Before I covered technology, I was a home and design writer. Nothing breaks my heart more than how ugly technology devices often are–particularly ones you’ll be looking at all day in your home. Is it so hard to make it look nice? I mean, really? Maybe not. Creative’s Pebble V3 desktop PC speakers manage to … Read more
My progress toward a truly “smart” home has been painfully slow. I’m sick of unreliable voice commands, flaky smart switches, and poorly designed apps. Where’s the seamless experience that was promised? As my wife often points out, if it’s not easier than flicking the regular old switch or drawing the curtains yourself, it is not … Read more
I am looking for the perfect pants. Well, not the perfect pants for you; the perfect pants for me. Let’s be real, there are no pants that are perfect for everyone. But maybe we overlap, you and I. This is not a fashion magazine. When Perry Ferrell nasally sneered, “He doesn’t even understand fashion,” he … Read more
As many of my curly-haired colleagues know, managing your curls requires a lot of problem-solving. I used to straighten the bananas out of it, until I figured out a good curl routine in my late twenties. Even then, I would get only one day of great curls and wake up to find them tangled and … Read more
When I bought the Steam Deck a few years ago, I was skeptical. I was willing to risk buying only the cheapest version possible—a $400 handheld with a measly 64 GB of storage. Now, I know I love it. I’ve used it for hundreds of hours already, stuck with limited, slower storage. If I were … Read more
Having an extended mane of unruly, tumbling curls is each a blessing and a curse. Some days, you are essentially the most stunning woman on this planet; others, you appear to be a rat drowning in a rubbish bin. Not a day goes by that I do not want that I had extra constant hair. … Read more
The previous adage “Use your physique otherwise you’ll lose it” turns into more and more true as I age. However what’s additionally true is that the older I get, the more durable it’s to seek out an exercise I am going to take pleasure in. I hate working. If I’m working, it is as a … Read more