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Daily Tech: Man Claims to Have Sent Longest Tweet Ever

geeksugar — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:00:43 -0700

Forget the 140-character limit! Man claims to have written the longest tweet ever (247 characters) - Switched
The rumor mill says an Apple Touchscreen Netbook might launch in October for $800 - Mac Rumors
Office 2010's free web versions take on Google Docs - PC Magazine
Girl falls into a manhole while texting and her parents sue - Wired
You can buy pro camera gear on a student budget - Lifehacker
Closer look at the LG HDTVs that instantly stream Netflix - Unplggd

Beadboard Gaming Console Is Grown-Up Furniture For Geeks

geeksugar — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:00:46 -0700

I'm suddenly obsessed with creating the perfect home gaming setup, but without the goofy chairs made for kids.

The Beadboard Media Gaming Console fits that grown-up bill, despite being featured on Pottery Barn's younger site, PB Teen. No matter - the price tag ($1,000) is grown up.

In any case, there's a spot for all your awesome black boxes - Wii, Xbox, PS3, TiVo - as well as plenty of shelving to stash games nicely.

Tech Dating 101: Keep The Mushy Stuff to a Minimum Online

geeksugar — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:03:58 -0700

When you start dating someone you really like, it's easy to get wrapped up in the romance of it all: candle-lit dinners, hand-held walks in the park, and deciding on a name for your first born (don't pretend like you haven't done this). Jumping in head-first in the beginning is easy, but the bottom line is, don't go overboard on the mushy stuff online.

Since your love is new, you might have a tendency to announce to the world how you feel about Mr. Right via a few status updates. This is cute and all, but not everyone wants to know your pet names for each other, how much you miss being without them, or in what ways he completes your life on a daily basis. This is why the Facebook gods built private messages, and let me give you full reign to use those babies to your hearts' content. Want to pour your heart out? Send a PM.

Don't get me wrong, announcing how much you appreciate someone is awesome, but don't let it get to the point where your friends are gagging in front of their computer.

Bling-a-Ding-Ding: High Class Metallic HTC Touch HD Cases

geeksugar — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:04:18 -0700

I know I talk a ton of game about the iPhone around here, but don't think for a second that I don't have my eye out for knockout accessories for other types of cell phones. Take these high fallutin' HTC Touch HD Metallic Cases ($35) that look pretty expensive but are totally pocketbook friendly.

Engraved and available in two styles and colors (silver and titanium, naturally), these cases protect your hard-working HTC from scratches and bruises. Plus, the included mirrored screen protector turns your cell into a nice little compact for you to use on-the-go. Functional and fabulous - that's my kind of gadget.

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Definition: TL; DR

geeksugar — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:38:20 -0700

The abbreviated version of "Too Long; Didn't Read."

Used to reply to someone when they have sent you a text, article, blog post, or email rant whose length makes your eyes cross and click away from it.

Not a problem on Twitter.