by jtpratt | Dec 23, 2021 | computers, gift ideas, online games
Recently we had to buy our son a gaming computer, and with the skyrocketing cost of parts we researched a lot of options. Considering buying a gaming computer you go through all the normal options like Alienware, Dell, and maybe even the Wal-Mart in house brand. We...
by jtpratt | Jan 30, 2017 | gadgets, gift ideas, household tech, resources and tips
For years and years it seems like everyone has had different pieces of advice for how to make perfect hard boiled eggs. I’ve heard “just add a little salt to the water”. Seems like my Mother always told me once they were done cooking on the stove,...
by jtpratt | Jan 15, 2016 | gadgets, gift ideas, hardware
My son is 9, and like most kids his age he’s into YouTube. He likes to make his own videos and wanted a cheap GoPro camera. I found out quickly that there really is no such thing as a cheap GoPro. For the cheapest entry level version (like the Hero) you’re...
by jtpratt | Jan 12, 2011 | distractions, gift ideas, resources and tips, web
Maybe I’m the last person to find out some things – but since when are they selling “Star Wars Adidas Shoes”? I saw a blog post today with Darth Vader Adidas shoes – I mean – they had the image of Darth Vader embossed right into the...
by jtpratt | Jan 10, 2010 | gadgets, gift ideas, hardware
This is my Amazon Kindle 2 Review. This post was originally from September 2008 and when I first wrote this post the Kindle’s were about $400 retail from Amazon. It was even pricey when the Kindle 2 first came out in Jan 2009, but now you can get one for around...
by jtpratt | Dec 18, 2009 | computers, gadgets, gift ideas, hardware
I just bought an Intel NAS Server for $135!! I’ve waited for this day for a looong time. I literally just found this deal. What you’re looking at above in the pic is what I just bought on Buy.com, it’s a small computer in a box – a network...
