Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Calibrate Your Monitor with Screen Check [Monitors]
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Doc Allen's VersaTool
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When I am wearing my 5.11 tactical cargo pants, this pocket-sized screwdriver/Allen-wrench with interchangeable bits always goes in the right-hand cargo pocket. I'll often use the screwdriver of my Leatherman several times a day, but the VersaTool does a better job due to the interchangeable bits (better fit to the screws). Also, the handle can be adjusted to provide additional leverage or to fit tight spots. To get greater torque, you just slide the handle into "T" or "L" configurations. Recently, I used it to reinstall a bathroom cabinet door that the kids somehow managed to detach. My kids are good at dismantling things, so having this on hand saves time and allows me to complete repairs immediately without having to remember to return to them later. In one weekend, I also managed to complete several repairs on my truck without having to grab the tool box. Interestingly, the hex adapter will disconnect and the VersTool will then accept any 1/4" socket so that it can be used as a nut driver. I do not have enough room left in my pockets for a set of 1/4" sockets, but I plan on buying a couple more VersaTools, one of which I'll be dropping in my briefcase long with a spare socket set.
-- John Rigby
Doc Allen's VersaTool
$13
Available from Duluth Trading
Manufactured by and also available from Doc Allen
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The Ten Best Films of Sundance '08
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Monday, January 28, 2008
Save Ink, Paper, and Money with GreenPrint [Featured Windows Download]
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Must see: Airbus A380 cockpit (incredible interactive view)
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Try This Experiment While Sitting at Your Desk
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Find Better Prices for Digital Photo Prints at PrintRates [Digital Photos]
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Sunday, January 27, 2008
Get Yahoo POP Access for Free with YPOPs [Featured Windows Download]
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Hamachi lets you tunnel through NAT routers both in and out
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Friday, January 25, 2008
Get NY Times Headlines via SMS [SMS]
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No more double latte with a side of compromised security with Hotspot Shield
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Tuesday, January 22, 2008
UTC Clock lets you know what time it really is
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Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Handpresso: bike pump espresso machine works without electricity
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The Handpresso marries a bicycle pump with an espresso machine. You pump it up to 16 bars, pop in an espresso pod (ick -- I hate those things), add hot water and hit the release and the water is driven through the ground to make an instant espresso at a picnic, on the road, or wherever (assuming you carry around a thermos full of hot water). Runs about €100, which is the cost of a mid-range home machine -- but I suspect you wouldn't want to replace the kitchen machine with this. Link (via Geekologie) Things you can do from here:
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Monday, January 14, 2008
10 Great Flash and Lighting Hacks for Digital Photographers
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Thursday, January 10, 2008
New Bush coins
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Funny video created to familiarize you with the new, petroleum-backed, Bush coins. Link (Thanks, PeaceLove!) Things you can do from here:
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Leather Therapy
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I have been a horse owner for over 15 years. Throughout that time I've tried a variety of different leather cleaners and conditioners on my saddles and tack. Leather Therapy is by far the most effective cleaning & conditioning system I have ever used. It is easy to use, has a pleasant smell, and never leaves the leather feeling greasy. The Leather Wash comes in a convenient spray bottle. I've used this on several pieces of forgotten tack that were covered in dust, grime and mold upon their re-emergence from a damp old barn. This spray dissolved the grime like magic, allowing me to wipe away years of neglect with nothing more then a soft cloth. There is no need to rinse off the spray once applied. It leaves the leather with a nice shiny finish and also helps the leather regain some suppleness.
The second product I've used is the Restorer and Conditioner. It has the consistency of thin oil and is absorbed readily into most leathers. I once used this conditioner on an antique saddle, which was horribly dried out and moldy as a result of 20+ years of neglect. It restored the leather's sheen and much of its flexibility after only a few treatments. The conditioner also helps to prevent mold from reappearing. This is a huge plus for horse tack as once mold takes hold it is often very difficult to keep it from coming back.
This product is also great for giving new life to 'cheap' leather. I've bought several new bargain bridles for training purposes, some of which were made of such a low quality leather it was reminiscent of cardboard. After a couple of treatments with the Restorer & Conditioner these items suddenly had a respectable amount of suppleness. I believe the life of these items will be greatly extended as a result of using this treatment. The Restorer and Conditioner has become an integral part of my brand new saddle's maintenance routine. I treated this saddle immediately after purchasing it, and I do believe it helped to speed up the break-in time. (The same goes for my riding boots as well.)
Of course, these products aren't just for horse owners. The manufacturer's website states the products work well on leather jackets. I don't have anything like that to try it out on, but I use these products quite often on my $300 leather riding boots. I've also sprayed the wash on a cloth and used it on my car's interior. I haven't yet tried it on my new leather couch, but I will not hesitate to do so once the time comes. I really would use it on any smooth leather surface without hesitation, as it is not sticky or greasy at all. There are a variety of leather cleaning, conditioning, and waterproofing items on the Leather Therapy website. You can order online and each product comes in several different sizes. The products are listed as being biodegradable, which is another big plus in my book.
-- Talia Chiodo
Leather Therapy
$9
(Restorer & Conditioner, 8 oz.)
Available from Amazon
$14
(Wash, 16 oz.)
Also from Amazon
Manufactured by Unicorn Editions
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Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Be in two places at once with LogMeIn Free
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