It's the Jubilee! What does that mean? It means it's time for us to do some themed content! Like every other UK website! Hurray! As we well know, the burning question on every dork's mind is "just how do I make my technology more patriotic?" Luckily, we have the answer: union flag … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: The ‘nature is freakier than sci-fi’ edition
Come, little ones, let us gather around the shimmering internet for warmth and procrastinate together. Here's this week's best links. Winter is coming, because you're worth it Did you know there are 15 trivia facts that you might not know about Game of Thrones? It's also heartening to see Jon Snow … [Read more...]
Free Link from Zelda crochet and knit pattern
This is a very simple crochet (or knit!) retro, pixellated Link (and the Triforce!) pattern from Nintendo's Zelda game. It was made with love by your editor and is now available for you to download and hack to your heart's content. This is the first attempt, so I hope to see many improvements on … [Read more...]
Episodes – Dork Review
Ever wondered what Matt LeBlanc’s been doing since Friends ended and the Joey spin-off barely even started? Well, not much, until the BBC and Showtime launched Episodes last year, one of these trendy Hollywood-based comedies where LeBlanc plays a version of himself. It’s now back for a second … [Read more...]
Felicia Day and Colin Ferguson crochet and talk nerd!
Ah, Felicia, Felicia, Felicia! How do we love thee? Etc As we all know, Fe-Day is supreme in all respects, which is why it will come as no surprise that she can crochet and say amusing things all at the same time. Colin Ferguson also goes from novice to crocheting ninja in the space of about … [Read more...]
Devolo HomePlug: How to create a home internet network through your power sockets
The Devolo dLAN 500 AVmini may have a really boring name (did you even get this far into the sentence? Have a cookie!) but it's such a clever little thing that you'll be able to forgive it. The problem: Our HomeHub is on the top floor of our house (it was the only working phone socket when we … [Read more...]
Free! Jolly Roger Skull and Crossbone crochet and knitting pattern
Your loving editor aims to please, which is why she (or "I" if you prefer the first person) made this pirate ship pattern for free. It's a very simple crochet (or knit!) skull and crossbones pirate flag pattern! You can download the pattern here, or keep reading for the full info. Download … [Read more...]
Ten signs you’re addicted to social media
Did you know you can go to rehab for internet addiction? It’s such a huge part of our lives that it’s easy for casual browsing and casual social media use to turn into a serious compulsion. We’re now a nation of people who have to share everything - from our latest relationship updates to what … [Read more...]
Game of Thrones S2 E7 review: Man without Honour
This week, the Kingslayer committed murder without soiling his charisma and Jon Snow looked thoroughly perplexed. You know it's all going to be OK when things kick off with a nice long scene between Charles Dance and Maisie Williams. The two of them are a sight for sore eyes, acting their way … [Read more...]
Five great social media apps for your Mac
Got an Apple Mac and want to find the best social media tools? Here are five of my favourites: Lifestream £0.69 If you're most concerned with looking at what others are saying, Lifestream is a great app. It's a multi-network tool, so you can login to all your accounts and see who's saying what … [Read more...]
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