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Holiday Gift Guide: 10 classic, must-have Blu-ray movies

Holiday Gift Guide: 10 classic, must-have Blu-ray movies

by ben patterson | Dec 19, 2011 | gift guides, home video

Putting a Blu-ray player under the tree for your favorite movie buff? Consider throwing in a classic Blu-ray movie, too. Among my picks: “Ben-Hur,” “Gone With the Wind,” “The Wizard of Oz,” and “2001: A Space Odyssey.”...
What you need to know about Facebook’s new Timeline; 2011 Holiday Gift Guide (week in review)

What you need to know about Facebook’s new Timeline; 2011 Holiday Gift Guide (week in review)

by ben patterson | Dec 17, 2011 | social networks, week in review

You didn’t think the year would end without one more big change on Facebook, did you? Meet Timeline, which (like it or not) turns your old Facebook wall into a visual representation of your life, complete with all your posts and literally starting from the day...
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...
Holiday Gift Guides; the $99 HP TouchPad, redux; Wi-Fi or 3G iPad? (week in review)

Holiday Gift Guides; the $99 HP TouchPad, redux; Wi-Fi or 3G iPad? (week in review)

by ben patterson | Dec 10, 2011 | week in review

The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and we’ve got a bevy of gift ideas for you, ranging from gadgets for grandparents and no-contract phones to iPhone accessories and gear for around the house. Also this week: How to create a “smart” Photo...
Which iPad should you give for the holidays: 3G, or Wi-Fi? 4 things to consider before buying

Which iPad should you give for the holidays: 3G, or Wi-Fi? 4 things to consider before buying

by ben patterson | Dec 7, 2011 | gift guides, how-tos, tablets

So, you’re giving an iPad 2 to a special (and very lucky) someone for the holidays. But which version should you get for them: the Wi-Fi-only version, or the pricier 3G-plus-Wi-Fi model? And what is the difference between the two, anyway? Read on for four things...
Visit the here’s the thing Holiday Gift Guide on Pinterest

Visit the here’s the thing Holiday Gift Guide on Pinterest

by ben patterson | Dec 7, 2011 | announcements, gift guides

Want to see all our gift picks on a single page? Now you can thanks to Pinterest, an online “pinboard” that lets you organize and share products, restaurants, and anything else that tickles your fancy. I’ve pinned every product in our (growing)...
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