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Video: Build a functional Blu-Ray phaser
Here's the world's most unlikely vote for HD-DVD over Blu-Ray: If the latter media standard fails in the marketplace, there will be plenty of surplus Blu-Ray laser diodes for you to build a "functional" vintage Star Trek phaser, as shown in this instructional video. ThinkGeek sells a...
Tags: Video, Blu-ray, ThinkGeek, Corporate Communications, Hd Dvd, Marketing, Personal Technology, DVD, Home Entertainment, Jay Garmon
Blog posts 2007-11-15
Wi-Fi Detector T-shirt
ThinkGeek is offering the WiFi Detector T-Shirt just in time for holiday shopping. If you have any tech geeks on your list, this shirt is almost a must buy. The WiFi Detector T-Shirt will find broadcasting WiFi signals and notify you by flashing indicator lights across your chest.
Tags: ThinkGeek, Wireless LANs, Wireless, wi-fi detector t-shirt, geekend, wi-fi, networking, gadget
Videos 2007-11-09
Add a USB Flexlight to your equipment rack
There are two things that everyone with a home theater usually finds themselves needing, but rarely have on hand: More money for gear A flashlight I am always adding or removing components from my equipment rack. Almost every time, I crawl back behind...
Tags: USB, ThinkGeek, Shawn Morton
Blog posts 2007-09-10
Last-minute SysAdmin Appreciation Day gifts
The last Friday in July (this year, July 27) is Sysadmin Appreciation Day SAAD, an unjustly obscure holiday wherein all consumers of techno-goodness are encouraged to recognize and reward the unsung geeks that keep our hi-tech networks up and running. ThinkGeek has a selection of suggested SAAD gifts, but true...
Tags: System Administrator, Geek, Gift, ThinkGeek, Keyboards, Networking, Hardware, Peripherals, Jay Garmon
Blog posts 2007-07-25
Put an RC R2-D2 on your desktop!
OK, you're a geek, which means you've wanted your own R2 astomech droid since May of 1977 (unless you're younger than 30, in which case your desires may be tainted by unfortunate Ewok and Gungan experiences). Well, now you can own a reasonable R2 -D2 facsimile for a mere $30,...
Tags: Desktop, ThinkGeek, Fax, Desktops, Hardware, Jay Garmon
Blog posts 2007-04-09
Weirdest Computer Accessories that I don't have...
Weirdest Computer Accessories that I don't have...It's thursday today (4/13/06) and since tomorrow's a day off Good Friday, I thought it might be fun to share some opinions & links to the weirdest computer accessories that you don't have yet & why you don't have them.I'll start it off with...
Tags: accessory, weird, computer accessories, desktop tanning center, thursday, UncleRob, off-topic, weirdest Computer accessory, computer, ThinkGeek
Discussion threads 2006-04-13

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ThinkGeek LED Clock 1.2.1 (Mac)
This screensaver, based on the Binary LED Clock at ThinkGeek.com, will allow you to impress your friends with your ability to decode a matrix of LED's into the current time. Like the real thing, it comes in both red and blue-gray flavors, but you save on shipping with the software...
Tags: Apple Macintosh, Matrix, Light-emitting Diode, Tim Morgan, Engineering
Software downloads 2004-07-15
Geek Definition Insults Half of US
You say "geeks tend to do things on their own and think they know better than anyone else". Well you know, that sounds like the most senior level of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government. That's politics not technology of course. So, one point, I'd like...
Discussion threads 2008-06-09
Your best April's Fools Day pranks at work?
that you lived to tell about?Of course at work you have to balance humor with keeping your job. Here's one that I did some years ago.I made some signs and posted them on all the doors to the IT offices:Fire Sprinkler Test TodayNotice: At 2PM there will be a required...
Tags: Gender and diversity, calculator
Discussion threads 2008-04-01
Best Geek Gifts
Best Geek GiftsWhat are the best gifts for technology enthusiasts this year? Here's my take on the five items that should be on each techie's wish list:1. Apple PowerBook.2. 30GB iPod.3. Das Keyboard.4. Ambient Orb.5. Fisher Original AG7 Space Pen.What's your top five list look like?Different Take1. Canon 1Ds Mark...
