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Playing Ruzzle is an amazing way to spend one’s time, but did you know there are apps that can help you be a more efficient person? It’s true. Especially when it comes to travel which can be overwhelming and make you feel discombobulated. Here are 5 travel apps that you should immediately download on your Dell inspiron laptop with inspiron 1520 extended life battery.

1. Oanda Currency Converter

Currency rates (and math) are very confusing. This app does all the work (and math) for you while keeping up with the regularly changing rates. Remember when francs still existed?

2. Kayak

This is the only app you need to check rates on flights, car rentals and hotels. I promise.

3. Free WiFi Finder

Whether you’re online or off, this app gives you direction to free WiFi spots across the globe. And yes, the whole world has WiFi access now, even communities in Paraguay that don’t have garbage pick-up.

4. WhatsApp Messenger

If you don’t have an international phone plan (who in America does?) then download this app so you can text for free using WiFi when you’re abroad. OMG and WTF and all that.

5. iFly Pro

This app has in-terminal navigation for over 700 commercial airports. A lifesaver if your flights delayed and you want to know if you’ll have to run all the way through O’Hare to catch your connecting flight, or if you can just gently sprint.

There are an endless number of websites, apps and even gadgets on the market specifically designed with the fashion lover in mind. From ways to catalog your personal clothing collection, to sites designed to leave you feeling inspired – you don’t have to look far to find technology created for the fashion lover.

Stylebook App
Ever wish you had a visual catalog of your closet? Stylebook App allows you to take photos of your clothes, create outfits with them and even generates packing lists for trips! You can save inspirational outfit images too and access the entire contents of your closet at your finger tips from anywhere.

Pose
Pose is a fun way to share and discover style. Users can upload photos of their outfits, tag the brands they’re wearing and allow people to shop their look. Much like Instagram, this app is quite addictive and allows fashion bloggers (and readers) another outlet to share their personal style.

Vizio Thin and Light Ultrabook™
There is nothing worse than trekking around town with a heavy laptop. Thanks to the super slim and sleek Ultrabook you can always be connected when you’re on the go and access your favorite websites, update your blog and organize your photos.

Chic Feed
Chic Feed cultivates the best fashion content on the web from a select group of websites and allows you to view it all in one place – which is ideal for streamlining your web browsing. We have our eye on this site as one to watch this year as it expands to feature more websites and blogs.

Frends Headphones
Ideal for the fashionista on the go, these gorgeous hand-crafted leather headphones compliment any outfit – and even add a bit of glamour – which is unexpected for headphones!

External Battery

An external charger is practically a necessity these days – with the multitude of apps, tasks and time spent on our phones it seems like the batteries drain in no time. Simply charge this adorable Dell Vostro 1720 Laptop Battery with your laptop and stash it in your bag for a quick fix of battery life.

January has always been that month for me for getting everything organized and in its place.  Call it an annual resolution, but I always like to start the year off in a clutter-free and organized environment.  This year, I wanted to really focus on how to keep all of my tech and gadgets in check.  I have a BIG distaste for wire/cable chaos and I am always misplacing my device chargers.  So in an effort to keep myself (and maybe inspire you too), I’ve rounded up some useful gadgets to help organize and power your Toshiba PA3356U-3BAS Notebook Battery tech.  And you may also want to check out this great post about getting your desk organized for more wonderful ways to keep organized.

I’d love to hear how you keep the technology chaos to a minimum in your own homes. Feel free to share your methods and tools in the comments below.

1. Converge docking station, $39.99
2. Pivot multi-outlet power plug, $24.99
3. Expandable surge protector, $17.98
4. Desktop cord holder, $9.99
5. Applecore cable organizer, $1.99 – $4.99

1. Cordlets Cord Controller, $16
2. Circle cable organizer, $9.99
3. Space Bar Keyboard Organizer, $59.99
4. Wood earbud holder, $27
5. Powerpod, $99

Consumer Electronics Show (better known as CES), the ultimate showcase for the industry’s hottest new gadgets ended last week in Las Vegas. Scoured through some popular listings and I suppose the followings are some of the gadgets that will shape the consumer electronics world in 2013:

1. Samsung 85-Inch Ultra HD TV

Samsung 85″ Ultra HD or “4K TVs” offers 4 times the resolution of regular HD TVs. This monster is the biggest Ultra HD TV ever made, set in a tiltable metal frame for a sleek floating effect.

