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Gadgets January 24, 2012 posted by Scott

Will this $50 gadget make shooting video with a DSLR easier?

These days DSLRs aren’t just for still photography. Newer models have the ability to capture video at a very high quality. So why doesn’t everyone use a DSLR for their recording? Well there is one feature that makes using one a little more difficult than your average camcorder. Namely, the lack of an autofocus. The good thing is that if you can master using the manual focus while recording, you can get some really good shots. The best way to…

Fun & Games January 24, 2012 posted by Scott

Micro Sonic Grenade is perfect for cubical warfare

Sometimes you work in a great environment, with wonderful coworkers who are genuinely good people, and a boss that will understand if your personal life sometimes interferes with your work. Well, that’s only really normal in dream state, but it is a nice thought. Your coworkers often deserve some sort of unmentionable terror, like a dust bunny in their morning coffee.

Free Software January 24, 2012 posted by Scott

Backup one computer’s files to another with CrashPlan

As someone who has spent years working in IT, I know the look of horror that people get when you ask �do you have everything backed up?� If you take no other steps of preventative maintenance with your computer, schedule regular backups. Don’t have a spare external hard drive or file server to use for backups? That’s okay. If you’ve got another computer in your house that has plenty of free space on it, you can utilize those extra gigabytes…

Gadgets January 24, 2012 posted by Scott

Lift Out Coffee Table Mechanism adds some lift to your existing furniture

There are a few of us in the world that do not possess a dining table. Although, there are some who own one, and just feel like eating at a different seating area in the house. Oftentimes, the living room is the most comfortable place to eat, because we like to watch television during a meal. However, crouching over a plate of food on the coffee table can be hard on your back, or mean that you are definitely going…

Gadgets January 24, 2012 posted by Scott

Cuisipro Scoop And Stack Ice Cream Scoop

Every time you order a cone of ice cream, you always hope that whoever scooped it out knows what they’re doing. If the perfect balance is not there, you’re going to be looking at a giant mess toppling over as soon as you get it. Even at home, making a sundae for yourself can be risky business with a regular scoop, as you can project ice cream all over the place if you’re not careful. There’s always running it under…

Fun & Games January 23, 2012 posted by Scott

Need to spice up your table tennis games?

Table Tennis is taken extremely seriously as a sport. I mean, it’s actually part of the Olympics, so there is definitely a degree of physical exertion it takes to play this game. However, if you just want some friends over, and enjoy playing the game casually, it’s hard to get more than two to play what with all the swinging and running around. That’s why the Quad Table Tennis set is such a great option for gatherings.

but is it art? January 23, 2012 posted by Scott

Inkless Graphite Quill

The art of writing seems to be disappearing as time goes on. By writing, I mean things like penmanship. These days we spend more time on the computer typing emails and status updates than we do with a pencil, pen or any other writing implement. Although, very now and then we like to write a letter to that relative who lives far, far away and won’t have anything to do with technology. Sure, you could use a regular old mechanical…

Bookmark This! January 23, 2012 posted by Scott

We The Lobby uses crowdfunding to lobby for non-corporate causes [Daily Freeware]

During the last few months, and especially in recent weeks there has been a lot of talk about SOPA and PIPA. Thankfully these bills, which had the potential to destroy the open internet as we know it, have been shelved. Of course, that doesn’t mean that they won’t be brought up again at a later time. What’s sad is that when you look behind these proposed pieces of legislature, you find little more than a group of lobbyists funded by…

Gadgets January 23, 2012 posted by Scott

Sparxgear Fire Piston ensures you can always make a flame

If you’ve ever found yourself to be trapped in the wilderness, you know that making a fire is going to be essential to your survival. However, it’s a little difficult to actually get a fire going. Sure, there’s a lighter or matches, but a little bit of water could completely destroy both of those options.

hmm..interesting January 23, 2012 posted by Scott

Pack-Away Collapsible Bucket

Everyone has had a use for a bucket at least once. Whether it’s for watering the plants, cleaning, or bailing out the basement which seems to keep flooding, there seems to be many a use for this simple tool. The only cumbersome thing about this particular tool is that it is rather large, and somewhat awkward to stow away when it’s not in use. This is why the Pack-Away Collapsible bucket is such a welcome relief.

reprise January 22, 2012 posted by Red

Ferret posts this week

Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy. Show your opposition to SOPA/PIPA by participating in Internet Blackout on Wednesday – There’s a word that’s been… What if you could make your phone waterproof without a case? – There are a lot of ways to ruin… SolarKindle charges your eReader in the sun – It seems that books are starting… Thermador Freedom Induction Cooktop lets you set your pans anywhere…

general January 21, 2012 posted by Scott

iConvert iPad Scanner

We are definitely in an age of technology. Hundreds of tablets, Smartphones, and other high-tech devices are available to the general public. Being as bulky as they are, paper products are looking to become things of the past. However, a lot of important documents are still on the good old fashioned wood pulp, and if we want filing to be easy, it’s best to keep everything categorized and in order. That’s quite possibly why the iConvert iPad Scanner could come…

nice idea... January 20, 2012 posted by Debra Atlas

Orangutans use iPads at zoos

We do love our gadgets and electronics. But apparently we aren’t the only ones. Orangutans in some zoos have been using iPads as enrichment to reduce boredom. For the past six months, these orange primates at Milwaukee zoo have been playing games and watching videos on Apple’s iPad. One of them, a 31-year old orangutan named MJ, is a big fan of David Attenborough’s nature documentaries. Zookeepers and and the charity Orangutan Outreach are now considering setting up WiFi, cameras…

hmm..interesting January 20, 2012 posted by Debra Atlas

LED ceiling tiles bring the sky indoors

Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering (IAO) is a continual hotbed of innovation. They recently introduced their latest – a luminous ceiling made of LED’s that simulates both outdoor light and passing clouds. Created in collaboration with Fraunhofer’s partners at LEiDs GmbH, each ceiling tile consists of 280 LED’s, with a matt white diffuser film attached beneath them to ensure that individual lights aren’t noticed. Red, blue, green and white LED’s combine to produce full spectrum lighting that lights up…

Bizarre January 20, 2012 posted by Scott

Will this gadget solve all of your neck pain problems?

Sometimes our muscles get tired, so we go and get a massage. However, if you have ever experienced chin, neck, or facial muscle pain, you’ve probably discovered that there aren’t many people who are going to know how to properly massage your face. I can’t seem to tell if this is a serious product or not, but the Rhythm Slim Chin Muscle Exercise Beauty Anti-Aging Face Neck Jaw Pain Gadget (yes, that’s the real name) looks as if it is…

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