It was about a year ago to this day we first previewed the Leap, a small USB peripheral we described as a "Microsoft Kinect for your computer monitor". Funny we said that, as now with the wide availability of Microsoft's Windows 8, the possibilities of using motion tracking gestures with Windows tile-based UI seem like a perfect fit...

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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

Microsoft Wedge Keyboard
• $50.99 (Amazon)
• Microsoft

Designed as a companion piece to Windows 8, this compact keyboard one ups Apple's Wireless Keyboard with even smaller and lighter specs. And except for the biggest of hands, the Wedge is still perfectly fast and comfortable to type on. An aluminum base construction gives the keyboard a premium look and feel comparable to anything out there, while the auto on/off rubber cover makes the Wedge well suited for throwing into a travel bag with a tablet or ultrabook companion, no matter the operating system (as long as you've got Bluetooth connectivity). More

Whenever I’m stressed while working, I find myself sitting in an odd, bunched-up position, or crouched over my desk. Sitting with bad posture is definitely not ideal for anyone who works off at a computer 80% of the time. Here are a couple of elements I would use to create an ergonomic work space. More

The sun is finally out and it's just about the right time to start taking your bike to work. Combine style with utility with cycling gear fit for a 21st century commute. Give your pedal some more mettle.

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Who says tech-equipped clothing has to be discrete or minimal? There's no shame in wearing your love of tech on your sleeve, or beyond, from head to toe. From jeans with wider pockets for easier accessibility for smartphones, to hats with embedded Bluetooth headsets, to smart socks...it's all about (hard)ware your can wear. And I won't lie, I'm kind of curious about these smartphone-friendly jeans!

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My home office is so comedically small, I can practically touch everything in the closet-conversion from a seated position. Even if your workspace isn't this compact, keeping your daily tools within arm's length can be helpful for productivity. Here's a clever design that dropped into my inbox which eliminates the condition of "piles 'o stuff" with an industrially modern finish the late Steve Jobs might have approved of...

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Q: I'm hoping you can help me. I'm bed bound while recovering from surgery. If I'm going to be mostly limited to being in bed, I want to catch up on my Netflix and browse online on my laptop. What's a comfortable way for me to stay online with my predicament in mind?

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Handmade Ash Wood Mouse
• $100.00
• IljaElectronics

All throughout the year I enjoy combing the coastline for pieces of wood polished by the ocean into unusual shapes, soft finishes. The ergonomic warm curves of this handcrafted ash wood mouse reminds me of some of the chunks of wood I've found by the seashore. Constructed from two solid pieces of wood, and then glued together, inside it's all the latest and greatest, with a 2.4 GHz Bluespot wireless mouse (OS X and Windows compatible).

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Recently a friend of mine was trying to figure out how to improve their wi-fi reception throughout their apartment. Certain corners were just near deadzones with either no reception or painfully slow wi-fi. Upon asking a few questions, the problem seemed to stem from the location of their Apple Airport Extreme, tucked inside a cabinet in the far corner of their house. I recommended positioning it higher and outside the all-wood cabinet. Voila! Improved reception!

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