Tech takes its place in the garden

I don’t have a green thumb. That’s something that I did not inherit from my parents, who were splendid gardeners.

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Get your grill on with some tech

As the nation hunkers down into backyard parties and along beaches and parks to watch the fireworks this weekend, some grand old American traditions will also proudly be on display: barbecuing and grilling.

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Using tech to track summer workouts

Being outside is one of the best benefits of summer, and there are tech tools out there that can make the workout go smoother, push you to achieve more and help measure your rate of success.

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Graduation gifts for job hunting

You’ve just graduated from college. B-bye finals and all-nighters. Time for the real world. And that means using some tech tools that can help you in your search for a job.

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One user's search for a smartphone

So, there's a new iPhone, something’s that inducing just a wee bit of salivating by me.

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Computer mice anything but peripheral

It’s hard to think about a computer without an external mouse, even though touchpads on laptops — like the one I’m using now — have made it not as essential as it once was.

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Kid tech takes off

I don’t have kids. But I’m still enough of one inside that I get a certain amount of glee from seeing what’s out there for today’s generation. That, and I tend to spoil my friends’ kids silly, but so far it’s been real young kid/toddler stuff. I’m ready to step it up.

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No lie: polygraph exams go portable

We all know people who lie. Sure, there are people who omit the truth, people who keep secrets. But how about those who don’t even blink when asked direct questions?

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Biometrics makes your body your 'keys'

I used to constantly misplace my keys. I spent time every other morning trying to find them. It drove me nuts.

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Tech alarm clocks ring more than bells

I used to get up at the crack of dawn, work out or make sure my to-do list was in order before my first cuppa joe.

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Fido and Fluffy can be techie, too

Some people are natural pet owners. They grew up around dogs or cats (or rabbits or iguanas), and want the same companionship as adults.

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All-in-ones have multiple payoffs

I have way too much stuff in this house. I need to take a week just to recycle and file, and perhaps put up another bookshelf or two to house all the books I’ve accumulated since moving into this residence.

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Wear your tech gear, don't schlep it

I don’t know about you, but I feel like my list of essential gadgets keeps growing, and it’s weighing me down.

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Sci-fi travels from imagination to reality

Early on, I gravitated toward sci-fi movies and television.

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DigiGirl: What does your cell phone say about you?

I was raised to avoid getting attached to material things. Buddhists have this thing about attachment. Everything is ephemeral and all that.

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DigiGirl: Treasure hunting for the masses

Watching the movie “Sahara” last weekend reminded me why “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” is such a big hit.

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DigiGirl: Looking for cool tech when buying a car

For someone who hasn’t had a new car in more than a decade, opening a door without a key is a big deal.

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Tech aplenty for cheaters, suspicious spouses

When Elvis Presley sang "Suspicious Minds," he probably never realized he'd be forever associated with this affair anthem, which spoke to his hound dog side. He was the King — but he was also the rock icon cliche of the guy who stepped out on his wife.

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If disaster strikes, is your data safe?

I have a confession to make: I’m not the most organized person in the world.

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