5 Geeky Coasters For Your Holiday Tables


Updated 11/28/10 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Geeky Coasters

Every year around this time, my mom breaks out the holiday tablecloths and dresses the dining room table in poinsettias and holly to prepare for family gatherings. My taste, it's not, but even if you can't change the landscape of your mom's table, you can dress yours up with something a little more your style in the form of coasters. Easy to transport from coffee to dining table, these coasters Read more

Floppy Disk Coaster Set Makes Floppies Useful Again


Updated 11/05/08 7:16 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 5 comments

Floppy Disk Coaster Set Makes Floppies Useful Again

I've seen plenty of geeky coasters, and while many have been cute, there haven't been a ton that are tech inspired and still totally acceptable as home decor. This Floppy Disc Coaster Set ($28) supersedes all that — the felt material makes them both practical and cozy looking. Plus, hello, they're floppy disks! It makes me feel less bad for all the lightning-fast cycling through electronics Read more

Floppy Disk Coasters: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?


Updated 02/28/08 7:21 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 25 comments

Floppy Disk Coasters: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

I usually like switching up the coasters I use for my coffee table — Elegant and chic for dinner parties, vibrant and sassy for everyday use. Take for instance the circuitboard coasters, which can play double duty from day to night. Here are some geeky coasters that are guaranteed to brighten up the dullest living room. Brought to you by Supermandolini (and spotted on techabob), these Read more

Diskette Handbag: Love It or Leave It?


Updated 02/08/08 10:42 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 32 comments

DIY or Buy Handbag Made of Old Floppy Disks

Was it really so long ago that we used floppy disks? Here's a Diskette Handbag that utilizes those old and nearly-forgotten little stores of information. This geek generally prefers her bags to have the good stuff on the inside rather than the outside, but there's something a little geek chic about this, isn't there? Of course, you could also avoid paying $50 for this and DIY your own bag with Read more

1998 Honda Civic Gets Floppy Disk Body Job


Updated 09/26/07 11:29 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 19 comments

1998 Honda Civic Gets Floppy Disk Body Job

Who copied who? Did the person with the car plastered with computer keys copy this woman with the floppy disk car? Either or, both are quite strange, although some serious points for having the courage to do such a techie thing. Featured on Spluch, this floppy disk car was spotted at the Fremont Fair. According to the creator Weigand, "I wanted to make an art car, something kind of whimsical. It Read more

Love It or Leave It? Diskette Note Book


Updated 08/24/07 10:31 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 34 comments

Love It or Leave It? Diskette Note Book

Wouldn't these floppy disk note books make the perfect desk accessories? Unfortunately, you'd have to purchase all seven to achieve this fun spiraling effect, but at least you'd always have paper on hand! Each notebook comes with 50 pages and is made from authentic floppy disks. Colors include red, orange, yellow, green, light blue, dark blue, grey, black and cost $6.50 each. Something you'd use Read more

Totally Geeky or Geek Chic? Floppy Disk Journal


Updated 06/05/07 11:36 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 14 comments

Totally Geeky or Geek Chic? Floppy Disk Journal

Floppy disks have practically become obsolete from the tech world, but if you want to add some retro flair to your life you can use one of these floppy disk journals - that is if you still use pencils and paper! Featured on the Uber Review this handmade eighties style 5.25" journal comes with 80 pages of notes and costs $14. Just your style or too geeky? Leave all your comments below! Read more

Daily Tech: Beware This Scary Skype Exploit


Updated 05/01/12 11:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Skype Reveals Your IP Address

Skype users beware! New exploit reveals IP addresses — Geekosystem 5 movie apocalypses that would defeat themselves in the real world — Cracked Upcycled portraits made from floppy disks — FWD New iPhone 5 feature: Siri self-destructs phone if stolen? — Dvice Spam email declines, but spam texts hit an all-new high — Newser Will Hulu require a paid TV subscription? — SlashFilm Read more

Daily Tech: Vintage Tech Meets Housewares


Updated 03/20/12 10:25 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Wooden Floppy Disk Coaster Picture

Our coffee table needs floppy disk coasters — Geekosystem 6 new age cures that actually kind of work — Cracked New iPad's dictation sends your information straight to Apple — Newser Google pulls Reddit Android app — Geek.com Ah! The world's running out of helium! — Tecca The most awesome ant portraits ever — Dvice Batman Live gets US tour dates — SlashFilm Read more

Savvy Links: 5 Reasons to Fear Mediocrity


Updated 02/15/12 10:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What is Mediocrity?

5 reasons to fear mediocrity — HuffPost Women Find out why you hate your job — The Jane Dough Ways blazing Internet speeds can save you money — Wise Bread The best drugstore makeup — AllYou Here's how to file your tax return — LearnVest Guess how much a stay-at-home mom is worth — LilSugar Should I throw away my old floppy disks? — Tecca How would you handle these sticky money Read more