Tags: Keyboards, TVs, Monitors & displays, Das Keyboard
Discussion threads 2005-11-17
Highly superior gifts for the Linux geek
go old schooli know it sounds crazy but an old Mac or something is always cool to toy around with. also:cases for devices such as iphone cases or crackberry casesthumbdrivesblank CDsrobotsminiature RC helicopters that fightgeek teesanything star treksubscription to wired magazinemangaanimemountain dew cases and casesvideo gamesMountain DewNo Mountain Dew for...
Tags: Wireless LANs, Games, Linux, jlwallen@...
Discussion threads 2007-11-21
Combat "those" days by working smarter
Ever had one of "those" days? What are some of the ways you avoid or reduce them?I always find skipping roundmy desk singing la la la LA, helpsme not be required to rip the Business Analysts spine out.Two six foot long spikes also helps. You can fix the goal...
Tags: Microsoft Project, Team management, Leslie, team
Discussion threads 2008-02-13
New Toys?
What are some of the new cool toys (hardware/software) that you guys are using these days? I am finding myself with more free time at work and I want something new to configure and play with. Any suggestions on anything that makes your lives better/easier?I look forward to your responses!The...
Tags: DefCon, Coolmax
Discussion threads 2008-06-26
T-shirt: 'No, I will not fix your computer'
Great ! But... how do I get it ?I want one ! How do I get one ?T-Shirt: "No. I will not fix your computer!"That's a great idea. May I know how do I get one of this t-shirt.Thank you.Hit the "ThinkGeek" link....it takes you directly to the...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, ookedwin@..., T-shirt, computer
Discussion threads 2007-06-07
Keeping electronics out of the landfill
What do you do to dispose of electronic equipment?Do you hire one of the expensive hard drive shredders, bring a disposal company in, donate the equipment, or try to resell it?How about illegal to put them there..Started January 1, 2008.The city Of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.ZERO electronic devices can be...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Monitors & displays, computer, landfill, electronics, hard drive
Discussion threads 2008-01-08
Geek Gifts 2008: The Annoy-a-tron
tsk tskShame on you for picking on Bill...j/kRE: Geek Gifts 2008: The Annoy-a-troni'm buying one. that's all there is to it, and besides, i done wore out my woopee cushion, time to move onto high-tech annoyances now!!Tease!Your link to the sales site is broken. I want my Annoyatron!RE: Geek...
Tags: Sales strategy, Annoy-a-tron, Geek Gifts 2008
Discussion threads 2008-04-16
What to do about RFID chips in your wallet
I don't know yet...But I do like the idea of wrapping them in several layers of aluminum foil, then placing them in a few nested static bags. That would make me really popular in the shopping lines. ;RFID Blocking WalletIf your paranoid like me, you won't carry them.Next lower...
Tags: Network technology, RFID, RFID chip, chip
Discussion threads 2008-10-07
What geek gadgets are on your holiday gift list? TR Survey
Hey Everyone!The TechRepublic survey team is putting together "TechRepublic's Geek Gift Guide 2008" and they would love to hear what geeky gifts are on your geek list - for others as well as your own personal wish list.If you could take a few minutes to complete the survey it would...
Tags: Marketing research, Tammy, survey, Christmas
Discussion threads 2008-10-15
great geek gifts
I saw this and HAD to post it! I am sure you will want it as badly as I do!This will be a gift for each of my boys for their birthday in a few months (with an extra one for me!)http://tinyurl.com/dqfqbI want one of these...http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/gear/61b7/funnyblody mess it will...
Tags: jdclyde, cool stuff, geek gifts, off-topic, jd-quick (formerly clyde)
Discussion threads 2006-01-26
Robot rabbit reads RSS feeds out loud
Correct link to the photo galleryHere's the correct link to the photo gallery:Photos: From Ambient Orb to wired bunnyhttp://content.techrepublic.com.com/2346-1035_11-30628.htmlSaw thison ThinkGeek site a few months ago. http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/lights/8301/it is supposed to be a bit moody, and colorful too.But, as a guy, its not for me.
Tags: Sonja Thompson, robots, gadgets, news, gallery, networking, Robot rabbit, photograph, robot, RSS, RSS feed
Discussion threads 2006-08-11
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