Kicking off the new year

This week, I touch on three subjects most appropriate for January: accessories, organizing and getting into shape. With so much gift giving in December, January is a big month for accessory sales, so here are a couple of items I like. As an iPhone 4 user, I’ve tried dozens of cases. The best I’ve found …

22 per cent of iPhone owners regret buying one

22 per cent of UK iPhone owners regret the purchase, according to a survey. The poll, conducted by GoodMobilePhones.co.uk, asked 1,694 Brits aged 18 and over whether they were satisfied with their phone. And it would seem that a decent chunk of those who opted for Apple’s shiny high-end smart phone wish they hadn’t bothered. …

Lederhosen laptop sleeve — the perfect yodeling accessory

If Maria von Trapp were around, this would be covering her laptop. Dutch laptop accessory maker CoverBee is selling a laptop sleeve shaped like lederhosen, leather breeches that were the traditional garb of the German workman. The sleeve consists of a child-size pair of lederhosen "made of the finest real leather!" and a matching gingham …