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What not to do in a server room

September 17, 2010 1:59pm PDT

Your server room may be perfect; every Ethernet cable in place, all KVM and power cables neatly tucked into the sides of the racks. Your comm rack may be a marvel of modern cable management....

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Photomicrography winning images over the years

September 16, 2010 10:41am PDT

Nikon's Small World has been displaying photography through the microscope since 1974, but its photomicrography competition dates back to 1977. Here are some of the winning images through the years.

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Astrophotography by AstronomyBoy

September 13, 2010 9:45am PDT

When TechRepublic published a gallery on astrophotography, TechRepublic member jeff posted links in the discussion thread to some of his astrophotography images that were taken with less elaborate...

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TechRepublic's camera phone challenge: Sports

September 13, 2010 6:18am PDT

A couple of weeks ago, we encouraged the TechRepublic community to submit sports photos that they had taken with a camera phone. Take a look at the entries.

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Dinosaur Sightings: Computers from the 1970s

September 10, 2010 8:52am PDT

During the disco days of the 1970s, personal computers moved out of the electronic hobbyist's garage or basement and into the office, classroom, and family den. This gallery showcases several...

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Fan Expo 2010: Scenes from the convention

September 9, 2010 11:38am PDT

TechRepublic member JamesRL attended Fan Expo Canada, which was held in Toronto on August 27-29, 2010. Take a look at his photographic coverage of the convention.

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Dragon*Con 2010: Highlights from the convention

September 8, 2010 7:07pm PDT

Dragon*Con, which was held in Atlanta on September 3-6, 2010, covered several genres, including science fiction, fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film. Here are some highlights...

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Dragon*Con 2010: Parade

September 8, 2010 7:04pm PDT

On September 4, 2010, downtown Atlanta was infiltrated with a wide variety of costumes and characters. Take a look at some entertaining photos from the annual Dragon*Con parade.

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Baltimore Comic-Con 2010 costumes and cosplay

September 7, 2010 5:42am PDT

The 11th annual Baltimore Comic-Con was held on August 28-29, 2010. See what costumes and cosplay were at the show.

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Inochicon 2010 anime and video game costumes

September 7, 2010 5:29am PDT

The first annual Inochicon was held in Pennsylvania on August 27-29, 2010. There were plenty of costumes, including a cosplay masquerade and a cosplay contest. See if your favorite anime and/or...

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Nikola Tesla's patents for aircraft, ships, railways, autos, and more

September 3, 2010 8:23am PDT

Inventor Nikola Tesla is most often associated with Tesla cars, Tesla coils, and electricity, but he also produced hundreds of patents. Here are 30 of his patents for various industries.

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NASA spacecraft and aircraft in flight

September 2, 2010 10:10am PDT

Recapture some moments in NASA history by viewing these photographs of iconic spacecraft and aircraft taking flight.

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Skies of Glory: Battle for Britain app puts dogfighting in your pocket

September 1, 2010 1:50pm PDT

The Skies of Glory: Battle for Britain app for iPhones and Android devices utilizes the phones' graphics and motion sensor abilities.

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TechRepublic's camera phone challenge: Pets

August 30, 2010 6:15am PDT

A couple of weeks ago, we encouraged the TechRepublic community to submit pet photos that they had taken with a camera phone. Bonus points were given for photos of pets with technology. Take a...

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Spotlight: Gunnar i-AMP digital performance glasses

August 27, 2010 2:05pm PDT

Gunnar i-AMP Digital Performance eyewear is designed to be worn while working at a computer to minimize eyestrain. Take a look at these product photos on this little geek in training.

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Computer bloopers and blunders from the technically clueless

August 27, 2010 10:41am PDT

Work retail PC repair and you'll see some pretty wacky end-user "fixes". See what happens when the technically clueless clash with their computers.

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IT work lessons from the animal kingdom

August 26, 2010 8:58am PDT

Life in the cubicle can get too serious sometimes. This image gallery provides some mini work lessons in the guise of our friends in the animal kingdom, some of whom are the pets of TechRepublic...

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How to make a TRON costume

August 25, 2010 5:54pm PDT

Jay Maynard made his own TRON costume for Penguicon 1.0, and he ended up winning an award for workmanship. Read his instructions for this DIY geek costume project.

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Chicago Comic Con 2010: Wizard World geeks in costume

August 24, 2010 4:38am PDT

The Wizard World Chicago Comic Con was held from August 19-22, 2010. The convention showcased celebrities, exhibits, and a bunch of geeks in costumes. See if your favorite character made the gallery.

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TechRepublic's camera phone challenge: Beaches

August 17, 2010 7:32am PDT

A couple of weeks ago, we encouraged the TechRepublic community to submit beach photos that they had taken with a camera phone. Take a look at the entries.