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Gadgets November 22, 2012 posted by caitlyn

ORA gives you the sound quality you wish you had for your iPad

Having a tablet is awesome for doing everything from reading books and watching movies, to talking to friends and working on homework. However, when it comes to using an iPad, sound is not always that great, which can detract from your media-related experiences. Normally you could just hook it up to external speakers, but then you have to worry about a cord sticking out of it while you’re trying to watch or listen to something.

Recommended November 22, 2012 posted by caitlyn

Kuba-Kickz to the rescue!

If you like to run at night, then there’s a good chance you stick to a designated path. There can be people lurking about at the wee hours with not-so-good intentions, and not everyone has a black belt. Pepper spray and whistles can help, but the time it takes to get those out of your pocket may be too long.

Fun & Games November 22, 2012 posted by caitlyn

Portal 2 Sentry Turret USB Desk Defender will protect your paper clips

It happens to all of us that work in an office with more than one person. Someone runs out of pens or paperclips, and suddenly your desk is a free-for-all buffet of office supplies. While it’s not a huge deal (other than being a bit annoying), it is hilarious to catch someone in the act.

Gadgets November 21, 2012 posted by Nigel

Pyle Retro Home Phone – convert your expensive smartphone into an 1899 era ding-a-dong

Who can resist the lure of the vintage years? The cosy fireside mealtimes, the gentle smell of polluted industrial wastelands mixed in with all that lovely…cough…cigarette smoke? There’s no question that the old times were the best times, otherwise why would we all constantly try and recreate them by turning our modern things into retro toys?

Gadgets November 21, 2012 posted by Nigel

Topland Etiquette Checker makes sure you don’t embarrass yourself

There are few things more embarrassing than being caught out with the wrong flavor of breath. Bad breath comes in various forms, ranging from the chronic garlic yawn to the rambunctious alcohol whiff, which can often kill a pot plant at 20 meters. So how to make sure you’re not one of the perpetrators of such infamy on those poor souls around your person?

Awesome November 21, 2012 posted by Nigel

SFTP Net Drive turns your web hosting server into an awesome external hard drive for safe secure file storage [Freeware]

Storing files safely is one of those things we seldom think about until we’re faced with a chronic shortage of disk space on our personal computer. It’s usually home videos or a bunch of vacation snaps which trigger the panic, by which time we end up scrabbling around for spare hard drives or signing up for online storage services. The problem with online services like Google Drive is the fact that they all come with restrictions and limits, which can…

Bookmark This! November 21, 2012 posted by Nigel

Tackk – the easiest web noticeboard in the known universe?

The web is changing all right, and one way you can tell is by looking at the new tools coming down the pipe. Instead of heavy clunky web design programs and services, we’re seeing a definite rise in the number of quick and easy tools to create online content. At one end you’ve got the elegant and iconic Pinterest, and at the other you have tools like Tumblr. But that still leaves a gap to fill.

Gadgets November 21, 2012 posted by caitlyn

Kanex DoubleUp USB Charger keeps you charged, but at what cost?

Making more of your two-port outlet means a lot when you don’t have a lot of them. It’s often a good idea to get a power strip, or anything that will increase the number of outlets you have available for use, as most of our lives run on our electronics. However, more ports doesn’t always mean more power. Too many things plugged in can mean slow charging, and if you need something ready to go pretty quickly, you might be…

Bizarre November 21, 2012 posted by caitlyn

Cocoon 1 is everything you need all rolled into one piece of furniture

There’s normally a room or corner in your living space that you label as “yours”. It’s nice to have a space to yourself. It is in this place which you can think about your deepest thoughts, and shut out the world around you, even though you can still see it. If you like this idea of confined space within space, then you’ll like what the folks at Micasa Lab in Zurich have thought up.

Fun & Games November 21, 2012 posted by caitlyn

minibru Coffee Mug makes a single cup of french press coffee

French press coffee is a whole world of its own. No filters to worry about, and you can see everything as it’s happening. However, this quick and easy way of making your morning brew does have a downside. It normally makes enough for two cups, but what happens when you only have enough time for one?

Gadgets November 20, 2012 posted by Nigel

Solar Powered Car Wheel LED Lights – add a touch of high class elegance to your vehicle

Well it had to happen. We’ve had LED lights insert themselves into just about every part of our life and lifestyles, ranging from watches to mobile phones, so why should we be surprised when they move into transportation? The humble bicycle was first, wheels adorned with twinkling LED lights are apparently the height of fashion in some neighborhoods. Now we’re about to see them bling their way onto cars.

heh heh! November 20, 2012 posted by Nigel

The Printed Christmas Tree Poster guarantees you’ll have the worst Christmas ever

We don’t often feature stuff which is so horrendous it makes us gasp, but in this case we’ve made an exception as a public service warning. So for all those good folk who are thinking of buying this Printed Christmas Tree Poster as a replacement for a real or plastic Yuletide tree, we urge you to think again. If only for the sake of the children.

Awesome November 20, 2012 posted by Nigel

Write The Damn Thing – the procrastination killer that has no mercy

We love writing with a passion, really we do. But even with massive amounts of motivation, some days it’s plain impossible to put anything down. The words just don’t come. The know it alls call this writer’s block, we call it a royal pain in the derriere. Whatever the cause it’s something that can really drive you nuts, made especially worse when you allow yourself to waste time on something else instead of knuckling down.

Awesome November 20, 2012 posted by Nigel

How Much CO2? – don’t read this if you live near a beach

Every time we do a web search we indirectly create 0.2g of CO2, sending an email equals 4g, make a 1 min cell phone call and we’re talking 57g. And so on and so forth… Ever wanted to know just how much you’re contributing to the global warming everyone’s talking about? Nope, we’re not that enthusiastic either, but it’s fascinating info. Anyway, just for posterity here it is, all set out in an easy to use, interactive chart called How…

Gadgets November 20, 2012 posted by caitlyn

Headphone Splitter lets you share sound with friends

Music is best when shared with friends. It can relate to just about anyone, and whenever you find some new tunes, you immediately want to share it with people who are close to you. However, the sound quality for the speakers on your phone or MP3 player aren’t exactly top notch. That means you both get to listen to this amazing tune only half immersed with one ear bud in, or through the speakers which can’t handle all the audial…

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