Today's technology is becoming more and more portable.  The introduction of the tablet revolutionized the way we consume our data, and this revolution has lead to the creation of a new and fast growing accessories market.  Many of my colleagues have iPads, Galaxy Tablets, and I have a PlayBook (yes, I like it), but we all suffer from one similar issue.  What do we do with our tablet when we don't feel like holding it anymore?  Spire thinks they have a simple solution for us.  Enter the Spire Cassi, an ergonomic stand for eBooks and tablet PC's.

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Clever utilities are what really get my mouse twitching.  In the age of the connected home, more of these devices are disconnected from one another.  I have a keyboard and mouse for eight PC's in my home, 3 of which are HTPCs.  The HTCPs in my home all are capable of using a Logitech Harmony Remote control and all are currently using a Rocketfish Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse Combo, but it still is a bit cumbersome.  Instead of having tons of remote controls on my coffee table, I have a Harmony Remote, a laptop, and my Rocketfish Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse.  Well, recently, Microsoft's Garage Program featured an application created to help alleviate the need for multiple mice and keyboards for multiple computers.  The application is called Mouse Without Borders.

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Every enthusiast faces the time when they have to do something to their computer and realizes they can't find the tool they need to do it.  There have been plenty of times when I scratched a trace on my motherboard and couldn't find my soldering gun or needed a Torx screwdriver and lost the heads.  It would be nice if I could get most of the tools I need to do what I need to do and keep them safe.  Keeping them stored in a nice zippered vinyl case instead of throwing them in a drawer to fumble through or forgetting them somewhere.  Oh! Wait! There is... Enter the StarTech Computer Service Tool Kit. (more...)

Since its inception, COD has had the wonderful opportunity to play with some great hardware and have web surfers read our opinions on them all. We have not always had the latest and greatest motherboard and video card reviews; we have not always had the cutting edge tech articles on theories about where the industry is going; we have, however, had the opportunity to keep it real. We have had the opportunity to review products that most of the general public is looking for more info on or to purchase. Sometimes, we get to review a product that was not meant for the general public; products geared toward technicians and instructors. This is what I have on the table for you today. (more...)

What if I told you I could make your PC "crash-proof", would you believe me? Well, that's just what Jackson Backup is touting with their Armor Card. Now, that's not to say your PC won't lockup as most running Windows are prone to do. But, you don't have to worry about a system crash. Go ahead, make whatever changes you want. Change the icons, themes, wallpapers, system files, etc. Reboot and all changes are undone. Format the hdd with a floppy? No problem, reboot and all changes are undone. Get the idea. (more...)

How many computers do you have? One? Planning on building another one, but don't want to spend another 100+ dollars on another monitor? We have found your answer! Most KVM's (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) out there aren't cheap, they are about the same price as some low end monitors. I found a KVM from Zonet that includes all the cables and everything you need for less than 50 bucks. What I have in front of me will save you a good chunk of change. It's the Zonet 2 port KVM3002. (more...)

The other day I was doing an install on a new system and was looking for the software I needed to finish. It took me a good  hour to find what I was looking for. Now normally I consider myself fairly well organized. But this was just unacceptable for me. I thought to myself "Man there has got to be something easier" then I remembered seeing this KDS CD Organizer someplace. So I did a little Googling and found it at Buy.com for the most reasonable price. I have done business with these people before, so after a few days I had it. (more...)