Geek is chic.
I've gotten in the habit of taking videos with my Canon camera. Unfortunately they hardly ever make it past my desktop because I'm hesitant to post them on sites like YouTube (and have them available for the world to see). Well, I've just learned from Lifehacker that there's a new free service called Moonk that helps you embed various media types (photos, videos, or music) into chic looking flash Read more
Since you now know how to update your Netflix while on IMDB or Amazon, I thought I'd share another cool Netflix tip that you can use on your iPhone. After I saw this new third-party iPhone application on Gizmodo, I just had to see what all the fuss was about. Created by Brent Jensen, iFlix will allow you to reorder, drag, drop, delete, and add items to your Netflix queue — straight from your Read more
A guy named Erik Kastner has created a fun application with PHP and javascript that allows you to enter the letters of your name (it can be your name or any word you happen to like) and get a fun graphic made of flickr letters. Once you have submitted your name you are actually given an embed code, which you can put on your website or profile. If you do not have a website of TeamSugar profile, I Read more
If your commute, or inability to get out of bed when the alarm goes off makes you chronically late and leaves you in a daily text-messaging frenzy, you might want to consider the Oops I'm Late! Professional for Smartphones. For $99.99 you can get the calendar integrated late notification that sends out notices based on your current GPS location. It's the geekiest alert system I can imagine, but Read more
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I wouldn't dream of traveling without my trusty plastic folder! Be it for business or pleasure, I recycle the same one, slightly larger than a standard piece of paper that I've used since my college days. Mine's hot pink so it stands out in my travel tote amid magazines and other goodies and extra sturdy with a Velcro flap so things stay in better than pocketed, paper alternatives. While there Read more
Cauliflower's not just for savory applications. Just ask Sevimel, who can attest to the legitimacy of these cauliflower brownies. Cauliflower brownies? You betcha! Low-carb and gluten-free, these fudgy treats will keep everybody guessing what the secret ingredient is. They're choco-cauli-tastic! Curious about the recipe? Then check out her blog, and be sure to share your most intriguing recipes Read more
If you're one who doesn't like to fuss with a lot of products, then you'll love Murad's Intensive — C Radiance Peel ($50), from the brand's new Environmental Shield line. Use it just once or twice a week (at 10 minutes each application), and skin is left with just about every adjective you want it to be: bright, smooth, luminous, and supple. The reasons? Glycolic acid helps to exfoliate, while Read more
Doing research on a company is one of the first steps to tailoring your job application and prepping for an interview. One of the more common ways people learn about the company is by googling it and seeing what kind of articles pop up in their search. Another way is to read the company's "FAQ" or "About Us" section. But if you rely on those sources alone, you will be only scraping the surface Read more
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