2. Samsung Youm

Flexible screens took centre stage at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. OLED technology means that displays, whether they’re built into phones or TVs, can now be paper-thin and bendable.

3. HAPIfork smart fork

The HAPIfork contains a number of sensors that record exactly how quickly and how much you’re eating. Eat too fast and the fork vibrates to warn you to slow down. It also counts exactly how many forkfuls you’re shovelling in. It’s unclear though, if it’s an effective method of losing weight.

4. Oculus Rift

This virtual reality headset creates a completely immersive 3D world, so the wearer feels like they can simply step into it and touch their surroundings. Pretty interesting.

5. Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon PC

This could be classified into a new class of gadget, probably Table PC. It is touchscreen, 27-inch and can be laid flat horizontally so that several people can interact with it in table mode. Multiple users can share images round a table, read newspapers or play games. It comes with HP Elitebook 8530w Battery.

6. Nvidia Project Shield

This is a handheld Android-based gaming console for hardcore PC gamers. The Shield will stream your games from your PC via your Wi-Fi network and play them on its five-inch screen, providing you with high-end gaming on something that you can carry around with you.

7. Seagate Wireless Plus

The Seagate Wireless Plus 1TB WiFi/USB external hard drive is a standard external USB 3.0 HDD with a built-in WiFi adapter for multiple WiFi-enabled device connections. There is no need for any sort of internet connectivity. The end result is wireless data streaming of movies, photos, files and music.

We start out every new year with the best intentions. We’re going to lose those pounds gained during the holidays, save money, get more organized, learn something new and reduce stress. When you step back and look at it all, it’s no wonder most of us don’t actually stick to our resolutions–that’s a pretty tall order. But that doesn’t mean New Year’s resolutions are impossible, especially with a little help. With the right attitude along with the right tools, gadgets and apps you can manage your goals and stick with them throughout the coming year.

1. Health and Fitness
After months of gluttony in the form of pumpkin pie and holiday cookies, it’s practically impossible not to pack on a few pounds. That’s why one of the most common resolutions is to get into shape and eat healthy. Luckily there are plenty of tools out there designed to help you manage your progress. You can track your physical activity, weight loss and food intake thanks to these gadgets and apps.

1. MOTOACTIV
2. WiFi Body Scale
3. Fit Bit
4. The Eatery App
5. Jawbone Up
6. Weightbox
7. Food Scale

2) Save Money
Perhaps also by-product of over doing it during the holidays, another common New Year’s resolution is to save money. Check out these money saving tools that will help you decrease your electric and heating bills, shop smarter and keep track of your savings.

1. Energy Saving Charging Station
2. Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
3. Amazon Price Check
4. Digital Coin Counting Money Jar
5. Google Shopper
6. Belkin Conserve Socket
7. Programmable Thermostat

3) Organization
Getting organized isn’t always that difficult, but staying that way can be–especially if you lack the necessary tools. Luckily there are apps that can help you organize your appointments and keep track of deadlines. There are also some great tools that make it easier to organize your portable HP ProBook 4520S Battery, scan receipts and keep loose wires in check. And of course organization isn’t limited to your desk, but also your desktop–which is why you need a sleek, space-efficient hard drive.

1. Iomega 2TB MiniMax Hard Drive
2. Things Task Manager App
3. Bluelounge The Sanctuary Universal Charger
4. Cordies Desktop Organizer
5. Neat Receipt Scanner
6. Grid-It Gadget Organizer

4) Self-Improvement
There are a lot of common resolutions that sort of fall under the blanket category of self-improvement. More specifically many people resolve to learn something new, help others and reduce stress in their lives. There are some great ways technology can help. Learning something new is easier and more convenient than ever thanks to e-readers and educational software. It’s also easier to find a place to volunteer or donate food thanks to apps and websites. And for as much as technology can be a stressor in our lives, there are some really helpful stress relief gadgets out there.

