10 Ways to Embrace Your Geekness


Updated 07/13/10 3:50 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Embrace Your Geekness Day

Every day is a geek holiday on GeekSugar, but today is officially Embrace Your Geekness Day! There are plenty of ways to show off your geeky state of mind, and whether you're planning a feté for a few or staying in to have a party of one, it's time to let your geek flag fly — here are 10 ways you can celebrate your geekness now, or any time of year. Read more

Etsy Finds: Sonic the Hedgehog (Happy Birthday Sonic!)


Updated 06/23/10 3:27 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Happy Birthday Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic, the loveable Sega Genesis hedgehog, turns 19 today! I still have fond memories of playing the game on my friend's Sega after school; grabbing rings and powering down the hills. In celebration, I've dug up 10 awesome Sonic-themed goodies from handmade marketplace Etsy — check 'em out! Read more

Happy Birthday Photoshop!


Updated 02/19/10 3:35 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Photoshop Tips, Tricks, and Apps

The beloved photo editing program Photoshop turns 20 today, and to celebrate, I thought I'd round up some of my favorite Photoshop tips and tricks. From editing your pics on the go to removing objects from photos, this program has certainly earned a spot as one of my all-time favorites. Read more

Happy Birthday Bubble Wrap!


Updated 01/25/10 1:20 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Fun, Stress-Relieving Bubble Wrap Games

Who doesn't love the satisfying pop-pop-pop of a sheet of bubble wrap? Today is the 50th birthday of the packing material turned amazing stress-reliever, which actually started (believe it or not) as a type of wallpaper! Popping a sheet of the stuff takes me back to my childhood, when sometimes the packaging was far more exciting than the actual gift inside. My sister and I used to fight over Read more

Happy 25th Birthday Lomo: 6 Ways to Commemorate


Updated 06/19/09 9:56 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Six Ways to Commemorate Lomo's 25th Birthday

Twenty-five years ago, a phenomenon was born — who would have thought that a little plastic camera would have such an effect on our photographic lives? I love my Lomo and use it as much as I can, so this weekend I'll be celebrating the occasion by packing my Holga wherever I go and snapping away. Check out a few other ways you can celebrate and commemorate the anniversary of the Lomo camera. Read more

187 Gifts For the Geek in Your Life


Updated 03/01/12 9:40 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Gifts For Geeks

Prime holiday shopping time is upon us. Do you have your list figured out? We've got gifts on the brain and have rounded up 187 gifts for all kinds of geeks in your life — from your nerdy co-worker to your best pal to your favorite Star Trek fanatic. Take a look through our list, check it twice, and tackle your shopping list early. Read more

Throw a Home Alone-Style Holiday Party


Updated 12/21/11 11:28 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Home Alone Holiday Party

Looking for some holiday inspiration away from the typical Santa decor and shortbread cookie recipes? Look no further than the holidays' number one geek, Kevin McAllister of Home Alone fame (followed closely by Ralphie from A Christmas Story). With wit, spunk, and a whole lot of cheese pizza as fuel, Kevin uses clever booby traps to keep his house safe from the Wet Bandit burglars when Read more

5 Geeky Gifts From Morgan Webb's Holiday Wish List


Updated 12/06/11 5:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Morgan Webb Holiday Picks and Pictures

Shopping season is in full swing, and while we're pumping out the gift guides for all kinds of geeks, we couldn't help but get some input from some of our favorite tech celebs. You'll recognize Morgan Webb as the sexy video game vixen from G4TV's X-Play, but she's got more than just games on the brain this year. Check out what she's lusting after this holiday season, and shop her picks for your Read more

9 Gifts For Your Geeky Guy


Updated 03/01/12 9:46 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tech Gift Ideas For Men

You don't need an excuse to spoil a good man, but these tech treats will hit the spot this holiday. Whether your guy is a dad, a gamer geek, or a photo nerd, there's at least one gift on this list that will get plenty of use in 2012 and beyond. Read more