5 Perks of Dating a Geek


Updated 05/21/12 11:27 AM · Posted by · 17 comments

Perks of Dating a Geek

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg married longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan last night in a surprise ceremony in his backyard. Priscilla, who just finished med school last week, has been dating Mark for almost a decade, after they met at Harvard. The Social Network makes the case that computer nerd Mark created Facebook to help him get chicks. But if all women knew that dating a technology lover Read more

4 Ways to Play Battleship Online


Updated 05/16/12 1:43 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Play Battleship Online

Battleship hits theaters this Friday, and that has us eager to play the classic game. Whether you are looking to improve your strategic skills or indulge in a little nostalgia, we've listed four ways to digitally sink some battleships via iPhone apps, the Android Market, Facebook, and more. And for the serious players, check out this man's algorithm for the perfect Battleship game. iPhone — Read more

10 Places to Meet Your Future Geeky Boyfriend


Updated 05/02/12 12:44 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 3 comments

Where to Find Geeky Guys to Date

Here's a question every geeky gal wants answered: "Where can I meet a single geek?" For all the single ladies out there, here are 10 possible places to uncover scores of single geeks. By the way, leave your other tech-related questions on our Facebook page, in the comments, or in our Ask a Geek Girl group. Neighborhood coffee shops — Bring a book or your laptop and hang out at an independent Read more

"How Soon Is Too Soon to Text a Guy After Meeting Him?"


Updated 04/19/12 7:18 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

How Soon Is Too Soon to Text a Guy After Meeting Him?

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! Guys like the one I met this weekend don't come around too often — I'm shy, so the odds of striking up a romance with a guy are slim to none. That, plus all my dating endeavors in college have been moot. So I met a guy on Saturday and we got to talking, and all of a sudden I realized that Read more

Hunger Games Set Decorator Larry Dias Shares Stories and Decor Details From the Film


Updated 04/13/12 12:31 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Hunger Games Set Design Pictures and Interview

Watching The Hunger Games at a press preview, both Angela and I were scrambling to jot down notes on the fantastic set design showcased in the film. Now, we have the answers to all of our set design questions. Set decorator for The Hunger Games Larry Dias was integral in making the film come to life, from the Appalachia-inspired homes seen in District 12 to the opulent palace of President Snow. Read more

Forget Online Dating, Try Online Gaming Instead


Updated 03/22/12 11:24 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

World of Warcraft Helps Find Dates

If the promise of more sex more often doesn't get you into online games, maybe this will: gaming could be a great way to meet guys. According to a new study by Online University, the odds of you scoring a date with someone who is committed and honest are higher if you're playing World of Warcraft than if you're trolling through hundreds of "matches" on dating sites. The study shows that online Read more

Double-Check These 5 Things Before Booking Hotels Online


Updated 03/20/12 11:20 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 3 comments

How to Book Hotels

Playing up the best features with professional photos is the name of any hotel's aesthetics game, but stave off disappointment (and final sticker shock) by asking yourself these five questions before booking a room: Can I pinpoint it on a map? If the price looks too good to be true, it probably is! For example, several airport hotels have the sneaky habit of naming themselves after the closest Read more

How To: Get Your iPad Ready For Resale


Updated 03/06/12 11:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Sell Your iPad Online

The iPad 3 (or iPad HD is being announced tomorrow, and if you're ready to upgrade from your first-gen iPad or iPad 2, now's the time to sell. But before you post a listing on Craigslist or eBay, get all your ducks in a row first. Here's a few tips on how to prep your gadget for resale, and get top dollar for your efforts. Back up your data and do a clean sweep — First thing's first — make Read more

Decoding the New Online Privacy Bill of Rights


Updated 02/24/12 3:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Is the Online Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights?

This week, the White House announced a framework to protect consumer privacy in the digital age of smartphones and constant Internet access. The voluntary corporate guidelines called the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights "give consumers clear guidance on what they should expect from those who handle their personal information, and set expectations for companies that use personal data." For now, Read more

14 Geeky Languages to Learn With Your Love


Updated 02/06/12 11:37 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Geeky Languages From Movies and TV

Love may be a universal language, but we're not sure that phrase includes the sci-fi alien races and fantastical creatures that rule the far depths of the galaxy, who express love in words beyond our human comprehension. When you're thinking of a unique way to woo your valentine this year, plan a tutorial to learn together one of these 14 geeky languages. While several of these Trekkie, Tolkien, Read more