Gadgets Gizmos Gossip

People use gadgets in the home all of the time and most of the time without even noticing that they are using them. For example just thinking of a few options for this post took some time and effort because you just don’t realise how much gadgets control our lives.

Consoles

Video game consoles are huge and if you don’t own one then you are in the minority. Whilst they range from the very family friendly Wii console to the more hardcore Xbox 360 (although not so much with Kinect out now) they are a fantastic addition to any home and will keep you entertained for hours. Just look at the variety of games that are out from the Xbox 360 alone, you have Kinect Sports to Homefront and Halo Reach to Kinectimals.

PC

I can’t even think of someone that I know (Nan not included) that doesn’t own a PC or a device that connects to the internet. People use computers for everything nowadays including shopping, wasting time, banking, wasting time, playing games and oh yes, wasting more time. If you haven’t even got a computer in the home then you are way behind the times, unless of course you own an iPad then of course you are truly tech savvy.

Remotes

Again we don’t seem to realise just how much we use a remote control to help us in life. I am not just talking about the television here either although this is the best case of proving just how lazy us humans are. Remotes are also used for lights, curtains, beds, temperature changes and even ovens proving that we can truly have the whole world in our hands, at least until the batteries run down.

Alarm Clock

Although a lot of people use their mobile phone for their wake up call nowadays it is still safe to say that the alarm clock is an essential home gadget. Not only does it wake you up in the morning (boo) but it wakes you up to your favourite radio station (yeah). Of course if you are really clever you can hook up your iPod to an alarm clock to play only your own music (double yeah).

Have you got any other top gadgets that you think people use in the home pretty much every single day? Let us know in the comments.

Here are the top five Nintendo DS Lite games, in case you are looking for Christmas present ideas!

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen. If its action and adventure you’re looking for, Dragon Quest is for you. In traditional role playing format, you control the Hero of the story in his quest to defeat the evil in the land. You need to finish different challenging quests and puzzles until you reach the final stage and defeat evil. The graphics and sounds have been enhanced for the DS Lite , and the bottom screen is mostly dedicated to world map. With a wireless connection, you can even expand towns with Chance encounter mode

Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia. Beginning as a student ranger, you must capture the wild pokemon to get promotion. You capture the little creatures using the capture stylus, which is simply drawing a circle around it with the stylus. You’ll have to fight battles by by teaming up with other pokemon and finish many different missions in the world of Almia in order to reach the highest rank, the Top Ranger.

Mario Kart DS. Ready, Set, Go! Hop in your Kart of choice and race through more than 30 courses and battlefields from the Mario Kart series. Get to play as Mario, Luigi and the rest of the gang as they race through the tracks, collecting coins and avoiding Koopa shells. Choose to play in five modes: Grand Prix, Time Trial, VS, Battle and Mission Modes. The game also offers 3 different wireless versions: via local networks and the Nintendo Wifi connection online.

Brain Age: Test Your Brain in Minutes a Day. The brain is a muscle and needs working out – otherwise it get’s slack, so exercise it with this challenging game. There’s no flashy graphics here or even a catchy tune, but through a simple memory quiz or a game of Sudoku you’ll find yourself enjoying as well, as these puzzles are very challenging. Competitors can choose four levles: Brain Age Check, Training, Quick Play, and Sudoku. Brain Age also supports multi-player mode, and can host up to 15 players with one cartridge. This is one game you won’t hear parents complaining their kids were addicted to.

Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force. Enter the snow filled virtual world of penguins. Become your favorite penguin and be a member of the secret service. Search and discover clues to solve the mysteries that occur on the island, using gadgets and vehicles to help. This game supports the Nintendo DS Lite wifi connection, and can connect to other players in a secured online community.

Thats just five of the  hundreds of  exceptional games available for the Nintendo DS Lite.