The Science of the Sleep Number Bed

The Science of the Sleep Number Bed

I dreamed of trying out a Sleep Number bed for a long time. I never thought that I would actually have one. When I was contacted by Sleep Number to review a m7 bed with Memory Foam I swear I almost turned a cartwheel. I was setup about a month ...

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The Windows Experience Index Explained

The Windows Experience Index Explained

As a total computer geek I like to use computers that are powerful. There are many different factors that go into making your computer efficient - the processor speed, the amount of RAM (memory), and the hard drive speed to name a few. I do a lot of multitasking so I ...

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Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710 Review + Giveaway from UNEEDIT.com

Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710 Review + Giveaway from UNEEDIT.com

The wireless keyboard and mouse that I had been using with my desktop computer was several years old. It still works, but not as well as it should. It had come to the point that I needed to reposition the large desktop receiver to be very close to the keyboard ...

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HP DV6-6c35dx Entertainment PC with Beats by Dr. Dre Laptop Review

HP DV6-6c35dx Entertainment PC with Beats by Dr. Dre Laptop Review

When I read the specs of this laptop my first thought was "Wow... now THAT is a powerhouse machine!" And it lives up to my expectations...mostly. The HP dv6 with Beats by Dr. Dre is certainly made to impress. This laptop is very stylish with a 15.6" screen, speaker *bar* ...

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The Science of the Sleep Number Bed

The Science of the Sleep

Posted by LittleTechGirl on May 16, 2012 1
The Windows Experience Index Explained

The Windows Experience Index Explained

Posted by LittleTechGirl on May 2, 2012 2
Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710 Review + Giveaway from UNEEDIT.com

Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710 Review

Posted by LittleTechGirl on Apr 26, 2012 3
HP DV6-6c35dx Entertainment PC with Beats by Dr. Dre Laptop Review

HP DV6-6c35dx Entertainment PC with

Posted by LittleTechGirl on Apr 25, 2012 4

Category Archives: Gadgets

Phones, cameras, GPS & More. We can’t live without our gadgets!

Guest Post: Tablets, Laptops, and Smartphones—Which Would You Rather

Guest Post: Tablets, Laptops, and Smartphones—Which Would You Rather

If you have some money burning a hole in your pocket, you might be thinking about what shiny new gadget you want to spend it on. While some of us may know exactly what we want, others of us may go back and forth decided where to get the most bang for our buck, or… Continue Reading

Guest Post: Five Reasons Why All PCs Need Asset Tags

Guest Post: Five Reasons Why All PCs Need Asset Tags

In my many years of IT one of the things that we did to keep computers safe was to affix asset tags to company owned laptops to make inventory easier and to deter theft. The tags contain a unique number that can be scanned to bring up a variety of information about the system.  … Continue Reading

Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710 Review + Giveaway from UNEEDIT.com

Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710 Review + Giveaway from UNEEDIT.com

The wireless keyboard and mouse that I had been using with my desktop computer was several years old. It still works, but not as well as it should. It had come to the point that I needed to reposition the large desktop receiver to be very close to the keyboard so that it would work… Continue Reading

HP DV6-6c35dx Entertainment PC with Beats by Dr. Dre Laptop Review

HP DV6-6c35dx Entertainment PC with Beats by Dr. Dre Laptop Review

When I read the specs of this laptop my first thought was “Wow… now THAT is a powerhouse machine!” And it lives up to my expectations…mostly. The HP dv6 with Beats by Dr. Dre is certainly made to impress. This laptop is very stylish with a 15.6″ screen, speaker *bar* nestled under the LCD, and… Continue Reading

Houzz Ideabook: 20 Fun, Unique iPhone Cases

Houzz Ideabook: 20 Fun, Unique iPhone Cases

I am addicted to dressing up my gadgets. My cell phone is no exception. If you have an iPhone I would bet that you have some type of case on it. But, what does your case say about you? Check out the below cool cases. Guest Picks: Twenty Fun, Unique iPhone Cases Houzz- Kitchen Remodel,… Continue Reading

HP DeskJet 3052A with ePrint Review

HP DeskJet 3052A with ePrint Review

I love having a wireless printer in my home. It makes it easy to print from the couch, kitchen table, or wherever I happen to settle to work for the day. I don’t have to worry about going up to my office and hoping on my desktop to print. Also, family members can print from… Continue Reading

