The Men's Magazine for Dads
Have any of these scenarios happened to you? You’re eating lunch at your desk and checking your Web email account. A friend forwards a YouTube video that’s hilarious yet full of swear words. You forward it to an office buddy […]
You’re probably familiar with FM transmitters, those small devices that plug into your MP3 player and let you listen to your music wirelessly on a nearby FM radio, such as a car stereo. But you’re probably also aware it can […]
You love your BlackBerry smartphone for its reliable push email, intuitive interface, and long-lasting battery. But even seasoned “CrackBerry” owners aren’t likely aware of the many keyboard shortcuts and other tricks that can help save time and irritation. The following […]
Six years ago, 48-year-old Steve Sando started a business growing heirloom beans that he purchased in Mexico and Central America. Working in Rancho Gordo, in Napa, Calif., Sando found success selling his beans at farmers’ markets and to niche customers. […]
Spam is a lot more than a mere annoyance. Manually reading and deleting these unsolicited offers for pharmaceutical products or bank loans can seriously eat away at your productivity. If the spam you receive contains a phishing attempt, spyware or […]
Many a man — and woman — have spent more time in the master bathroom than in the kitchen. That’s why the latest market for computerized home gadgetry is a dream come true. What was once a simple bathroom can […]
Jim Lipsit’s wife, Cindy, knows exactly when her husband’s car pulls into the driveway — even if she’s still at work — because the house sends her a text message. And that’s not all. The Lipsits’ 2,500-square-foot home in Lake […]
Congratulations on that iPhone! Your cumbersome travelpak of cell phone, PDA, laptop and portable margarita blender is a thing of the past. (OK, so the iPhone can’t make margaritas. Yet.) The buy was easy. Everyone wants the hot new thing, […]
Using technology makes filling in and shipping out your tax forms easier. Now, your use of gadgets can help you even more by reducing the amount of tax dollars you owe. Computers, iPhones, GPS devices, and other gadgets may be […]
Less than ten years ago, GPS devices were slow and sometimes inaccurate. And even when they were accurate, their interfaces were often impossible to, well, navigate. They had a nice following among geo-caching geeks, but for the rest of us? […]
You love the convenience of having information at your fingertips, whether it’s via your smartphone, laptop, or the USB stick hanging off your keychain. But that convenience also carries risks. Among the biggest threats facing business travelers today is the […]
OK. Admit it. You still like to play with toys. High-tech companies such as Google and Microsoft have encouraged playful creativity by turning their workplaces into virtual playgrounds where employees are encouraged to take play breaks. The legacy of the […]
If there’s one thing that’s crystal clear about big screen high-definition televisions — aside from picture quality — it’s that now is finally the right time to invest in one. Not only has fierce competition forced prices to drop considerably, […]
Pictured: Sony’s 9.9mm thick Bravia Edge KDL-40ZX1. While memory and functionality are all growing exponentially, our laptops, smartphones and digital cameras are becoming the incredible shrinking machines. Thanks to our demands as mobile consumers, technology manufacturers have gotten the message […]
Perhaps it’s because we’re spending more time in front of our computers or simply because an Internet-connected PC has become the hub for storing media, but a growing trend among television fans is to watch, record and manage TV programs […]