Some of the big issues that come with riding a bike include getting your pants caught in the mechanisms, and being visible during night rides. There are a lot of different methods to solve this, and some are easier than others. If you’re always looking for new effective but easy ways to do things, why not go the minimalistic route?
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True story – for seven years I worked in the golf industry and watched as the industry’s main manufacturers continually created new products to help improve play. Most were marketed as the newest, latest, and greatest products that were designed to help you knock strokes off of your game. But the industry’s dirty little secret was that most of it really didn’t matter. The key improvement needed by most golfers is simply the development of muscle memory.
Read More![GolfSense 3D Golf Swing Analyzer – the perfect gift for the invisible golfing dad in your family [Review]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/golfsense3dgolfswinganalyzer-1.jpg)
Work is easy right? All you’ve got to do is sit down, focus your attention and…hey wow there’s a pic of kittens. Oh and the world’s largest ball of spaghetti just got stolen, and whoa, J-Lo is shopping again…. Yep, work is easy, just as long as you don’t have other stuff getting in the way.
Read More![Focus Booster – get things done by making time your slave [Freeware]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/focusbooster.jpg)
Your humble web browser is rapidly becoming something wonderful, and nowhere is this so obvious as in the world of games and gaming. We’ve looked at HTML5 browser based games in the past and they finally seem to be getting somewhere in terms of sophistication and the fun factor.
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Having a backup battery for your phone is extremely useful. Most methods out there though are something you either need to plug into with a cable, or will make your phone so bulky that it no longer wants to fit in your pocket. While these work just fine, that doesn’t sit so well with everyone.
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Outdoor activities seem to be synonymous with summer. The grass is green, the sky is blue, and you can’t help but want to run and play. If your version of fun is something along the lines of baseball or soccer, then you’re going to need a little bit of structure with how your team faces another. You want to write down your plays so your teammates know what’s going on, but you don’t want it to be out for the…
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We love our furry friends, and we don’t want them to suffer through the bitter cold or scorching heat. However, some people go a bit overboard with trying to alleiviate the temperature difference for their pooch. Normally you’d just stick some ice cubes in their bowl and make sure they have a shady space to chill out just like we do, but some people go far and beyond what’s necessary.
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Fitness bands are big business nowadays, riding the wave of public interest in getting fit and staying healthy. These devices are designed to track your exercise and lifestyle efforts and give you a digital log of exactly how well you’re doing in your regime, and they use some very clever technology to do the job. We take a look at three of the most popular products to see which one you should spend your money on. Watch the hands-on video…
Read More![Nike+ FuelBand vs Fitbit One vs Scosche Rhythm – we find out which gadget will keep you healthier [Video Review]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/nikefuelband.jpg)
There are many ways to scan old slides and film stock to convert to digital, but most of these involve some sort of expensive or cumbersome equipment. The dedicated scanners are great for doing the job, but they cost a fair bit, which can be a problem if you just want to do a conversion of a few precious memories.
Read More![Helmut – turn your phone into a cool instant film scanner [Freeware]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/helmut-1.jpg)
Stereograms are probably the earliest form of 3D image, discovered by some English dude in 1838. The images are actually more about depth perception than true 3D, but when you view them properly they can really be fun. The pleasure comes from finally seeing the hidden pattern, so the thrill is in the skill, if you see what I mean.
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Making something with your own two hands lends a certain amount of pride whenever you look at it. Perhaps that’s why doing kits are so much fun! When they have some sort of purpose other than just being in existence, that makes it all the better.
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There are a ton of game controllers out and about for your smartphone nowadays. Many of them are paired with an app which gives you a less-than-desirable library of games. Now and then you’ll find one that stands out among the rest, but don’t think it doesn’t have its own flaws.
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If you have the ear for it, you can tell when music has real or fake strings. While there’s nothing wrong with using an electronic keyboard, you really can’t beat the authentic sounds of a bow against a string. Needless to say, it’s not always easy to get a hold of an entire orchestra at a moments notice. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just sit down in front of an instrument, and get all the rich sounds of…
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Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy. Single Handed Barber – You missed a spot! – If you like to keep your hair… Unbreakable Self Defense Umbrella – Fight like a gentleman – Here you are taking a stroll… iFace Identify Will Speaker iPhone 5 Case – daaance to the music! – We love our phones so much that we… Doctor Who Dalek Eye Stalk Flashlight – the only…
Read MoreDig deep enough into the attic, drawers or basement of most homes and somewhere you’ll find a collection of ancient cassette tapes holding beloved tunes from yesteryear. Forgotten and abandoned, these tiny relics are all that’s left of an era where the Walkman reigned supreme and the Bee Gees were more than just a collective hairdo.
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