This has to be the most wackiest DIY ever, a phone dial that let’s you browser the web via IP addresses.

Well, technically, you won’t be able to surf the web with this phone dial unless you can remember IP addresses of every website you visit but still is a cool project.

Let’s just say this DIY is more of an artwork than it is a practical thing to make.

Our relationship with technology is quickly becoming analogous to our relationship with fast food. Like the fast food restaurant chain McDonalds, information technology (e.g. the internet) seems to be everywhere. We expect it to be fast, and collectively value convenience and efficiency over elegance and craft. In the Phone Dial Web Browser, I ask how we might bring beauty and appreciation for craft back into our interaction with the now commonplace, pervasive web browser.

via make, DIY Page

Here’s a funny design for a doorbell, an Enter Key Doorbell straight off a regular keyboard. (or is it a MAC?)

Created by Li Jianye, this doorbell takes its inspiration from one of the most famous keyboard keys ever - “Enter”.

via ubergizmo, Design Page

If you have been using computers since the early 90s or even before, you probably have couple of these DIN keyboards lying around.

Here’s a DIY that will show you how to solder on a PS/2 style cable to your old DIN keyboard so you can re-use it again.

This instructable is for anyone out there with a perfectly good older style din 5 keyboard that they just can’t seem to throw away. With a little work you can save something from the land fill. Sure you could just buy an adapter cable but that wouldn’t exactly be recycling.

via instructables

Check out this really cool little Crayola keyboard for kids.

Teach your little one how to type with Crayola® EZ Type Keyboard. Works alone or with other Crayola computer accessories!

via redferret, Product Page

You better believe your keyboard is 5 times dirtier than your toilet seat.  This Keyboard Napkin, might just do a perfect job of keeping those pesky germs out of your hands way after lunch.

via ohgizmo, uberreview, gizmodo, swissmiss

Here’s the ultimate traveler’s keyboard, a flexible glow-in-the-dark keyboard that can also be washed if it gets dirty.

Our Flexible silicone Illuminated Full Sized Keyboard is strong, silent and indestructible! It’s portable so you can just roll it up and take it with you!

Never learned to type without looking at the keys? Now you can respond to those late night emails without the assistance of a blaring desk lamp!

• Virtually indestructible
• Washable and hygienic
• Portable and storable
• Dust-proof and water-resistant
• EL illumination on/off
• Simply wipe up any spilled liquid with a damp cloth
• Fits in your briefcase, backpack or notebook carrying bag and you do not have to worry any sharp edges

Size: 49×13 mm

via perpetualkid

Now you can get a nice silicone keyboard cover for your 7″ Eee PC.  Protect yourself when traveling against spills.

via laptoppimp

Here’s an innovative way to market your keyboard.  Save money by not printing the characters and market them by telling people this empty keyboard will help you become a Touch Typist.

Lol…regardless, it’s a great product.

Their marketing statement:

Whether learning to touch-type or already a touch typist, within a few weeks, you will memorize the character locations and you will be touch-typing like a pro without looking at the keys. It works each and every time. If you want to take your typing skills to the next level, Das Keyboard Ultimate is the keyboard for you.

via technabob

Frankly, I’d rather see multi-national characters fit into the keyboards but here’s an oversized font keyboard if you need one.

The Oversized Keyboard is actually more of an oversized keycaps product, but nevertheless it’s still a useful product if you’re finding it tricky reading those tiny letters and numbers. Right now the Ferret keyboard could do with *any* letters in places, never mind large ones. Still, it’s fun guessing which is which when you’re blogging in the dark. $19.98.

via engadget - redferret