1. USB Stress Ball
2. VolunteerMatch App
3. Free Rice
4. Rosetta Stone
5. Beating Heart Stress Relief Pillow
6. Nook Tablet
7. Kindle Fire

The versatile IdeaPad Yoga 13 Ultrabook™ was named after the ancient Hindu method that brings tranquility and well-being from a series of physical postures—a lofty goal for a convertible tablet. But, after playing around with the Yoga 13, I realized that the device and yoga practitioners have more in common than you’d think.

Flexibility
The screen on the Yoga 13 flips a complete 360 degrees into four different modes for better productivity as either a standard laptop, a traditional tablet, a stand position which is perfect for watching movies on an airplane table tray, or tent mode—just to show off. A hatha yogini can do nearly 200 poses, including inversion headstands.

Energy
PCMag clocks the Yoga 13 with five full hours of battery life. Other reviewers have found the LENOVO ThinkPad T410 Battery lasts as long as six hours. Hibernation mode doesn’t take much power, extending the time you can keep the machine not plugged in. From hibernation, InstantResume takes the Yoga 13 out of sleep mode in one second. Yoga instructor Rod Stryker tells Yoga Journal that “yoga can help you unlock your life-force to feel energized all day.”

Optimization
10-finger multitouch touchscreen technology makes the Yoga 13 extra sensitive to a user’s touch. Or, use the webcam as an input device, which allows you to command the machine with a hand gesture. On the yoga side, some Western doctors recommend hand yoga to patients suffering from arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Recovery
OneKey Rescue is a system in the hard drive that is designed to instantly recover user’s operating system via a NOVO button, in case of an emergency, to backup or restore for recovery. Certified Yoga Therapist, Surya Kolpakov, recommends Bow pose to improve the body’s immunity and Down Dog for staving off colds.

Memory
Lenovo Cloud storage offers a common user interface with WIndows 7 and Android while giving secure and simple device support. You can back-up, synchronize, and share 5GB of free data that can be accessed from any device, anywhere via email or social networks. A regular yoga practice improves memory and brain performance, keeping your body’s “cloud” running effectively.

Price
The IdeaPad Yoga 13 Ultrabook™ starts at $999. One year worth of yoga classes at Bikram Yoga Lower East Side costs $1400.  Namaste.

I thought it would be interesting to kick off a series where each of our columnists would share the top 5 technologies that changed and profoundly impacted our lives, along with the reasons why. Technology has shaped and is shaping many different generations in different ways and will continue to do so for long periods of time. I know I always enjoy listening to others tell stories about the products that truly impacted them for the better and some of the reasons why. So here are the ones that shaped my life up to this point.

Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
That’s right the very first EPIC NES. It was 1985 when the NES came into my house. I was instantly the coolest kid on the entire block. My father being one of the first analysts in the computer industry developed a good relationship with Nintendo so he got to bring one of the first units home.

Many of you can relate to your first gaming experience, whether it be with the Commodore, Atari, NES or even the Playstation or XBOX. It was mesmerizing, captivating and seriously addicting. I couldn’t get enough, the escape that video games presents or more immersive and emotional that books or movies could ever be, for me at least. It also most likely contributed to my ADD.

Now with the addition of things like Kinect and the Wii, families are getting together and playing immersive games together. For me it all started with the original NES.

IBM PS/2

DIR/W. Ah the memories of DOS. The PS/2 was the first computer I remember using at length. We had many others before it in our home but I simply don’t remember them as well. I learned to use DOS on the PS/2 which instantly made me the go to for tech support in computer lab in the 5th grade.

Computers and computing are a big part of many of our lives. I highlight this one because it was the one I spent the most time with at a young age and the one much of my computing foundation was grounded on.

Compaq iPaq 3630 W/ PCMCIA sleeve and Metricom Ricochet Wireless Card
I had a difficult time choosing between the iPaq and the first Palm Pilot. I was at the Palm Pilot launch event when Jeff Hawkins first publicly demonstrated the device. In fact my dad took me out of school to attend the event because he knew how significant it would be for the industry. I remember thinking at the time how groundbreaking this pocket computer was. The primary reason I chose the iPaq over the Palm Pilot was because of the Metricom wireless card adapter sleeve. Although the original Palm Pilot represented a vision for a true pocket computer, the iPaq with the Metricom Ricochet Wireless card brought me the Internet in my pocket for the fist time and that was what gave me my inflection point.

