Being the type of person who likes to "paint" and "sketch" on my tablet I knew that the right stylus would make all the difference. After a bit of research I gathered together 7 stylus options and compared them side-by-side. Here are my findings and my two-cents on which stylus is right for each task. More

Chill out with today's color inspiration. Unlike Vanilla Ice this setup isn't too cold (too cold), but warm and bright. Providing color to a mix of practical office accessories and electronics will ensure our eyes and hands are always in contact with this energizing shade so we can boogie and groove throughout the day. Isn't it time you taught your office how to do the electric slide? More

AViiQ Portable Charging Station
• $59.99
• AViiQ

If there's any time during the year when you might find yourself in dire need of a power source to recharge your mobile device(s), it's during the holidays. The prepared traveler might do well to pack one of these Portable Charging Stations from AViiQ, which includes a 4-port USB hub (3 ports for charging) with a retractable USB port, alongside plenty of storage to hold mobile devices and their required cables/cords. Better safe than sorry!

The days of scratching notes on paper that eventually get tossed and list into a pile, never to be found again have passed. Note takers can step out of the dark ages of notepads and take advantage of technology for a more organized life without the paper waste... More

University of London's Godsmiths College student Florian Kraeutli has one-upped the laser virtual keyboard and designed a working prototype utilizing the iPhone's built-in accelerometer to register/measure the vibrations when striking a paper keyboard... More

Product: Audioquest Dragonfly USB DAC
Price: $249.98 (Amazon)
Rating: Recommend*

Improving the sound quality of your computer has often been a grey area for those outside the audiophile circle. Most people think of upgrading headphones and speakers for better sound, but what about the source itself? While your earbuds and speaker choices will effect the final sound output, the digital to analog converter will determine the quality of signal sent to those devices. With an increasing number of USB DACs (digital-to-analog converter) hitting the scene, listening to higher quality sound is becoming easier and less cumbersome for all. Case in point: the Audioquest Dragonfly. More

Cool kids site Hypebeast serves a daily dose of the flavor of the day in fashion, design, arts, and music. But one of my favorite features is their "Essentials" posts, profiling the travel contents of tastemakers from around the globe...all artfully arranged of course. It's an interesting peek into which tech and travel accessories make their way into the backpacks and luggages of artists, designer, musicians and beyond. More

Laptops have long been replacing desktop models as primary machines for many households, with many of us laptop users used to docking our machines to a keyboard, mouse, and external model setup while at home(base). I currently keep my machine on a stand, since I like to use the laptop screen as a secondary display for instant messaging and other notifications. But I've also considered shutting the lid and storing my machine vertically for the benefit of more desk area...
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STUKK Laptop Stand
• About $26 (pre-order)
• STUKK

"3 pieces, 6 grooves, 2 motions"...that's how the STUKK laptop stand's simplicity is advertised. Designed to flat pack for easy travel and equally simple assembly wherever and whenever you need a laptop stand, the ultra-light, structurally strong laser cut Forex pieces interlock to keep your machine (all 13", 15", 17" laptops) from overheating and bring the screen up to eye level. More

Designer Greg Papove has created possibly the most hefty laptop peripheral, a concept laptop stand of considerable presence. Constructed from a concrete block, the Laptop Stand Foundation is designed to hold up the 13" MacBook, an iPhone, and even hide a large external hard drive in a roomy back section all with industrial style... More