One-Stop Cheat Sheet Shopping

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The-Gadgeteer post for the getting-started-guide-for-Linux reminded me of this useful site: devcheatsheet.com.  The best thing?  You can post your own cheat sheets and help others grok perplexing and poorly documented libraries and programs.  The next best thing?  You can download many of them as PDF files and put ’em on your e-reader. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin

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Biometric Wall Safe from Secure Logic

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The Secure Logic 20700 Biometric wall safe keeps your important papers and valuables secure.  The stainless steel vault installs between two 16″ on-center wall studs with the included installation kit.  The vault recognizes and opens for up to three different fingerprints, and there is a key entry backup.  The Secure Logic wall safe runs on

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Snag a copy of “A Newbie’s Getting Started Guide to Linux”

Here’s a Friday Freebie for you: A Newbie’s Getting Started Guide to Linux [affiliate link] is a guide that will help you learn the basics of the Linux operating systems. Get to know what it is all about, and familiarize yourself with the practical side. Basically, if you’re a complete Linux newbie and looking for

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Plantronics Explorer 395 Bluetooth Headset Review

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The Plantronics Explorer 395 is the company’s newest reasonably priced bluetooth headset.  Now before I go any further, to put this review into full perspective, I’m also the Moderator at HowardForums for all things Bluetooth.  I sadly own more headsets that I have holes in my head, and every new headset that comes out gets

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Lexar JumpDrive Secure II Plus USB Flash Drive Review

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What do you look for in a USB flash drive? A snazzy plastic shell? Keychain attachment? Built in security software? How about a built in storage capacity meter? If you raised your hand on that last one, you’ll want to read this review of the Lexar JumpDrive Secure II Plus USB Flash Drive. SHARE ON

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Kneed Support? Opedix Knee Support Running Tights

Opedix offers several interesting garments: the first is a set of tights that claim to provide knee support, targeted towards runners (there is also a set for skiers).  The second is a posture-improving-shirt.  I’m always on the lookout for knee support so I downloaded the Opedix running tights’ information sheet. It looks like they may

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Songsmith from Microsoft Research

Microsoft Research says “everyone has a song inside”, and their Songsmith program helps you create it.  Songsmith will create backing music for a singer’s voice – just choose a style and a tempo.  You can also play an instrument instead of singing.  You’ll need a PC running Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7, and a microphone.  After

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World’s Thinnest External Battery Case & USB Charger for iPhone 3G & 3GS

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I’ve thought about buying an external battery for my iPhone 3GS, but I never follow through with the purchase because the ones I’ve seen are always so bulky looking. I like the size of my iPhone and don’t want to turn it into a brick. It looks like I may have found the right external

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Mission Workshop Vandal Backpack Review

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There are backpacks and then there are BACKPACKS.  I love backpacks, always have.  I’m the ultimate Bag Lady in that I just love all kinds of bags.  I’m not “fashionista” in that I carry around a Coach bag with all the Cs all over it or a Louis Vuitton with the tapestry logo.  No. Seriously,

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Cavius 4-in-1 Personal Safety Device

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Cavius makes a compact, easy-to-use travel alarm.  The Cavius has a 130-decibel alarm that offers 4-way protection.  It acts as an optical smoke detector, for extra protection while staying in a hotel or anywhere that seems to be lacking adequate smoke detectors.  Activate it while attached to your handbag, laptop bag, or luggage, and the alarm will

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New Panasonic Lumix cameras priced up and coming next month

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Back in March, Panasonic announced two new cameras – the Lumix G2 and G10. The latest additions will both feature a 12.1 megapixel sensor, a three-inch LCD touchscreen and will both be capable of recording HD video in 1280 x 720p at 30 fps.  They will also come packing an interchangeable 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 lens, plus a  host of other glorious,

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