I've owned an iPad for a year now and have loved it for streaming shows and movies, alongside for reading everything from newspapers to magazines to blogs. It's my favorite content consumption tech buddy, but I've always wished I could get work done on it. I finally caved and picked out a keyboard for my iPad. Here are the top 3 keyboards I considered during my search, including the one I ended up taking home and put to work. More

Commuting this time of year can be tough — you have to haul stuff, stay warm and dry, be entertained, and keep your sanity. Over the last eight years I've tried all modes of transportation to my 14-mile-away office, and whether it's walking, biking, or riding the bus or train, I've picked up on a few key elements for making the trip a little more enjoyable. Here are my gifting tips for those commuters in your life. More

As a freelancer, I live and die by Evernote. The trusted app helps keep my various projects organized, whether for work or play. An awesome development that I have discovered recently are the various services connected to Evernote, many which have been incredibly helpful to me as a freelancer. Here are a few for Android and iPad that make being your own boss easier than ever. More

Jessi of home craft and design blog , Practically Functional, celebrated the purchase of her first iPad in the spirit of her own site. Instead heading out to a store or online to secure her new tablet with a manufactured case, she knew there was a DIY project just waiting to happen to keep the iPad safe and sound... More

Want to go with DIY gifts this year but aren't sure where to start? Check out these apps to get your creative juices flowing. In addition to craft apps we've also included apps to help you learn how to fix things, so whether you're in the mood for making or fixing, we might just have the free iPad, Android, and Windows 8 app you're looking for. More

Maybe it's nostalgia, but there's something about a cheerful polka dot pattern that makes me smile. Whether you're looking for a gift for your foodie friend or fashionista sister, we've got you covered.

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Living in a small space, I'm a pretty big fan of devices that do many things. If something is going to take up precious room in this tiny flat, it needs to be very useful. To that end, there are often times when a household task that I need to accomplish that normally would be facilitated by using a uni-tasker can instead be done with an app. In this week's tablet app roundup, I've gathered up some of those very apps that help get those household tasks done and are quite useful. More

Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover
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I've long wanted to ditch lugging my laptop for shorter trips for the iPad. I still need some of the features and functions of a laptop, but could do without the extra weight (and hassle of pulling the laptop out during airport security checks). I'm going to give it a try this holiday break when I head over to NYC, making the iPad my only machine partnered with this slimline Logitech Bluetooth wireless keyboard... More

Maybe you know someone who really, really loves Apple products. The clean designs of iMacs, MacBooks, iPhones, iPads, and Mac Mini's scream modern minimalism and functionality. With Apple as my co-pilot, I've gathered a selection of gift ideas catering to the Mac addict sensibilities... More

Released for IKEA Australia, but downloadable here Stateside for all of us to play around with, this free iPad optimized app helps users visualize an IKEA-furnished space with a scrapbook style interface. Put together your room with rotate, resize, flip, and layer options, with product prices available, and the option to share your Pinterest-ready space via social network channels directly from the app... More