Sunday, November 22, 2009

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Build Your Own 3D Camera Rig With Two Hacked Canon Cameras

11:00AM November 22, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

You don’t need to spend a mint on the new 3D-capable camera from Fuji. You can throw two basic Canon point-and-shoot cameras together with $US20 worth of parts and make your own for 3D fun. More »


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Use A Spoon To Prevent Milk From Boiling Over

10:00AM November 22, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

You’re boiling milk, you turn your back for a moment, and — boom! — like Godzilla rising out of the bay, the milk is boiling over the pot and all over the stove. Prevent that mess with this simple hack. More »


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Make A Lighted Christmas Ball

9:00AM November 22, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

If you’re tired of the same old outdoor Christmas decorating routine of simply wrapping a tree in lights, you’ll definitely want to check out these lighted tree balls, a cheap and novel way to brighten your neighbourhood. More »


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Fishbowl Brings Facebook To Your Desktop

8:00AM November 22, 2009 | Whitson Gordon

Windows only: Fishbowl, the Facebook client demoed at Microsoft’s introduction to Silverlight 4, is now available for download — and it adds quite a few new desktop features to the Facebook experience, including badges, a mini news feed, and more. More »


Work

Top 10 Ergonomic Upgrades For Your Workspace

4:00AM November 22, 2009 | Kevin Purdy

It’s easy to forget about your body’s needs when you’re deep into your work or the net — until your body offers a painful reminder. Save your physical shell some strain with these cheap, customisable ergonomic workspace upgrades. More »


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Make A Wine Tote Out Of Your Old Clothes

3:00AM November 22, 2009 | Lisa Hoover

Have an old t-shirt or skirt lying around? With little more than a pair of scissors and a sewing machine, you can turn your old clothes into a nifty wine tote for that bottle of Merlot you’re giving to mum. More »