Now you may be wondering why I chose this device over a smartphone or cellphone of some kind. The reason was because this particularly product, tied to the Metricom broadband service, provided the basis for my smartphone experience. Because I was highly familiar and comfortable with a pocket computer experience, I didn’t have the same profound “aha” moments many did with their first smartphones because the iPaq had provided the fundamental experience of apps and the internet in your pocket.

My first HDTV – Mitsubishi 55” Rear Projection

Being an early adopter I bought my first HDTV the second I could possibly afford one which was in 2003. That was also the year my first daughter was born, so I positioned it as a birthday present for her, which obviously no one believed.

I remember the first time I saw an HD picture on this beast. I nearly cried. I stared at it for hours and watched the most random things simply because HD content was limited and I just wanted to watch HD shows. I remember telling my wife it was like looking out a window or like actually being at the football or baseball game. She didn’t think so but I did and that was all that mattered.

iPad

I chose the iPad for a number of reasons. Mainly because in the 13+ years I have been working in the technology industry I always dreamed of a product like this (a no compromise tablet) and this was the first to deliver. I used nearly every pen computing tablet that came to market in a variety of shapes and sizes prior to the iPad. Yes, there are a number of good tablets on the market and they will all continue to get better but for me the iPad brought touch computing to the mass market and is still the cream of the crop in my opinion.

Arguably touch computing started with the iPhone but a small pocketable screen is only capable of some elements of touch computing where the iPad represents a much more holistic touch computing platform and has cast a vision of where touch computing will go with future innovations.

There are tons of websites out there focused on health and fitness regimens. Most of the time, they’re listing things you should be doing to get the perfect body, but there’s more to being healthy than superficial appeal. Being healthy is about stimulating the mind, body, and soul. Today, we’ve rounded up some of the most inspirational sites that will motivate you to become a healthier, better version of yourself. So, rather than pointing out flaws and suggesting quick fixes, these sites are sure to offer handy tips, recipes, and food for thought to leading a healthy lifestyle.

1. PickTheBrain

PickTheBrain is an excellent source for people looking to lead a well-rounded, healthier lifestyle. Since it was founded by John Wesley in 2006, the site has been motivating readers to lead healthier and, therefore, happier lives. Whether it be through encouraging daily exercise or laughter, PickTheBrain offers informative insight and helpful tips that inspire growth and improvement on many levels.

2. Weighthacker

Weighthacker is a fairly new site by self-proclaimed geek Craig Engler that is the perfect spot for any tech-savvy individual looking to get healthy without having to drastically alter their geeky lifestyle. The site offers great ways to incorporate technology you already use into your daily regimen to keep you on track and help you out. There are even some great nerdy hacks like a computer desk treadmill. Weighthacker also often takes a logical look at food and how to satiate cravings without overdoing it with junk food.

3. The Standard Moves

The Standard Moves is a Tumblr blog that teaches readers and followers different exercise moves through gifs. Each specific movement is demonstrated by expert instructors seeking to exemplify proper form for optimum performance. In today’s fast-paced day and age, people tell themselves that they don’t have the time to do a full workout video, so this site works perfectly into their schedule. It is also proves that “GIF” has rightfully been awarded the title of Oxford Dictionaries 2012 US Word of the Year.

4. LIVESTRONG

LIVESTRONG is a site that provides expert content about diet, nutrition, and fitness with additional in-site tools and apps to keep your healthy living goals on track. It is a site dedicated to keeping people healthy through a community that celebrates daily victories. They say, “We aim to share our members’ powerful, personal success stories as a catalyst that can create an evolution of change.” In addition to short-term successes, LIVESTRONG offers insight and support for long-term goals like quitting smoking.

5. The Skinny Confidential

The Skinny Confidential is a site founded and maintained by fitness instructor Lauryn Evarts. Despite the word “skinny” in its title, the blog promotes a healthy lifestyle, offering a long list of health-conscious recipes and workouts. Unlike other dieting sites encouraging women to shed those pounds by cutting from their meals, The Skinny Confidential actually offers alternatives that fuel the body with essential nutrients and taste great. The idea is to look good and feel good.

