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How to stop Amazon from branding you as a Twi-hard (or anything else)

How to stop Amazon from branding you as a Twi-hard (or anything else)

by ben patterson | Mar 21, 2012 | how-tos, online shopping, privacy

So there I was, taking a quick look at one of those “Twilight” books on Amazon (for someone else, I swear!) when all of a sudden, my Amazon home page was covered with more Twilight paraphernalia than a Twi-hard could shake a stick at. We’re talking...
5 essential tips for Pinterest newbies

5 essential tips for Pinterest newbies

by ben patterson | Mar 15, 2012 | how-tos, online shopping, social networks

Imagine a huge, virtual pinboard, covered with photos of the hottest fashions, mouth-watering meals, stylish home wares, gotta-read books, and shiny gadgets, all “pinned” on the web by thousands of everyday users. That’s the idea behind Pinterest, a...
“Try-before-you-buy” Ybuy service: Like Netflix, but for gadgets

“Try-before-you-buy” Ybuy service: Like Netflix, but for gadgets

by ben patterson | Jan 18, 2012 | news, online services, online shopping

Want to try a wireless body scale, a floor-sweeping Roomba, or even the iPad 2 at home without plunking down the full retail price? A new, online shopping site lets you do just that, provided you’re willing to fork over $25 a month. Billing itself as an online...
Holiday Gift Guide: 4 tips for last-minute shoppers

Holiday Gift Guide: 4 tips for last-minute shoppers

by ben patterson | Dec 21, 2011 | gift guides, online shopping

So, you missed the big holiday shipping deadlines but you’ve still got some Christmas shopping to do. Now what? Well, good news: there’s still time to leave something under the tree—a digital something, anyway—even if you’ve waited until the last...
Holiday Gift Guide: 10 tech gifts under $20

Holiday Gift Guide: 10 tech gifts under $20

by ben patterson | Dec 15, 2011 | gift guides, online shopping

From a tiny mobile speaker and a clip-on Kindle reading light to an armband iPhone case and MP3-playing sunglasses, we’ve got 10 pint-sized stocking stuffers that won’t break the bank. Note: Prices reflect current online discounts as well as list prices....
Holiday Gift Guide: 10 tech-minded gift card ideas

Holiday Gift Guide: 10 tech-minded gift card ideas

by ben patterson | Dec 14, 2011 | gift guides, online shopping

So, don’t have a clue what to give your favorite gadget hound for the holidays, or are you simply pressed for time? Here’s a simple solution: a gift card, which you can send via email, print out, post on Facebook, or deliver the old-fashioned way. Read on...
2011 Holiday Gift Guide: gadgets, tech gear, apps, and more

2011 Holiday Gift Guide: gadgets, tech gear, apps, and more

by ben patterson | Dec 13, 2011 | gift guides, online shopping

From iPads and Roombas to flying alarm clocks and voice-recording smartpens, we’ve got the perfect gadget for the loved ones on your holiday shopping list. Also in our 2011 shopping guide: apps and web sites to help you survive the holidays. Happy shopping, and...
5 must-have organizational apps for the holidays

5 must-have organizational apps for the holidays

by Staff Writer | Dec 12, 2011 | gift guides, how-tos, online shopping

Forget the Post-it notes and endless scraps of paper with gift ideas. Instead, get organized this year with some simple iPhone apps and web sites that’ll help whip your gift lists into shape, find the lowest prices for your gift picks, and manage all the moving...
Holiday gift guide: Gadgets for grandparents

Holiday gift guide: Gadgets for grandparents

by ben patterson | Dec 5, 2011 | gift guides, online shopping

From an HD-quality webcam to a digital photo frame that doesn’t look like a digital photo frame, we’ve got five can’t-miss gadgets for the grandparents on your holiday shopping list. Canon Selphy CP800 compact photo printer ($99, or $70 online)...
Seasons e-greetings! Top 5 sites for sending holiday cards & messages

Seasons e-greetings! Top 5 sites for sending holiday cards & messages

by Staff Writer | Dec 2, 2011 | gift guides, lifestyle, online shopping

Tired of hokey holiday cards? This year, skip the stationary store, save some cash, and preserve a few trees by creating your own personalized greeting cards online. I’ve found a few top-notch, easy-to-use sites that’ll help you design, compose, and send...
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