…included in this post are links to Amazon’s site for product prices and reviews.  Clicking on any link within this page will open up the Amazon product link in a new tab or window. Times are tough and the chances of you getting (or giving) a fully-equipped laptop with all the extras this holiday season are about as slim as the new MacBook Air. But don’t despair. There are still plenty of cool gadgets out there that cost...

Not sure what to get dad this Christmas? Maybe this can help. Instead of getting him the same tie every year think outside of the box and go for something big. What dad doesn’t love to have a great tool? If he’s always puttering around the house being Mr. Fix It but is always missing that one tool that he needs think Cool Tools from DIY Network. It’s your go to headquarters for all the cool tools that dad could ever want...

Laptops are becoming increasingly popular with consumers mainly because laptops offer excellent portability, convenience and performance in one small package. You can take your handy little laptop anywhere; no matter whether you’re just going into the next room or going around the world. Laptops or notebook computers are the ultimate high tech gadgets of our time. They offer a tremendous amount of technology in a small versatile...

If you’ve seen so-called “smart houses” with remote controls for lights, heating and cooling, security, home theater, and even window shades, you’ve probably been amazed–I know I was!  I wondered what these home automation prices where and if I could afford it.  I was surprised to find out that these systems are not just for high-end homes. After a lot of research on all the different technologies...

Some would say that the personal computer and the Internet have revolutionized how much we can accomplish in a day. That may be true, but they have also revolutionized how much time can be wasted in a day. But then again, I would contend that if you are having fun, you are not wasting time. Enjoy my picks for the ten best time wasting sites on the Internet. And don’t blame me if you don’t get anything done for the next...

In deference to another, rather infamous top 10 list on this great site, I would like to explain what the worst things you do as a patron that make your dining experience horrible for your waiter and the restaurant staff in general. This list will not be about tipping, paying your bill, or money in general, because none of those actually have anything to do with waiting on you or contribute to your dinner. Not tipping and not paying your...

Mark ups are the small profit margins that retailers gain when an item is sold. It is the fundamental of business; it’s the reasons that the amount we pay is not what the item is actually worth. It’s the small amount of money the business owner tacks on to cover expenses and overhead costs such as rent, electricity, heating, etc. But some markups are quite ridiculous and here are some of the really high ones that should be...