The perfect quality time with your partner may not be the most expensive one. It can be as simple as cuddling in bed all day or simply preparing a heart-warming meal for dinner. If you are one scared person for pots, try other means which can be equally cheaper yet will make your Valentine’s Day celebration touching and worth remembering. Now that it is the Valentine’s week, plans are all getting scheduled. Will you wait any longer? Do not engage in last-minute preparations for this special occasion. You do not have to go that far to please your loved one. You can pull off the most romantic Valentine’s Day idea just by simply opening your home theater system, sit beside your better half on the couch while wrapping her inside your arms, clink glasses of red wine, and enjoy a sweet and romantic movie time together.

To make it more of the actual movie house ambiance, you may grab your latest mobile phone or tablet and connect it to your flat screen television or on a projector to mimic the wide screen view of a film theater  Download the top five best Valentine’s Day movies that you think both of you will surely love. Perhaps the top five include these:

1.       The Notebook

The movie that made every heart melt during its time and the succeeding generations as well. The Notebook belongs to the old-fashioned tearjerkers of all time. Based from the famous Nicholas Sparks’ novel, this movie adaptation focuses on how first love never dies. Through an old, faded notebook, the story of the two young lovers Noah and Allie were once again reminisced by an old man reading their love story to an old woman at a nursing home. Despite the obstacles which led to their separation, they finally became reunited and answered the call of a second chance.

2.       Twilight

The Twilight saga is a series of four fantasy romance novels authored by Stephenie Meyer. The movie tackles about a teenage girl who risks everything after falling in love with a hundred-year-old vampire. Their unconditional love for each other crossed both the human world and the vampires. They chose to fight for their love in spite the chain of consequences they dealt with. For those who are adventurous when it comes to love, how far can you go?

3.       Love Actually

The film that showcased different angles of love, Love Actually follows more than ten pairs who fell in love and fall out of it with the wrong and right people. As each individual finds his or her way to the rightful one, they encounter different hurdles along the way. Love indeed is for everyone. It knows no age, no social hierarchy.

4.       Serendipity

Serendipity teaches us that if love is meant to be, it will be. This movie talks about how the magic of destiny works. The characters have gone to different places and even questioned if their love was really meant to be. Yet, fate brought them back together.

5.       Titanic

A 100-year old woman named Rose narrates her story of what transpired on a ship called Titanic about 84 years ago. From their departure, the love that evolved between Jack and Rose, the tragedy which happened due to an iceberg collision, the death of her Jack, until the rescue of the survivors. The whole story fully remembered and clear to the memory of this old woman had left the world touched and teary-eyed with this wonderful love story.

For more enjoyable romantic movies, you may download directly through your latest gadget and utilize other resources like a rotating case stand or tablet accessories that will make your movie experience more comfortable and pleasurable.

There are many forms of entertainment – listening to music, playing games, watching movies, and reading books. All are my sort of past times whichever comes favourable. Part of my growing up, these hobbies have become valuable habits as they affected me positively especially when I feel down. A personal favourite is indulging in movie breezing. I always give a good book my praise for endowing me with a good story. Now a good book turned into a good movie? I will worship it!

Unfortunately, movies today have become too realistic or if not, too literal for people. Dreaming of the latest gadgets that are now frequenting in today’s society – that is a good type of realism. Those found in books and movies nowadays are not such good ones. For example...

Books written by Nicholas Sparks

His books are being celebrated by millions of readers all over the world because he has the ability to touch anyone’s heart with just his words. This is why most of his books were made into movies. What makes me sad is that it is very seldom that a happy ever after happens in the story which of course is also portrayed in the movie adaptation as way of keeping up with the book. There is a large percentage of people who see the movie goes home heartbroken. The movies are too realistic that the purpose of entertaining people is lost.

Gag Movies

There are movies such as Scary Movie and Twilight which are served their gag counterparts which many people consider entertaining. But they are not. The movies are too exaggerated. Even when parents tried their hardest to prevent their kids from watching, there is no stopping it. Once they do see it, kids will imitate what they see in movies which in most cases result in undesirable events.

R-Rated Movies and Erotic Novels

No matter how much you limit kids from viewing unsolicited videos or books, they always find a way especially with smartphones in hand. The subjects they are not supposed to see at their age are no longer sealed. It’s like a strong dam has been broken down so the water rushed in and there are little ways to nothing that can stop it.

It’s not bad to place idealisms in everyone’s minds once in a while. Idealisms yield positive effects unlike realism when exhibited excessively. And it’s through movies and books that we are greatly exposed to such realistic thoughts. Mixing in a spoonful of ideals is not such a bad idea. If those are ultimately dropped, Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny might never be known for later generations. After all, Santa and his good friends all started with ideals, right?

