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Turn Room from Chic to Geek

August 6th, 2005

Your room expresses personality. Why not change your room into the ultimate geek room? Tech Manifesto lists some top ideas and products to add to your white wall den.


Display massive collection of Caffeinated Drinks


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No reason to throw out those bottles of goodness.
Why not collect them and put them out on display?

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Technology

Laser Etch Something Sweet

August 3rd, 2005

iPod Etch

For Corporate Gifts of Distinction, ETCHamac is your ultimate choice! Have them laser etch your Corporate message on an iPod, iPod mini or Powerbook. You can upload the file to them on their website. They sell their own iPods or you can send them the one you already have.

In laser etching, a CO2 laser is used to laser etch an image or text onto your product of choice. The process is done at low power and can not damage your iPod or Powerbook. The process is quick, clean, and permanent. Images can range from family pictures to corporate logos, line art, or your favorite team. You give them the art and iPod, they will do the rest. Great pricing too!

Design, Technology

WarChalking Explained

August 1st, 2005

WiFi Zone

Warchalking is the drawing of symbols in public places to advertise an open Wi-Fi wireless network. Examples of such markings can be found on the streets advertised with these distinct markings indicating wifi access points and information about them.

Symbols

Having found a Wi-Fi node, the warchalker draws a special symbol on a nearby object, such as a wall, the pavement, or a lamp post.
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Technology

Tux on iPod mini

July 28th, 2005

iPod Linux
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Linux on your ipod has many advantages over Apple’s default menu navigation appearance. With linux you can have the ability to play a wider set of fun games, unlock infinite expandability of your portable hard drive, navigate faster through menus (without the slow slide effect), play with fun little applications built in and have a wider variety of playable audio file formats. Plus, you can have this and still dual boot your normal Apple iPod mini OS without damaging any files or options. Although, it is recommended that you make a backup of your mini first. This article will explain the process to install iPodLinux on only an iPod mini. All other ipod installations check the website.
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Apple, Linux, Technology

#1 Radio Station Search Engine

July 26th, 2005

Radio

Radio Locator

Radio-Locator has links to over 10,000 radio station web pages and over 2500 audio streams from radio stations in the U.S. and around the world. This means you can listen to most of your popular favorite radio station (AM or FM) no matter the location.

Live Streams & Info Examples:

z100

z100 (New York) - Top 40 Feed

Station Status Licensed Class B FM Station
Effective Radiated Power 6000 Watts
Height above Avg. Terrain 415 meters (1362 feet)
Height above Ground Level 413 meters (1356 feet)
Height above Sea Level 429 meters (1408 feet)
Antenna Pattern Non-Directional
Transmitter Location 40° 44′ 54″ N, 73° 59′ 10″ W
License Granted June 08 1994
License Expires June 01 2006
Last FCC Update May 19 2005

kiss

Kiss 103.5 (Chicago) - Top 40 Feed

Station Status Licensed Class B FM Station
Effective Radiated Power 4300 Watts
Height above Avg. Terrain 472 meters (1550 feet)
Height above Ground Level 472 meters (1550 feet)
Height above Sea Level 653 meters (2144 feet)
Antenna Pattern Non-Directional
Transmitter Location 41° 52′ 44″ N, 87° 38′ 08″ W
License Granted July 13 2001
License Expires December 01 2012
Last FCC Update November 26 2004

KIIS-FM 102.7

KIIS-FM 102.7 (California) - Top 40 Feed

Station Status Licensed Class B FM Station
Effective Radiated Power 8000 Watts
Height above Avg. Terrain 902 meters (2961 feet)
Height above Ground Level 66 meters (217 feet)
Height above Sea Level 1802 meters (5916 feet)
Antenna Pattern Directional
Transmitter Location 34° 13′ 36″ N, 118° 03′ 57″ W
License Expires December 01 2005
Last FCC Update February 08 2005

Links, Technology