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The holiday season is over and its time to get back to work. If the thought of returning to a messy office is giving you nightmares, you might want to make resolutions about keeping your office clean and organized in the future. Alternatively, if you are planning to set up a new office in the new year, you should do your research about the equipment you will need. Read the rest of this entry »

Before we get started, we would like to wish a very happy new year to all our readers. It is the first day of the year and all of us must be busy making new year’s resolutions, consciously or unconsciously. Making the resolution is the easier part, the harder thing is to follow it to its very end. In this day and age, technology has come such a long way that it can help you do just about anything, even adhere to your new year resolutions. And let’s face, we all need a little help in that department. Read the rest of this entry »

So, you woke up one fine day and realized that there are just two weeks to go before Christmas and you still haven’t bought any holiday gifts. You console yourself by saying that you will manage somehow but deep down, you are beginning to enter panic mode. Every year, you promise yourself that you won’t let things get to this, but somehow they always do. Once again, you are left pressed for time. If you have witnessed the same situation recently, this post might just be what you are looking for. At alaTest, we are giving you a list of some of the most convenient things to buy as last minute gifts. Read the rest of this entry »

In our previous post, we focused on affordable gifts for the holiday season. This week, we will focus on the other extreme i.e. luxury gadgets. If you are in the mood for indulging in some unmatchable experiences, you must browse through the list of luxury gadgets we have put together for you. These gadgets are not simply things that adorn your living room, they will enrich your holiday season by providing state-of-the-art experiences. Isn’t that what luxury is all about? This holiday season, give your loved ones one more reason to celebrate and rejoice. Read the rest of this entry »

The holiday season is here again! It is time for celebration and festivities, but its also time for buying gifts for your loved ones. Once you actually get down to it, you will realize that buying gifts isn’t as easy as it sounds. To begin with, you have to come up with original gift ideas for different people according to their personal preferences. At the same time, you also have to keep your budget in mind. If you have to buy a number of gifts, you will have to be strategic about your finances. All in all, buying gifts might just end up spoiling your holiday season. Read the rest of this entry »

In the past, it was next to impossible to get a decent laptop under $500-$600. Things sure have changed since then. Now, you can find a great laptop even if you are running on a tight budget. And the best part is that you won’t even have to settle for a not-so-impressive laptop. Instead, you can buy yourself a light, sleek and high performing laptop under $600. If you are looking for something cheaper, you can easily find a netbook priced under $400. All said done, a lavish budget is no longer a prerequisite for a great laptop. Read the rest of this entry »

Even though 10-inch tablets like the Apple iPad were an absolute rage in the markets, a need was felt for a more comfortably sized tablet. The recent flurry of 7-inch tablets is a result of this phenomenon. Over the past few months, close to half a dozen tablets have hit the market, the most recent of them being the iPad Mini. The biggest USP of a 7-inch tablet is the size, it is smaller than a regular tablet and larger than a smartphone. It has almost all the features of a regular tablet even as it is relatively cheaper. Read the rest of this entry »

Immediately after buying a new smartphone or a tablet, the first thing you must look for is a strong and efficient case. If you have emptied your pockets on a brand new smartphone or a tablet, it makes sense to spend a little extra money on their protection. A case is the easiest of ways to protect your smartphone or tablet from both superficial scratches and internal damage. Luckily for you, the cases come in a variety of innovative designs and colors, so much so that they will only add to the beauty of your phone. Read the rest of this entry »