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It’s an easy situation to imagine.  You’re traveling somewhere with just a netbook, but you want to show something to more people than can fit around that tiny screen.  An external monitor of some sort would be nice, but what about a projector?  Usually that would would mean lugging around… Continue Reading »

Whether you are traveling on a business trip or on a family vacation, accessing the Internet may not only be a luxury, but a necessity for some.  With that in mind, many airlines have been trying to equip their planes with Wi-Fi in order to make the flight experience better. … Continue Reading »

This is the time of year when everyone hits the road for vacations and family reunions.  That means having a lot of time on your hands - on long flights, bus rides, car trips, airport waits, and more.  Fortunately, there are a wide range of gadgets that provide top notch… Continue Reading »

Got a laptop and a couple day business trip?  Look no further, this is your new bag.  I got the chance to put the Kensington Contour Overnight notebook roller through its paces and honestly, I am not sure if I’ve gotten all my stuff out of it: the myriad of… Continue Reading »

Spend long enough on Google Earth and it can quickly get addicting, particularly if you’re the type who loves travel.  Google Earth offers a whole new world (quite literally) of fun and adventure. One of the most enlightening features of Google Earth is the Walt Disney World 3D layer.  This… Continue Reading »

After three unsuccessful flights, the fourth finally worked.  SpaceX has managed to get their Falcon 1 space craft into space.  Taking off from Kwajalein Atoll, an island in the South Pacific the Falcon 1 was able to fly into space, soaring above the International Space Station at a speed of… Continue Reading »

TripAdvisor, one of the biggest travel guide websites on the world wide web, has come up with an interesting idea to give back to the community.  It will come in a shape of a big donation and will be given to a worthy cause. The best part is that you… Continue Reading »

Microsoft, apparently taking a break from the comedic stylings of Gates and Seinfeld, introduced the latest edition of Microsoft Streets & Trips.  As you have probably seen on the nightly news, the release had eager buyers in line early and even camping out to purchase their very own copy of… Continue Reading »

With all the latest changes to weight restrictions on baggage by practically all of the airlines, more and more travelers find themselves trying to figure out if their stuffed suitcase is going to make that new 50-pound limit or be slapped with a whopping $125 (or more!) surcharge. Well, you… Continue Reading »

The world of computer/network security and encryption owes a lot to Bruce Schneier. Not only was he a pioneer in designing some of the early algorithms for protecting data, he has also helped to shine a light on the arcane world of cryptography for a mainstream audience through his writings,… Continue Reading »