When you first obtained your top-of-the-line smartphone, have you had the feeling of completely being naive how that thing works? Surely what you did then was to read the manual provided by the phone’s manufacturer and one by one you tried to apply all that are stated there. Latest gadgets possess quite complex settings that unfamiliar first-time users cannot easily understand. Perhaps, it will take them days or weeks to get acquainted with their new device.

Like Victoria, Android devices have secrets too. Intrigued by the hidden shortcuts your smartphone is capable of? Whether you have with you an old or a brand new Android phone, you may follow these simple tricks for an easier usability:

1.       Camera launch in one move.

Ever missed that once in a lifetime moment simply because your camera app took seconds before it launched? Arggh! Worry no more. This time, you can unlock your screen and open your camera in one move. In the recently released line-up of Android phones having the latest Android OS, you can be able to customize the lock screen for a fast access. Simply press and hold the central part of the lock screen, rotate your phone to 90 degrees while still holding the lock screen and voila! The camera starts. How to activate this? Go to Settings, Security, Lock Screen Options, and finally change the Camera Quick Access status to on. This is tested for those who own a Samsung SIII. If this technique does not apply to your smartphone, try downloading the WidgetLocker app to place the camera icon onto your lock screen. You may also add other widgets you want to access readily.

2.       Voice recognition functionality.

One of the best typing shortcuts used in an Android phone is the voice recognition feature. This is great for jotting down notes, searching, and formulating a text message. Also, through voice control, you can just shout “Shoot!” after setting up your camera on a tripod and you are ready to take a snapshot with your friends. One tip when using this feature, dictate one sentence at a time so the voice recognition function can decipher and get all the words correctly.

3.       Obtaining a screenshot.

Wanting to grab a screenshot of a web page and save it on your smartphone? Just simultaneously press the Home key and the power button. On other Android phone versions, press the volume clicker down and the power button. If this trick still does not work for you, get the Screenshot It app. This application permits the user to capture whatever it is on your screen display.

4.       Extending battery life and your smartphone’s speed.

Manage the hidden applications running on your phone by means of the Task Manager. Of course we know that the task manager is responsible for taking into account all the programs that are operating in the background which cause your battery to get drained. Without needing to scroll through the menus, open your Task Manager easily by holding down the Home key for a few seconds. Once the list of the currently running apps popped up, release your hold on the key. You can now close all the programs you are not using and that are unnecessary at this point.

Some shortcuts may not function on the Android phone you are using. Anyway, I do hope you enjoy and take time to try these smartphone wonders!

We all have some things that we give so much value to and treasure. Maybe, those things were handed down by our parents or given by people who meant something to us or probably, it is a thing that we ourselves saved money to buy it.

As we graduate from the universities we attended, we keep our hopes up and dream for a good job with a good pay and plan for a lot of things we would want to buy. If we landed on a job that is good enough and earned some moola for working hard, we go out there, be in every shopping mall we can be and indulge ourselves with the things we wanted during our school days.

Mobile phones might be one of the things that we have on our bucket list. If we avail one, we might take care of it as if it were our pet or something. We would shower it with different mobile accessories. Buy different protective covers for it so it will be unharmed from possible damages. We might even buy the best screen protector for it to be safe from unpleasing smirches and stains.

I, myself has mobile phone on my bucket list. When I was still young, I had a thing with mobile phones. My sister and my mom would complain about how I replace my mobile phone often. When I got a job, I told myself to save money so I won’t seek financial assistance from my parents just to have my guilty pleasure. That said, I bought my own mobile phone when I got enough money to avail what I have always yearned for.

As it was handed down to me, I swore to myself that I will take care of it and keep it looking good with mobile accessories, protective covers and put on a nice screen protector on it. Nevertheless, I spent money on all those things. It felt good to have something without the need to ask it from your parents. Unfortunately, I had a run of bad luck. So I only had that phone for weeks. Someone stole it while I was busy having a good time with my friends. Anyway, I had a try to look for it since it means much to me considering the fact that it was the first device that I bought with my hard earned money. But clearly when a mobile phone is lost and someone possibly took it, it will really be hard to find.

As much as possible, we would not want our prized possessions to be lost or be worn out just because of our carelessness. It just doesn’t feel right when something unfortunate happens with that valued possession of yours. Hence, always do your best in taking care of your prized possession particularly those that were brought about by your own sweat and tears.

