A UK-based artist Sandy Smith creates an awesome “sunset” effects with use of old PCs and monitors. Not the most energy-efficient way to make such an art but then re-using the old PCs is a great way to make use of useless gadgets.
The resulting wall stretched accross the centre of the main room of the gallery, wall to wall and floor ... More
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Microsoft and Cray launch the CX1 supercomputer for about $25K each. The CX1 supercomputer can hold upto 16 Intel Xeon CPUs, 4 Terabytes of storage, and 64 gigs of memory.
The supercomputer will run Windows HPC Server 2008, the only downfall of it.
I would rather see free Linux system running on the servers, that would probably bring down the co ... More
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September 15, 2008
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Check out this Bandai Lumiodot, which is basically an advanced version of Lite-Brite.
It may interest to get one of these as they can substitute a nice picture frame any day.
This Lumiodot can make a great gift for your kids to play with “pixel” art ... More
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LED RGB Lightbulb with Remote Control!
Here’s a cool LED RGB Lightbulb that comes with a remote control. The best part is that it’s even got flash, strobe, fade, and smooth mode for ultimate party light control.
LED color changing light bulb with wireless remote for use in any standard incandescent socket. Have a sign currently illumi ... More
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Here’s Apple’s ad where Jerry Seinfeld finishes it off. No wonder Microsoft decided to hire Jerry Seinfeld.
Now even better, they should just try to buy out Apple all together and end this decade-long Microsoft-Apple war for good.
via cnet
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September 14, 2008
If you haven’t been following our latest Google Chrome Tips and Hacks, you will need to check out the following two posts:
Recap of Google Chrome Tips and Hacks #1
Recap of Google Chrome Tips and Hacks #2
Here’s the re-cap of Google Chrome Tips and Hacks #3:
Chrome Tips - How to install Greasemonkey scripts in Google Chrome - This is a ... More
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Seamour Sheep Radioactive USB Lamp!
Believe it or not, counting sheeps at night works to help you go to sleep. (Of course, there’s always “greener” way to help you sleep too if you know what I mean.)
Check out these Seamour Sheep Radioactive USB LED Lamp that looks, quite frankly, really cute.
You can get one for $69 over at r ... More
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September 13, 2008
Okay, here’s some of the interesting highlights this week from our Laptop Blog:
Tom Bihn TSA-approved Checkpoint-friendly laptop bag looks really nice at $220.
Get a Laptop Visor for more privacy.
MSI EX710 17″ Laptop Reviewed - I like this new 17″ laptop packed with features.
Sony VAIO AW Reviewed - These new Sony VAIO& ... More
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September 12, 2008
Well it comes to us no surprise that one of the Presidential nominees McCain does not know how to use a computer. (For god sakes he’s 72 years old! Let’s hope he doesn’t have a heart attack before the elections)
If we are going to have a computer-illiterate McCain as President, we might as well have this 102 year old woman who ... More
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Here’s a cool DIY on how to make your own serial port IR receiver.
What does it do you ask?
Well, IR receiver can be used for controlling any IR devices or reading from them such as TVs, DVDs, etc…etc…
The best part about this DIY is that it can be used for making your custom DIY media center.
This circuitry allows you to control ... More
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HP shifting focus to Linux in order to get over Vista Unpopularity!
Well, I am not a big fan of Vista, maybe XP at the least, but here’s another great news that HP might be using Linux to increase sales while not having to deal with Vista’s unpopularity.
If you have noticed, many computer manufacturers including HP, Dell, and others who ... More
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Okay, we did get a glimpse of what the $30 Million deal with Jerry Seinfeld will do for Microsoft.
Here’s an obvious answer:
No matter how much you spend and no matter what kind of comedian you hire to whitewash the consumers, Vista is still the same and ... More
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September 11, 2008
I know, this is the famous blue screen of death that has been haunting Windows users for the last decade and now it’s being used as part of a background prop for NIN concert.
Yes, Windows is officially crap…watch the video to see the blue screen of death in action although it’s really hard to see. (Jump to 1:04)
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September 9, 2008
Bottle Opener USB Flash Drive!
Although I rather use a lighter to open a beer bottle, for those of you who don’t smoke, you can get the Bottle Opener USB Flash Drive.
Just make sure you don’t take this to a raving party with tons of people as you might regret lending it to the partier next to you with all that classified data inside the ... More
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Nintendo WiFi Router!
Although I rather use a Linksys router so I can hack it for maximum speed, you might benefit from this Nintendo-branded Wifi router that will complement your Wii colors well. (with white)
via ohgizmo, Product Page
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DIY Hacked USB Thumb Drive!
For those of you who need a real USB Thumb drive, this might not be the right picture but for those of you who want to have some fun, just go and grab an old harddrive, USB ports, and couple USB Flash Drives for a real good Thumb Drive laughs.
This ordinary looking hard drive when plugged into a USB port will mount 4 USB ... More
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It’s not that often that a manufacturer takes things literally and makes a USB “Thumb” Flash Drive, but you are glad that they did.
Features:
USB 2.0 High Speed
Plug and Play, Hot-Swapped capability
Mass storage compliant
Support: Windows Vista, XP, 2000 and Mac OS
Dimensions: 55 x 24 x 22mm (approx.)
Weight: 18g
via geek ... More
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Google Chrome Tips and Hacks Re-cap #2!
Remember our last post on the re-cap of latest Google Chrome Tips and Hacks from our new Google Chrome TIps and Hacks blog?
Well, here’s a couple more for your hacking pleasures:
List of Google Chrome Forums - Yes, there’s ton of Google Chrome Forums, don’t ask me why.
Google Chrome does DNS ... More
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September 7, 2008
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Here’s an interesting video of how Apple solved the copy and paste mystery 15 years ago. Anyone have an old Mac to try this on?
via bb
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September 6, 2008
Instead of using their $300 million on customer services/refunds for wrongly-installed Vistas on brand new laptops/PCs, Microsoft is trying to copy Apple Genius strategy by having 155 Microsoft Vista experts roam around your local BestBuy and CircuitCity.
As someone who had a horrible experience at BestBuy trying to return a digital camera, (which ... More
