by jtpratt | May 6, 2008 | gadgets, gift ideas, household tech, resources and tips
Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor Monitor how much electricity you’re using the the “Kill A Watt” Electricity Usage Monitor! Meter your own electrical usage! When you get your monthly electric bill – ever wonder what was using the most...
by jtpratt | Apr 30, 2008 | gadgets, gift ideas, household tech
Growing fresh herbs in your kitchen is now a reality with the high-tech “AeroGarden” smart garden from AeroGrow. Every since I first saw this – I thought it was one of the coolest things ever. It’s basically a cool little container you can put...
by jtpratt | Mar 18, 2008 | diy, gadgets, household tech
Consider this my “Vonage Review” and why we now have an “Internet Phone” as our “home phone”. This post of part of The Smorgasbord Tech Reviews series! I’ve been seeing (and hearing) these “whoo hoo,...
by jtpratt | Feb 8, 2008 | computers, diy, gadgets, hardware, household tech
Affordable Home Security can be yours with an IP Camera. It’s cheap peace of mind, a cool gadget, and easy to install diy home tech! This post of part of The Smorgasbord Tech Reviews series! Every now and then I see something and get a thought like –...
by jtpratt | Jan 28, 2008 | diy, gadgets, household tech
How much media is on your laptop or PC? I’m sure you have mp3’s, photos, and maybe even some video. Do you have a digital camcorder? Do you record video with your digital camera or cell phone? How many times have you wanted to watch or listen to something...
by jtpratt | Jan 15, 2008 | diy, hardware, household tech, networking
The average home has multiple computers and all kinds of digital photos, mp3’s, and documents that are about as organized as a bucket of slop. If you don’t get a central location to store and protect it – you are stones throw away from pissing away...