HTC Rezound with Beats by Dr. Dre Review

HTC Rezound with Beats by Dr. Dre Review

In the massive world of smartphones there are a lot of Android phone options out there. Some are made to be powerhouses with video and boast about their large screens. Others boast about being social phones that keep you in touch with your friends. And still others are made to be easy. Well, the HTC… Continue Reading

Buffalo CloudStor Solo Personal Cloud Storage Review

Buffalo CloudStor Solo Personal Cloud Storage Review

Over the past few years I have purchased or reviewed many different external hard drives. Most of them were just USB drives for use directly connecting to a desktop or laptop. This is fine if you are a one computer user. Although, yes… there are ways to share the drive with other machines, if you… Continue Reading

Lenovo ThinkVision LT1421 Portable Monitor Review

Lenovo ThinkVision LT1421 Portable Monitor Review

When I worked my 9-5 job I had a 2 LCD monitor setup.  After a while I missed this at home, so I purchased a second matching monitor for my desk at a bargain. But now a laptop is my primary machine. My desktop is getting up there in age, so my laptop is much… Continue Reading

AMD Tech Moms Spring Cleaning Twitter Party Tomorrow!

AMD Tech Moms Spring Cleaning Twitter Party Tomorrow!

With spring right around the corner, it’s time to get your PC, tech gear and computer workstation organized!  Join Michelle Geraty from Advanced Micro Devices, myself and the other AMD Tech Moms, Leticia Barr, Michele McGraw, and Danelle Ice for a Twitter Happy Hour this Thursday. We’ll be discussing PC organization, tech cleaning tips and… Continue Reading

Drycase for iPhone, iPad, and Other Tablets & Smartphones

Drycase for iPhone, iPad, and Other Tablets & Smartphones

Spring is coming and folks will be hitting the beaches during Spring Break. Then summer rolls around and many, many will stay on the beach all day. But, what do you do with your phone or tablet while on the beach? When I was in Miami last year, I zipped my phone up in ziplock bag. It… Continue Reading

Impression 10 Tablet Review

Impression 10 Tablet Review

Not too long ago I wrote a review of the Impression 7 tablet computer. The Impression series by Leader International is a low cost tablet option for those wanting to get a tablet, but who cannot afford to pay the $499 or so that most higher end tablets cost. The Impression 7 can be found… Continue Reading

Acer Iconia W500 Windows 7 Tablet Review

Acer Iconia W500 Windows 7 Tablet Review

Not too long ago it seems I was itching to get my hands on an iPad. And I did, and I loved it and I use it well. But soon there were other options out there to check out in Android tablets, and then Windows tablets.  With the mass of tablets on the market today… Continue Reading

Why I Decided to Upgrade to the New iPad

Why I Decided to Upgrade to the New iPad

On March 7th, we listened, read, watched, and tweeted as Apple unveiled their newest iPad. While the name is leaving much to be desired with some, others wonder if it is worth the upgrade. Yesterday, those that did pre-order lined up all over the globe outside Apple stores to get their hands on one. I… Continue Reading

Got March Madness? Calm it Down By Winning an Ultrabook From Newegg!

Got March Madness? Calm it Down By Winning an Ultrabook From Newegg!

Many of my friends have just began paying way too much attention to college basketball. Yes, March Madness is in full affect! I’m not into the basketball kind of March Madness, but I am sure into the Techy March Madness! I was pleased to be asked to be a media sponsor with Newegg help them… Continue Reading

Did You Pre-order a New iPad? Sell Your Old Tablet with eBay Instant Sale

Did You Pre-order a New iPad? Sell Your Old Tablet with eBay Instant Sale

As the days drew closer and closer leading up to the new iPad announcement this past Wednesday many people who knew that they would want to upgrade started to sell their iPad 1s and iPad 2s. Others like me held on until after the announcement because although the rumors are sometimes very close, I will… Continue Reading

Guest Post: Computers that Don’t Cost the Earth

Guest Post: Computers that Don’t Cost the Earth

Yesterday we all stood by and watched, listened, or read about the announcement of the new iPad. Some of us even hopped online and pre-ordered (if we could get it to work). For others, that purchase might be a little too rich for our blood right now. There are some PC manufacturers that make technology… Continue Reading

Guest Post: Are Notebooks Fashion Accessories?

Guest Post: Are Notebooks Fashion Accessories?

