It's an annual showcase for some of the latest designs in the furniture industry, but the International Contemporary Furniture Fair -- now back in full swing in New York City -- also introduces interesting accessories for the home and office. Here are a few we spotted that might look smart in your workspace. More

Migrating to a solid state drive has been one of those tech life changing moments, night and day better in almost every regard. But because my primary drive on has 128 GB capacity, it means I have to keep a sharp eye on how much space is being taken up by files coming in and out. Although there are plenty of software solutions for hunting out and deleting excess files bloat, there's an even easier way to regain drive space simply using your OS search... More

Take a good look at your desk. Chances are, in addition to your PC, you've got a smartphone, a tablet, an iPod or two, and/or an ultrabook or laptop as well. The average person owns a lot of devices these days and while you can easily share and sync documents, videos, links, photos, and music through the cloud, you're likely to find yourself switching between a keyboard and a mobile device quite frequently throughout the day to respond to texts or check your calendar, lists, or reminders stored in your phone.

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We've extolled the DIY virtues of decorative masking tape a few times here on Apartment Therapy, including this colorful keyboard makeover. Jamielyn of DIY blog, I Heart Nap Time, shared another project over at the Windows Experience Blog, using colorful tape for a laptop makeover... More

Digital art gallery, Deviant Art, can be an excellent online destination for sourcing the best in free desktop wallpapers. I regularly browse through their community groups for imagery for refreshing my screen wallpaper selection. Search groups like #Wallpaperism, #Wallpapers-4-All, #CreativeDesktops, and #minimalist-wallpaper and you can find a wide assortment of wallpaper images optimized for nearly any screen size, including desktop monitors, laptop screen, iPads, and iPhones... More

ThinkGeek USB Power Strip
• $9.99
• Think Geek

A bit more geek than chic, I still admire the humor and utility of this 4-port USB strip miniaturized for use with your USB powered accessories. An additional quirky detail is you won't know whether you'll be getting a white or black unit, as Think Geek notes to, "please allow our robot warehouse monkeys to choose a color for you.".

We don't have to tell you that portable flash drives are handy for transporting files. But they're only useful if you can actually remember to bring them from the office to your apartment next time you need to tackle a little work from home. These 5 flash drives are nearly impossible to lose. More

We've recently received a few reader emails asking us about solutions about reviving display pixels from the dead, so we're bringing back this popular post from our archives to share again...

Chances are sooner or later you'll experience the annoyance of a dead or stuck pixel on your display. You can always try to massage it back to life physically using a massage or tapping technique, but there are also several software solutions that may resurrect your expired pixel from the digital afterlife... More

Product: DODOcase Spring Summer iPad Case
Price: $79.95 (Personalization and camera hole extra)
Rating: Strong Recommend*

Unlike smartphones, which I prefer to use without any protection beyond a screen-protective application, I'm a believer of keeping the iPad secure inside a case of some sort. This is partially for the fact I've carried my 1st gen iPad everywhere, noting its larger dimensions made it prone to accidental dings and bumps while carrying it around, opposed to a smartphone, which you simply pocket or keep in hand. Now that I'm on my 2nd iPad (my girlfriend was all too happy to adopt my first), I've been testing various iPad case solutions, including DODOcase's most recent offering...
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Product: Pong iPhone 4S Case
Price: $49.99 (Leather/$59.99)
Rating: Recommend*

One of the first accessories many iPhone owners consider is a proper case — a case allows you to personalize your phone while also protecting your investment. But have you ever considered a case that offers protection for you? Pong Research claims to deflect 95% of near-field cell phone radiation, possible insurance against the long-term effects of using a cell phone daily... More