-
Gadgetell how to: Get your bike ready for spring riding
As warmer weather starts to creep back in to the northern reaches of the US, it’s time to start thinking about getting back on the roads and trails with your bicycle. If you’re like me, the bike has sat idle while skiis and snowboards got their fill. Here are some easy things you can do to get back in riding form. Tires For the past few months, state and town works have been dumping sand,…
-
How to avoid Chinese knock-offs on eBay. Q&A with a knock off seller
eBay doesn’t always live up to the “if it’s too good to be true” mantra as users around the world use the site to find…
-
Google Contacts, otherwise known as my first big issue with the Palm Pre Plus, and a simple fix
The folks at Verizon Wireless were kind enough to send me a Palm Pre Plus and a Palm Pixi Plus to play with for a…
Gadgetell Guide: How to save time by paying your bills online
With today’s hectic schedules, there is less and less time for us to do the important things and still have time for fun. Most of us are also trying to fit more stuff into less space. One way to get back some time for yourself and eliminate piles of papers… Continue Reading »
Gadgetell Guide: Porting a number to a new phone
With the recent advent of the iPhone 3GS and Palm Pre, along with the BlackBerry Tour and the slew of upcoming BlackBerrys, and Android handsets there’s a chance you might be looking into buying a new cell phone in the near future. Sure, there’s the contract terminations and fees to… Continue Reading »
Stay connected: A guide to being online everywhere
I’m not sure if there is a phobia for being afraid of not being connected, but I know some people who definitely fit that definition. In fact, they hate going anywhere that prevents them from checking their email, surfing the web, or talking via IM. With the right equipment, it… Continue Reading »
How to set up a Google Voice account outside the US
Google Voice is beginning to open up a little more each day. Of course, at this time, you still need an invitation. But that aside, for this purpose of this post we are going to assume that you are lucky enough to have been invited. Given that, aside from people… Continue Reading »
Gadgetell Guide: Make your computer a lean, clean machine
Dust. It is definitely not your friend when it comes to your computer. Do you actually take the time to clean it out or is your computer a cavern of dust galore, slowly killing your computer’s insides? Here is a quick guide to help you get rid of some of… Continue Reading »
How to get facebook.com/me
Usernames are going to make Facebook even more friendly with easy to find pages of your friends. Facebook is finally owning up to the logic of facebook.com/yourname vs. facebook.com/profile.php?/id=982339823. Facebook opens the door to this fun at 12.01am EDT on Saturday, June 13. That is right, it is you against… Continue Reading »
Gadgetell Guide: Life without a landline
The landline telephone is on the way out. 20% of homes are now wireless only. Maybe you’re part of the 80% who still has a landline. What can you do to ditch that landline? Keep reading. First off, unless you want to cut yourself off and try something very experimental,… Continue Reading »
So you say you’re a geek? Take our quiz to be sure.
So, you say you’re a geek. You’re proud of the title. You wear you geekiness as a badge of honor, eh? Well, before you slap that big “G” on your chest, take our little Geek-o-Meter quiz to find out where you really rate on the Geek Scale. First, do you… Continue Reading »
Get to know Google Voice: A walkthrough
Google’s put some serious investment into Google Voice and I am fired up about it. I am a longtime user of GrandCentral and have come to love and hate it. Here is a five minute walkthough (actual times may vary, but that is all on you) on how you can… Continue Reading »
Food hack: the DIY geek guide to impressive eats this Valentines
The net is full of recipes. How can you tell the difference between some crazy person with a site vs. something tried and true for your Valentines meal? Easy, follow Gadgetell’s guide for cooking a sweet Valentine’s meal and be assured if it fails, it won’t be the recipes fault.… Continue Reading »
Sign up for a free digital subscription to E-Gear and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a free Hard Candy Bubble Shell hard case, adding personality and protection to your 13” MacBook. In each issue of E-Gear you’ll find first rate editorial, product reviews and news for the consumer electronics enthusiast, do-it-yourself articles, special features, and more.
- David Thomas
Who's on Crack in Tech?
Gadgetell's own version of William Shatner, JG Mason tackles the seemingly bizarre moves in the tech world. Catch his Friday column to see who gets called out this week..
Palm Pre and Palm Pixi Information
Interested in Palm? Want to know more about webOS, the Pre or the Pixi? Not to worry because Gadgetell's got the latest news and information right here.








