Laura E. Hall

How To Host a Video Gaming Party That Everyone Will Love

Thinking of having a get-together this weekend? Consider organizing it around some game-playing action. With the rise of family gaming and the release of party games that take advantage of new console motion controllers, it’s now easier than ever to build a party around gaming, and these tips and guidelines will help you throw a party that everyone will enjoy.Pre-Party Prep 1. Choose games that have group appeal; that means being as fun to watch as to play.

Laura E. Hall

Mar 11, 2020

Are You Using One of the Most Common iPhone Passwords?

A security app has anonymously tracked data from over 200,000 iPhones. Their results showed that, including the most common password offenders, people tend to follow similar patterns when creating PINs. Is your password, bank PIN or voicemail code on the list? Check it out.Daniel Amitay created an iPhone app that locks the phone’s screen, and takes a picture whenever an incorrect code is entered.

Laura E. Hall

May 6, 2019

3 Fantastic Online Sources for Cool Art Prints

We love to change up our office artwork periodically, to keep things fresh and exciting, but with a limited budget, we’re always on the lookout for affordable pieces. Here are three more of our favorite sources for inexpensive, beautiful and cool art, online.Thumbtack Press is a new outfit, created to bring cool affordable art to the discerning online patron. Prices range from $19.99 to $34.99 for open editions. Free shipping for orders over $75.TL: Batman by Paul Blow.

Laura E. Hall

May 24, 2011

How to Create the Perfect Home Office Lighting Setup

As part of the process of setting up and organizing our new home office, we’ve learned a lot about how to light the room. Proper lighting makes a huge difference in productivity, energy and mood. Here’s a primer with the tips and tricks we’ve learned along the way, along with some images of the lighting in action and tips for cubicle dwellers. When setting up an office area, you’ll want it to be pleasant, functional and free from distraction.

Laura E. Hall

Mar 22, 2011

Install a Shower Timer, Save Thousands of Gallons of Water

Did you know that reducing your daily shower time by a single minute will save a whopping thousand gallons of water in a year? Installing a shower timer in your bathroom is the easiest way to keep track of your time spent under the water. We’ve collected some of the best on the market, and shared them along with some water-saving tips below.According to the EPA, Americans use an average of 100 gallons of water each day. A shower uses 2.

Laura E. Hall

Mar 3, 2011