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Free Software July 27, 2011 posted by Scott

WhoisLive lets you chat with other people browsing the same site

Have you ever wondered who might be browsing the same webpage as you, at the exact same moment? At any given time, there could be hundreds, if not thousands of people around the world staring at the same site. However, unless it’s a social page that has a chat room, there is no way of seeing anyone else. That is, unless you’re using WhoisLive. WhoisLive is a free browser plugin that will let you know who else is currently browsing…

Fun & Games July 27, 2011 posted by Scott

Wrongulator � The prank calculator

Office pranks are all good and fun, but there are very few times you can actually get away with something devious. Normally there is some sort of trademark like bright colors, or loud sounds that are associated with pranks. If you really want to get under someone’s skin, and not have to own up to anything, you can get a hold of the Wrongulator. This may look like any other ordinary solar LCD calculator, but oh no, it’s something much…

Eco Friendly July 27, 2011 posted by Scott

Energy Saving Charging Station turns off outlets when they’re no longer needed

There are a lot of things that a person can do to save money. Carpooling, avoiding eating out, and turning off lights in rooms that you aren’t using are all great ideas. However, one thing you might not realize is that you can save money by cutting off power to devices that have finished charging. To help with this is the Energy Saving Charging Station. This �charging station� is really just a special 7-port power strip. It has five ports…

diy July 27, 2011 posted by Scott

Build your own Shotgun Camera Mount

Have you ever wanted to film your car ride from the inside of your vehicle? You can do this pretty easily by just purchasing a dash cam, but if you want high-quality footage, you won’t get it with one of those. If you’re determined to get the best video possible from inside your car, what you might consider is building a special tripod for your existing camera. Over at DIY Photography they have an excellent guide on how to make…

Fun & Games July 27, 2011 posted by Scott

Make your paper airplanes soar with this electric conversion kit

Back in grade school, there was always a competition between classmates to see who could make the best paper airplane. We all knew how to build a basic one, but they only flew so well. My friends and I would spend hours (and waste countless sheets of paper) making modifications and trying out new designs. What none of us were ever able to do was add an electric propeller to one. If you want to add some power to your…

Gadgets July 26, 2011 posted by Scott

H2O Interval Swim System lets you use your iPod Shuffle underwater

Having speakers by your pool is great when you’re lounging in the water, but it does little good if you’re actually swimming. What you need is a music player that will work underwater. Now I’ve seen a number of solutions on the market, but my biggest complaint is that you need to purchase an entirely new MP3 player just for the pool. Why not use your existing player? That is exactly what this H2O Interval Swim System does. Rather than…

Free Software July 26, 2011 posted by Scott

QuickForget allows you to send anonymous self-destructing messages

When I was a kid, I loved to watch Inspector Gadget. He had some pretty cool stuff built right into him, though most of the time he simply blundered his way through the episode with the help of his niece and dog. What always made me laugh was that his communications were always in the form of a letter, which would self-destruct after reading. Naturally, Chief Quimby would always be on the receiving end of the exploding letter. I always…

hmm..interesting July 26, 2011 posted by Scott

J!NS Moisture Glasses keep your eyes from drying out

Working or playing games at a monitor for too long can dry your eyes out. You’ll be blinking, squinting, and have red eyes by morning if you’re not careful. The two main causes for all these eye woes are either that you are pretty tired, or you’re eyes are dehydrated. You can’t just go grab a water bottle and fix this problem, but the company in Japan named J!NS will soon have the solution. A new line of eye wear…

Gadgets July 26, 2011 posted by Scott

Laptop Speaker Bar adds extra sound on the go

Laptops help us get our work done when we’re on the go, but they can be pretty lousy for entertainment because of their (generally) low-quality speakers. Watching a movie just isn’t the same when you can’t fill your room with the sound and really immerse yourself in the storyline. The same goes for any music you listen to, or video games you play when on your laptop. There’s not really any way you can improve the internal speaker quality of…

diy July 26, 2011 posted by Scott

Make your own short USB cables for travel

I’m in the process of moving to a new house, and packing my belongings has made me very aware of just how much stuff I posses. While going through my closet full of computer supplies (everyone has one of those, right?) I started emptying my drawers full of cables, one of which was entirely dedicated to USB cables. It’s always surprising to see just how many different types there are. Since there’s nothing to be done about the number of…

Gadgets July 26, 2011 posted by Scott

Turbocell Charger re-juices your phone with a single AA battery

Not everyone needs a fancy smartphone to get by in their everyday lives. But one thing that every cell phone user needs is battery life. Without it, you can neither play Angry Birds nor make important phone calls. While there are plenty of spare battery pack cases for smartphones, here is a spare charger that is aimed at the regular cell phone users. This Turbocell Charger doesn’t use anything fancy to recharge your phone, just a simple AA battery. Lets…

Awesome July 25, 2011 posted by Scott

Steady Tripod fits in your pocket, includes 11 other tools

One of the single best ways to improve your photographs is by using a tripod. This allows you to take a shot that is free from blur due to shaking. If you’re trying to snap a picture in low-light conditions, this is especially vital. Unfortunately not all of us walk around with a tripod strapped to our shoulders. And that is exactly why this Steady Tripod from Gerber was created. When folded up, this device looks like any ordinary multi-tool…

Free Software July 25, 2011 posted by Scott

Get an obscure anonymous email address with Not Sharing My Info

Have you ever needed to sign up for a site, just to do one simple thing, never to return to it again? This is something that we run into all the time. While I do have an email account for just such things, there are other options out there as well. Not Sharing My Info is one such option. This site gives you an obscure email address that can be given to any site. It then forwards all email sent…

Gadgets July 25, 2011 posted by Scott

QuickSmart Strollers transform into a backpack

Since I have no children of my own, I’m not generally the right person to help people with parenting advice. However, I have been around enough people with kids to recognize a helpful product when I see it. This QuickSmart Stroller would most certainly be one of those products. Strollers are a great way to move your child around, without actually carrying them. Of course, if your kid is old enough to be walking around, they will inevitably want to…

Fun & Games July 25, 2011 posted by Scott

Rubik’s Stress Cube

It seems that there is a secret to the Rubik’s Cube. If you know of it’s secret, then it extremely easy to solve. The sad truth is that many of us don’t know the secret to this mind-boggling puzzle. While it relieves some people of stress, it makes others even more stressed trying to figure it out. That’s where the Rubik’s Stress Cube comes in. This look alike is an exact replica of a Rubik’s Cube, but isn’t actually a…

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