My philosophy about technology in the home is akin to a strict private school headmaster's opinion about children: technology should neither be seen nor heard until required/requested. Even though Apple's Airport router is fairly benign aesthetically, I prefer to keep the wireless router tucked inside a floating shelf, next to other blinking light culprits like the cable modem and home security system, a trio of otherwise mismatched clutter if left out all together. But what if you have to keep a device out in the open? That's what Ana Maria faced with her eyesore device until she devised a brilliant solution... More

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

With all the USB cables winding in and out of my computer setup, I rely upon a few cable management solutions. Now there's another affordable option for keeping cables and cords tidy around the desk or behind your home entertainment center... 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

Shaped just like a regular hard bound book, designer Dave Hakkens aimed to solve his hate for cable clutter with a solution that not only hides cables away from sight, but also provides two outlets to plug into, with a nifty with an automatic one-button cord rewind feature... More

Product: DYMO LabelManager 500TS
Price: $199.99
Rating: Recommend*

DYMO label makers have come a long way since the vintage 1970s models with the red tape and embossed letters. Taking advantage of touch screen technology, the company's new LabelManager 500TS makes it easy to add flair to labels with multiple fonts, styles, and symbols.
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Besides public restroom toilet paper, is there anything that disappears as quickly, at the most inopportune times, than inkjet printer ink? I don't know how many times I've had the printer sputter to Jackson Pollock-style output due to an unexpected drain in the cartridge reservoirs when I most need the rare paper printout. Then it's off to the home office supply store to pay Beluga caviar-like prices for what amounts to a chipmunk's mouthful of colored water... 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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Ideally, you've got some way to hide your cables and power strip/surge protector away from view (but in an easy to reach location). But what if hiding them away isn't an option? My current favorite affordable solution is available at IKEA, but this Star Wars inspired design is arguably even better, depending whether the Force is strong within you... More

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