We all have our favourites – may it be an actor, movie, song, band, book, and author. It’s an unending list of favourites that can’t seem to be exhausted. But let’s get serious. What do girls love the most? There are dresses, shoes, and accessories. Every girl wants to be the princess they’ve always dreamt of becoming regardless of how they were brought up. Now we look at boys. What do they love the most? Cars. They can live through everything as long as they have their cars with them. I don’t blame them especially when yours is the Aston Martin DB5 which was owned and driven by the British spy James Bond. Cars are babies for boys. So as much as they love pampering their ladies, the same is due with their cars.

If by chance you are a woman and a lover of sleek cars, remember to always bring these with you.

1.       Toolkit. Put in there some tools like a screwdriver, a wrench, a pair of pliers, and duct tape. A screwdriver is needed when the car encountered some slight problems that even you can fix without requiring muscle power. A wrench is necessary for tightening some bolts that are loosed. You don’t want to get in an accident just because you ignored a loose bolt. That’s how Final Destination made its mark. Pliers are most vital during tire changing. Also, a girl who can change her own tires is a compulsory especially when you stopped in the middle of the road close to the forest. As for duct tape, we all know how beneficial duct tape has been over the years for its ability to provide security for at least a while.

2.       Work Gloves. We ladies do not love getting dirty. As much as possible, we like keeping our looks as good as they were before changing flat tires. Plus, newly done nails can become a mess with all the grease. Hence, get yourself a pair of work gloves. If there’s a toolkit, there should also be work gloves; it’s as simple as that.

3.       Car Charger. A car charger or any portable charger that is compatible with your car is a must while on the road. There are incidents wherein we forget to charge up our smartphones the night before. With a car charger, your phone can fill up while travelling.

And since you are equipped with a charger in the car, make it easier with a mobile car holder. This will hold your smartphone in place and can also assist you in taking calls in speakerphone. Being prepared is one of women’s greatest talents which is why girls and cars can coexist as much as science and religion have for years.

If you’ll look at the world today, one might say ‘The world has become a lot less complicated to take on because of technology.’ This is true. We are technologically inclined with just about every task assigned at work, at home, and even with friends. It’s as if everything has a solution and that man need not exert great effort in his every adventure.

There are countless pieces of evidence as to how this can be proven true and solid. Take a look at the many iPhone accessories being offered by various outlet stores. Don’t they enlist man’s necessities as the sole purpose of their production? Some may weird you out but nevertheless checks out especially when it’s about food.

UpperCup iPhone Case

For people who can’t stay away from the caffeine, the UpperCup iPhone case is your dream come true. The UpperCup iPhone case allows the user to type text messages, play games, and practically any application you have installed. The impossibility of spilling that hot drink is a plus factor, at least that’s what they say. It looks sturdy enough though.

Hoter Coin iPhone Protective Case

This here is one neat protective case. I for one would love to take it home. This case is more than just a protective case. It also functions as a smartphone stand by means of its back exterior which consists of engraved lines making it all the more convenient. Any coin can be placed into these lines which are specifically designed for any angle the phone wishes to face. These are the sort of protective cases I love because they appear as one but functions for more than that. What are the chances of you not having a single coin when you need it?

Ear iPhone Case

This is ridiculous. I mean, a massive ear for a mobile back case? The Ear iPhone case is a silicone case that engulfs your iPhone and safeguards it from common worries such as free fall. It works well and will surely create a laughing crowd if that’s what you’re after. Its only downside is that it doesn’t have a hole for the camera. If it does, that might erase the hope for laughs.

Feed Me Smiley Silicone Case

This is both adorable and ingenious. It is a pain when you are about to enter your office and an I.D. is required. Unfortunately, yours is found at the sneakiest portion of your bag. That ends today. The Feed Me Smiley silicone case will be in-charge of holding on to your I.D. and some bills when you need them the most. And it’s not only cards; you can even store your mobile earphones in. Just remember not to bulk in the case, all right?

Needless to say, Apple Inc. is the most popular and renowned manufacturer of electronic devices in the world since its founding in 1976 by the brilliant minds of Steve Jobs, Ronald Wayne, and Steve Wozniak. Who wouldn’t recognize its enigmatic yet allusive bitten apple logo which you will see almost everywhere in the malls, on cars, and even made into cell phone charms and key chains? Apple has dominated the tech world introducing nothing but groundbreaking gadgets and mobile accessories that constantly defy technological barriers.

However, Apple isn’t the only company in the world that could give birth to technological breakthroughs. Brands such as Sony, Samsung, and other big names around could definitely spark up a fair competition against the celebrated tech giant. Oftentimes, people overlook these latest gadgets because Apple is occupying a huge chunk of their attention. Call it sensationalism or popular culture, whichever. In case you are planning to buy an Apple smartphone or tablet anytime soon, before getting your hands to that dream device, may I ask you to spare some time and take a glimpse into these gadgets that are worth your two cents.

