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This post comes to us from Elfyn, who let it all hang out in our Cell Phone Rant group: I own a mail and parcel shipping store in Southern California. A customer comes in wanting to make a copy, but the copier doesn't seem to be working. I go to help him and find my copier unplugged and a mysterious charger plugged in in its place. Note, the person who plugged in their charger had to physically Read more
Tonight marks the beginning of the 24-hour National Day of Unplugging, where you're supposed to avoid technology — including cell phones, Twitter and Facebook updates, email, and even TV — and go gadget-free for a day. The aim is to get people to "reclaim time, slow down their lives and reconnect with friends, family, the community and themselves." I know I won't be able to ditch my phone for Read more
The Internet seems to occupy a good chunk of my life. As a writer I'm constantly online, whether it be posting stories, doing research, or chatting with colleagues. And on a personal level I have my vices: Facebook, Twitter, and an RSS feed that seems never ending. But in the last month I've been questioning the amount of time I spend online; I'm starting to show slight signs of carpal tunnel Read more
If you're having a tough time stepping away from the Internet, maybe you should partake in Sabbath Manifesto's National Day of Unplugging this Saturday. Taking the tech-free weekend further, spend your evenings dining, talking, and playing board games by the soft light of some clean-burning candles like this romantic D.L. & Co. Black Cassis Candle ($65), made from a blend of soy, Read more
I have a lot of gadgets, and leaving any (or all) of them (or their chargers) plugged in when not in use can rack up a girl's electricity bill faster than a hidden coin tunnel in Super Mario Bros. 3. Thankfully, you have the option of unplugging your gadgets and gizmos when you leave the house. Check out these ten power vampires you can unplug when not in use to stop the madness, help the Read more
It being Wednesday, it's time for a little midweek relaxation. Plus it's Earth Day, so I suggest taking the evening off from your electronics. Save some energy and create some mental space while you're at it. Close your laptop and turn off your TV. Light some candles and take a bath. Go for a walk with a friend instead of sending emails. Catch up on your back log of New Yorker magazines — don't Read more
Our friends at lifehacker dug up this download that's awesome for when you see a video on YouTube or MySpace that you want to keep on your computer and have access to when you're offline. UnPlug, a Firefox add-on, puts an adorable fish icon in your toolbar, and when you're on a page with an embedded video you want to keep, just click the fish and a download page will come up. The files save in Read more
I love my Blackberry and my laptop, they make working so convenient. I check my e-mail during my morning commutes. I write on my subway ride home. I make phone calls walking to my house. I honestly don't have time to decompress before I walk through the front door to begin my life as a mom. Did I write, "I don't have time?" I did, but it should really read, "I don't make the time to Read more
Cher Lloyd first made waves as a 16-year-old contestant on the UK's The X Factor, winning over the judges with her version of Soulja Boy's "Turn My Swag On." Cut to two years later, and Cher is poised to bring her signature style of pop — and big personality — to the States. Her new single, "Want You Back," featuring a rap by Snoop Dogg, will hit radio stations here today and we were lucky Read more
Sundown on March 23 marks the beginning of National Unplug Day, a day when citizens are encouraged to untether themselves from their electronics for a full 24 hours. Being the tech-obsessed geek that I am, the thought of being without my laptop and/or smartphone gives me pause, but considering the fact that many Americans face Internet and social media withdrawal symptoms like anxiety and Read more
