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Display Name: lil' soso
Member Since: 4/14/08

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@funstraw if you figure out how to do this, you have to share!


Hacker Turns 1981 SLR Camera Into a Digital Shooter | Apartment Therapy Unplggd
4/29/10 9:23 PM

This is genius. I can't tell you how many times I've finished a project with ceiling particles tearing up my eyes!


Simple Drill Hack Makes Ceiling Mounts Less Messy | Apartment Therapy Unplggd
4/29/10 2:12 PM

@funstraw I'll post a little tutorial about how we set up our media center soon. It's one of the best decisions we made.


Why Does my TV Have a USB Port? | Apartment Therapy Unplggd
4/28/10 1:36 PM

@varun I saw that! I sent it to my Linux and Python loving husband in the hopes he'd want to fool around, but he was worried about messing with firmware for products that can't be reset to default firmware settings. Would hate to start hacking the firmware and suddenly have our $1K TV go black and never come back. Have you had experience with this? Any tips?


Why Does my TV Have a USB Port? | Apartment Therapy Unplggd
4/28/10 12:42 PM

@strudelganger: I never noticed an issue with the red blur, but I downloaded the fix just so I never had to. What I wish they did was release calibration profiles you can download and then upload via USB. That would make setting up your flat screen so much easier for those of us that don't know a ton about optimum brightness, contrast, etc.


Why Does my TV Have a USB Port? | Apartment Therapy Unplggd
4/28/10 12:38 PM

@funstraw: I knew about the movie and video options, but it seemed a bit gimmicky to me since I have a stereo to play music off of and my Mac Mini holds all the video content I would want to watch. It's the firmware options that seem unique and more useful for my particular Mac Mini to LCD setup.


Why Does my TV Have a USB Port? | Apartment Therapy Unplggd
4/28/10 12:36 PM

love!


Final Frame: The Magic Mouse | Apartment Therapy Unplggd
4/23/10 9:12 PM

Thanks kellyc6! It's from Frankie Magazine (http://www.frankie.com.au/wallpapers)


Kensington TwoFold Notebook Stand and Sleeve Unplggd Test Lab | Apartment Therapy Unplggd
4/21/10 4:29 PM

@hannahvdb
The wallpaper is an image found via Creative Commons license on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/isadocafe/97848643/).


Collins America CinemaView 24 Unplggd Test Lab | Apartment Therapy Unplggd
4/14/10 2:54 PM

I'm worried about that keyboard. If it were lower, like near the lap, I think it would be easier on the arms. At its current height, I think it would lead to some loss of blood flow.

Besides that I really like the idea, but as a laptop set-up. Somewhere you could take your notebook when you're tired of sitting at a desk and work from a different position.


DIY Computer Gaming Rig Makes Also Compact Workstation | Apartment Therapy Unplggd
4/13/10 8:42 PM

Whoops! I do that every time. Thanks for catching that.


A Peak into Lenny Kravitz's Sick Miami Home | Apartment Therapy Unplggd
4/9/10 1:19 PM

@wiredfu
Why did I not see that when I first saw the video?! The designer should totally add that track to the video.


Magical Stairs Light Up as You Walk | Apartment Therapy Unplggd
4/8/10 4:36 PM

I've heard good things about the Cat Genie, but unfortunately, I live in California and you can't flush cat poop on the west coast because it can home a parasite that kills sea otters. :( I've been using the Litter Locker to dispose of my cat's business and it works well, but you have to be here when the turd hits the litter to ensure that the stink doesn't permeate.


How to Tackle Litter Box Odors | Apartment Therapy Unplggd
4/6/10 6:52 PM

Thanks sokanomx! Can't wait to hear what you thought.


Ikea's Collection of Solar Powered Lighting | Apartment Therapy Unplggd
4/2/10 2:11 PM

Best integration of The Hangover with tech.


Need a "Man Bag" for Your iPad? | Apartment Therapy Unplggd
4/1/10 1:55 PM

I *just* bought the eneloop this week! I got 'em for my wireless mouse so I'm not throwing out so many batteries. Glad they excel in this application. Phew!


Eneloop vs PowerGenix Rechargeable Batteries Unplggd Test Lab | Apartment Therapy Unplggd
1/14/10 8:14 PM

loudlyquiet,
Yes! I would love that. The motion capture office chair idea is genius. Herman Miller are you reading?


Cell Phone Battery Concept Charges with a Flick of a Finger | Apartment Therapy Unplggd
1/7/10 7:25 PM

Sure, it's not the equivalent to a full on heating system or fireplace, but it pumps out the same amount of heat as a portable heater. Portable heaters range from 10,000 to 40,000 BTUs (http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/space_heating_cooling/index.cfm/mytopic=12600)

EcoSmart Fires produce between 9,000 and 39,000 BTUs (http://www.ecosmartfire.com/en/about-the-fireplaces/efficiency).

According to Bob Villa, "40,000 Btu units, for example, can heat a small home." so if you just want to heat a room, this is a good solution.


Apartment Therapy Unplugged | EcoSmart Fireplace Lets You Move Your Heat Around
10/16/09 12:26 PM

pelicolina, that's a really rad idea! I never thought of that.


Apartment Therapy Unplugged | Survey: Do You Want to Beam Movies from your Cell Phone
3/6/09 3:26 PM

Jem is $30 and the Office is $3. That's insane. I'd love to find out what they base their prices on. Like is Jem really that popular, or is it because it's rare? Maybe I'll find out for you guys and post.


Apartment Therapy Unplugged | How To...Sell Old DVDs in a Few Clicks
3/4/09 7:01 PM