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Whether you’re flying coach or just sitting at a less than ergonomic table, this modded laptop hinge will give you complete control over your screen’s placement. More » Original post by Whitson Gordon

An anonymous reader writes “Why is there a Netflix app for iOS devices and Windows Phone 7, yet no Netflix support for Android? Well, Netflix has been working on an Android app but has run into a few technical hurdles because Android lacks a universal DRM solution which means that the company has to work [...]

Camera sliders and dollies, designed to help you film butter-smooth video while the camera is in motion, are quite pricey. This DIY version uses extremely cheap parts, like skateboard wheels, to keep the cost under $50. More » Original post by Jason Fitzpatrick

eldavojohn writes “So I noted that there was better support for my processor in the latest BIOS for my mainboard. After downloading the update, there was a .doc file containing flashing instructions. No matter, I have OpenOffice.org installed on this machine and just opened it up. And, as should be no surprise, there was an [...]

Twice a year, Top500.org publishes a list of supercomputing benchmarks from sites around the world; the new results are in. Reader jbrodkin writes “Microsoft says a Windows-based supercomputer has broken the petaflop speed barrier, but the achievement is not being recognized by the group that tracks the world’s fastest supercomputers, because the same machine was [...]

From health care to groceries, haggling is hot. While most people automatically negotiate on the costs of cars and homes, what are some other things you may be able to haggle your way to great deal on? Original post by timothy

You’ve got two minutes and thirty seconds to make as many words as possible with either six or seven random letters. Figure out the combination with the most letters and move to the next level. A classic word scramble for a digital world. Take a break and exercise your brain all at once! Original post [...]

Whether or not they’re still keeping beaches shipwreck free, historic lighthouses are constantly threatened by weather, erosion and time. Which ones are in the most danger? Original post by timothy

To address its ongoing water shortage, Beijing will collect and melt snow this winter using vehicles equipped with high-powered heaters. Why is water necessary to life’s very existence? Original post by timothy