by jtpratt | Apr 7, 2009 | gadgets, hardware, household tech, web
If you get a wireless Skype phone chances are you’ll ditch your landline for VOIP (if you haven’t already). A lot of people have switched over to Vonage already, and it appears that the idiot proof gadget the “magic jack” has sold millions as...
by jtpratt | Mar 20, 2009 | gadgets, gift ideas, household tech
This heated vest is just right for winter outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and more! My wife and I have been using an electric blanket for the last few years in our bed – and I don’t know how we ever did without it!...
by jtpratt | Mar 17, 2009 | computers, gadgets, gift ideas, household tech
I’m always surfing eBay for weird gadgets and I came across these USB HD Receiver / Tuners that seem pretty cool. Most of them are under $50, and I knew that you could get TV tuners on a USB stick, but I hadn’t seen Hi Def ones before. I think to be able...
by jtpratt | Mar 14, 2009 | gadgets, household tech, tech news
The new version of the Amazon Kindle 2 is out, so I thought I would give it a review. This time around they’re really taken the time to refine the device and create something very functional, elegant, lightweight, and cool. This first thing you’ll notice...
by jtpratt | Mar 3, 2009 | gadgets, gift ideas, hardware, networking
Last year I blogged about the Eye-Fi Wireless SD cards that were oh so cool! Eye-FI SD cards have an onboard chipset that access your wireless network and automatically uploads your pics and videos to flickr and YouTube among other places! What could be better –...
by jtpratt | Feb 25, 2009 | gadgets, household tech, networking
After yesterdays post about power outlet wireless adapters, I got to thinking about extending wireless router range. You can buy a multitude of devices to help extend the range of your home of business wireless (and wired) network – but there are ways to do it...
