In my house there are a number of places to sit. I spend most of my time in my desk chair, as you’ll usually find me working on the computer. However, my favorite place to park my rear is the giant bean bag chair. There’s nothing quite like flopping down in it after a long day. Occasionally I’ll even take a nap in it, though it isn’t really designed to be an alternative to a bed. The Le Beanock, however,…
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I’m the kind of geek that likes to sit around and pass the time with my friends by playing games like D&D and Magic. While playing video games is great fun, nothing is quite so social as a table top game. And nothing gets a geek’s heart pounding like the roll of a dice. I’ve seen some pretty cool custom die, and thought about how awesome it would be to make my own, but since I lack a laser engraver,…
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In the winter time, when snow is abundant and the sun shining off of it can just about blind you, there is a need for both a hat and goggles. Wearing both a beanie and goggles at the same time can be a little awkward, but your noggin lets off tremendous amount of heat and you don’t want to be blind, so you can’t really go without either. Even though it may look like you’re wanting to rob a bank,…
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If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to drive a garbage truck, now’s your chance to find out. A new game from Contendo Games called Garbage Truck Simulator combines the fun of a video game with the real life obstacles and challenges that sanitation drivers face every day. The latest version of the game – Garbage Truck Simulator Deluxe -boasts 7 levels, an extended mission list and enhanced driving physics to make it an exciting and unique video…
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Music is a catch-all for our emotions. It soothes us when we’re sad, relates to our daily lives, and drives us onward. For those out there who wish to make a statement with music, but have no idea how to play an instrument, it can be a little daunting. The best instrument to start with is the piano because it utilizes both the left and right hand in complex ways. Although, 88 keys on a piano can drive a lot…
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Have you ever been surfing the net and come across a site that you want to read on your phone? Sure, there aren’t many sites that I would actually prefer to read on a smaller screen, but if I’m about to go sit in a doctor’s office for an hour, I might want to read through an interesting article that I’ve found. Usually, I’ll just email myself a link, but there might be a better way to do things. Site…
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While I have converted over to reading mostly ebooks these days, I still refuse to get rid of my trusty hardbacks. In fact, I have a number that don’t currently exist in ebook form. One of my favorite things about using a tablet for reading is that it comes with its own light source. I no longer need to leave on a bedside lamp just to flip a few pages before I go to sleep. One way to bring this…
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Are you an audiophile with a soft spot for vinyl records? If you want to show off your love of 45’s, you could showcase some of your most prized recordings, or perhaps you could buy a set of bookends crafted from a collection of records. These Recycled Records Bookends are handmade using a total of four records. Between each set of two is a thick core of Trupan (a composite made from recycled wood) and a steel tongue. This maximizes…
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When you’re watching a movie or TV show and you see the camera slowly pan across the screen, you’ll notice how smoothly the camera moves. Now when you try recreating this with your own video camera, you’ve no doubt noticed that your movements are much rockier. The reason for this is that the professionals actually use a track system to move the camera very precisely. Naturally, this sort of thing is rather expensive, unless you go the DIY route. A…
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Watching your heart rate while doing physical activity can be very beneficial for those who want to track how their workout is going. There are different kind of workouts and varying levels of where your heart rate should be. The most common way to watch this progress is with a chest strap monitor, but that can be uncomfortable and kind of gross after a hard workout. That’s why the Scosche myTREK is a better option. This wristband is completely wireless…
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Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy. JAVOedge Mini Stylus – Using a stylus for your iPhone,… Bluelounge MiniDock – Having a giant docking station can… The Laundruino lets you know when the laundry is done – If there’s one thing around the… Sea-Doo 4 Person Inflatable Aqua Lounge – When lounging on the lake, one… The Condiment Gun – Did I fire five shots of ketchup, or six?…
Read MoreThere’s something weird going on with computer mice at the moment. It’s as though the marketing bods have suddenly realised there’s all this spare space on them (?) and decided to integrate whatever they’ve got in the cupboard on top of the little things. We’ve already mentioned the mouse with weighing scales, but now there’s an Optical Mouse With Digital Photo Frame. Why? Do we need to constantly view Fido in our 1.5” photo frame to remind us of home? Are…
Read MoreIn my home state a law was recently passed banning the use of cell phones for texting while driving. This means that if an officer sees you poking at a phone in your hand, you can get handed a fine for $500. Sure, there’s a lot of evidence that texting while driving is distracting and can cause accidents, but who are they to tell us what to do? That’s why we should stick it to the man and use one…
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If you’re one of the people who got lucky and had Google send you one of their cr-48 ChromeOS notebooks, or have decided to purchase one, you’ve no doubt had an interesting experience thus far. I’ve spent some time with one, so I know how strange it is to have nothing but a browser at your fingertips. However, it is surprising how much you can actually get done with only that. Today, you’ll have one more thing that you can…
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Traveling with animals can be a bit of a pain sometimes. Especially if you take your pet out regularly in the summer or winter and need to have them in a pet carrier. The car can get really hot during the summer months, and far too cold for your furry friend in the winter. You have air conditioning and a heating system in addition to coats and layers of clothing, so why not pamper your pet a little bit with…
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