I have been looking for a convenient way to read from my iPad while freeing up the use of my hands. I’ve tried makeshift holders made from pillows and magazines, and I’ve tried maneuvering my case to double as a mini stand, but nothing has really worked. The o-Stand by LapDawg seemed like the [...]
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Moxtra Parters with Salesforce.com, Evernote, and Kaffeine for Easy Group Collaborations
Have you heard of Moxtra yet? Don’t worry, it’s not a large insect about to attack – Mothra. Moxtra is a collaborative platform that lets you take all the different kinds of content around the web, from videos to notes to pictures, and stick them in a collaborative “binder”, making group work fast and efficient. They’ve [...]
Ronco Coffee Time Brew System Review
As you know, we at Gear Diary love our coffee. My Keurig is still a great system, but I love to make coffee pretty much any way I can; that also includes on ice. Quite some time ago, I was exposed to cold brew coffee by one of my local coffee shops. I only [...]
Recall Notice on Buckyballs and Buckycubes Issued by U.S. Government
I joke around a lot with you all, but one thing I’m always dead serious about is government warnings, especially those with regard to safety for toys that can hurt your kids. So in that vein, let me give you the unadulterated news on this item: The CPSC has announced a voluntary recall of all [...]
Startech Flash Drive Duplicator and Eraser
As we move to a virtually paperless society, sharing digital files becomes an issue. While there are many avenues to exchange files in a large setting, many businesses do not prefer to email or share the files over servers for fear of being stolen or damaged. Giving the files on a flash drive insures control [...]
Gtech AirRAM Vacuum Cleaner Is Light, Clean, Cordless, and Longer Lasting
Yesterday I wandered the aisles at the San Angelo Sam’s Club, and I couldn’t help but stop in front of the Dyson vacuum cleaner display. I really hate our current vacuum cleaner — a traditional heavy upright with hose that must weigh at least 25 pounds. The least expensive Dyson was around $359, but it [...]
The Lifesaver Bottle Is the Filtered Water Bottle That the World Needs
The problem with most consumer filtered water bottles is the fact that they are really only good for everyday uses; like removing Chlorine, Lead, Mercury, etc, and making the already mostly safe water taste a little better. You would not want to trust those bottles to keep yourself safe while out for a hike without [...]
Embracing Analog and Why Physical Is Hot
I think I’ve mentioned it in one of my previous SXSWi posts, but it’s tricky figuring out which talks to go to at a big event like this. You do your best, and hope you don’t pick too many clinkers. I was excited about this particular talk about Analog — despite my love of almost [...]
No Scream Cream – Waxing Poetic (and Pain Free) in Jamaica
I’m on vacation in Jamaica with my wife Elana, her brother Rob and Rob’s girlfriend, Alison. We had a casual breakfast in our villa this morning after which Rob headed to the beach to read. I lingered a bit too long over my last cup of coffee and, as a result, had the opportunity to [...]
40 Years Ago We Emerged From the Desert of Disconnect
The Jewish festival of Passover ended earlier this week and with it members of the Jewish community returned to eating leavened products known as chametz in Hebrew. (Most people I know end the holiday with the Jewish delicacy known as pizza.) According to tradition the Exodus from Egypt introduced a 40 year period when the [...]
Just Mobile AluCup and AluFrame for iPhone 5
We’re fans of Just Mobiles iPhone, iPad and Mac accessories and enjoyed spending time with them during CES 2013. During that meeting the company was kind enough to give us a look at some of their upcoming products- the Just Mobile AluCup and AluFrame. The Just Mobile AluCup and the AluFrame have now been formally [...]
Gomadic SunVolt Portable Solar Power Station Review
Last year my congregation became the first Reform synagogue in the country to attain certification in environmental leadership from GreenFaith, a nationally recognized interfaith environmental coalition. This winter our Pre-School completed a nationally certified outdoor classroom. The goal is to help kids, and parents, better balance “screen time” and “green time”. It should be no [...]
My Macbook Case MacBook Pro Rubberized Case Review
Currently, I’m sporting a brand new Lifeproof case for my iPhone 5 and a Smart Case cover for my iPad, but unfortunately, I’ve neglected by MacBook Pro…until now! When I first received a My Macbook Case MacBook Pro Rubberized Case, I was very pleased with the shade of blue and the overall look of the [...]
Travaso Fine Wine Decanters Make Something Good Even Better
Let’s talk about decanting. I think that most people who enjoy wine are familiar with the process of decanting, introducing air to a liquid by pouring it from one container into another. This serves two major purposes. First, if you’ve stored your wine correctly with the neck slightly below parallel to keep the cork wet [...]
Survey Says Japanese Motorcycles More Reliable Than American and German Bikes
Consumer Reports has just released its first-ever motorcycle reliability survey and – as if mimicking recent automotive surveys – Japanese motorcycles ranked better than American and German models. The survey, conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Center, says about one in four Harley-Davidson owners reported a major problem in the first four years of [...]
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