Month: December 2009

  • Must-Have Bar Essentials – Part 2: Essential Mixers

    So you just moved out on your own, or you just moved and had to toss out all of your old booze when you left. In any event, you’re starting over from scratch and you want to make sure you have all of the essentials, whether you’re mixing yourself a nice cocktail after a long […]

  • Ways to Make Use of Your Older Tech

    I’ve already discussed why it’s a good idea to get rid of your older tech – the old IDE hard drives sitting in the closet that you just haven’t gotten around to wiping or the computer that needs a new motherboard but the motherboard is so old that you’ll probably spend as much getting one […]

  • The Classy Geek’s 2009 Holiday Gift Guide

    The holidays are fast approaching, and this classy geek desperately needs to get to holiday shopping. If you’re shopping for a classy geek of your own, or if you’re just looking for a nice gift that will show your recipient that you’ve got a good head about your shoulders, we’re here to help. Regardless of […]

  • Must-Have Bar Essentials – Part 1: Essential Spirits

    So you just moved out on your own, or you just moved and had to toss out all of your old booze when you left. In any event, you’re starting over from scratch and you want to make sure you have all of the essentials, whether you’re mixing yourself a nice cocktail after a long […]

  • A Geek’s Guide to Picking the Right Tie

    Resist, my friends – resist the urge to pick up that 8-bit tie (although it is awesome…maybe you can wear it in like-minded company) or wear the striped one that has colors that don’t exist in nature with your solid-color suit. Resist, my fellow geeks, the urge to raid your father’s closet and come out […]

  • What Does Your First Anime Say About You?

    I’m about to date myself with this column, but one of the best things about being an Anime fan since childhood is that it’s shaped the way I look at the world, view life, and view its possibilities. Don’t believe me? Sure – if you’re not an Anime fan, think about the things you do […]

  • 5 Good Reasons to Ditch Your Old Computer

    Photo by Flickr user Eurleif If you’re anything like me, there are computers in your house or apartment in strange places. I have two under my workbench, sitting idle “just in case” I need them for something, and there are two more in the guest room closet because…well I just couldn’t come up with somewhere […]