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NASA images: Desktop wallpaper from outer space

November 18, 2011 12:15pm PST

Some of the best desktop wallpaper available comes from the final frontier, where no one has gone before.

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Dinosaur Sightings: Windows splash screens from 1.01 to 7

November 16, 2011 12:40am PST

Check out the splash screens that have graced various Windows operating systems!

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Toronto Zombie Walk and undead wedding

November 1, 2011 8:30am PDT

The Toronto Zombie Walk was held on October 22, 2011. This was also a very special day for Thea Munster and Adam Invader, as they exchanged wedding vows in zombie fashion. Until death do they part?

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ION Audio iCade with Atari's Greatest Hits

October 31, 2011 8:31am PDT

The iCade from ION Audio brings classic Atari arcade console games back with the iPad and Atari's Greatest Hits app.

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BlizzCon 2011: Serious gamers unite

October 27, 2011 10:26am PDT

BlizzCon 2011 was held in Anaheim, CA, on Oct. 21-22. It offered gamers a chance to meet their guilds IRL (in real life) and enjoy tournaments, discussion panels, and a peek at Blizzard’s upcoming...

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SteamCon III: Costumes of Steampunk enthusiasts

October 21, 2011 9:19am PDT

Steamcon III was held in Seattle on October 14-16, 2011. Take a look at some of the Steampunk costumes from this year's event.

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New York Comic Con 2011: Costumes and cosplay

October 21, 2011 8:45am PDT

New York Comic Con 2011 was held on October 13-16. Take a look at some of the costumes and cosplay during the four-day event.

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Seattle hosts the very first GeekGirlCon

October 12, 2011 10:57am PDT

The first-ever GeekGirlCon was held in Seattle, WA, on October 8-9, 2011. Take a look at some of the photos that were captured by attendees.

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El Paso Comic Con 2011: Geeks in costume

October 4, 2011 5:13am PDT

El Paso Comic Con 2011 was held on September 10-11. TechRepublic member desizemo attended EPCON and took several photos to share with the rest of the TR community. Here's a look at some of the...

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Dragon*Con 2011: Parade

September 12, 2011 6:54am PDT

On September 3, 2011, downtown Atlanta was infiltrated by costumes from various genres. Here are some photos from the annual Dragon*Con parade.

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Dragon*Con 2011: Costumes and cosplay

September 12, 2011 6:22am PDT

Dragon*Con, which was held in Atlanta on September 2-5, 2011, covered several genres, including science fiction, fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film. Here are some photos of...

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Discussion Threads

Always a lovely off-topic issue: an internet harasser

September 6, 2011 7:41am PDT

Always a lovely off-topic issue: an internet harasser OK...so...here's the story: Years ago, I started playing a game. In that game, there was a guy who was a real...well, let's just say he was...

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Costumes at Chicago Comic Con Wizard World 2011

August 17, 2011 8:31am PDT

Chicago Comic Con Wizard World was held on August 11-14, 2011. Take a look at some of the costumes and cosplay at this year's event.

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Gen Con Indy 2011: Gamers in costume

August 11, 2011 8:42am PDT

Gen Con was held in Indianapolis from August 4-7, 2011. As one of the best attended gaming conventions, you can imagine the variety of costumes that were worn. See if your favorite character made...

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Gen Con Indy 2011: Best of show

August 11, 2011 8:12am PDT

Gen Con was held in Indianapolis from August 4-7, 2011. We collected several photos of the gaming convention from a few attendees. Take a peek at the things that were displayed on the showroom...

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Anime fun and more at Atomic Lollipop 2011

August 8, 2011 7:29am PDT

The Atomic Lollipop was held in Toronto, Canada, on July 30-31, 2011. Take a look at some photos that were taken at this music festival, anime con, and carnival.

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DIY creations at Maker Faire Detroit 2011

August 8, 2011 6:12am PDT

Maker Faire in Detroit 2011 was held on July 30-31. Take a look at the DIY creations at this year's event.

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Q&A

Off-Topic?: Carpar Tunnel Syndrom & Is It Due To The Work Enviroment?

August 4, 2011 10:17am PDT

Off-Topic?: Carpar Tunnel Syndrom & Is It Due To The Work Enviroment? Hello my fellow computer Geniuses, My question is to all of those who work as a pc tech, server tech, and cabling technician....

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