Phones 4u was my go-to. Remember when they actually knew about the phones they were selling? Online reviews just don't cut it sometimes. Plus the deals were ace in store.

C'mon, everything’s not a waste of time at meetups. Some of us actually learn a thing or two—ya know, between the pitches. But I get it, nothing beats chillin' with a burrito in the park. Still, don't knock the networking till you try it. SF's all about the blend, tech …