Max Burnet worked with computers for his whole life, and he hasn't strayed far in retirement: he's collected a massive amount of vintage computer hardware in his house, creating the what is claimed to be the largest collection of its kind in Australia, and one of the most extensive in the world. He's got everything from a 20s era electro-mechanical tote board to punchcard mainframes to the Apple Lisa in his huge stockpiles, and odd curios aren't neglected; he's got early specimens of various computer parts, including hard drives and RAM, as well as a library of over 6000 vintage...
Jewelry by MoxRogers Etsy.com is a hotbed for creative reuse of junk. Even the quickest of peeks in the shop reveals artists making waste into treasure. Fortunately, artists are also repurposing computer parts that would otherwise be e-waste. One such artist is Audrey Rogers (aka Mox) who is designing jewelry for a much bigger purpose that simply salvaging junk. ......
Last week at the Duxbury Student Union, Lee Pulis and I held a workshop on using trash to learn about electricity, design and mechanical devices. We used CD drives from old computers. Inside the drives we found motors, gears, switches, and lots of interesting looking stuff. The main tools were small phillips head screwdrivers and pliers. We had some copper tape on hand, some batteries and electrical tape. Other tan the new batteries, everything we used for supplies and tools was either from the dump or a local discount store for cheap. What started out as two boxes of...
You've bought computer parts online, right? If you have, then we're sure you've experienced the Herculean ordeal of trying to free a delicate little part (say, a memory card) from its nigh-unbreakable PVC prison. Well, today Amazon has shown that they feel our pain, announcing a new initiative to eventually offer all their products with less obnoxious, extraneous packaging. The initiative extends beyond tech stuff and beyond just PVC blister packs. The retail giant says that the plan won't just save our fingers, but the environment too. For instance, the press release says that for a single toy pirate...
Sir Francis Bacon once said, “Knowledge is power.” If that’s true, the application we are looking at today should give you “The Power of Grayskull” with its ability to provide you with anything and everything you ever wanted to know about your computer. FreshDiagnose is a program that analyzes and benchmarks every aspect of your computer system. Analyzing and benchmarking seems like it would only provide you with just a few reports about your computer, but FreshDiagnose will provide you with just about every report you could ever want about your computer. So let’s take a look at what it...
Fredrik Perman's custom wall mounted renderfarm via . This project was a ton of fun, and it proved to not only be very functional and convenient - it instantly sparked an interest by anyone walking though the design studio front entrance. We mounted the computer in the foyer. The server room was conveniently located on the opposite side of the wall. It was a home depot/computer parts puzzle, and a lot of fun! The fans blew all the hot air from the bottom and out the top. All 6 computers ran like a charm. Read more | Permalink |...
According to the Wall Street Journal, Dell is restructuring their production in a massive overhaul that will send the entire manufacturing process overseas. According to one insider's account, most or all of Dell's factories, which are based in the US, will be sold off in 18 months. Dell has long used their own factories to assemble computers after a consumer places an order—a technique Dell pioneered to cut inventory costs and boost profits. Currently, the company relies on Asian computer parts assembled in Dell US factories—the "two touch" process. The planned transition, which has already been made for some laptops,...
Deepathukral: Think twice before chucking your old, outdated desktop or worn computer part as it will simply contribute to elevate the rising heaps of e-waste. Instead ship them to Brenda Guyton who breathes a new life in them. Having a liking for computers as well lizards and insects, she gives shape to her wild-geeky passion by creating unique works of sculpture constructed from computer parts. Ingeniously illustrating the fusion of biological life and machine life, she intends to raise questions about your green future! Taking a look at her award winning creations, Jack rabbit’s nose is made from a computer...
Geeks On Call(R) Selects Ingram Micro As Major Supplier of Technology Products - MarketWatch In addition to their signature professional on-site computer services, Geeks On Call franchisees supply technology products to their customers, evaluating the needs of each customer through private consultation to determine the best individual solution. As part of their agreement with Ingram Micro, Geeks on Call franchise partners will have access to the product offerings of the leading computer and peripheral manufacturers, as well as a complete line of computer parts, components and supplies. Geeks On Call will likely expand its relationship with Ingram Micro over...
Let’s examine two trends of geeky gadget hunting. Trend #1, gadgets that are made using recycled computer parts. Check. Trend #2, hooking everything and anything to a USB port. Check, check! Oh, and maybe there is a third trend. Trend #3, watches. They’re always chic for the gadgetry guru. The Timeless Watch designed by Design-Brothers is a hybrid of all of these trends into one ridiculously awesome timepiece. The Timeless Watch stores power from your USB port in its rechargeable battery. But the real kicker is that the watch clasp is actually a USB port with a specially made...
