Archive for the 'Hobbies' Category

Neat Geek Stuff on eBay

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

If you’re into vintage radios like I am, you’ll be interested in seeing what I have listed on eBay. Check out my eBay page: http://myworld.ebay.com/kc4iwt. While you’re there, be sure to sign my guestbook. Cheers! The Geek

Internet Safety in the Digital Age

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Let me introduce a very special guest blogger, Mr. Paul Shirey. Paul is a young man (13 years old) who definitely has a handle on what this Internet thing is all about. In fact, given that people of his generation have this kind of savvy, I think there’s hope that the Internet will evolve from [...]

Cool Tools Use New Ultracapacitor Technology

Monday, February 16th, 2009

These two new products are a Tool Geek’s dream. Since I don’t yet own either of them, I’m going to let the web sites and pictures speak for themselves. Both of these tools are powered by ultracapacitors (aka SuperCapacitors) and both recharge in 90 seconds. Check them out! (Click on the logo above for the [...]

Nixie Tubes Are Beautiful

Sunday, July 6th, 2008

Thanks to the latest issue of Popular Mechanics, we Geeks who remember these things can get our hands on some beautiful, handmade digital clocks (kit versions are also available). Nixie tubes have a warm glow that produces an aesthetic that today’s digital displays don’t even approach. Check out Peter Jensen’s site, tubeclock.com and browse around. [...]