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Display Name: VJ
Member Since: 7/21/10

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Mike is right. Get a harmony. We went from seven cluttered remotes to one. One side is black and the table is nearly black so if it's face down, nobody notices or cares.


Hide That Remote! 10 Pretty Storage Boxes
5/21/13 11:38 PM

We found some great ones at west elm. http://www.westelm.com/products/stackable-chair-g063/


Small Space Solution: 5 Stylish Stacking Chairs
5/12/13 10:56 PM

A warmed oven with the rice seemed to help when it happened with my 4. I definitely go with a case now where possible.


The Five Stages of Drowned Phone Grief
5/8/13 8:15 PM

@subpoenacolada "Into the New" by Vallejo featured modem noises. 1999/2000 ish


5 Sounds That Have Disappeared
In the Last Decade
4/20/13 1:50 PM

So kwaii!


Use These Fabric Patterns to Sew Your Own Apple iPillow Nancy Kers
4/12/13 10:37 PM

My phone is mostly used to fidget, not get up to date. Kinda bored, what time is it? Any moves on words with friends? I can see why people might think that.

It's dramatically improved some aspects of my creativity, (photography) but it's subject to the same problems of computer time where it's a question of how you use it. I'm more aware of news and stories in the world than I ever was before since I can check things between meetings. The danger is falling in the trap of using it just because it's there.


Is Your Smartphone Making You Less Creative? Fast Company
4/12/13 10:37 PM

Pre-ordered right now.


The Force Is Strong With These Limited Edition iPhone 5 Star Wars Cases Daily Tech Find
4/12/13 10:27 PM

Clickthrough to her page: http://shop.bettinanissen.com/product/blurbs-coat-rack


Designer Bettina Nissen's Studio & Playlist Lifework
10/2/12 12:55 AM

Something minimal and spindly.

Pilsen from Crate & Barrel: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/pilsen-48-desk/s575286
Portica from Room and Board: http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/product/detail.do?productGroup=19633&catalog=filter&menuCatalog=room&menuCategory=213&menuSubcategory=146
Flat Bar Desk from West Elm: http://www.westelm.com/products/flat-bar-storage-desk-g126/?pkey=coffice-desk-chairs

You could also just go with the black-brown expedit like we did.


Options for Desk Under Stair? Good Questions
10/2/12 12:37 AM

Cameras: I had bad luck. Lost count of Olympus point and shoot film cameras. Polaroid OneStep600, still have it. Digital: Agfa VGA resolution and serial connection. Olympus Camedia (broke), Minolta crapcan (given to kids), Canon A620, sadly stolen, G10, T2i.
7+

Cellphones: Sony candy bar. Before Ericsson. Motorola StarTac, LG freebie, Silver Razr, Black Razr, iPhone, 3GS, 4.
8

Tablets: TC1100, iPad 2, iPad 3rd gen. Work: Fujitsu t4210.
2 non pc's.

Computers: PC Partner 286, IBM Aptiva P166, Thinkpad iSeries 1721 (stolen), TC1100, MacBook Pro 13". Work: Aptiva S-series, Fujitsu Lifebook P120, Dell Optiplex gx270, Dell Precision 530, Fujitsu T4210, Dell M4500.
11.

The 2 Razrs drive my average even though I returned the first since tmobile had no service where we lived.

5 home computers in 21 years isn't much. 1991-1996, 1996-2000, 2000-2004, 2004-2009, 2009 to now.

We pass down old tech whenever we can. Still have loads of leftover parts and accessories though.


How Many Phones, Tablets & Computers Have You Owned?
10/2/12 12:15 AM

If you don't think Mr. Ive is thorough and proficient you are not paying attention. Rams has inspired a generation, and it is the WAY of thinking that is important.


A Side-by-Side Comparison of Apple and Braun Designs
9/7/12 6:36 PM

Something worth considering on the tech boxes is flattening them. A lot of boxes come with all folded cardboard insets now, so you can save space and the box. We also use clear storage boxes wherever possible.


10 Techorating Tips for Rearranging, Reorganizing, and Rebooting Your Life
9/4/12 10:58 PM

It's an interesting story, and touching in places.


An Animated History of LEGO
8/29/12 9:18 PM

I use sneakemail to cull spam. Every site gets a unique address. If I start getting spam, cut that one off and use another. Worth every penny. It also lets us both get itineraries, bills, etc.


Why You Need at Least 4 Email Addresses
8/29/12 6:43 PM

I'm with you on the headsets. I endeavor not to be a "blue douche" wandering around with a headset at all times.


What Are Your Tech Pet Peeves?
8/4/12 12:39 AM

Combine Battlehork and Funstraw to get the answer: Beats, PS3, Macbook Pro, Facebook Like, Windows logo, iPad 1st gen, Twitter, Nest, Super Nintendo.


Can You Guess the Tech?
6/27/12 11:40 PM

Don't forget a gallon size ziplock for errant splashes.


The Belkin Chef Stand for iPads and Tablets Product Review
6/10/12 12:36 AM

Computer: PcPartner 286. It included a COLOR monitor.
Laptop: Thinkpad iSeries. Years of use, gifted it to a friend, got stolen in a breakin. That thief must have been surprised.
TV: 20" LXI from Sears - just like Trinitron! It was too heavy for my dad to cart around like he'd wanted to, so I got to keep it.
Digital Camera: Agfa something. Fixed lens, VGA resolution, $49.99! Transferred images via serial port.
Cell Phone: Sony candy bar. 1997.
Printer: 24 Pin Panasonic dot matrix. It could do *cursive.*


Who Was Your First? Technology First Dates
6/4/12 7:14 PM

We like Wired.


Print Magazines We (Still) Love As Digital Magazines
6/1/12 3:45 PM

I'm a sucker for that color green, but I really don't like that much, that intensely in the room. One stripe might have done the trick for me.


Before & After: Black & White Home Theater Goes Technicolor!
5/22/12 12:40 AM