Findthatfile is a new search engine which is specifically designed to dig deep into the Net for files like documents, PDFs, zip and others. As well as focusing on filetypes, it also burrows into FTP, P2P and other areas which are file storage treasure chests. You may say that Google does this already, but the fact is searching for documents on G. is more likely to throw up Wikipedia and Amazon entries first off, so anything that can remove the…
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Digital Spy Camera won’t turn you into James Bond
If you are going to be a super spy, you need the right gadgets. Just ask Mr. Bond. Without his man Q providing him with a plethora of technological goodies, his charms would have only gotten him so far. One of the most important thing in a spy’s arsenal is a camera. Of course, lugging around a giant DSLR might yield good pictures, but it isn’t very easy to conceal. That’s why you need a 5.0 Megapixel Digital Spy Camera….
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Build your own Laser Trip Wire Security System
We’ve all seen those movies where someone has to navigate through a series of lasers to steal some valuable item from a heavily-guarded location. But how many people actually have such a security system in place? Not very many, I think. I would imagine that contracting someone to install something that lavish in your home would cost a pretty penny. However, if you want to put your DIY skills to the test, you can do it yourself on the cheap….
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Picker’s Wallet knows what’s really important to carry
There is one surefire way to tell if someone is a guitar player or not. Just ask if they have a pick. If they play on a regular basis, then they will have one on their person. One of the most common places to store one is in your wallet. Knowing this, I’m rather surprised that no one� has crafted a wallet that has a pocket just for that plucking device. Well it turns out that someone finally has. The…
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Want to learn how to solder? Read this comic!
If you’re someone that likes tackling DIY projects, then you’ve no doubt encountered a situation that called for soldering. The strange thing about soldering is that when you watch someone, it looks easy as pie. Then when you sit down to try your hand at it, it becomes a nightmare. I’ve watched a number of how-to’s and read through a few guides here and there, but I’m still horrible at it. However, I think I’ve found the perfect guide, which…
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CoolWare does not look very cool at all
Summer is fast approaching, which means that it’s time to start looking at gadgets that will keep us cool. Most of them are dependent on you being in one spot to receive the refreshing breeze, however, there are some that will cool you down on the go. This CoolWare Personal Cooling System would be one such device. At first glance, this thing looks like a cybernetic implant, or some sort of futuristic control collar. Actually, it still looks like that…
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Korg Wavedrum Mini turns any surface into a drum
Are you one of those people that compulsively taps out a beat on just about any solid surface you’re around? I tend to do that quite a bit, likely because I used to play percussion back in school. Well, if you want to turn those taps into something worth listening to, Korg has a new device that might pique your interest. The Wavedrum Mini might look like an ordinary drum pad at first glance. Indeed, it does function like most…
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Cup Noodle Humidifier – The hydration station
Grab one of these Cup Noodle Humidifier gadgets and not only will you stay nicely hydrated but the boss won’t help but notice how often you eat lunch at your desk. Win. Win. Runs on USB or AC power, holds 75mL of water and lasts about 4 hours on a full tank. US$79.98. Healthy, stylish, Japanese style, in USB or AC, what else do you need? Tags: gadget, usb+gadget, usb, cup+noodle+humidifier
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Can’t afford to buy Photoshop? Now you can rent it
Adobe’s Creative Suite is full of powerful editing tools. I use Photoshop on a daily basis, and would be rather lost without it. Of course, there are other free (or at least less expensive) options out there, but sometimes you need Photoshop. That of course means shelling out hundreds of dollars up front for a single piece of software, or well over the thousand dollar mark for the whole suite. Well now there’s another option: Paying as you go. That’s…
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explain xkcd – Because you can’t know everything
Yes, quoting xkcd has become the norm. It’s funny, apt, insightful, silly and yes I’m even guilty of it myself. But … do you get it? I mean really get it? No, I mean really, really, really get it? If you don’t, that’s ok because there’s an app a website for that. Explain xkcd. There, now you’re all set for parties. If you assign each letter a value from 1 to 26, then the sum of the values of X,…
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IR Remote Jammer gives you control of the TV
Every now and then, a skirmish may break out over who will have access to the remote control. If you and your roommate or spouse have ever started an argument over what channel to watch, you may want to look into making an infrared LED driver circuit which will trump pretty much any other remote in the house. This IR jammer uses a 555 timer to constantly transmit infrared traffic. The signals it puts out don�t correspond to any TV…
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Zapi Toothbrush Sanitizers
Brushing your teeth helps dental health. I know, a big shocker, right? Although, not many of us think about keeping our toothbrush clean. If you want to stick a toothbrush that last cleaned muck off of your teeth into your face, shouldn�t you think about the germs and bacteria hanging out in the bristles? That�s why every home should have a Zapi Toothbrush Sanitizer. They may look like an Easter egg and a ninja, but they definitely kick some serious…
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Kindlebility lets you email entire webpages to your Kindle
Tablets are great because they can do a wide variety of tasks. Surfing the net, reading books, playing games, you name it. eReaders are a bit less useful, as they are designed for reading books and such. So what happens when you want to surf the net on your Kindle? There is a very basic browser that you can use if you’re on WiFi, but otherwise you’re out of luck. That is, unless you’ve had the foresight to email yourself…
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DIY Self-Disinfecting Toilet Brush
Every time the bathroom must be cleaned, I cringe at the thought of having to clean the toilet. Even though my home is pretty tidy, the thought of having to clean the toilet with a brush I used to clean the same dirty toilet before, drives me absolutely crazy. There are germs and mold just waiting for me to touch them.� Thankfully the genius Sean Michael Ragan posted a 30-minute project for building a self-disinfecting toilet brush. All you need…
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Refrigerator Upgrade Magnet – deluxe ninja your fridge for a pittance
Convert your boring old fridge into a super swish ice dispensing, thermostatically cool vending ninja with this Refrigerator Upgrade Magnet. Unfortunately you’ll be waiting at the vend slot a long time if you’re expecting anything to emerge, but you can dream about nacho cheese, chicken wings and gravy, right? $7.99. And you can bring the joy of the Refrigerator Upgrade Magnet to your home and office, too. Sure it won’t really give your fridge the power to dispense nacho cheese,…
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