Sony Xperia Z

In the recently concluded 2013 CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas Convention Center, all eyes were on the newest smartphone offering from Sony. The Sony Xperia Z is a quad-core at 1.5GHz smartphone against the dual-core clocked at 1.2 GHz Apple iPhone 5. The mere fact that this monster smartphone is waterproof makes the Apple iPhone 5 an insignificant fly. This amazing smartphone with a neat minimalist built and design can last up to 30 minutes underwater, also with WiFi direct, NFC, and Exmor RS, features that the iPhone 5 would only dream to possess.  And of course, it doesn’t end there, the Sony Xperia Z is equipped with a 13-megapixel primary camera as opposed to iPhone 5’s 8-megapixel. If this smartphone isn’t enough to knock the Apple iPhone 5 off its throne, I don’t really know what will.

Microsoft Surface Pro

 Microsoft did not issue a statement yet on when they are planning to release this tablet on the market, but what we hold now is that its specs and features are pretty promising with the Windows 8 as its operating system. Partially unveiled in the CES 2013, the Surface Pro is said to have a 128GB memory with a 4GB RAM. The Microsoft Surface Pro comes with a slim detachable keyboard that makes this tablet so easy to use and navigate. It is cleverly designed providing an integrated Kickstand that is perfect for horizontal viewing position when watching movies and reading eBooks.

These are just some of the gadgets that will definitely give Apple a good fight. So before shedding your cash for Apple devices, try checking other brands that are as awesome as Apple, or perhaps even better.             

One of the most notable mobile accessories ever developed that actualized the ‘mobility of accessories’ would be the USB flash drive.

Transfer of data – images, music, file documents, videos, and applications – is easier and faster and this is made possible by the handy-dandy tool – the USB flash drive.

A flash drive is a successor to the floppy disk. It is defined as a small, removable data storage device that can carry any type of data that its size permits. There are a number of advantages for using this multipurpose device which can be summed up into three: convenience, durability, privacy.

Convenience. A flash drive is as large as the thumb which is why it is sometimes called a thumb drive. An individual can open any of the information stored in the tool wherever he may choose to. It’s lightweight as well so one can put it together with house and car keys.

Durability. Many flash drives are created to last up to ten years. With proper care and placement, the lifespan of the flash drive can outlast ten years.

Privacy. The personal files one doesn’t wish for others to see are safeguarded by the thumb drive. Since the flash drive is an external device, it is guaranteed to be hacker-safe.

Several concepts have been devised to intensify these advantages of this small but terribly powerful device. Some may have already been heard of but still compiled by yours truly for your convenience.

LEGO Flash Drives. Stack those files into one device with these amazing concepts designed by Song, Tsai,  Wei, and Gonglue.

a)      Amoeba Modular USB flash drive – designed by Hyunsoo Song, the Amoeba Modular USB flash drive solves the sorting of files in a flash drive. This concept involves having multiple drives that can be compacted if one wishes to have it as one drive.

b)      Collector USB Flash Drive – this design takes care of used microSD cards that lay around at home, at least that is Fang-Chun Tsai’s idea for a USB flash drive.

c)       Memory Infinite – Vicky Wei envisioned a USB flash drive that goes longer as it fills up.

d)      Infinite USB – another idea for a modular USB flash drive was imagined by Jiang Gonglue. Each module has a USB port which allows other modules to be plugged into the computer with no sweat.

Adaptable Flash Drives. The following highlights the other uses of memory sticks aside from data storage.

a)      Flashkus – this concept for the handy mobile accessory is made from cardboard and is disposable. It shall be in sets of four with their corresponding sizes. So one will not forget what’s inside the drive, one can write on the surface indicating its content.

b)      AA USB – the idea came from designer Wonchul Hwang. The AA USB combines a flash drive and a double A battery that gathers energy while plugged into the computer. The battery can then be used in various battery-dependent tools.

c)       VTR Display USB Flash Drive – the idea for this concept is to enable the user to view the files stored in the drive via the LCD screen. It is very similar to the relationship between a memory card and a cellular phone.

d)      Memory Vault – this is a concept that emphasizes durability. It is designed to last for a hundred years and rumored to be water-resistant; although it is a little too much for one’s wallet.

Seek out these awesome concepts for the geek’s best friend over the net and together, let us await their release in the year 2013.

