Thursday, 30 August 2012

The Logitech K310 Washable Keyboard Is Perfect for Messy Folks [Video]

The Logitech K310 Washable Keyboard Is Perfect for Messy Folks [Video]:




If you eat at your desk a lot and are particularly sloppy (or maybe if you just have children), Logitech's Washable Keyboard K310 makes it easy to clean up all those spills.

We've already shown you how to clean your keyboard and other gadgets, but Logitech's new washable keyboard allows for hassle-free cleaning in a fraction of the time. The keyboard's water-resistant build allows it to be completely submerged in up to 11 inches of water and can handle a good scrubbing. The keys are laser-printed and UV-coated, which prevents any fading, and holes on the back of the keyboard allow water to escape easily and air-dry efficiently. It may not be the prettiest or most feature-filled keyboard out there, but some people just plain need it. You know who you are.
The Logitech Washable Keyboard K310 is now available for $39.99.
Logitech Washable Keyboard K310 | Logitech via Mashable

Wednesday, 29 August 2012

Convert Video Files Into Comic Book Style Ebooks for Offline Reading [Video]

Convert Video Files Into Comic Book Style Ebooks for Offline Reading [Video]:
Convert Video Files Into Comic Book Style Ebooks for Offline ReadingYou can't always sit around watching video, but that doesn't mean you want to lose track of your favorite TV seasons. To solve this problem, blog Frisnit Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. devised a system to convert video from BBC's iPlayer into a comic book style text that can be read on a Kindle.
The basic process for conversion is a little complicated, but the payoff is a clever way to make your own photonovel. Frisnit's guide is made with iPlayer in mind, and uses Project X for subtitle conversion, lav2yuv to create the scenes, and FFmpeg to convert everything. The process is by no means straight-forward, but it's certainly ripe for streamlining and experimenting if you're inclined. Head over to Frisnit Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. for the guide.
iPlayer for Kindle | Fristnit Electric Industrial Co. Ltd.

Friday, 24 August 2012

It's More Entertaining Than Your Favorite TV Show in This Week's Open Thread [Video]

It's More Entertaining Than Your Favorite TV Show in This Week's Open Thread [Video]:




Need a short-term pick-me-up to finish out your week? Good news! We're bottling that in this week's open thread.
Same drill as always, open-threaders: You can chat and ask questions with your fellow readers all week long at the #openthread hashtag page, but our weekly open thread post is your opportunity to reach the most people. Ask questions, offer advice, discuss productivity tips, or just chat about whatever's on your mind. You'll need a commenter account to participate, then you're ready to roll.
An extra reminder: If you're not quite satisfied with the interaction in the weekly open thread or in #tips, remember that you can also share your expertise every day on our Expert Pages.

Monday, 20 August 2012

Four Clicks to a Less Annoying YouTube [Annoyances]

Four Clicks to a Less Annoying YouTube [Annoyances]:
Four Clicks to a Less Annoying YouTubeYou know what's awful about YouTube videos? Sure you do! Annotations are awful. Because more often than not, they're less "annotation" and more "HEYDIDYOULIKETHIS?!!? SUBSCRIBE NOW BUY ON ITUNES!!!!!" Most of you probably click off annotations (and to a lesser degree captions) nearly every time you watch a YouTube video. Do yourself a favor and turn them off for good, right now.
  1. Visit your YouTube Playback Settings page.
  2. Untick Show annotations on videos.
  3. Untick Always show captions.
  4. Click Save.
That was easy, right? Now you won't have to deal with the almost-always-annoying annotations and the sometimes-unnecessary captions ever again (or at least as long as you're logged into your YouTube/Google account). You can always turn them back on any time you want, but you'll no longer need to turn them off nearly every time you watch a video.
As for your other YouTube annoyances? Here's how to fix those.
The image above is from YouTube user schmoyoho: extremely talented person, confirmed annotation abuser.

Monday, 13 August 2012

DIY Cotton Candy Machine

DIY Cotton Candy Machine:
Terry Jantzi says: “I built a homemade machine that works spectacularly. Made out of surplus steel bowls, a hanging plant basket and a propane torch, I produce all kinds of flavored cotton candy for family and friends.”
I like the way his video progressives from a working prototype to a slick finished project.

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