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data crunch

Hard Drive Crusher: How Much Would You Spend to Secure Your Data?

We all know that sensitive data left on a discarded hard drive can be a security risk, but would you be willing to drop upwards of $11,500 on a machine that ensures its destruction? EDR's Hard Disk Crusher gets down and dirty by drilling through the hard drives' spindles/rippling the platters to make data recovery impossible. The device runs off a standard 110V outlet, but if you are ever caught in a disk-destroying emergency and the power goes out, just bust out the optional $895 hand pump accessory and keep on crushin' in the dark. More »

2:30 PM on Thu May 1 2008
By Sean Fallon
8,835 views, 78 comments

Latest by JordyO: They actually came to my office a few months with a demo of this thing and it really does kick more »

drilling-aid

Smart Guide Drill-Aid Will Stop Your Holes Wandering (Yes, I Said HOLES)

Bongkun Shin's concept design Smart Guide keeps your drill at right-angles to the surface, meaning no more badly-placed and mis-aligned holes. It also keeps your aim right on target by collapsing smoothly as you advance the drill bit forwards. It looks like it acts as a guard to protect you from flying debris, as well. The idea seems so simple I'd love someone to make it soon, please—building my new computer desk would be so much easier. I am hoping, though, that, if it becomes reality the Smart Guide is separate from the drill in the pics, which just looks like something that Buck Rogers' pastry chef might use to whip up a meringue. [Yanko designs]

10:45 AM on Thu Feb 14 2008
By Kit Eaton
5,137 views, 22 comments

Latest by Shnyzx: "Set Phazers to stun Captain!" more »

hardcore drinking

Drill Blender: If There is a More Masculine Way to Mix a Drink, I Haven't Seen It

What better way to retain your masculinity whilst preparing some fruity, girly, mixed drink than to put it in a specially designed blender that can be attached to a standard cordless drill? Perfect for use on a boat, on a construction site, or during any other manly activity. People will surely say, "look at that dude preparing an Appletini with a cordless drill. Damn that's rugged." Available for $28.95. [Product Page via Shiny Shiny]

5:30 PM on Fri Jan 11 2008
By Sean Fallon
7,517 views, 18 comments

Latest by ContemplativeTwig: crushing the ingredients to your apple-tini with your ego is manlier more »

gadgets

Porsche P'7911 Design Multihammer Power Drill - the Apostrophe is All-Important

Toasters, kettles, sunglasses, coffee makers, cellphones—now add drills to the endless list of things made by Porsche that don't have five wheels and go "Vroom!". They've gotten into bed with German tool company Metabo and have come up with an (admittedly) super-sexy drill that is made of carbon fibre and aluminum. The price and a couple more pics are after the jump. More »

8:17 AM on Mon Jun 11 2007
By Addy Dugdale
6,252 views, 21 comments

Latest by bu11etman: Screw this! more »