6. MadSweat

MadSweat is a site whose mission is to motivate readers to take the advice of its NASM certified personal trainers and move daily. There are frequent updates with health information intended to stimulate action, maintaining that physical fitness attributes to mental fitness. The site offers a number of workouts with step-by-step instructions accompanied by instructional images that can be saved and printed out. There is also a virtual training option through the site for a monthly package fee.

7. The Spartan Warrior

The Spartan Warrior is a site founded and maintained by Daniel Brown, a man with a self-proclaimed “unquenchable thirst for knowledge.” Brown delves into the health and fitness world, imparting his wealth of knowledge on the topics. He includes in-depth evaluations of different health regimens, nutritional facts, healthy recipes, and the latest research pertaining to health information that either supports or debunks fear mongering myths. Brown insists his words are “meant to provide you with factual information and a drive to become the best possible version of yourself.”

8. The Daily Love

The Daily Love is a site that provides words of wisdom with messages of encouragement in the life-long journey of self-growth. Focusing on health from within, founder Mastin Kipp offers quotes from the greatest and most successful minds throughout history on a daily basis. Accompanied by his own personal anecdotes, Kipp inspires readers through daily emails and Twitter messages promoting a healthier lifestyle filled with insight on “how to improve the human condition.”

We’ve assembled a few thoughtful gift ideas from the old LogicBuy inventory. Some are full-fledged gifts, and others are cute extras to tack on to the package, and a few are just great ideas to make your mom’s life easier. Whether your mom’s an amateur blogger or a tech-averse luddite, the following gadgets are all easy to use and low in price.

One of these Smartphones

We’re not sure what plan your mother’s currently on or if she has any intention of switching. But ask yourself this: Does she know what Shazaam is? If she doesn’t, chances are she could use a phone upgrade. If she’s on AT&T, check out the Nokia Lumia 900 for $49.99, or the Samsung Galaxy Note for $229.99 (points for its extra-huge screen). Verizon also offers $50 for the Samsung Nexus and only $0.01 for the LG Lucid or Spectrum. There are plenty of deals for Sprint and T-Mobile customers as well. Almost all of these phones require a two-year contract with a carrier, so choose carefully. Take a look at our smartphone roundup page for all the best deals from each carrier.

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  Asus a42-u36 extended laptop battery
• 14.4V, 4400mAh Only £44.99

Ematic E-Reader – $49.99

It’s hard to beat $49.99 on an e-reader from any store. Assuming that you’re looking for a   straight-shooting e-reader and aren’t interested in any fancy tablet features, this is the best deal you’re likely to find. This 7″ model from Ematic comes with 4GB of storage space and a microSD slot with 16GB of expandable memory. It supports all the standard e-reading file formats like ePUB, HTML, and PDF. It even has a built-in music and video players that supports MP3, MP4, AVI, and others. But don’t expect wonders from its media player or proprietary software. We’re not familiar with its OS, Kobo eReading Desktop Software, and outside of  the 2.5 million titles the eBook store offers, we can’t glean too much more about it. Mom won’t be able to download books wirelessly (it’s not WiFi-capable) but it will connect to her Mac or Windows PC with a simple USB cable. Also, it comes in a bunch of different colors. Pick her favorite!

JVC Sport Clip Earbud Headphones – $16.99

Nothing encourages good exercise habits like a pair of sports headphones. This pair from JVC will do the trick. It has in-ear buds, over-ear clips, 11mm drivers, and heavy bass response. They also come in a variety of colors. This 15% coupon for the JVC Sport Clip Headphones actually applies to all JVC headphones from Best Buy, but this pair is our pick for heart-healthy moms.

Webroot SecureAnywhere AntiVirus 2012

Give yourself the gift of not having to fix your mom’s computer every time it gets infected. Webroot SecureAnywhere AntiVirus 2012 won top grades from AV software reviewers around the web, and at the all-time low price of FREE it’s hard to beat. You will have to pay $79.99 for the initial purchase, but you’ll receive a full rebate and a 4GB flash drive if you fill out the form. Your mom (and your mom’s computer) will thank you.

