When I go to sleep, I like for there to be nothing but ambient noise. Usually I try to keep a fan going, which helps to drown out anything else, such as cars going by, people walking around the house, or music being played. However, some people would prefer to listen to music as they drift off at night. If this is the case for you, but you sleep next to someone that wants silence, you might look into these…
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Recover text from web forms with Lazarus
I hate typing in a long-winded response into a comment box or other such text field on a website. The reason for this is that if I hit the �submit� button and an error occurs, all of that text is lost. Sure, one can always type it into Notepad or something, then copy it over, but who wants to do that every time they fill out a form? Thankfully there is a handy browser plugin that can help with this….
Read MoreWater-Cooled Seat Cushion
Whenever it gets too cold or too hot out, we all wish we could have a big expensive car that is air conditioned or heated so we don�t have to adhere to our seat or freeze our buns off. The only problem with that is it�s still a fancy expensive car. It�s not like we all have a money tree in our backyards. A slightly cheaper option to keep your seat cool in the summer is Thanko�s Water-Cooled Cushion that…
Read MoreWater Wizard Buddha Board
In the fast paced world of today, it�s hard to stop and enjoy the moment. The best way to make sure your kids realize the importance of �the now� is to raise them with toys that help them to understand the impermanence of time. The Water Wizard Buddha Board will do just that, as well as ease your mind as there is literally no mess involved with this crafty product. Using a water wand on the canvas, your child can…
Read MoreLearn how to backup your Google data
Over the years, I’ve found myself relying on Google for a lot of different services. While I used them for searching for years, I didn’t really start depending on them until I acquired my Gmail account a while back. Later, when they acquired GrandCentral, they took care of my phone number. These days I would be completely lost without my Google services. And whenever you get too dependent on a company, you need to make a backup plan. In this…
Read MoreCook your entire breakfast with one gadget
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. However, I’m too lazy to make anything more than cereal. Maybe if I had something to make my morning a little easier, I might have a better breakfast. This Egg-and-Muffin 2-Slice Toaster and Egg Poacher could be exactly what I need. This particular gadget will do much more than your ordinary toaster. It can cook eggs (hard boiled or poached), ham, sausage, and ham. With all of this…
Read MoreThis mouse has a hidden scale, for some reason
How many times have you been sitting at your computer and realized that you needed to know the exact weight of something? This is a common issue that plagues many people, I’m sure. Why else would this USB Optical Mouse with Pocket Digital Scale exist? Since I came across this gadget, I’ve been trying to think of possible uses for it. Barring any unsavory professions, I can’t really think of a good market for this particular device. Maybe you want…
Read MoreCustomize your hoodie to route earbuds through it
If you’re the kind of person that enjoys wearing hoodies and listening to your music everywhere, then here’s something that might interest you. I’m sure you’ve seen expensive hoodies that accommodate your earbuds by allowing you to run them up through the fabric, keeping the cord out of your way. Well, if you don’t feel like dropping the money on one (or just really like the one you have), you can customize any hoodie for next to nothing. This Instructables…
Read MoreNinjapins barely leave a trace behind
Moving out of an apartment or a dorm can be a huge pain. You think you finally got everything out and then you have to clean. Problem is, even after you’re done cleaning, you realize that all those posters and whatnot that you pinned up on the wall have now left several, extremely noticeable holes. Unless you intend on filling in the holes yourself, you can kiss part of your deposit goodbye. That’s why Ninjapins would come in quite handy….
Read MoreHeated Pet Car Seat
We all love our pets to death, but sometimes we have to take them in the car with us. Now in the summer, your cat or dog will roam all over the car if you let them, but the winter is a different story. You can wear a winter coat, but your animal only has the fur on its back to keep it warm. A heated car set for your pet would do the trick, so long as you’re willing…
Read MoreRecycled Vinyl Record Guitar Picks
There are a surprising number of things you can do with old records. Since the vinyl is easy to heat up and mold, people make all sorts of things with them. The most common to see are bowls, as you just heat one up in the oven while sitting on top of an upside-down bowl. One really cool idea is to turn them into guitar picks. These Recycled Vinyl Record Guitar Picks are brilliant. You’re making music with something that…
Read MoreAllergy sufferers can dream of ice cream – Lupinesse is almost like the real thing
If you’ve ever suffered from food allergies, you know how that can cut into enjoying the foods you love. For those who are allergic to dairy or are lactose intolerant, that means no ice cream during hot summer days. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute – creative geniuses that they are – have come up with Lupinesse, a non-dairy ice cream alternative that reports say tastes pretty close to the real thing. Made from the seeds of the blue sweet lupin…
Read MoreGoogle Hotel Finder gives you an interactive map of hotels to choose from
When I plan to travel, I spend a lot of time looking at hotels. It�s not always easy to find the best price and location. Sure, there are a lot of travel sites to help you out, but sometimes I want to hone in on a very specific area, and select lodgings from that area only. I�ve seen one or two sites that do an okay job, but this new Hotel Finder from Google does it the best. All you…
Read MoreGo Safe Bag protects your gadgets medieval style
What do you use to tote around your everyday gadgets in? Personally, I have a backpack that houses the essentials like my laptop and camera. It�s functional, and at least a little stylish. However, if you�re wanting something out of the ordinary, look no further than the Go Safe bag. This gadget bag isn�t made from some sort of soft, cushy material. No, it uses chainmail. Not only are you going to keep your gadgets safe from harm, but this…
Read MoreUSB Bladeless Fan
We�ve all seen those fancy bladeless fans that are on the market. Even knowing how the technology works, it is still an intriguing design. After all, generating a breeze without any moving blades it a pretty cool thing to experience. The downside is that such fans are generally very expensive. This Portable USB Bladeless Fan is not. Just like the larger and more expensive bladeless fans, this USB-powered gadget will blow air in your general direction. The lack of moving…
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