions, for better or for worse. With Stefan locked up, Rebekah basking in her new-found high school popularity, Klaus nowhere to be Read more

5 Geeky Facts About Natalie Portman


Updated 06/09/11 4:34 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Natalie Portman's Birthday

Today is Natalie Portman's 30th birthday, and while she didn't get a Google Doodle in her honor, she remains one of our favorite actresses with some serious geek cred. In celebration, we're rounding up five facts you may not have known about the mom-to-be that show off her geeky nature. Read on and geek out! She's a science nerd — Natalie was named a semifinalist in the Intel Science Talent Read more

So You Wanna Drop Your T-Mobile Contract?


Updated 03/29/11 12:12 PM · Posted by · 10 comments

Breaking the T-Mobile Contract

Turns out I'm not the only one who is worried about the AT&T and T-Mobile merger. About 71 percent of you said in a recent poll that you had concerns, and many of you chimed in with your misgivings. Here's what some of you said: "I left AT&T quite a while back thanks to their horrible service (customer and tech both) to move to T-Mobile, and have never regretted it. Until this week. Read more

25 Ways to Waste Your Money


Updated 03/07/11 1:47 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Budget and Save Money

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Has your budget sprung a leak? Nearly everyone has spending holes. And as with other kinds of leaks, you may have hardly noticed them. But those small drips can quickly add up to big bucks. The trick is to find the holes and plug them so you can keep more money in your pocket. That extra cash could be the ticket to finally Read more