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5 high-tech gadgets to upgrade your next cookout From a next-level cooler to an essential Bluetooth speaker, these devices will up the ante on any outdoor gathering. People have been throwing outdoor celebrations for hundreds of years without technology—all you need is some fire, some friends, and some good food. But you can up the ante on your next party with some high-tech gadgets that will take your food, drinks, entertainment, and bug prevention (yes, bug prevention) to the next level.  Maybe you’re thinking, “Are you crazy? Summer’s over.” But the weather is finally cooling down to a manageable 80 degrees on the East Coast, and in my opinion, there’s no better time to have a picnic, outdoor cookout, or tailgating party. Sure, Fourth of July BBQs are fun, but I prefer to savor the last days of summer and celebrate the first weeks of fall outside with these conversation starters. Coolest Cooler You may remember this behemoth from its record-breaking Kickstar...

Heading to Microsoft Ignite 2016? Grab the app before you go Microsoft’s Ignite conference may be sold out , and is just a week away, but if you’re heading to the event, you can grab up an official app now. The app ultimately will help you manage your personal agenda, view session details, submit feedback, and much more. Just like with the official Build app , the Ignite app is available across platforms for users on iOS, Android, and Windows. The app is open for registered attendees only, but for complete details on the app, check out Microsoft’s description below. My Schedule: Access and modify the list of sessions, speakers, and exhibitors that you have added as favorites in the app or on the conference website. Schedule Builder Schedule Builder: View and search the full conference session list. Select a session to favorite it, view details, submit session evaluations, and take notes. Exhibitors: Find sponsors & exhibitors you want to meet. On-sit...

The best laptops you can buy right now Our favorites, from budget-priced hybrids to upscale ultraportables to gaming laptops that skip the performance compromises. Walking into a crowded retail store showroom, the shelves lined with laptops, can be a daunting experience. Even in the relatively well-curated world of the Apple Store, that company now has five distinct laptop models ( Air and Pro systems in two sizes each, plus the 12-inch MacBook ). Sometimes you just want to know what the best current laptops are, or at least the ones I'm most likely to recommend for someone looking to buy right now. As most PCs are built around the same small collection of core components, from CPUs to storage drives to graphics cards, it's about much more than just specs and test scores, it's also about design, feel, portability and overall value. This list represents where I'd point a new laptop shopper to start, from budget-priced hybrids to upscale ultra...

The best VPN services in September 2016 Choose the best VPN service VPN (Virtual Private Network) works by creating an encrypted connection between your computer and a VPN server from a service provider (there are dozens of them to choose, from all over the world). Anything you do online - sites you're visiting, emails you send or receive, files you download, web forms you complete - passes through that secure tunnel and can't be intercepted by anyone else (unless one of these servers - or your own computer - is compromised, but that's another story). Below are the top 10 VPN services that we've picked out for you. This list is regularly updated so is subject to change. Read More: Click here

 The Future Of Work: Why Innovation Is Every Employee’s Job  PSFK Labs sits down with management at Johnson & Johnson to learn how the company comes up with their next ‘big idea’ Where do a company’s best ideas come from? Even in the most progressive organizations, groundbreaking change is expected from research and development teams, internal incubators or its high-level executives—overlooking untapped potential on other teams to provide and collaborate on ideas. In the Future of Work by PSFK Labs , Steve Garguilo, leader of Creative Engagement at Johnson & Johnson , shares how the company creates an environment and culture that encourages every department to be a part of initiating the next big company change. Read More: Click here