By JR Raphael Contributing Writer, [GAS] We may not be GQ, but we’ve tracked down some new fashion items that we think will be a bit more exciting than the latest trendy threads. See if you agree. The Stink-Free Socks Scientists are close to creating a kind of clothing that’ll keep you smelling a little […]
If you’re an IT person, especially a system administrator, you’ll probably be rolling on the floor laughing before the end of this, and if not, you might want to skip this one. I’ll leave it up to you. The video is a bit boring for a minute or two, but when the fun starts, you’ll […]
Ok, maybe this home has nothing to do with geekiness or recent technology, but there’s just something about it that could keep me staring at my screen for hours on end. The “11 Women” house has been designed as a vacation “chalet” to accommodate a family of 13, including 11 daughters, and even has additional […]
By Mark O’Neill Contributing Writer, [GAS] Now that Firefox supports bookmarks with tagging, you can now import copies of your Delicious links back into your browser with the help of this importing tool. It’s very easy – in fact, once you’ve made backup copies of your Delicious and Firefox bookmarks, putting it all together is […]
Featuring a built-in MP3 / Video player / photo album, the sleek and sexy Infinity concept watch from Swatch will make you the envy of your fellow geek friends. Unfortunately, the Infinity is just a concept and is not available for purchase right now, but if it would, I’m sure it would cost a pretty […]
By Mark O’Neill Contributing Writer, [GAS] I’m sure you’ve all been in this particular nightmarish situation. You get up in the morning, and as soon as your brain wakes up, a tune begins in your head. What is the name of that tune? Where does it come from? Why the HELL does it not go […]
Yes folks, it’s official. After waiting years for the long expected title to be announced, Diablo fans now have a good reason to start frothing at the mouth. Enjoy!
By Mark O’Neill
Contributing Writer, [GAS]
Maybe I have seen too much of Star Trek and other sci-fi series on television but there is something about being able to lock and unlock something with your face or your voice. It kind of makes your text password pale in comparison when all you have to do is sit down in front of your monitor and your face is all that’s needed to unlock your screen.
That’s precisely what Lemonscreen does. It’s a small program for Windows XP only that scans your face with your webcam, saves the scan in its memory and then uses that face scan to lock and unlock your PC. When you go to set it up, you have to sit in front of your webcam, press the button and let it scan you, making sure that your face is inside the little red square.
By PatB Contributing Writer, [GAS] When I worked at the Department of Homeland Security, I remembered hearing discussions about creating security by denying access to electronics or control systems. The idea was that in a crowd of people, like in a protest group or political rally, cell phones could be dampened in a region to […]
Melinda Seckington and Karl Gechlik! Melinda won the TokyoFlash Tibida and Karl the S-Mode Oberon. Congratulations to you both! I will be sending the watches via snailmail in the following week, so I guess you can expect them at your door in 5 to 10 days. If you still want one of the many cool […]