Canon PowerShot SX150 – $144

Moms like preserving memories, but it’s up to you to point her towards the right digital camera. This deal on a 14MP Canon PowerShot should do the trick. With a big 3″ LCD display, a 12x optical zoom, and 720p video, she’ll have no problem taking and uploading crisp, beautiful photos. Also, it comes in red which means love, or something.

Netgear NeoTV Wireless Media Player – $49.99

Is your mom on the Hulu Plus? The Netflix? She’ll love it. Set her up with this Netgear streaming media player and you’ll swear that 1-hour-of-TV-a-day rule she instituted was by a whole other person. Plus, the NeoTV is cheaper than the cheapest Roku ($59.99) and Apple TV ($99). Extra points if you pay for her Netflix susbscription, too.

This Cute Laptop Sleeve – $27.99

“This is why we can’t have nice things!” — your mom.

Show her how you’ve grown with this super cute laptop sleeve by BUILT NY. Not a polka dot person? Try these understated florals in B&W. It’s a 16″ case, though, so make sure her laptop is a 16″ or under.

Nook Color

I’ve already shown you the Ematic ($49.99), the cheapest e-reader around. But if you’re looking for a totally tricked-out e-reader with a whole range of functionality, your dollar goes a lot further for an extra $100 with the Nook Color ($149). The Nook has a 7″ backlit screen, includes 8GB of memory (expanadable up to 32GB with microSD card), and it’s Wi-Fi-capable.

There are tons of free apps available for the iPad, but there are some even better paid apps out there that help users stay productive with what is often labeled as a just a “consumption device”. In this piece, I’ll take a look at some of the apps that I like to use to when I’m away from my notebook computer.

Splashtop 2 – Remote Desktop $4.99

Splashtop 2 is an invaluable tool for those that love the ability to be able to “travel light” by only carrying a tablet, but still access full desktop apps/functionality in a pinch when required. Splashtop 2 allows you to remote into any desktop/laptop that has the companion Splashtop Streamer software (free) installed. Once connected, you can perform any task that your heart desires as if you were sitting in front of your standard PC/Mac.

Splashtop also offers easy setup and discovery of PCs and can work with a local LAN/wireless network or over the internet. Best of all, the app currently only costs $4.99.

Photoshop Touch $9.99

Photoshop Touch a simply a no-brainer choice people that need an image editing app on-the-go. The $9.99 app provides a close approximation of the full-size Photoshop software package for tablet users. Photoshop Touch provides the ability to use layers, selection tools, filters, and the ability to work with images up to 12MP. Users can sync projects though Adobe Creative Cloud, print projects using AirPrint, and even continue their projects on their desktop/laptop using Adobe Photoshop CS 5.1 or CS 6.

And for those that may seem overwhelmed by the vast options and somewhat confusing interface, Photoshop provides some handy in-app tutorials to help power you master difficult concepts.

TweetBot $2.99

Sure, there is an official Twitter app out there for the iPad, but if you truly want to micromanage your Twitter experience, it’s hard to beat TweetBot. TweetBot offers a much friendlier and logically-arranged user interface than the official Twitter client, and there are numerous options including the ability to customize alerts and choose your own URL shorteners and image uploading services.

Quickoffice Pro HD $19.99

Quickoffice Pro is probably one of the best ways to edit Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents on the iPad. The office suite costs $19.99, which manages to undercut Apple’s trio of iOS apps (Pages, Keynote, Numbers) by $10. Quickoffice allows you to sync your files with a number of services including Dropbox, Google Docs, SugarSync, and Evernote. In addition, Quickoffice is compatible with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents (it’s even compatible with documents dating back to Office 97).

Other features include the ability to save files as PDFs and print documents directly from your iPad using AirPrint.

If you want to know just how good Quickoffice Pro HD is and how important it is for the mobile document editing space, look no further than the fact that Google acquired its maker back in June.

GoodReader $4.99

GoodReader is a handy tool to have around for those that need to manage large TXT and PDF files. While there is a built-in PDF reader in iOS, GoodReader takes things to the next level with the ability to annotate documents (highlight, draw, underline, strikeout, etc.) to your heart’s content. GoodReader also offers the ability to Sync across Dropbox, SkyDrive, and SugarSync (there are also options to use WebDAV and FTP among others).