Everyone knows having your personal information hacked is a nightmare to be avoided. But with the myriad of advice out there, which advice is the best to follow? Thankfully, after attending a security panel with Google's Director of Security for Google Apps, Eran Feigenbaum, and Head of Chrome Security, Parisa Tabriz, I came away with a better understanding of practicing safe and secure habits online...

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Chrome Welded Rucksack
• $110.00
• Chrome Industries 

I've got a couple of friends here in LA who've ditched the grind of sitting in traffic and now commute to work by bike. But hauling a laptop and other tech accessories while pedaling can prove to be challenging on the streets of any city, requiring secure and weather-proof carrying gear. The Chrome Welded Rucksack seems up to the task: waterproof, accommodates up to a 15" laptop, U-lock pocket, and includes a removable laptop sleeve.

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Do you have a love affair with home office supplies? A penchant for color? There's a whole rainbow spectrum of colors to brighten up your workspace, from stationery to peripheral accessories...

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Are you reading this on your smartphone or tablet right now? Do you even still use a laptop or desktop computer at home? There's a growing group of us who hardly touch a computer any longer, happy to rely upon our handheld devices for all our computing needs. Sure, mobile devices still have limitations, but for a large majority of the things we do, mobile devices are proving the death of personal computers.

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Spring fashions are giving way to 2013 summer season offerings, so we're turning to the pages of the most recent J. Crew Spring/Summer Look Book for our next Technologist Style pairings. The outfit above embodies all the patterns and colors I love with the arrival of warm weather, including bold stripes, florals, a touch of metallic, and some chinoiserie-inspired detailing. Here's how a 21st century lady like myself could imagine tech accessorizing this outfit...

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We've found endless uses for washi tape in the home, but this easy DIY from Bri at Design Love Fest is not only cute, it also keeps the cord clutter in check.

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It can take awhile for a new technology to become a standard in the consumer market. For example, USB 3.0 was introduced way back in 2008, but we're only now seeing a steady stream of compliant devices widely available. And now USB 3.0 is getting a big specifications boost... More

Now this is a home office DIY I can handle. When the materials list is just three items long and the first step is "drink milk," you know this craft is just perfect for a quiet afternoon. Even better, you'll have a perfect little organizer and smartphone dock to set up on your desk the next morning.

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For years I've lived in fear of losing every document, photo, and video I've ever created, caused by an imagined hard drive failure or an errant spilled glass of water. I've been vigilant about backing up onto external hard drives, but somehow the precautionary step never seemed like quite enough protection. I've since realized losing my stored digital memories was my worst tech nightmare. More

Whenever friends visit my apartment, they remark it's a “happy place” exhibiting a love of color. Playful shapes, patterns, and vibrant elements all reflect my affinity for the cheerful, and I'm always on the look out for a few more additions. Here are a few playful tech accessories currently on my Pinterest wish list for a future home office update project...

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