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This bold all-in-one computer borrows its combo concept from the iMac, but is actually a gaming PC. Modder Ville ‘Willek’ Kyrö always liked the idea of small-form-factor computers, but wanted the expandability and power to run his PC games…
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posted: June 27th, 2008
author: technabob
filed under: computing | hacks-mods
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Before all you budding nuclear physicists attempt to correct me, I know this isn’t truly a Geiger Counter. It’s actually one of those Cold-War era Ion Chamber radiation detectors. But that’s not what most of us think, so I’ll stick with the more familiar Geiger name…
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posted: June 20th, 2008
author: technabob
filed under: hacks-mods | video games
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I haven’t come across too many hacks involving the Wii Fit Balance Board yet, but they are starting to emerge. In this recent demo, the board has been configured to control 3D movement in a game of World of Warcraft 3…
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posted: June 14th, 2008
author: technabob
filed under: computing | hacks-mods
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I’m not sure why nobody ever thought of this before, but I think it’s a cool idea. This clever casemod took the shell from an old flight data recorder (a.k.a. “Black Box”) and transformed it into a Linux server…
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posted: June 12th, 2008
author: technabob
filed under: design | just plain fun
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These salt and pepper shakers are made to look like the S and P letter keys on your computer keyboard! They come with this cool box to complete the qwertastic look…
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posted: June 11th, 2008
author: karen
filed under: just plain fun | retro
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John over at Boing Boing Gadgets dug up this awesome video from the classic Sci-Fi comedy show Mystery Science Theater 3000. Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot debate the pros and cons of PCs and Macs in a debate that still seems relevant nearly 17 years after this hilarious clip made its debut…
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posted: June 4th, 2008
author: technabob
filed under: computing | hacks-mods
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If King Tutankhamen could have been buried with his computer, this would have been the one - without a doubt.
Conceived and constructed by Chris Kramer (a.k.a “Jadragon”), his EgyptMod PC is detailed with intricate hieroglyphics and encrusted with jewels…
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posted: May 30th, 2008
author: technabob
filed under: computing | design
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Korean PC manufacturer Averatec has tossed their hat back into the all-in-one computer ring with this new model that bears more than a passing resemblance to Apple’s latest iMac models.
The Averatec All-in-One (AIO) PC looks much like an iMac dressed in black. But under the hood, it’s all about Windows…
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posted: May 14th, 2008
author: technabob
filed under: computing | gadgets | home entertainment
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Hot off the press this morning is the ZvBox from ZeeVee. The box is a PC-to-TV video gadget that lets you send any and all video content on your PC to any digital, cable-connected TV in your home…
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posted: May 1st, 2008
author: technabob
filed under: computing | strange and unusual | video games
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Here’s a gaming oddity from Japan. Falling somewhere between Tetris and Rock Band, Pop ‘N Music Be Mouse is a Windows PC game that comes with a colorful multi-button mouse for controlling the gameplay…
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posted: March 26th, 2008
author: technabob
filed under: computing | hacks-mods
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Google’s Android platform might be designed for mobile devices, but that didn’t stop this guy from making an Android-inspired desktop computer.
Built by software engineer (and self-proclaimed geek) Eric Burke, the Android PC is inspired by the green ‘droid head on the Android logo…
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posted: March 22nd, 2008
author: technabob
filed under: hacks-mods | video games
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UTIII is one of the few console games out there that really lets gamers create their own unique maps. I don’t mean just moving a few things around like you can with Halo 3’s Forge mode. Nope, with the right tools, you can make your own completely custom environment, letting your imagination run wild…
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posted: February 23rd, 2008
author: technabob
filed under: gadgets | timepieces
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This old-fashioned looking alarm clock has a digital secret beneath its cover. It lets you take a custom audio clip and use it as your wake-up sound.
Just hook the battery-operated clock up to your PC via a USB cable, install the included software, and copy sounds directly to the clock to customize your alarm to your own preferences…
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posted: February 8th, 2008
author: technabob
filed under: computing | home entertainment
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Alienware is showing off their latest high-end server, designed for use in home theaters and media rooms. The system contains everything you need for controlling your digital media in one slick aluminum box…
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posted: February 4th, 2008
author: technabob
filed under: computing | hacks-mods | video games
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I’ve been keeping my eye on this Portal-inspired casemod project for a while now, watching and waiting for the builder to eventually finish his creation. And just like the cake, I guess that case was a lie…
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posted: January 21st, 2008
author: technabob
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