Once you get past the fact that you have to swim in your own vomit, another key strategy is re-eating that vomit, as you have a limited supply per level. Ironically, instead of taking pills to fix stomach issues, pills in this game change the type of vomit you spew, which changes the approach of every level.

Fans of the board game Risk will feel right at home in Strategery. In each turn-based match you battle four opponents (any mix of computer-controlled players and nearby humans you pass your device to) to control a hexagonal map.

Chill Mat operation is simple: Place MacBook on Chill Mat, connect Chill Mat to MacBook via a bundled USB cable, turn on both devices, and proceed about your business. Two 3-inch fans blow a cool breeze directly at your MacBook’s searing battery pack, neutralizing its BNBS potential.

Turbo.264 HD is a hardware video encoder and accelerator. The USB thumb drive–style form factor makes it easy to use, a theme that carries over into the bundled software. All you have to do is drag your video files into the app’s window, choose an encoding resolution, and you’re off.

With built-in image stabilization, a sensor dust-removal system, side-by-side picture comparison, automatic bracketing, high and low burst rates, and a plethora of other features, the K2000 assures that if you're ready to move up, it can't get any easier.

The overall experience with the Kindle is nigh-perfect, although it’s definitely more expensive than we’d like. Voracious readers will quickly recoup the purchase price on the money they save not buying paper books, however, and the convenience factor can’t be discounted.

It sounds simple, but it’s wildly addictive, with cute facial expressions on the blocks, and the “WHOOOOOOA!” sense you get from watching your stack sway precariously. Some levels have you stack upside down (starting at sea level and creating an underwater chain), build a tower stable enough to catch a dropped egg, or build a power line with electric pieces.

For rich bass, Atrio is one of our favorite in-ear models. They’re an investment for sure, but they sound fantastic. We just wish Future Sonics would offer an iPhone version with a mic and inline remote.

There is no hardware equivalent that can deliver even a fraction of the step-sequencing prowess of this monster. If you're a Mac musician, prepare to be astounded and delighted by Five12's Numerology 2.0.

Spector Pro’s software license agreement requires you to inform anyone using the Mac that their activities are being monitored--this is powerful software, so don’t use it for evil! But to keep an eye on who’s talking to your kids online or which websites your employees are visiting, Spector Pro just works.