Archive for April, 2011
Desktop Fun: Starry Skies Wallpaper Collection
Star filled skies can add a unique, beautiful touch to many types of scenery and inspire our hearts as we look beyond our world to the wonders that lie beyond. Add some stargazing power to your desktop and dreams with our Starry Skies Wallpaper collection. Note: Click on the picture to see the full-size image—these [...]
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Mario Gets a Portal Gun [Video]
See what happens when Mario gets his hands on a Portal Gun…all of a sudden it is a whole new game. And oh the things he does with it! Note: Video contains some language at the end that may be considered inappropriate. Mario With A Portal Gun [Dorkly Bits] 50+ Tools & Techniques to Remove [...]
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Stormtrooper TK-421’s Desktop While He was Away from His Post [Fun Star Wars Image]
Have you ever wondered what Stormtrooper TK-421’s desktop may have looked like while he was away from his post? Then here is your chance to find out! Matt Chase has done an excellent job of putting together this humorous look at an Imperial desktop setup. With a little size tweaking (based on your monitor’s resolution) [...]
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Create Pop Rocks in Your Kitchen [Food Lab]
If you prefer your mad scientist experiments to be more of the delicious and fizzy variety rather than the genetically-modified animals with laser beams variety, this DIY Pop Rocks recipe has all the makings of a fun weekend project. Instructables user ChickFlix shares a tutorial for cranking out your own custom flavored Pop Rocks style [...]
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What You Said: How You Keep Track of Your Passwords
Earlier this week we asked you to share your techniques for managing and organizing your passwords. Now we’re back to highlight the tools, tricks, and tips you use to wrangle your passwords and internet security. Photo by Linus Bohman. The response to our Ask the Readers on Wednesday was prolific; you guys logged hundreds of [...]
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Geek Deals: Discounted Sound Systems, Nintendo Wii Consoles, and Free Apps
If you love new gear but not high prices then we’ve got some deals for you; grab some deeply discounted laptops, game systems, and free mobile apps in this week’s Geek Deals roundup. We’ve combed the net and grabbed some fresh off the press deals for you to take advantage of. Unlike traditional brick and [...]
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Have Fun Typing Like a Hacker with Hacker Typer [Geek Fun]
Are you looking for a quick bit of good fun to “impress” your less computer-savvy family and friends with? Then you need Hacker Typer. Hacker Typer lets you produce awesome looking “1337 code” with just a few keystrokes. When you visit Hacker Typer you can select how your screen will appear and set the typing [...]
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From the Tips Box: Recording Windows, Extending Battery Life, and Supercharging CCleaner
It’s time to delve into the tips box and share this week’s top reader tips. Today we’re looking at an easy and built-in way to record problems in Windows, squeezing life out of your batteries, and supercharging CCleaner. 50+ Tools & Techniques to Remove Image Backgrounds in Photoshop, pt 1 Geek Rants: Why Do So [...]
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Mac People versus PC People [Comparison Infographic]
The folks over at Hunch Blog conducted a survey exploring differences in personality, aesthetic tastes, media preferences, and more between people who use Macs and PCs. Curious about how you compare with those who took the survey? Then you will definitely want to have a look at the chart of results they put together. To [...]
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DIY Wi-Fi Radio Brings Streaming Tunes Anywhere in Your House
If you’re looking for an ambitious weekend project to hone your electronics skill on, this DIY Wi-Fi radio is quite a stylish and functional option. Instructables user Janw not only built a functioning Wi-Fi radio using parts from a gutted router and sound card but he also built an enclosure for it that makes it [...]
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