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Gaiam sells the Windstream Human Power Generator, which turns a regular bike into a generator. I've never used it, but it looks like it does the job. There's a lot more info at Windstream Power's s...

If your desk is up against the wall, wouldn't this printer push your desk out a few inches? And would being against the wall cause heat dissipation problems? If your desk isn't against the wall, do...

Pretty good solution to the problem of having a USB hub with a cord that's too long. My only question is, does anyone know how long that cord will hold up with all that whirling?

from Apartment Therapy Unplugged | Whirl USB Hub on February 6, 2008 06:58PM

This has all the advantages and disadvantages that multiple function devices have. On the plus side, you only need one item not two, which saves on materials and space, if those are considerations ...

I saw the M2E Power representative at Greener Gadgets on Friday. It sounds pretty exciting. If I heard the numbers right, just carrying around your cell phone and walking for 1-2 hours will get you...

I don't know if calling them "notably bad" products is entirely fair. Many of these were actually quite good from a technological standpoint, but failed simply from a business standpoint.

Also worth checking out is GreenDisk . They sell recycled CD jewel cases.

I actually can't remember the last time I was given the choice. Every place I go to just uses plastic. Whenever I plan to go out shopping, I bring reusable bags. When I go shopping on ...

I have a laptop that was made in 2000, and a cell phone that was made in 2001. The laptop has gotten a few upgrades, and the cell phone some repairs, but they both still work. I try to use things f...

I second the vote for MacFixItForums . I can't remember the last time I went there and didn't get a problem solved. For general info, commen...