by jtpratt | Apr 11, 2008 | computers, diy, gadgets, gift ideas, hardware
I’ve found a secret cache of cool computer gadgets I’ll be posting over the next few months. For the first installment I want to highlight something really cool that I wish I had about a thousand times. This is an “IDE to USB Converter Cable”,...
by jtpratt | Mar 31, 2008 | distractions, diy, gadgets, youtube
The Makezine has been around for awhile now, and you can find how-to videos of a lot of the great projects now. This video shows you how to make your own flaming fireball shooter for some magician like pyrotechnic effects. It’s probably a good thing that these...
by jtpratt | Mar 18, 2008 | diy, gadgets, household tech
Consider this my “Vonage Review” and why we now have an “Internet Phone” as our “home phone”. This post of part of The Smorgasbord Tech Reviews series! I’ve been seeing (and hearing) these “whoo hoo,...
by jtpratt | Feb 8, 2008 | computers, diy, gadgets, hardware, household tech
Affordable Home Security can be yours with an IP Camera. It’s cheap peace of mind, a cool gadget, and easy to install diy home tech! This post of part of The Smorgasbord Tech Reviews series! Every now and then I see something and get a thought like –...
by jtpratt | Jan 28, 2008 | diy, gadgets, household tech
How much media is on your laptop or PC? I’m sure you have mp3’s, photos, and maybe even some video. Do you have a digital camcorder? Do you record video with your digital camera or cell phone? How many times have you wanted to watch or listen to something...
by jtpratt | Jan 28, 2008 | diy, gadgets
It seems like nearly everything has a memory card slot now, your digital camera, cell phone, laptop, PDA, portable PC – memory card slots are even now available in some car stereos, home entertainment systems, dvd players, and more! With all of these memory card...