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How To: Keep Web Surfing Private
You're not paranoid if they're really after you. A recent New Scientist story brings our attention to the fact that more and more internet service providers are selling data of what sites you're visit...
Digital Door Viewer Replaces the Peephole
We live on the second floor with our entry doorway at the bottom of a staircase. UPS, FedEX or the postal deliver come by daily (alongside the occasional friend), but every once in awhile we get duped...
Survey: How Bad Is your Spam?
A recent New Scientist issue charted data on how much of our inboxes are filled with spam and how much arelegitimate emails. We wanted to know, what your inboxes look like and what you do to keep spa...
Sales Alert! Sharper Image Liquidates Stores
On June 1st, 86 Sharper Image stores began liquidating their goods. The company, who filed for bankruptcy in mid February, will be shutting down all of its stores. An era has come to a close people. ...
Umm... This Office's Manager Will be Stopping Off at Staples Tomorrow
And this is why it's nice to work from home. Not only are you not a victim of any postal behavior, other than your own, if you decide to go nuts you have to think twice since you'll be the one shelli...
Plastic TV Shield for Overzealous Wii Fanatics
Just put on the damn strap would ya? There must still be a bunch of stubborn Wii users out there that think the Wii-mote strap hinders the speed of their fastball or serve because TV armor is creating...
ICFF: Kikkerland's Candlestick Flashlight
Earthquakes, power outages, or just delinquent payments, we've all had to blindly look for candles or a flashlight in the dark. Now Kikkerland gives you both options for those nights when everything g...
The Svelte Kidde Silhouette Smoke Alarm
We know fire alarms are a safety necessity, providing renters and owners alike a first line defense of alarm in case of an emergency. Rationally we get it. But we're also not too fond of the aesthetic...
How To: Research an Unknown Online Retailer
If it's too good to be true, it probably is. But how do you know for sure? While shopping online at Amazon.com can feel just as secure as walking into an actual bookstore, there are those sites th...
SVAT WRC101 Wireless Outdoor Remote Control Power Outlet
The SVAT WRC101 Wireless Outdoor Remote Control Power Outlet is a little trick for those of you who are looking for a quick solution for remote controlled lights for the home. Attach it to your keys ...
Roundup: Home Tech On Other AT Sites
Here's what's hot and home tech on other AT websites: above is the Anglepoise Fifty Lamp by Anthony Dickens, seen over on AT:Chicago. We've got some good stuff after the jump, especially if you hav...
Walkman iPod Case
Here's a DIY idea for looking old school and protecting your iPod at the same time......
1Password
Do you get tired of typing in all your passwords? We do, and while we know Firefox can save them for us, we're not always diligent (nor comfortable) in setting them up automatically. So, when we sa...
Lutron AuroRa
When you think of home automation, you often think of costly and difficult installation options. Lutron, the powerhouse of home lighting and the inventor of the dimmer, has come up with a DIY alterna...
Blogging NY Times: Cyber Doorman
This guy may soon be out of a job, or behind a monitor allowing and denying building access with a click of a button. The New York Times reports on a growing service, Cyber Doorman, that is being im...
Eton Voice Link Radio
The power is out, are you prepared? If you've ever been stuck in the dark, unprepared, you know how much of a pain it can be to get some light going. Eton's Voice Link Radio takes out all of fumblin...
Alertme.com
A DIY monitored home alarm. Although not yet launched and what appears to be UK only, the alertme.com kit seems to be an affordable and easy way to add some monitored security to your home. Since all...
Good Question: Norton vs. McAfee?
Dear readers, we need your advice on this one--a fellow reader wrote to us asking: For all the PC users out there - which is better; Norton AntiVirus or McAfee? Norton is less expensive and I've not h...
Credit Cards...with Displays
From what we can tell using actual cash seems to be more rare these days, making way instead for plastic. Along with the increased use of plastic for online and bricks and mortar shopping though comes...
NYC Sky Garage
Excuse me while I kiss the sky....and park the car. We all know that New York is crowded so if you happen to be able to afford a luxury condo at 200 Eleventh Avenue you will never have a parking pro...
Stylish Fire Extinguisher
When you think of home technology, a fire extinguisher is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. In fact the act of putting out a fire with an extinguisher probably hasn't changed much over ...
Touchscreen Door Lock
This would have helped the other day when we conveniently locked ourselves out of the house when taking the dog out for a walk. The looks don't hurt either. Made of aluminum and tempered glass, this ...
Forever Last Radio & Flashlight
A stylish lifesaver and light saber* in one device. The Forever Last hand-crank-powered combo radio and flashlight was designed by Richard Thalheimer, the guy who started The Sharper Image. One mi...
Pinqy Fire Extinguisher
Here's a home technology we hope you never need, but is always good to have on hand. It's called the Pinqy, and it's an accessible, compact way to keep an important safety tool around. It's a mere ...
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