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Awesome April 15, 2011 posted by Scott

JawSaw devours limbs with the greatest of ease

With warmer weather comes the inevitable yard work of summertime. Mowing the lawn, tending the garden, and even trimming/cutting down trees when necessary. For the latter, a chainsaw is usually the go-to tool of choice (unless you’re just working with small branches, then that’s just overkill), however, such equipment can be dangerous. Yes, as long as you know to respect your power tools, no one is likely to get hurt, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t another safer tool…

diy April 15, 2011 posted by Scott

How to properly clean your DSLR Lens

If you use a DSLR, then obviously you’re trying to get the best images possible. You may have paid a good bit of money not only for the camera body, but for the lenses as well. Of course, all of that expensive equipment is no good if you don’t take care of it properly. One of the most important things to do is clean your lenses. A bit of dust and fingerprints can have quite the negative impact on your…

Fun & Games April 15, 2011 posted by Scott

Hasbro’s My3D Viewer turns your iPhone into a ViewMaster

When you were a kid, did you ever have one of those ViewMasters? They were little devices that allowed you to view images in 3D. Usually they came with the pictures loaded onto small paper discs, and with the pull of a lever, a new one would appear. These days, such technology seems trivial and outdated. However, if you’re feeling nostalgic, Hasbro has created a device that will allow you to produce the same effect with your iPhone. The MY3D…

Free Software April 15, 2011 posted by Scott

Free Online Font Converter

Have you ever wanted to use a font, and found out that it’s not compatible to the with the software you’re wanting to use? No, it’s not a terribly common occurrence, but boy is it annoying when it does happen. You might spend a good bit of time Googling your issue, trying to find a good way to convert your font into the format you need. Well, look no further, as there is a simple (and free!) online tool for…

Gadgets April 15, 2011 posted by Scott

SimpliciKey Remote Control Electronic Deadbolt

Coming home late at night can make getting into the house a little more than a pain. Fumbling with the keys in the dead of night for those who are afraid of the dark can be a little overwhelming. Well now there is finally a way to get into the house without having to sort through your giant ring of keys. The SimpliciKey Remote Control Electronic Deadbolt is exactly what it sounds like. In the ranks of things I would…

Awesome April 14, 2011 posted by Scott

Devon Tread 1 Watch is unlike any other timepiece

Having a watch is somewhat or a rarity anymore as most of us have cell phones to check the time. There are a still some people out there that would feel naked without a timepiece to sit upon their wrist. If you are one of those few, you know how difficult it can be to find an interesting watch. Even harder still is to find one that is unique. Well, the search for individuality is over, but it comes with…

Gadgets April 14, 2011 posted by Scott

iPhone Photo Printer

Seeing as the quality of photos that come out of newer smartphones are pretty decent, it makes pretty good sense that we use them to take a good portion of our photos. Holidays, birthdays, and special events have all amassed in photo form onto your device, and unless printed, will stay there forever. Sure, you can transfer photos to your computer and turn out some copies, but wouldn�t it be easier if there were a printer just for your phone?…

hmm..interesting April 14, 2011 posted by Scott

Keep yourself hydrated on long bike rides with the VelEau

When doing any form of exercise, it’s important to stay hydrated. When you go running or biking, that means carrying a water bottle with you. Bikes have the convenient ability to carry the bottle for you, with the use of a clip of some sort. Just mount it to your bike, and slide the bottle in. What’s that? A water bottle clip isn’t fancy enough for you? Then it looks like you’re going to need the VelEau. The VelEau is…

Gadgets April 14, 2011 posted by Scott

Pet Loc8tor helps you track down your lost cat or dog

If you’ve ever lost a dog or cat, you know what it’s like to spend hours wandering around in search of them. Since you can’t predict what direction your pet will take, you’re left to pick a direction and hope for the best. That is, unless you have a bit of technology on your side. A simple tracker attached to your pooch or kitty’s collar can mean the difference between losing one of your best friends. There are a number…

diy April 14, 2011 posted by Scott

Preserve your carpet with these DIY Office Chair Glides

I love my computer chair. Which is a good thing, since I spend much of my day in it. Thankfully I’m on low-pile carpet, which means that I can roll around with ease, without the need for a chair mat. However, if you have high pile carpet, you understand how essential a good chair mat is. Without one, not only will your chair have difficulty moving, but you’re going to damage that soft floor covering. That is, unless you replace…

Fun & Games April 14, 2011 posted by Scott

LEGO Boom Box

Growing up, we all used LEGOs to let our imaginations soar. It seems the older we get, the more creativity is sucked out of our lives. With that being said, the LEGO Boom Box is a perfect way to remind us of the good old days, and add a little bit of interest to our mundane housing decorations. This boom box looks like the standard eight-studded building block, and will come in a bright, happy color. Retailing at about $73,…

Gadgets April 13, 2011 posted by Nigel

Frame Mobile Phone Holder – if you’ve got it, flaunt it…

This Frame Mobile Phone Holder is designed to show off your precious smartphone to the world the way it’s meant to be, with adoration, respect and quite a bit of indulgent fawning. Sure it’s a little weird to place this on your office desk instead of a pic of the kids or Porsche, but hey c’mon, you can always run your gallery program and get a free photo frame out of it. £20.00. Frame is a new mobile phone holder from…

Gadgets April 13, 2011 posted by Scott

Coffee Cup Power Inverter is ingenious

There are plenty of situations where having a regular AC power outlet in your car can by handy. That’s why I keep a power inverter stowed away. Unfortunately when you have one plugged in, there really isn’t a good place to set it, except on the floor. That’s why this Coffee Cup Power Inverter was created. After all, most cars have a cup holder, so what better form factor than a cup? This 200 watt inverter is perfect for the…

Gadgets April 13, 2011 posted by Nigel

Invisible Money Clip – clever gadget keeps your pocket looking slimline trendy

The Invisible Money Clip is clearly designed for high-rolling fancy dressers and comes with a neat twist. Instead of featuring a bulky clip, the product attaches itself to a real currency note, and uses that as the cover. The result is a money clip which keeps your cash organised and yet is invisible to the eye. Watch the slightly weird video. $9.95 (dollar bill not included). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvat265vqEA Sticker turns REAL Dollar into Money Clip – Holds cash tight with no bulge…

Bookmark This! April 13, 2011 posted by Nigel

Spicy Guitar – freeware guitar synthesizer offers fun licks for all

Spicy Guitar – who can resist a name like that? – is a freeware guitar synthesizer which lets you jam around on 9 different types of guitar, including gypsy, classical and folk. You get some nice effects thrown in and a cool interface to wrap it all up. Great fun if you’re looking to mess around with some sounds on your Mac or PC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yaiwOjSPlg Spicy Guitar is a free physically modelled acoustic guitar synthesizer. Relying on an innovative technology, its sounds…

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