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Rapid prototyping technology: The 3D printing miracle
August 7, 2011
What is rapid prototyping? Video examples show how 3D printing in plastic creates a desktop factory.
WordPress CMS alternative: SilverStripe open source content management system
November 24, 2009
Until last week, WordPress was the best solution I had seen for small, owner-editable websites.
Firefox spell-check: In-browser help for Wisconsin's poor spellers
November 11, 2009
Improve the credibility of your comments by using Firefox’s built-in spell-checking whenever you write online.
How to brine turkey, carve turkey: Thanksgiving recipes from Alton Brown
November 10, 2009
See how to carve a turkey with a electric knife, how to brine a turkey, and other Thanksgiving videos from Alton Brown of Good Eats.
Online analytics: Clicky Web analytics tools
November 8, 2009
What are Web analytics, and what services do realtime, online Web analytics tools like Clicky provide?
LinkedIn book: 'How to REALLY use LinkedIn,' by Jan Vermeiren
August 18, 2009
LinkedIn can be a powerful business connection tool. This book shows you how to use it.
Mac Snow Leopard upgrade: Preorder Mac OS X 10.6 from Amazon.com right now for just $29
August 3, 2009
Apple’s Snow Leopard release date won’t be until September, but you can preorder the upgrade now for just $29.
Google Voice vs. (801) 823-2033: Annoying calls after FedEx Office
July 11, 2009
Our Google Voice phone number was getting annoying calls. Whose phone number is this, we wondered.
Flip Ultra HD: Our first camcorder
June 1, 2009
After a couple of days of playing around with it, I really like the $200 Flip Ultra HD camcorder.
Drowning in Google Reader, I paddle back to Delicious
May 28, 2009
I was subscribed to way too many feeds. Now I read as I please and share via Delicious bookmarks.
The new yellow pages: Google advertising shines in NPR segment
May 6, 2009
‘All Things Considered’ looks at how small businesses are using Google Adwords to attract local customers.
Bicycle air pump: Fill bike tires with this JoeBlow Pro bike pump
April 24, 2009
Now and then there’s something you buy which, every time you use it, gives you a little thrill because it’s well-designed and does exactly what you want it to.
Desktop Twitter alternative to TweetDeck: TweetGrid!
April 1, 2009
An ingenious way to follow all sorts of things on Twitter.
Wacky Peerless faucet instructions
September 14, 2007
The installation instructions for Peerless faucets are funny reading.
Free directory assistance: 1-800-FREE411
March 8, 2007
Yes, you do have to listen to a short ad, but otherwise it is free.
Blendtec blender viral videos: 'Will It Blend?'
January 11, 2007
Blend it! See this viral video campaign from blender maker Blendtec mixing smoothies from odd objects.
Trying on music
December 28, 2006
I already like all the songs in my iTunes library. Where can I discover new music to like?
What's on my iBook?
November 9, 2006
I depend on my iBook for a lot of things. When its screen died, Vine Viewer helped me backup my files via VNC.
My site fell asleep
October 12, 2006
A Web design project and some software updates have kept me too busy to blog for six weeks.
You've got weather
August 24, 2006
I recommend using Weather Underground and My-Cast to stay updated on weather conditions.
Earworm infestation
August 15, 2006
Peace and quiet out in the yard? Not with Kenny Loggins singing “Danny’s Song” over and over and over.
'Cooking Light': It's what's for dinner
July 20, 2006
The magazine — and the MyRecipes.com website — are great sources for interesting-but-easy, healthy weeknight dinners.
