Sometimes things get a little slow here at Socket Technical Support. Especially during the holidays.

You might recall the same thing happening a few months ago on a warm, sunny weekend.

Our techs took the opportunity to tap into their creativity a bit further, creating a companion (or enemy?) for our friendly little mascot.

Thanks to Santa, you might be playing with a new gadget this week. Perhaps a Kindle, iPhone or Roku? Or maybe an Xbox or Wii?

If so, chances are you’re going to want to hook it up to the Internet. And it’s easier than you might think.

Our local tech support folks have been getting calls about it all week. These guys love gadgets, so they also love helping people get them online so they don’t just sit in the box!

It's Ugly Sweater Day here at the Socket office, and we've got some doozies.

Yep. Nothing says holiday cheer like ice-skating Santas, crocheted pigs and kissing snowmen.

Luckily, we can hide most of our folks behind the phones. But if you're planning to come to the office today, you might want to bring a pair of sunglasses to shield your eyes from the sequins, glitter and reflective ornaments.