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more about #thankgizitsfriday more comments → charles004: In one job I had to use a printer that was a big believer in the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle. If I printed something and ignored the printer, it... more » StoneTheAvenger: The real question should be... where do all those 29 year old degenerates work when blockbuster is completely out of business? more » Lite: hates Illinois Nazis: Apparently Sean has never had to fix a wonky VT200/220 terminal. Most of the repairs for display issues required percussive maintenance due to bad/ol... more » bornonbord: Funny that the legitimate way of fixing a lot of Sony Camcorder tape-loading-mechanism issues involves a good whack. I've had many a sore quad and pa... more » DigitalPasture: I ran a landscaping company in my younger days. I had one mower which would not work until I cursed profusely at it and eventually kicked it. Then, ... more » OMG! Ponies!: Shut the hell up, Sean! You know exactly fuck-all about fixing delicate machinery. I remember fixing a 486 that kept crashing by stabbing it 44 times... more » FriarNurgle: Since kicking or smacking your gadget is not on this list, am I to assume it's still an acceptable repair method. more » Kaiser-Machead: Re: No. 7, I'm sure the kid was wearing friction proof OshKosh's. Anyway, if he was with me, he wouldn't be able to go limp. The deathgrip on his earl... more » Gordonium: The Rock/Paper/Scissors thing makes me want to say things and do things that would have Homeland Security sniping me from outside my home. #games more » SewerShark: LOOK BEHIND YOU, A THREE HEADED MONKEY!!!: It seems that turning an "analog" game into digital is just a way to milk more money without being creative. #games more » psychonaut2021:That's Mr Psychonaut to you!: I have to say, as an avid chess player, and geek-tard, I like the chess board. The Rubik's Cube isn't so bad either. Everything else can kiss my butt... more » Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: Is there a digital version of this? more » Monty: I have to say, having to turn that plastic cube everywhere only adds to the frustration of spending hours trying to solve the original. A new electro... more » RoboBagins: 9 of these are horrid, terrible ideas, fueled by money crazed executives. 1 is so awesome, one wonders if it appears here only because it's awesomene... more » davebg5: This list is incomplete without the Monopoly game that has a digital bank/credit cards. First, I learned to count money with that game. Second, I le... more » -
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8 Examples of How NOT to Fix Your Gadget Problems
Our Friday lists are all about gadgety fun and leisure, but sometimes technology can be frustrating—and there is definitely a right way and a wrong way to handle it. This is definitely the wrong way.
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10 Classic Analog Games Defiled By Digital
So, I'm doing the Mindflex game review, and I start thinking about the evolution of classic board games. Personally, I like the fact that many of them got a 21st century makeover. These 10 games may have purists thinking otherwise. More » -
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8 Ghost Detecting Gadgets That Can Confirm Your Sanity
With Halloween coming up this weekend, it seemed like the perfect time to discuss a problem far too many of us face—homes that are haunted by evil spirits.These gadgets can confirm you are not completely crazy.
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10 Gadgets That Harness Fire In Your Home
Few things are more relaxing than sitting in front of a fire on a cold fall day. These 10 products will help you harness the awesome power of fire in your home. More » -
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7 Gadgets That Will Keep You Off Your Feet All Weekend
On your feet all week? Maybe you just want to spend the next couple of days sitting on your ass. If you had these 7 gadgets, you wouldn't have to get up for anything.
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7 Gadgets That Fulfill All Of Your Sad Emotional Needs
Adam's disturbing adventure with the Fleshlight (NSFW) this week got me thinking about the flipside of sex with machines. What about our emotional needs?
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7 Gadgets That Will Make Your Life Easier At Airports
Much to my dismay, I'll be spending a lot of time in airports this weekend—so I've dug up some products that might make life a little easier on the layover.
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7 Gadgets That Speed Up Tasks You Have No Patience For
You're busy—believe me, I understand. You want to make the most of your time off, and that means speeding up mundane activities. These gadgets can help.
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8 Robots That Do All Of The Gross Jobs You Hate
If a robot uprising ever does happen, chances are it's because we made them do stuff like this.
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Extreme Leisure: 10 Ultimate Ways To Spend That Extra Day Off
How would you spend your extra time off this weekend if money was no object? If The Most Interesting Man In The World needed a break from counseling the Dalai Lama or whatever he does, this might fit the bill.
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8 Foods That Should Never Be Canned
Canned foods are convenient and they keep well, but they can also turn otherwise appetizing foodstuffs into something Andrew Zimmern probably wouldn't have the guts to eat. Here are ten examples. More » -
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8 Of The Most Ridiculous "As Seen On TV" Gadgets
The pitch may claim that your life will be easier with 2 easy payments, but most As Seen On TV gadgets end up being a colossal waste of money. It's a good thing Billy Mays isn't around to see this.
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6 Gadgets That Could Hand Jaws His Ass
After Discovery's Shark Week, paranoia is at an all-time high. Don't let the fear of a shark attack prevent you from enjoying the beach this summer. These products can help give you a false sense of securitypeace of mind. More » -
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10 Gadgets That Help You Cheat At Summer Sports
The way I see it, there is only one way to overcome your complete lack of athleticism. No, not hard work and dedication—I'm talking about gadgets. These 10 products will help you play like a champ this summer. More » -
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10 Gadgets That Make Nerds Comfortable On a Beach
In most cases, a nerd standing on a beach is like the Queen of England standing on stage at a strip club. It just isn't right. However, these 10 gadgets can make you feel more at home. More » -
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Add To Our List Of 8 Comically Enormous Retro Gadgets
We pointed out why gadgets were more expensive 30 years ago, but it is also important to note that many of these gadgets were hilariously huge. I've collected eight examples, I'll leave it up to you to add the rest.
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10 Gadgets For Instant Game Rooms
Have you always wanted a game room but lacked the space? These gadgets will give you all of the fun without using up all of the real estate. More » -
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This 21-Gun Salute To America Blows Fireworks Away
You want fireworks for the Fourth? Oh, I've got some fireworks for you—21 crazy boomsticks, in fact. All in honor of our nation's 233 birthday. -
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10 Breakfast Gadgets For True Champions
Coffee, bacon, donuts and cigarettes—it's the best part of waking up (if you are lucky enough to wake up that is). The following products will help you enjoy your own breakfast of champions.
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