The Telecommuter’s Guide To Staying Sane

Telecommuting is becoming more and more popular as employers offer the option of working from home to their workers. For the employee, one benefit of telecommuting is saving time and money by not having to drive to work. As for the employer, offsite employees help to reduce location costs, among others. But how do telecommuters cope with not working in an office environment? This is probably true for freelancers as well. Does working from home affect productivity negatively? Are you a telecommuter? Share your experience below. Click to enlarge. via llFreeForwarding

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Free Legal Creative Commons Licensed Music Downloads [Sound Sunday]

Since man gained a notion of self, creative work has been haunted by the idea of ownership. Yet isn’t it in the nature of everything that one creation breeds the next? In essence, everything you see in this world is a copy or a remix of some kind. Whether you’re considering the origin of a tree, a human being, or this article, everything comes from something and nothing is created in a vacuum. It thus makes sense to release ownership and freely share your creations with everyone. This is where the idea of Creative Commons comes in. All music featured...

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Will You Be Buying The iPhone 6? [MakeUseOf Poll]

The date has been set. The iPhone 6 approaches. On September 9, 2014, Apple will unveil its latest iDevice, and the tech press will fill reams of pages with news and views on the new smartphone from Cupertino. The only question is, will you be buying one? PS4 Beats PC In Battle Of Acronyms To answer this week’s question please scroll down the page until you see the poll staring back at you. But first, we need to look at the results from last week, when we asked, “PS4 vs. Xbox One vs. Wii U: Which Games Console Will Win...

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10 Urban Myths Of Gaming

Does the third dungeon map in The Legend Of Zelda seem familiar to you? It kind of looks like a swastika. But is it? Have you even heard of any of these 10 urban gaming myths? Did you believe them? via Liberty Games

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Ice cream scoops, monkey lights, sumo chairs and more – Weekly roundup

For our US readers it’s a long holiday weekend and that means you have plenty of extra time to relax, kick back and catch up on the news and reviews that we posted this past week. For everyone else not located in the US, don’t be left out, click through to see the full list of news, reviews and articles from this past week.

Reviews

• Logitech Ultimate Ears Bluetooth Speaker Jettison Edition review


• Pivos Xios XS Media Center review


• ScoopThat! and SpreadThat! self-warming ice cream scoop and butter knife review


• Bench Soft 2X USB Charging Cable for Android review


• Monkeylectric Monkey Light M210 and M232 wheel light review


• Buck Knives 941 Travelmate Kit review


• Sanrao SiPolar 10-port USB charger review


• Sumo Lounge Omni Reloaded review

News

• Keep your unplugged power cords within easy reach with the Plug Out organizers


• This baseball cap will defend you against bad guys


• The QiStone+ backup battery wirelessly charges any Qi-chargeable device


• This game not only improves your child’s memory, it helps him remember family members


• Venostech SideCar connects your phone or tablet to your laptop for multi-display productivity


• Tempo wearable monitor for seniors helps you keep a discreet eye on your elderly relatives


• Pyramid Distribution is now offering a Lightning cable that works as a sync/charge or charge-only cable


• Here’s the true secret to easily spreadable butter


• Ladies, these boots are made for walking – and for holding your gear


• New LG G3 Offers a Simplified User Experience (Sponsored)


• New series of Moleskine notebooks are compatible with Livescribe smartpens


• Gadget deals – Accessories for PS4, iPad, headphones and more


• Let your tablet take a seat in this beautiful wood Desktop Chair


• Did you know a donkey’s mouth is 20 times cleaner than most keyboards?*


• This purse and wallet are doubly theft-proof


• Come up to the lab and see what’s on the … err, what’s cooking


• blink(1) is a USB LED status light that can alert you to almost anything


• Gadget deals – Savings for gamers


• Does your pet have an emergency preparedness kit?


• Get in the Spirit with Focal


• Be ready for zombies or the hunger games with this folding bow

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Ice cream scoops, monkey lights, sumo chairs and more – Weekly roundup originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 30, 2014 at 4:12 pm.

