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Gadgets October 31, 2011 posted by Scott

Double Cut Saw uses opposite spinning blades to cut through (almost) anything

When working on any project, it’s always important to use the right tool for the job. This is exactly why you end up with a whole garage full of various…

hmm..interesting October 31, 2011 posted by Scott

Appointlet syncs new appointments with your Google Calendar

If you offer services that require someone to setup an appointment with you, there’s a good chance that you use something like Google Calendar to help keep track of things….

heh heh! October 31, 2011 posted by Scott

The Waterskiing Chair lets you sit while you ski

When I was younger, I dated a girl whose parents owned a fancy speedboat (well, it was fancy to me at least). Several times a year we would all go…

Gadgets October 31, 2011 posted by Scott

LED Reading Glasses put the light exactly where you need it

If you do a lot of reading at night, you probably encounter the dilemma of whether or not to turn on an overhead light, or try to get by with…

diy October 31, 2011 posted by Scott

Soften up those wool sweaters with conditioner

With cold weather already setting in, you may consider pulling those sweaters out of the closet to keep you warm. Most of them are nice and fuzzy, and quite comfortable…

hmm..interesting October 31, 2011 posted by Scott

TouchFire adds a tactile keyboard to your iPad

When the iPhone was first announced, I laughed at the idea of using a keyboard with no tactile feedback whatsoever. These days I’ve gotten used to it, and can type…

reprise October 30, 2011 posted by Red

Ferret posts this week

Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy. Swoop Storage Bag & Play Mat is the perfect way to hold…

Fun & Games October 29, 2011 posted by Scott

Esslack is spray paint for your food

Is your cooking a bit boring? On the lookout for something to spice it up? Why not use some spray paint? Alright, you caught me. Real spray paint wouldn’t just…

nice idea... October 28, 2011 posted by Debra Atlas

A unique merry-go-round at the Los Angeles Zoo

As kids we grew up with merry-go-rounds with wooden horses, carousel music and dreams of a brass ring. The Los Angeles Zoo has come up with an updated version, complete…

Freeware October 28, 2011 posted by Scott

Safer Minicabs lets you book a cab from your phone

When you’re in a big city and you need to get from point A to point B, you might find it to be a daunting task. Depending on your location,…

diy October 28, 2011 posted by Scott

Build an LED light display to communicate with other drivers

When you’re driving down the road, and someone is tailgating you, don’t you think it would be nice if you could actually communicate with the driver? Sure, there are some…

Freeware October 28, 2011 posted by Scott

Google Image Ripper lets you download images without visiting the sites they came from

When I need to find an image, the first place I go is Google Images. One quick search will bring millions of images to my screen. There are plenty of…

diy October 28, 2011 posted by Scott

Scare off trick-or-treaters with a DIY Flamethrowing Jack-O’-Lantern

Every now and then it’s fun to make something that is not only dangerous, but serves no real purpose in life, except to simply look awesome. Most of these things…

Fun & Games October 28, 2011 posted by Scott

Victorian Star Wars Wallpaper keeps your room classy

It’s an age-old problem. You want to have a room with a Star Wars theme, and your spouse tells you that it isn’t �classy� enough. There are those who might…

Gadgets October 27, 2011 posted by Scott

Get a 7-inch Android tablet for just $90

These days, tablets are the hot item to have. This, of course, means that they are going to be on almost everyone’s Christmas wish lists. Well, if you’re trying to…