In the spirit of Spring cleaning, a New York Times writer encouraged technological downsizing by outlining some items that could be worth getting rid of and others worth keeping. Multi-use gadgets not only take up less space, they also can end up saving you money! I agree with some of his get-rid-of-it suggestions (GPS units, for example); others I'm not so sure. What do you think? Click through Read more

Put the gift card down and send your favorite Star Trek fan a present worthy of placement aboard the Enterprise. From Mr. Potato Head figurines to themed computer desktop accessories, there's something for every Trekkie or every age. Read more

If you took my advice to Spring clean your computers inside and out, you can take your desktop organization a step further by getting your cables and cords under control. Desktop cables can be a distraction to your work flow but can also trip you up if your laptop's Ethernet cable keeps slipping down behind your desk (like mine does here at the office). Keep your essential cables and cords in Read more

iPad users wanting the power of desktop computing software on the go have a new app to add to their mobile arsenal, the photo editing tool Snapseed. At $5, Snapseed offers photo editing beyond basic "enhance" settings with the fun of the iPad's multi-touch functionality. The basic tools include auto correct, crop, white balance adjustment, and selective adjustment, which allows for more precise Read more

The appeal of changing your desktop wallpaper is obvious — it's free (or at least it should be), it's easy, and you get a mental refresher every time you look at your computer screen. While the factory shipped or personal photos make find backgrounds, there are hundreds of wallpaper websites on the web that can add a little arty pizzazz to your computer's look. Time to download a whole new Read more