Guide Note

People love their gadgets, particularly if they are shiny, sleek, versatile and new. Massive innovations in portable technology, from cell phones to cameras to laptops, mean that we all spend more time interfacing with gadgetry, typing important missives on to tiny screens or barking into our Bluetooth devices while driving.

Gadget How Tos

Of course, gadgetry can be confusing as well as helpful. Fortunately, Mahalo is here to help with that confusion. Whether you need to know how to understand your kids' text messages or you have a iPod or iPhone you need to reset, we can help.

Of course, maybe you just need help affording the right gadget for you. In that case, check out our tips on finding a good deal on refurbished electronics.

What is a Gadget?

The term "gadget" can refer to any small technological or mechanical device. Though the exact origin of the word is the subject of some debate, it first came into use in the 19th Century as a catch-all phrase, one that could refer to any such object, particularly when the speaker could not recall the specific name. According to author Michael Quinion, the word may have originated with author and poet Rudyard Kipling.