computers + laptops

Covering technology, I come across my fair share of cool products. Some I value for their aesthetic value, others for their function, and then there are the unique ones that combine the best of both worlds. My latest discovery fits perfe…

I love necklaces and bags like the next girl, but if you also treat iPhone cases as accessories like I do, then your mind will also be blown when you see this amazing site I just discovered. Welcome to Society6 , an artist community that…

You keep hearing about the tablet wars heating up, but for a while, Apple's iPad seemed to be the only one that was on fire. I've had opportunities to test out Android tablets like the Blackberry Playbook, Motorola Xoom and Samsung Galax…

Back in 2010 the talented Jaime Derringer of the super design blog Design Milk began an open ended project. Acknowledging how much time we all spend staring at our computer screens (like you are doing right now), Jaime took it upon herse…

If you're a regular reader of Cool Mom Tech, you know that we love when form mixes with function in our gadgetry. Yes, cool tech has officially become the new black--there are designer laptops, designer laptop bags, designer iPad cases, …

If you frequent Cool Mom Picks (of course you do!), then you know how much we looooove Orla Kiely . So it's no surprise that I've got my eye on her laptop bag, now at a very cool price. Her signature bright bold patterns will encase your…

Laptop bags are a little like cars. I drive the safe, reasonably priced, somewhat clunky but perfectly respectable one. And I dream of the sleek but expensive import that combines beauty, power, and prestige in one fierce package. The bi…

I love that iPads aren't just fun little gadgets anymore. Considering all the accessories for them now, you can really make them work hard for you. Case in point: a beautiful, thoughtful stand for those smitten with the Apple aesthetic. …

If you're an Instagram devotee, you're going to love a super fun new API that turns your (and your friends') Instagram feeds into probably the coolest screensaver you've ever had. By downloading the Screenstagram file onto your Mac OS (S…

When you subscribe to Cool Mom Tech you get exclusive scoop on cool gadgets, hot trends, great deals, sweet apps, and the down-low on the latest in mom-applicable technology. But every month, we've got a sweet subscribers-only giveaway, …

I didn't know until recently that Shel Silverstein's The Giving Tree is wrought with controversy. But me? Maybe I'm not quite cynical enough because I love it. I have always appreciated the notion that there's something to be said for fi…

If buying an computer for a lucky high school grad this year is part of your plans, then you're in for an extra bonus of the awesome variety. Starting today, participating retailers are offering a free Xbox with the purchase of a Windows…

I can't tell you how many people stop me when I'm out and about, to ask me if I love my netbook. After using a few different brands for over a year now, I have to say that it's definitely one of the smarter investments I've made--not jus…

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best, and that's kind of what I'm thinking about this laptop sleeve, with a handy velcro flap opening to allow you to charge your Macbook Pro while it's still in the case. The neoprene Charge Up Lapto…

These days, I've taken to sporting pictures of my kids both in and on my gadgets. I get crazy compliments every time someone sees my DIY photo iPhone cover featuring my youngest baby, so you can bet I was curious to try out a new service…

I'm not quite ready to have all those internet safety for kids discussions. I'm already preparing myself for the moment when my oldest asks if he can set up a Facebook account. Granted, he doesn't even know what Facebook is, and he's in …

With spring officially here in the Deep South, I'm determined to do a massive spring cleaning before the end of the week. And that includes my computer, which definitely needs a little TLC. So while I'm dusting the blinds and washing the…

Do you have any ideas for a nice looking backpack purse? (I'm on crutches for the next month or so--great excuse for another purse, right?) Need something large enough to fit the laptop in, but also versatile enough to throw in a diaper …

Now that it's getting to where can crack our window to let in some fresh air without freezing us all out, I am in full scale spring cleaning/redecorating mode. Even my old MacBook is feeling a little dowdy these days--which only has a li…

Do you change your laptop bag with the change of seasons? I happen to tote my MacBook everywhere, which means I'm increasingly less satisfied with the big, black, clunky case I've been living with all winter. Especially now that spring i…

Ever get the feeling that you're not being heard? If you have children, you know what I'm talking about. Well if your kid isn't going to listen, at least you can rely on your faithful computer to do as you say. At least if you've got the…

We've been a fan of the eco-friendly, handmade bags from Queen Bee Creations since waaaay back, and we've been eagerly following creator Rebecca Pearcy's designs since then. So how perfect is it that she's launching a new collection that…

Have a question about tech? Whether you need recommendations, a source, or just something utterly splurgetastic to dream about, we're here for you. As these five posts of the past week demonstrate. 1. Got a question about online safety a…

We're so pleased to be partnering with our sponsor Capital One to help celebrate National Consumer Protection Week . We'll be sharing cool, smart surfing tips on how to keep you and your family's online privacy as safe as you can. Now we…