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DIY Charging Box

2008-3-25-diycharging.jpgWe've uncovered lots of ways to make your own version of the ubiquitous charging box, but this one stood out as a cheap and easy to create solution.

Look! Mixwit Mix Tape

This is an interesting take on the dying art form of the mix tape. Sure we've seen USB mix tapes and modernized cassette players, but Mixwit takes top honors with its virtual mix tape.

Open Thread 48

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Let's talk tech.

Dave Laptop Stand

2008-3-24-laptopstand.jpgWe've been checking out laptop stands, but missed IKEA's Dave laptop table. Geeksugar sings its praises, in particular it's ability to adjust to a perfect working height.

LED Glass Bricks

2008-3-24led_glass_brick.jpgOne of the winners of Red Dot Design Awards this year, these LED Glass Bricks look promising. This lighting and building material uses mirrors to create a never ending pattern of light.

Solar Alarm Clock

2008-3-24-solaralarm.jpgGo green with your alarm. This solar-powered alarm clock only needs to be recharged once a year and you'll be waking up on time for the other 364 days.

TARDIS Gaming Console

2008-3-24tardisconsole.jpgWe've seen a few cool custom gaming consoles, but what do you build for the Dr. Who fan? Why, a gaming TARDIS, of course.

News: Nintendo Tanks at Being Green

We check in regularly with the Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics. Usually it's Apple getting criticized for their less than stellar performance, but we were surprised to see that Nintendo now holds the ranking of being the least green electronics company.

Inspiration: Geeky Computer Stations

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We found a collection of geeked out computer stations on the web. While the number of screens employed is impressive, we couldn't help thinking they needed a bit of design help. Do you have a geeked out system like the one above? How do you balance your tech with your home's style?

Flickr Finds: Floating Desk

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Sometimes you just wish your desk legs would just disappear. This DIY project attaches the desktop to the wall and the result is an attractive, streamlined workspace.

Good Questions: How Can I Virtually Fax?

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Dear Unplggd,
I want to get rid of my fax machine. I've been searching my computer trying to find the feature that let's me fax from my laptop and have given up. Can I fax from my laptop (I have Vista) or do I need to keep the fax machine?

Thanks!
Anne

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Blogging PC Magazine: Sony's Round Media PC

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PC Magazine takes a look at Sony's latest venture into the world of media PCs. The Vaio VGX-TP25E certainly stands out with its circular case, but does the design hold up when it comes to performance? Check out what PC Magazine found after the jump.

News: Best Buy Gives $50 Credit for HD-DVD Players

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Not to be outdone by the Blu-Ray debacle, Best Buy has followed on the heals of Circuit City's rebates to customers by issuing their own rebate for those who purchased HD-DVD players from their stores.

Best of: Laptop Stands

2008-3-20bestlaps01.jpgAll laptop users can agree on one thing...those things get hot! We've seen our share of laptop stands around here, so we're digging through the archives to bring you the best ideas for laptop stands. Let us know what you use to keep your legs cool in the comments.

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Sale: Creative Xdock and X-Fi System

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Looking for a way to stream your music wirelessly? NewEgg is selling the Creative Xdock and X-Fi music system at a discounted price of $199.