Monthly Archives: September 2011

diy September 30, 2011 posted by

Grow Your Own Coffee

If you really immerse yourself into the coffee culture, you are aware that there is a lot to know. Where the beans came from, what sort of soil they were planted in, how they were roasted, and many other things of similar caliber. While purchasing coffee beans so that you may grind and prepare them yourself is an almost zen-like ritual, how amazing would it be to also grow the beans as well? This Grow your Own Coffee Kit will…

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Grow Your Own Coffee
Gadgets September 30, 2011 posted by

Toilet Seat Lifter puts an end to an age-old argument

In every couple’s relationship, you find a few quirks here and there that need to be addressed if you want to live together. One of the most common scenarios is who left the toilet seat up. A quick and easy solution is to get a Toilet Seat Lifter. This is very reminiscent of one of those pop-open trash cans, but using it in this kind of a situation is genius. It’s a very simple device that will raise the toilet…

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Toilet Seat Lifter puts an end to an age-old argument
but is it art? September 30, 2011 posted by

Animatronic Door will scare the pants off your trick-or-treaters

Halloween is coming up, which means people everywhere are on the lookout for the scariest costumes and decorations they can find. After all, wouldn’t it be great to be known as the scariest house in town? Well if you’re really wanting to on-up the neighbors this year, this animatronic door will definitely do the trick. This door packs a 22-inch LCD screen which depicts a crazed man wielding an axe, who appears to be breaking through. While it wouldn’t be…

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Animatronic Door will scare the pants off your trick-or-treaters
Free Software September 30, 2011 posted by

Use Clonezilla to clone your hard drive for free

There are times where you want to preserve a computer exactly how it is. A good use for this is to install your OS, then get everything setup and installed just the way you want it. Then you can use a piece of software to create an image of the drive, allowing you to instantly restore it at a moment’s notice. Next time you want to wipe the computer and start clean, you need only restore the image, and you’ll…

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Use Clonezilla to clone your hard drive for free
heh heh! September 30, 2011 posted by

50/50 Savings Bank splits your money for you

When you have a bit of extra money, it’s hard to effectively split it between the things you want to save up for, and the ones you need. Having all of that money gathered up for something boring (but necessary) can be far too tempting for some people. That’s why it’s always good to have two places to store your money. One for necessities, and the other for fun. So how do you decide how much to put in each?…

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50/50 Savings Bank splits your money for you
Awesome September 29, 2011 posted by

Create internet tasks using ifttt

The internet is a crazy place. Between emails, status updates, tweets, news articles and more, there is a lot of information coming at you all at once. The trouble is actually finding a way to harness all of that information and make it work for you. I think I have stumbled onto one of the greatest tools that can help make the most of your internet experience. It’s called ifttt. ifttt sounds pretty boring, but it stands for �if this…

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Create internet tasks using ifttt
Gadgets September 29, 2011 posted by

Wacom Giving refreshes their bamboo tablets

Wacom has decided to announce that they will be giving their Bamboo line a refresher. These newer low-cost tablets are very flat-surfaced, and have a rather small amount of bezel around their stylus-friendly surface. The new look has a very modern style to it, and the larger active area to bezel ratio is more than welcome. The line now possesses the Bamboo Connect which costs $79, and has a 5.8×3.6-inch work surface, the $99 Bamboo Capture carries the same work…

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Wacom Giving refreshes their bamboo tablets
Gadgets September 29, 2011 posted by

LG RoboCyking Canister Vacuum follows you as you clean

Canister vacuums are nice and compact, but they are a little hard to control when you’re trying to sweep up. You can tug it along behind you, but if you go around the corner, the vacuum isn’t going to respond to that kind of quick action, and will likely end up stuck. That’s why the LG RoboCyking canister vacuum is such a welcome relief. This dust-buster will follow you around like a shadow, as it will sense your movements and…

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LG RoboCyking Canister Vacuum follows you as you clean
Bizarre September 29, 2011 posted by

Bubble Tree gives to meaning to having a personal bubble

Sometimes you just wish you had a quiet place to think. You can try and go to a coffee shop, or out to a park, but it only takes one person being on their phone or chomping gum at the wrong time to mess up your concentration. While you can just go home and sit in your office or room, there’s a good chance you have pets, neighbors, roommates, or other noise-causing reasons to want to find an alternative. The…

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Bubble Tree gives to meaning to having a personal bubble
diy September 29, 2011 posted by

Create a snooze button for your Gmail account

Do you ever get emails that you know you’ll want to read later, but don’t feel like looking at right away? I get those a lot, and usually they are work-related. If I’m not working at the moment, I’m not going to have much a desire to read them. I also like a nice, clean inbox, so I hate leaving them unread. So what’s the solution? A virtual snooze button for your email. If you use Gmail, you can indeed…

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Create a snooze button for your Gmail account
heh heh! September 29, 2011 posted by

icam case turns your iPhone into a fake digital camera

How often have you looked at your iPhone 4 and thought �wouldn’t this be better if it looked like an ugly camera?� Oh good, I’m not the only one. Don’t worry, I know this is an issue that’s been plaguing you since you accidentally spent a couple hundred bucks on that shiny glass-covered monstrosity. The good people over at Brando have a solution called the icam, and it’s cheap. For just $16 you can fool everyone into thinking your iPhone…

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icam case turns your iPhone into a fake digital camera
hmm..interesting September 28, 2011 posted by

Winter skiers will never want for snow at this ski resort

With climate change steadily melting glaciers, ski resorts around the world are facing dramatically decreased snow packs and huge loss of revenue. But Swedish architectural firm C. F. Møller will create a unique alternative –Skipark 360°, the world’s largest indoor ski resort! The ski park will feature the only indoor ski slope to meet the requirements for hosting the World Cup – an impressive 700 meters (2,297 feet) long and with a drop of 160 meters (525 feet) and a…

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Winter skiers will never want for snow at this ski resort
future tech September 28, 2011 posted by

Autom Personal Weight Loss Coach

It’s always hard to get started on a diet or weight loss plan. Even if you meet with a group, it’s difficult not to have someone there rooting you on everyday. You let yourself slip just that one time, and then you’re off the band wagon until you realize it’s close to summer again and you want to be able to wear a swimsuit without being embarrassed. An MIT alum named Cory Kidd knew of these kinds of problems, and…

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Autom Personal Weight Loss Coach
Free Software September 28, 2011 posted by

Use Meetin.gs to keep your team organized

Organizing a meeting can be a hassle, especially when you have people scattered across multiple offices, or constantly on the go. Then once you do finally get everyone together, you have to bring everyone up to speed with all of the necessary information and documents. Wouldn’t it be easier if all of these things were in one spot that everyone involved could access from almost anywhere? Meetin.gs is a free service that does its best to take the pain out…

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Use Meetin.gs to keep your team organized
but is it art? September 28, 2011 posted by

Trumstand iPhone Dock is nothing short of elegant

There are iPhone docks out there that will boost your sound a bit without the use of electricity. While they may do just that, they are normally made out of plastic, which is rather dull and boring. Although it will boost your sound, it doesn’t sound as crisp and beautiful as, say, a gramophone would. The Trumstand is a piece of art in the sense of both aesthetics and acoustics. It is made out of brass, copper, and aluminum, and…

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Trumstand iPhone Dock is nothing short of elegant