A USB Charger is a data cable that charges the battery of a portable device by way of a USB port on a personal computer. The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port don't just serves as power source and also works as a data port for data transfer. Today, various portable devices had set the Type-A standard USB port as their default connector for the personal computer, however the connectors for the portable devices vary on several standards.

There are many types of USB Charger to choose from they range from various types, which is actually a little challenging if you ask me. Now, to reduce your research it is important to take into consideration whether you favor transportability or compatibility with other hand held devices.

Key Chain USB

If you’re the type of person who’s after portability then I suggests obtaining the keychain type USB charger. This charger can be carried virtually anywhere, you are going to also have the benefit of charging your cell phone wherever you are. Because of its small size you can slip it in your pocket or put it in your handbag. Now, you would think due to the portability and the convenience it provides it would come at a high price, certainly not, it’s without a doubt affordable despite all that.

USB Car Charger

For the people who are always on the road and looking for that convenience of charging there device along the way, the USB car charger will suit you best. This particular charger connects to a 12-volt cigarette lighter jack, that features a USB port where you could connect your portable device to charge. Everyone should know that car chargers are not intended to be the primary charger of your portable devices. This mobile accessory is only used for travelling reasons or if you always drive your car for work and you just want a rapid charge.

Universal USB Charger

Now, for you guys who always take their gadgets with them, I strongly suggest having the universal USB charger. This kind of USB charger simply connects to all the different standards of connector ports on most portable hand-held device. What’s more amazing with this USB charger is it can simultaneously charge two to three devices at the same time. With this USB charger you don’t have to bring all specific chargers for every of your portable devices which for me is a inconvenience.

These USB chargers where intended to ones specific needs to provide convenience. It’s important to select a design that will fit your lifestyle to benefit your needs. Personally, I choose the keychain type USB charger, since I’m the kind of person who likes to travel light. I also like small devices that bring big peace of mind in certain cases.

It is evident how today we cultivate designs for our gadgets structured from the past, it’s as though we’ve ran out of concepts you can go with. But is that the actual reason? Or maybe we’ve merely skipped on them and simply fast-forwarded towards the future primarily because we were very excited with flying cars and transforming robots. Maybe this is the reason we’re introducing these back. The things that we regret the most are the ones we’ve kept in the past. I guess nothing’s ever too soon or way too late. It’s simply a matter of how you present the thought for everyone to see. My own grandfather will attest to that. Ask him why, he’ll answer - Old-school is mighty cool.

Bring the past and future together, and what would you get? Steampunk. It’s all about the retro-futuristic contraptions that the nineteenth century men and women foreseen. Appreciated by today’s growing culture as well as fashion, the idea somehow occupied the imagination of the manufacturers for mobile accessories. Your cool gadgets will certainly fit right in with these particular mobile accessories belonging to the 19th century.

 iPhone/iPod charger

This unique mobile accessory can’t get any more bizarre. This iPhone/iPod charger was made by the “Thin Gypsy Thief”, Kyle Miller, who very likely had absolutely nothing else to do that day. The Thief’s idea of an incredible iPhone/iPod dock and charger will certainly keep your beloved gadget on ‘hand’. Nothing beats a huge hand to scare even your own mom.

Headphones

Mr. Miller presents you his latest gear - the Thin Gypsy Thief’s Steampunk Head Phones. Kyle must be a fan of Dr. Dre since he carved the doctor’s album cover upon the base of the earphones. This particular mobile accessory is made with wood and copper providing it with an antique appearance that captures the eyes.

Yet another steampunk-inspired head phone is the Skullcandy SK-Pro courtesy of DLi$h. The form chosen black and white as its base colors making this mobile accessory suave and excellent for parties.

Cases

For you folks to get a glimpse of the past, your iPhones can still be there to go along with you. Cases modeled including Victorian style designs happen to be available. This mobile cases comes in different designs: Eiffel Tower, Vintage Camera, and Funky Victorian Brass. Have your friends go with you to travel back in time.

These mobile accessories are available in several themes: Eiffel Tower, Vintage Camera, and Funky Victorian Brass.

Speakers

The mobile accessories during our ancestors’ time seem to have been brought to the present to groove with your tunes. Your great-grandfather would definitely approve of the Steampunk Plasma Speaker to bounce off the music of his own generation. This speaker lets out electrifying sounds by means of plasma discharges and can in fact ignite neon bulbs. These plasma discharges are created by way of Tesla Coil that is linked to a high-frequency generator and generally are suppressed using a sealed glass chamber which boosts the speaker’s functionality.

Mentioned above is a list of items you can adorn one's mobile phones and/or gizmos with. I truly hope you have actually gotten at least an idea of that which existed over the past and just how much they can complement today’s demanding fashion.