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  • Computer pranks that will make your friends curse you
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    Computer pranks that will make your friends curse you

    March 26, 2012 8:28am PDT

    Because of that old axiom that all work and no play makes for a very dull day, these are some of pranks people invent to pass the time. Some are quite ingenious.

    63 Latest comment by lk_bellsouth.net

  • Scenes from MegaCon 2012
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    Scenes from MegaCon 2012

    March 26, 2012 8:11am PDT

    MegaCon 2012 was held in Orlando, FL, on February 17-19. Here are some scenes from this year's event.

  • Fly high with Protocol's Skyline-G and TurboHawk 3 RC helicopters
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    Fly high with Protocol's Skyline-G and TurboHawk 3 RC helicopters

    March 4, 2012 3:44am PST

    As a companion piece to his Geek Gifts 2012 review of the Protocol TurboHawk 3 and Skyline-G RC helicopters, Donovan Colbert offers a look at the consumer-grade copters.

  • Wicked Faire 2012 steampunk fashion show
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    Wicked Faire 2012 steampunk fashion show

    February 27, 2012 7:53am PST

    Wicked Faire was held on February 17-19, 2012, in Somerset, New Jersey. Here are some photos of the Wicked Faire steampunk fashion show that were taken by Knightmare6.

    22 Latest comment by JohnDJO

  • Unboxing the Bluetooth Sliding Keyboard Case for iPhone
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    Unboxing the Bluetooth Sliding Keyboard Case for iPhone

    February 16, 2012 11:35am PST

    A common complaint about the iPhone is its lack of a physical keyboard. The Bluetooth Sliding Keyboard Case for iPhone from ThinkGeek makes this a non-issue.

    2 Latest comment by kennkerp

  • Winning photos under the microscope in 2011
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    Winning photos under the microscope in 2011

    February 13, 2012 9:00am PST

    If you're interested in taking photographs under the microscope, the Nikon Small World photomicrography competition for 2012 is accepting entries until April 30. Here's a look at the top 20 from 2011.

  • DFX Powerball Gamer Gyroscope (photos)
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    DFX Powerball Gamer Gyroscope (photos)

    February 5, 2012 12:08am PST

    See photos of the DFX Powerball Gamer Gyroscope, which Dynaflex claims will improve a gamer's dexterity, strengthen and rehabilitate the user's arm, wrist, and forearm, and more.

  • The world from space
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    The world from space

    January 25, 2012 9:29am PST

    This TechRepublic gallery features images from the NASA on The Commons Flickr stream. There are photos from Apollo missions 4, 11, and 17, images of the Earth from the lunar surface, and more.

  • Dinosaur Sighting: Microsoft Flight Simulator for the IBM PC Jr.
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    Dinosaur Sighting: Microsoft Flight Simulator for the IBM PC Jr.

    January 20, 2012 8:55am PST

    One of the first "killer" game applications for what was the nascent personal computer gaming market in 1983, was Microsoft Flight Simulator. While the graphics weren't spectacular by today's...

    18 Latest comment by spdragoo@...

  • Dinosaur Sighting: The IBM PC Jr. does 123 and more
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    Dinosaur Sighting: The IBM PC Jr. does 123 and more

    January 20, 2012 3:54am PST

    The IBM PC Jr. is an important artifact in the history of the modern personal computer. The PC Jr. was IBM's attempt to enter the SOHO market. In 1983, the largest computer company in the world...

    14 Latest comment by Roc Riz

  • Recommended geeky reads for this winter
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    Recommended geeky reads for this winter

    January 16, 2012 10:47pm PST

    TechRepublic editors, contributors, and members share some of their reading selections and suggestions for this winter.

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  • TechRepublic members' first geeky gifts
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    TechRepublic members' first geeky gifts

    December 20, 2011 3:59pm PST

    Monty Python and the Holy Grail script, a TI-1200 calculator, and Merlin are some of the items featured in this gallery of first geeky gifts based on TechRepublic members' feedback.

    11 Latest comment by Dr. Solar

  • Last-minute geeky gifts to avoid
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    Last-minute geeky gifts to avoid

    December 19, 2011 10:09am PST

    Wally Bahny thinks these geeky gifts are not worth buying because they will lose their luster after a few minutes or one use.

    37 Latest comment by oldbaritone

  • 50 sexiest geeks in costume of 2011
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    50 sexiest geeks in costume of 2011

    December 15, 2011 10:04am PST

    TechRepublic has covered quite a few "Cons" in 2011 -- Comic Con, Gen Con, MegaCon, Dragon*Con, BlizzCon, and more. We decided to wrap up the year with a gallery dedicated to the sexiest geeks in...

    58 Latest comment by aron4t5@...

  • TechRepublic's geeky gift guide for the top 1%
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    TechRepublic's geeky gift guide for the top 1%

    December 6, 2011 12:13pm PST

    If you're a geek in the top 1%, these are the gifts for you. Even if you aren't in the top 1%, it's still fun to dream big.

    5 Latest comment by Firedrake

  • Austin Comic Con 2011: Geeks in costume
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    Austin Comic Con 2011: Geeks in costume

    December 1, 2011 9:17am PST

    Austin Comic Con 2011 was held on November 11-13. Take a look at some of the geeks in costume from this year's event.

  • TechRepublic's guide to geeky gifts for under $50
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    TechRepublic's guide to geeky gifts for under $50

    November 30, 2011 1:17pm PST

    TechRepublic contributor Nicole Bremer Nash features great stocking stuffer, office gift, and holiday present ideas that are sure to please any geek.

    2 Latest comment by chrisbedford

  • TechRepublic's gift guide for Star Trek fans
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    TechRepublic's gift guide for Star Trek fans

    November 30, 2011 7:54am PST

    Gift buying for your Star Trek fan will be easy this year with these great suggestions.

  • TechRepublic's gift guide for Star Wars fans
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    TechRepublic's gift guide for Star Wars fans

    November 28, 2011 10:08am PST

    Gift buying for your Star Wars fan will be easy this year with these great suggestions.

  • TechRepublic's 2011 Geek Gift Guide: 12 items for your holiday shopping list
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    TechRepublic's 2011 Geek Gift Guide: 12 items for your holiday shopping list

    November 22, 2011 12:21pm PST

    From tablets to biographies to gaming consoles, here are geeky items that TechRepublic editors think you might want to consider adding to your holiday wish list or shopping list this year.

    11 Latest comment by BlazingEagle