Now, the comforting glow of your backlit monitor is all the artificial light you’ll need! You can easily buy shoes, books, makeup, groceries, and even underwear or specialty gifts like personalized jewelry from the convenience of your own home (a couple of our favorite shopping startups are Gilt Group, Of a Kind, StyleTrek and AHALife). When you’re done shopping, why not flip to the Home Shopping Network while you’re at it or book a discounted vacation on Jetsetter? No need for telephone calls or in-store visits — technology has you covered.