Be ready for zombies or the hunger games with this folding bow

Whether you’re preparing for the apocalypse, want to become the next Katniss Everdeen, rob from the rich like Robin Hood or just enjoy shooting arrows with a bow, the Compact Folding Survival Bow is a bow that takes up very little space when it’s not in use. Folded down it’s only 23″ long x 1.5 x 1.5in. allowing it to easily stow in a backpack or vehicle. Open it’s 59″ long. This bow is made of milled aircraft grade aluminum with fiberglass bow limbs. When you’re ready to use it the limbs easily fold out and secure in place with thumb screws. The bow can be setup for either left or right hand use and only weighs 2.25 pounds. The Compact Folding Survival Bow is available for $149 from Primal Gear Unlimited.

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Be ready for zombies or the hunger games with this folding bow originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 30, 2014 at 3:31 pm.

Nintendo’s New 3DS – Here’s Why You Should Be Excited

On August 29th, Nintendo announced that it would be bringing a new 3DS console to Japan this October. More than just the size and style redesign of the 3DS XL, the New 3DS (and larger New 3DS LL model) is a half step toward being a new generation of handheld, with a faster CPU, more buttons, and even an exclusive game already announced. Learn more about the features of this new system, and appreciate all of the new possibilities it opens up for gaming on the go. The Next Generation Of 3DS Though we don’t have a release date for...

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40% Off Undercover for Mac, Get Your Stolen Mac Back for $29

Is your MacBook Pro insured? Probably not, right? What would you do if it was stolen? It’s quite unlikely that your missing Mac would find its way back to you. Heartbreaking, isn’t it? What if you could run an app that would trace your Mac’s location whenever it leaves your wireless network, show you who’s using it (probably the thief!), and tell you exactly what that person is doing with your computer? What if it did this all automatically? No, it’s not too good to be true — this app exists, and it’s called Undercover. For a limited time only,...

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10 Commandments of Logo Design

First, they brought us the 10 Commandments of Typography. Then they came up with 10 Commandments of Colour Theory. Now, they attempt to teach us all about logo design through… you guessed it — 10 commandments. Who are these guys? Click to enlarge. via DesignMantic

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PC Operating Temperatures: How Hot Is Too Hot?

Excessive heat can affect your computer’s performance and your hard drive’s lifespan. But how can you tell if it’s overheating or just hot? And should you be worried? It can be hard to determine if high temperatures are damaging your PC before it crashes, but there are things to watch out for. How Is Heat Generated? The simple fact is, heat is a natural by-product of electricity. Anything that uses energy to set in motion an activity (whether that’s a computer, a car engine or our own bodies) results in heat transference. Of course, the amount of electricity needed is...

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3 Ways Microsoft Is Forcing Windows Phone 7 Users To Abandon Ship

Remember Windows Phone 7? Of course you do, you might even still be using it. Figures released in July 2014 indicate 17.7% of all Windows Phone users are running the original version or one of its upgrades. This represents around 8.5 million of the 50 million Windows Phone devices in regular use (based on figures from AdDuplex) at the end of 2013. While this is obviously an estimation, it remains a significant number of devices. With the impending end of support, the regular closing of significant apps and the inability to upgrade devices to Windows Phone 8/8.1, the time has...

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Don’t Be Fooled! 5 Tips To Avoid Fake Apps In The Windows Store

Microsoft launched Windows 8 with a new Windows Store full of “metro” apps. Though intended to compete with the App Store and Google Play, it was spoiled by useless junkware, scams and apps that blatantly ripped off popular brands, including some owned by Microsoft. The store has improved over time and Microsoft purged many fake apps, but it still features many questionable apps that are either redundant with Windows features, of poor quality, or charge for service that should be free. Here’s how to avoid getting scammed. Keep An Eye On The Developer Apps that mimic a well-known brand are...

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