Ian’s got some pretty cool information about this kitchen of the future. I’m a horrible chef…but maybe if all my toys were in the kitchen I might be inspired to stay & learn a little more? Or better yet, how about I could just check out video instructions for cooking!! Ian Dixon MCEDev have developed on a interactive cookbook and […]
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I feel ashamed for having as pathetic a music thumbnail library as I have, and more ashamed for not knowing about this program! If anyone else is like me & has half their music albums with either none or incorrect album covers, this may be your solution. Oh, and the best part…it’s free! Media Center Expert It basically scans all […]
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This is G-H-E-T-T-O…but I love it! And knowing how cheap I am, would probably use it 😛 Gizmodo First of all, designer Tom Ballhatchet placed wheels on the package itself, making the bulky box easier to roll from store to home. Then he placed the TV set into an expanded polypropylene shell, perfectly molded to its shape. Once you get […]
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Lots of pictures of the new Verizon FiOS over at Zatz Not Funny, some very interesting to say the least. Currently only available in very limited areas, hopefully soon it will spread out & force your local awful cable service to actually provide something worth paying for. Make sure to visit the site for a LOT more pictures. Zatz Not […]
Read morePVRBlog’s been a little quiet of late, but for good reason…the lucky guy is getting himself a new home theater!! And like any good blogger, he’s writing it all up to help those of you in the future. Part 1 is up, and deals with basically planning your project and setting your goals, which if you’re me, you’re guaranteed to […]
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Kudos to PVRBlog for finding this cool article, basically a nice step by step how-to-build a TV lift cabinet. If you’ve got the patience & skill to do it, this could save you thousands in the long haul. Instructables How to build a TV Lift cabinet using an off-the-shelf dresser drawers and an off-the-shelf TV Lift Kit from Firgelli Automations. […]
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Well, we posted the other day about the announcement of this remote…err..mouse from Logitech. And Engadget has their hands on it super fast. Hopefully we can get our hands on it here, I’d love to see a Gyration versus Logitech showdown! Engadget And we must say, the new MX Air certainly lives up to this enviable reputation. From good hand […]
Read moreHere’s another good starting point for anyone considering heading down the home automation path. It offers up some considerations that I hadn’t realized were pretty important, depending on the end result you’re aiming for. Z-Wave World If your situation is anything like mine, once you get the whole Z-Wave setup working reliably and show it to your spouse, they’ll say […]
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A very nice beginner’s guide and installation walk-through for anyone considering entering the realm of home automation. Z-Wave World Overall, the project was certainly easier than installing a water heater or clothes dryer but required some forethought. In fact, planning where the various Z-Wave modules would go and how they might interact opened my mind to the realm of possibilities. […]
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While the interface definitely looks impressive, if DivX is intending to target the set top box market, I think they’re going to have the same issues Tivo has had. It’s sad to say, but the cable companies seem content to have a significantly inferior product and keep all the profit, rather than pay any sort of licensing fee. TV Squad […]
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