I love this post. It is so true. I sure do love my pretty laptops.  We do treat our laptops or netbooks as accessories sometimes. Just attend a blogging conference and you will get an eye full of pretty netbooks or laptops decked out in stickers. Laptops used to be bulky, black, ugly machines with… Continue Reading

Shopping for Gadgets with Coupon Codes 4 U

Shopping for Gadgets with Coupon Codes 4 U

I have a rule when it comes to buying gadgets. I do not shop local unless there is a sale. Ok, maybe I have more than one rule. I also shop around. A LOT! I will check prices on several websites before I decide to purchase. This goes double if it is a high ticket… Continue Reading

Best Gadgets for Blogging on the Go

Best Gadgets for Blogging on the Go

It is March and conference season is underway. Everyone is talking about what conferences they are attending this year. And they are deciding if they need new items to fill their bags so they will not be left out or disconnected from the “in crowd”. A while ago I wrote Preparing For Your First (or… Continue Reading

Hitachi Touro Mobile Pro 750GB Portable Drive Review

Hitachi Touro Mobile Pro 750GB Portable Drive Review

As I always say, you can never have enough storage. Backing up your data is very, very important. And if you are like me and you travel quite a bit, it is nice to be able to take your data with you without much hassle. I have lost photos before and it really hurt. I… Continue Reading

Girls, Do You Love Matching Gadgets?

Girls, Do You Love Matching Gadgets?

I certainly love my gadgets to match. And in my last post about eBay I told you why I love finding accessories for my gadgets on the site. There is a huge selection, and they are reasonable. And, as you have probably noticed I have a pink obsession. This carries over into everything… pens, pencils,… Continue Reading

Why I Love eBay for Gadget Accessories

Why I Love eBay for Gadget Accessories

I am sure you have noticed by now that I am a gadget addict. I have been for quite a while. I have treated myself to a new gadget every now and then for a long time. Add to that the fact that my blog and business require me to review many gadgets and you… Continue Reading

Talk & Text for FREE with Vonage Mobile

Talk & Text for FREE with Vonage Mobile

Vonage has been around for a long time. I used to use the service at home and only changed recently. I did not change because I was unhappy with the service. The service was outstanding. The calls were always crystal clear, and I love the wide range of features. As a matter of fact, I… Continue Reading

Impression 7″ Tablet Review

Impression 7″ Tablet Review

Tablets, tablets, tablets. Tablets are everywhere. What tablet should you get? How much should you spend? What features are you looking for? For most consumers, the basics is fine. They want to be able to check and send email, browse the web, or take notes during a meeting. And of course with the economy the… Continue Reading

How a Camera’s Memory Card Works

How a Camera’s Memory Card Works

Have you ever wondered exactly what goes on inside your camera after you snap a photo? Or do you want to know the benefit of  having a faster memory card for your camera? Fast memory cards can save a lot of time. The photos save faster so you can move on to your next shot… Continue Reading

My Power Bag: Charge Your Gadgets in Your Bag

My Power Bag: Charge Your Gadgets in Your Bag

I am always talking about how important it is to have a great bag when attending conferences and such. The wrong bag is well… bad! Shoulder bags and computers and walking around all day don’t mix. You will end up with a sore shoulder. And another thing that I preach is having portable power. You do… Continue Reading

For the First Time Since the Beginning, I am No Longer an iPhone Owner

For the First Time Since the Beginning, I am No Longer an iPhone Owner

I was an iPhone owner before it was cool to be an iPhone owner. I had one back before they were released to the public. And I thought nothing of it at the time. My job was lucky enough to get in the beta testing program, so I had an original iPhone back when they,… Continue Reading

Gaming Anyone? Playstation Family is Ready to Game in 2012!

Gaming Anyone? Playstation Family is Ready to Game in 2012!

Sony Playstation has joined the ranks of some other companies and launched a mom blogger program designed to bring more awareness to the good versus bad benefits of gaming for families. I am a big advocate of the newer games. Games used to be bad, bad, bad. We sat on the couch for hours and ended up… Continue Reading

Is it about to take flight?: HP DV7-2180US Fan Issue

Have you ever had a computer that sounds like an airplane gearing up for lift off? I have had an couple. My current one is my HP DV7-2180US. I purchased this laptop in July of 09, but the specs can still stand up against most new laptops out there today. It was not cheap either…. Continue Reading