Leopold: Tenkeyless Tactile Click Keyboard
After last week's post to the QuickFire keyboard, I received several emails pointing out the Leopold from EliteKeyboards. The Leopold is the same layout design as the QuickFire but without all the extra frilly branding. Also, EliteKeyboards' tenkeyless boards are available with Cherry MX Brown, Blue, Black, or Red switches, or Topre Capacitive switches. And you can get them with laser etched…
“The Poopsmith” Baby Onesie
The Poopsmith's job is obvious. And for the first several months of your newborn's life, "poopsmith" is a pretty apt nickname. And so it might as well say so on the onesie.
‘You Are Good at Things’
Andy Selsberg, former staff writer for the Onion, wrote a book — nay, a checklist — filled with thousands of random and unrecognized talents. Things such as "having very specific ideas about how you like your tea" or "catching drifts". Maybe you're good at spotting books which you know will make the perfect companion to your coffee table or gift for your…
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My thanks to Igloo for sponsoring the RSS feed this week. "That's no moon. It's a corporate intranet!" ... 6 months later ... "I felt a great disturbance in our company — as if hundreds of employees cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced." Your intranet doesn't have to suck. At Igloo, we built a new intranet platform that combines social…
QuickFire Tenkeyless Mechanical Keyboard
I don't know what it is with Mechanical Keyboards, but someone somewhere made up a rule that they have to be large and ugly. Though it's an amazing keyboard to type on, my biggest gripe with my Das Keyboard is its size — primarily due to the number pad. After a long time using Apple's bluetooth keyboard I became used to having…
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Topo Designs Duffel Bag
Handmade in Colorado. I could stop there, but there's more to this fine duffel than the fact it was made by hand in God's Country. It measures 12 inches across and 24 wide. The outside is constructed with Cordura brand heavy-duty synthetic nylon fabric, it uses seat belts for straps, and has a natural leather handle. The inside is lined with nylon…
Alessi AL13001 Wrist Watch
A classy, ultra-simple watch with a simple leather wristband is hard to beat. The Alessi AL13001 has a round stainless steel case, 41 mm diameter white face, and a 22 mm brown leather strap that complements any proper outfit.
Butane Baton Lighter
Simple, attractive, and it runs off butane? What's not to like about this lighter?
Weber FireStarters Lighter Cubes
These bad boys are the greatest invention since the chimney starter. Actually, you're supposed to use them in conjunction with your chimney starter. For the past several summers, when I go to light my charcoal grill I spend about 5 or 10 minutes keeping the fire going underneath the chimney starter so that my charcoal lights and ashes properly. About a month…
Belkin WeMo
Just announced, the Belkin WeMo is now shipping from Amazon, or you may be able to grab one at an Apple Retail store starting late next week. The WeMo connects to your home Wi-Fi and allows you to control it using the WeMo app on your iPhone. Lamps, fans, and any other gadget can be turned on and off from your phone.…
Featured Sponsor: OmniPlan for iPad
My thanks to Omni Group for sponsoring the RSS feed this week. Sarah wakes up, prepares a full breakfast, and fires up her standard suite for design. Two new, time-consuming projects this week — it’s time to start planning much further than was previously warranted. Should’ve started yesterday. OmniPlan for iPad is perfect for this. An intuitive interface keeps unnecessary controls out…
KettlePizza Add-On For Your Weber Grill
If you want to turn your Weber grill into a backyard wood fire brick oven for making pizza, there's only one way: The KettlePizza. It's built with 20 gauge steel and comes in sizes to fit your 18.5- or 22.5-inch Weber charcoal grill. However, the security fence you'll have to install in order to keep your neighbors away during dinner time is…
‘The Narrow Road: A Brief Guide to the Getting of Money’
I read this book on my Kindle while flying to WWDC last week, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. There are 88 chapters, some as short as a single paragraph, and they cover all manners of questions, challenges, tips, and goals that entrepreneurs and business owners face. It's written by Felix Dennis, the founder of Dennis Publishing. Dennis is an interesting character, and…
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MaKey MaKey: An Invention Kit for Everyone
The MaKey MaKey is basically a USB keyboard and mouse controller. You plug one end of your alligator clips and jumper wires into the circuit board and then connect the other end to a conductive surface. Then use your imagination to build all sorts of remote controls in order to interact with your computer. It's fun for kids of all ages. The…
Featured Sponsor: Fantastical
My thanks to Flexibits for sponsoring the RSS feed this week. Fantastical is an excellent Mac app that I use every day. It's definitely worth checking out. Fantastical is the Mac calendar app you'll actually love to use. Type in that you have "Lunch with John on Friday at 1pm" and Fantastical will schedule it! Or type in that you need to…
Hammer Multi-Tool
While I've seen my fair share of multi-tools, I've yet to see one with a hammer and a monkey wrench. In addition to these two great tools, this blue-handled beauty also comes with a screwdriver wit 12 various drill bits, a knife, a saw, a file, pliers, and a wire cutter.
Featured Sponsor: Sudoku Touch
My thanks to Sudoku Touch for sponsoring the RSS feed this week. Sudoku Touch is the world's simplest Sudoku, incorporating an innovative and clean interface, 5 levels of difficulty and gorgeous retina graphics. Powered by advanced handwriting recognition, Sudoku Touch is a joy to use. It is available today at a special price of 99c from the App Store. It works on…
Pocket Squares from The Knottery
It's not always easy to find a pocket square that's well-made, has a great pattern, and has a price that won't make you think twice. The Knottery has just such squares. They have both silk or cotton squares in timeless yet fun designs that don't cost much more than what you'd pay for a nice sandwich and soda.