One of the most annoying things about eReader apps on the iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad (that have their own dedicated stores) is their proprietary nature — namely, they generally only read books you have purchased from their respective companies, regardless of the library you already own. This can be a pain, as it leads to both multiple eReader apps on your phone and several books inevitably left twisting in the proverbial wind. You can use Stanza for iPhone to solve this problem, but why not put all of your books on that pretty iBooks bookshelf? As of version 0.7, Calibre lets you do just that!
You may remember that the first generation PS3 allowed your system to be partitioned and function as a (limited) Linux computer. In fact, it was a major selling point of the PS3. However, if you haven’t heard, in version 3.21 of the Playstation 3 firmware, released on April 1st (and thought a poor joke by many), Sony has removed the capability to install or even access the OtherOS functionality of the original PS3 system. This will cause the gigabytes of data you have locked into your Linux installation to be inaccessible.
It never ceases to amaze me what you can learn online. From the interesting psychology reflected by the average user to the most basic of instructions for the tiniest task that may simply have eluded you, the worldwide web is that bit of tech that just keeps on giving. There are several places you can go on the web to get to the heart of it all (for you) and learn useful things (how-to’s, the best software — or cupcake — for your money, how to get things done that need doing and do it on the cheap, etc.), not the least of which are Google and YouTube, but for me, one place stands out as the go-to spot for most things I might need: 
With the holidays just around the corner, the time has come to start scrambling for gift ideas. If you have a tech geek on your shopping list, you actually have it easier than most shoppers, for there are many gifts out there that will make a tech geek’s eyes light up. To help you find something at different price points, here are 11 gift ideas, ranging in price from under $3 to just under $400 at the time of this writing. How about we make this a collaborative post? I’m always searching for gift ideas, so when you’re done checking out the list, give us your gift suggestions in the comments. That way, we can all help one another during this holiday season.
How to Navigate a Geek Marriage
So, how does one foster a strong marriage, while still indulging tech interests? Really, the same tips apply to a geek marriage that apply to any marriage involving a spouse who is passionate about a hobby. Ever know an avid golfer? He or she probably faces some of the same challenges. With that in mind, here are some tips from someone who is probably completely unqualified to give them. Read more