Nov 24
Back in 2004, Gmail rewrote the rules for Web-based email. It had a fast, clean interface, and a jaw-dropping 1GB of free storage. Today, it comes with ten times the amount of space, and boasts many millions of users across the globe. More »
Nov 22
One does not simply deep-fry a turkey. It’s an intricate process that requires careful preparation, intense focus, and just a bit of luck lest your holiday feast become a Turkey Day tragedy. Here’s how to cook that bird without getting the fire department involved. More »
Nov 17
Airport security used to be simple—pack your own bags, keep them in your possession, board your flight. Easy, right? However, since 9/11, Americans have been treated to a complicated and confusing rendition of public security absurdity. More »
Nov 14
The iPhone 5 is pretty good, and for most folks, its Wi-Fi is actually very good. It was in our tests. But a lot of people have been reporting in that the Wi-Fi is actually awful, and can’t hold a signal at all. This should fix that right up for you. More »
Nov 10
Fees, overages, and penalties seem to be an intrinsic part of the modern service industry. But you don’t always have to pay them. With a single phone call, you can convince a company to waive, forego, refund, or cancel almost any fee. Here’s how to make someone say the magic words that keep your money in your pocket. More »
Nov 08
If you’ve ever marvelled at gorgeous long-exposure shots of the night sky that seem to reveal every star in the heavens, you’ll want to set aside part of your lunch break for photographer Kamil Tamiola’s excellent 20 minute primer on how he captures such stunning imagery. More »
Nov 05
How To Vote (Updated)
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The right to elect one’s public representatives is the foundation upon which our democracy is built. So if you think Hurricane Sandy is going to stop Americans from choosing the next leader of the free world, demand a recount. Here’s a look at the technology everyone over 18 can expect to find in a voting booth on November 6th, 2012. More »
Nov 03
If you’re trying to turn a propane nozzle into an actual rocket engine, chances are you are going to run into more than a few problems. If you’re trying to use it as a practical effect, on the other hand, to make something that looks like a convincing rocket thruster, you’re barking up the right tree. More »
Oct 27
As far as Halloween pranks go, soaping up windows, throwing toilet paper in trees, smashing pumpkins—it’s all passé. This is the second decade of the 21st century. It’s time to use modern science to really make Halloween horrifying. More »
Oct 26
How to Build a Small Gaming PC
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Way back in December 2010, we built an awesome Mini-ITX gaming PC dubbed the Wee Ass-Kicking Machine. It featured a Core i7-870 CPU, a GeForce GTX 460 GPU, 4GB of DDR3, a 1TB hard drive, and a 120GB SSD-all crammed into a Silverstone SG07 chassis not much larger than a shoebox. The total cost? Around $1,600 (at the time). More »
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