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  • Tantalus’ Steampunk and Victorian Flasks are Geek Chic

    I have a flask – I keep it full of delicious honey bourbon that I whip out whenever I’m having a really tough day (which isn’t that often) but the knowledge that I even have it is really what keeps my head cool. Now my flask just happens to be one of the many that […]

  • The Classy Geek Guest Posts at Lifehacker…Again!

    The fine folks at Lifehacker were nice enough to ask me back to guest post with them again this weekend (the first time I did so was back in February,) and it was a whirlwind ride through a Sunday filled with awesome, hack-tastic goodness. If you know me at all, follow me on Twitter (@halophoenix) […]

  • Want Healthy, Sustainable, Delicious Seafood? Try Mussels!

    I’m very quickly learning that mussels are a delicious treat that more people don’t know about or haven’t tried, so I’m out this week to change that. Not only are they easy and quick to cook, they’re utterly delicious when simmered in a white wine and garlic butter broth (like shown here) or in a […]

  • 5 iPad Cases that don’t Scream ‘I’m an iPad!’

    Let’s face it, if you have an iPad, the last thing you want is for everyone to eye is suspiciously if you bring it with you to a meeting, or to have everyone leering over your shoulder while you’re using it at the coffee shop, dying to ask you “Is that an iPad?” If you […]

  • Make a Greek Frappe Coffee in Less than 5 Minutes

    The weather is definitely getting warmer, and in my neck of the woods the trees are just now starting to sprout buds, flowers, and small leaves. That’s right – spring is most definitely here, and we’re right in the middle of that sweet spot where the weather is nice enough to go outside and enjoy […]

  • ChelPixie: Why You Should Stop Using Your Inbox as a To Do List

    I had been pondering a post on how important it is to get your to-dos out of your email inbox and into something else – anything else really, although different methods work for different people. Before we can get into to-do tools and which services might work for you, the first thing we need to […]

  • Class Up Your Apartment with The Uncommon Green

    Every now and again I stumble on some gear that I really really like: usually because it has personality and interest, but also because it doesn’t betray my geeky sensibilities in the process. After all, it’s that lovely combination that draws me to a lot of the wares at the quintessential geeky general store, ThinkGeek, […]

  • And the Winner of TCG’s Spring Forward Giveaway Is…

    Thanks to everyone who entered The Classy Geek’s Spring Forward Giveaway! The first thing we want you all to know is that this won’t be the last giveaway we do: after all, we gave away a bunch of prizes for our Call for Workspaces Contest last year, why stop now? Also, since the reception to […]

  • The Geek’s Guide to Picking the Right Shoes

    You’ve asked for it, so now let’s do it: a geek’s guide to picking the right dress shoes! The weather is getting warmer, and you may find yourself needing to put on a suit, or at the very least a shirt and tie (that hopefully we’ve helped pick out) and a pair of slacks, and […]

  • Stay in Touch with The Classy Geek!

    Regardless of how you get your news and how you follow your favorite blogs, The Classy Geek has ways to make sure you get the latest articles and videos! Of course, I love it when you drop by and I love it when you leave comments (keep ’em coming, by the way!) but I know […]

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