http://www.itworld.com/taxonomy/term/1698/all xx http://www.itworld.com/personal-tech/56090/gadgets-solve-everyday-problems I love gadgets that solve everyday problems. As I look over my desk, I have what seems like dozens of devices that need charging. What to do? Use another gadget, of course. This week I talk about device-charging gadgets, a rear-view camera that I tried out with my RV, and a little MP3 player speaker that lets you play your tunes anywhere. http://www.itworld.com/personal-tech/56090/gadgets-solve-everyday-problems#comments Personal tech Opinion electronics Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:27:43 -0400 ITworld staff 56090 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/green-it/55074/study-pvc-and-toxic-flame-retardants-still-lurk-new-pcs PC manufacturers have still not figured out how to make a computer without PVC (polyvinyl chloride) insulation and toxic brominated flame retardants (BFRs), although some consumer electronics manufacturers are now able to produce smaller gadgets without those chemicals, Greenpeace reports in a new study. http://www.itworld.com/green-it/55074/study-pvc-and-toxic-flame-retardants-still-lurk-new-pcs#comments Green IT News electronics Greenpeace Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:29:34 -0400 ITworld staff 55074 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/personal-tech/55047/great-gadgets-digital-nomad When you're on the road, you can't call upon the resources that officebound employees enjoy. But whether your temporary workspace is a table at Starbucks, a hotel lobby, an airport or a client's lunchroom, you've still got to get the work done. Any gear that you lug around has to be small, light and reliable. Here are some great gadgets that any digital nomad will want to consider. http://www.itworld.com/personal-tech/55047/great-gadgets-digital-nomad#comments Personal tech Opinion electronics gadget Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:27:53 -0400 ITworld staff 55047 at http://www.itworld.com