The SimpleNET from SimpleTech is a super simple (sorry, couldn’t resist) way to turn a USB hard drive into a NAS device (network attached storage). Just plug this small module into your wireless router and then plug one or two USB hard drives into the USB ports in the module and you’re done. It’s compatible […]
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I haven’t worn a watch for several years now. I always have my phone with me or am sitting behind a computer, so wearing a time piece hasn’t been a necessity. For those of you that do still wear a watch, Tokyoflash of Japan always has some really cool designs worth checking out. They are
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I recently moved to a new home that is in a communications dead zone. There’s no cell access, OTA TV and most troublesome, I cannot receive antenna born FM radio. Thankfully, VTECH, the cordless phone people have introduced the IS9181 Wi-Fi Internet Radio which gives me a choice of over 11,000 Internet radio stations, plus
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Hogwild Beetle Spoons and Sporks have a wacky design that allows the folded wings to rotate 180 degrees from the closed position to the extended and ready-to-use position. They are dishwasher safe and come with an individual travel case that slides neatly into backpacks, lunch boxes or picnic baskets. They just might help you bribe
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I’ll admit it, I’m a liar… But, I’m also a woman and we always reserve the right to change our minds, right? 😉 If you recall, back in June I told everyone that I was not going to buy the iPhone 3GS because I don’t have 3G coverage here in the bustling metropolis of Columbus,
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There are two beverages that I would be hard pressed to live without. Tea and Diet Coke. I love tea, but I’m addicted to Diet Coke. I drink the 20 ounce plastic bottles from vending machines at work and cans at home. Even though I recycle, I often feel guilty at the number of bottles
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If you ever have that same feeling, you can use the SpyFinder to locate wired or wireless cameras that might be recording your every movement. The SpyFinder is a small handheld device that runs on 2 AAA batteries. One end has a viewfinder that you look through that has an array of flashing LEDs on
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Scorpions give me the creeps. Luckily, I don’t live in an area where we have those evil looking critters. If I did, I’d want a Photon Scorpion Finder Freedom Micro keychain light. How can an LED flashlight find a scorpion? A unique feature of nearly all scorpions is that their bodies will fluoresce brightly under
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The PowrAmid is a new take on a product that’s been around for years and years – the lowly power strip. It works just like an ordinary surge protected power strip, but the dome-like shape of the PowrAmid makes it easier to accommodate larger AC adapters that sometimes overlap more than one outlet. It has
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Not a fan of leather wallets? The Dosh wallet from Australia looks like an interesting alternative. It’s made of a flexible water resistant, tear resistant material called Desmopan (which sounds like a drug name) and is available in 3 styles (3 card, 6 card and a larger Euro sized version). There are several colors to
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Back in college (late 80’s) there was a silly 100 question test/questionnaire that numerically scaled your sexual exploits. It typically involved alcohol and members of the opposite sex. Who knows, it still might exist today in some form or another…. I was dancing the Net this morning and came across a similar quiz at Wired.com.
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I’ve never been camping in my life (I don’t like bugs, so sue me…). But that doesn’t mean that I can’t appreciate cool camping gear like the Light My Fire MealKit. This kit includes 2 plates, spill-free cup, combination spoon and fork (aka spork), small waterproof box and colander/cutting board. It’s available in 4 colors
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If you’ve been looking for a mobile charger for the Palm Pre or iPhone 3G S, iGo has just announced that their popular multi-tip iGo Everywhere power adapters are now compatible with both of these newest smartphones. Full press release after the jump. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Flash memory cards has been around since 1990s starting with the PCMCIA format followed by smart media and compact flash formats. Nowadays the common memory cards are compact flash, SD, memory stick, and xD. The most popular one being SD (Secure Digital) which is widely used in digital camera, mobile phone, GPS, PDAs, media players,
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I like to cook, but I don’t really enjoy all the clean up tasks afterwards. The Trudeau Utensil Pot Clip from ChefTools puts an end to one messy source – your stove top. This little stainless steel clip attaches to the edge of your pot, so that it can hold the stirring spoon while it’s
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The Foldz Flat Pen is a stainless steel writing instrument with leather trim that folds down to the size of a credit card, for easy storage in your wallet. The design is interesting, but I’m not sure how comfortable it would be to write with due to the triangular shape that it folds into. I
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The dam seems to have broken on iPhone add-on battery cases. I have changed this to a series, because it seems every week, another company releases one. Today, we look at the Fuel rechargable battery pack, from Case-Mate. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Like a lot of people, if I have room for it while working on my laptop, I’d rather use a mouse than the trackpad. Most mobile mice seem to be created approximately equal, but recently Microsoft introduced something new to the field with their BlueTrack technology which claims to work more smoothly on more surfaces
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Back in the mid 80’s when I was getting my Computer Tech degree, I remember seeing a guy in one of my classes spinning and twirling a Bic pen around his thumb. I loved watching him do it, but I was too shy to go up to him and ask about it. This was before
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I’m a big fan of green devices and ways to save electricity and money. I currently use a Belkin Conserve power strip and love it. The PC and TV TrickleSavers from TrickleStar are similar products, but in addition to the US, there are also versions available for Australia, New Zealand, UK, Italy, Denmark, Germany and
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