Tag Archive for 'Keyboard'

…It’s Things Thursday: Nimbus Cloud Computer?

Nimbus Cloud Computer

The Nimbus Cloud Computer “works like a PC” only it’s “better than a PC” because it’s free. Instead of paying for the Nimbus, you simply allow them to show you an ad while using the computer, and it pays for itself. If you don’t want the ad, you can also pay a monthly fee to use the Nimbus ad free, but where’s the fun in that?

    A Cloud Computer is a re-imagination of the idea of a computer. We think that an ordinary computer is too expensive, too complicated, and too much for what most people want to use a computer for. What we did is put all of the costly and complicated pieces of hardware and software into our data centers. You then use a smaller, simpler, much less expensive device that’s always connected to the internet to control your computer. We think this is a much better way for you to do just what you want with a computer.

The computer comes with a keyboard and mouse, and you simply provide a monitor and Internet access, and you’re on your way.

Is this the future of computing?

[Nimbus Cloud Computer]

[Via: Spark Plugging]

…You can make your own ultraportable?

Palm Pilot Notebook

Sure, the Asus Eee PC is small, and the MacBook Air is powerful, but what about making your very own lightweight portable computer out of an old Palm Pilot a keyboard, and a copy of the Guinness Book of World Records?

It might not be small and powerful, but it is cheap, and the DIY factor alone should give you plenty of bragging rights at your next Starbucks laptop spec shootout.

[Make - Palm Pilot Notebook]

[Via: MAKE: Blog]

…It’s Website Wednesday: Tony-b Machine?

Tony-b Machine

With minimal talent and a bit of a beat, just about anyone can create music with the Tony-b Machine.

By mapping specific keys to specific effects, the Tony-b Machine turns your ordinary keyboard into a fully functioning drum machine, complete with special effects and the ability to record your newly created composition.

Will you be the next Daft Punk?

Find out now:

[Tony-b Machine]

…You can be a hand bell hero?

Hand Bell Hero

The VML Agency is celebrating the holidays this year with a few rounds of Hand Bell Hero.

The game is similar to Guitar Hero, and requires you to press keyboard keys in time to the music.

There are three songs, and the controls are rather accurate, so ring in some holiday cheer, and once again become a hero.

[Hand Bell Hero]

[Via: NOTCOT]

…It’s Website Wednesday: 66 Celebrities That Blog?

Celebrity

Rather than choose one site for this week’s Website Wednesday, I’m going to give you 66 of them, and let you co the choosing.

Celebrity Cowboy Gossip Blog has put together a list of 66 Celebrities that Blog, and it’s surprising how many well known people wield a keyboard in the online world.

It is worth noting though that some of these have long since been abandoned, and “a bunch of them are disappointing” because “their sole intention is to advertise a product or show.”

However, there are some choice diamonds buried among the rough, so click around and see what you can discover, because you never know who might be blogging on the down low.

[Celebrity Cowboy Gossip - 66 Celebrities That Blog]

…Apple is updating?

Boom!

iMac

Today, during the Apple summer event, the Steve announced a new iMac line, featuring lots of glass and aluminum, as well as some beefed up specs.

Keyboard

Along with this new iMac line, the Steve also introducing a new, matching wireless keyboard that’s plenty slim and plenty sexy.

iLife

On the software side of things, the Steve introduced iLife ’08, with the usual slew of updates.

iPhoto gets events, giving you a new way to organize your photos.

iMovie gets added, which is supposed to do for video what iPhoto has done for photos.

iWeb gets enhanced, including Google integration (Anyone else hoping for a partnership?)

iDVD gets a nudge up, but not much.

GarageBand also gets improved, though again, nothing substantial.

To go along with the new iLife features, the Steve also introduced an update to .Mac. Now sharing photos and movies with friends and family is even easier. Plus, there’s iPhone integration with a real “Web 2.0” feel. – Yeah, the Steve actually said “Web 2.0”.

What about for the working world?

Don’t worry, the Steve has you covered as well.

iWork

iWork ’08 saw the usual bump in featuring, plus the addition of Numbers, Apple’s long awaited spreadsheet program. It’s like Excel, only Applefied.

And that’s it. No one more thing. Steve, why no iPod? Must you make us wait? All I’ve got to say is that the next iPod better launch rockets at the push of a touch screen button. That’s right, rockets.

[Apple]

…Keyboard shortcuts should be on your keyboard cover?

Photoshop Keyboard

Photoshop is difficult enough to learn on its own, but to try and memorize what each keyboard shortcut key is, and the process turns into a nightmare. That’s where the Photoshop Silicone Keyboard Skin from XSKN comes in. It features every keyboard shortcut silk screened right onto the surface of the keys, and is even color coded for quick reference. Thus, the cover both protects your keyboard from your greasy fingers, and gives you quick access to the keys that are supposed to make Photoshop quicker and easier to use.

[XSKN]

[Via: Gizmodo]




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