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Geeks are CoolOnce upon a time, many years ago, the word “Geek” was meant as an insult. It was often used by bullies to taunt kids that were perhaps smarter than them, but most often it referred to them as “socially inept”. Several years ago, this whole idea changed. It started when a Canadian television show started making “geek” cool. It showcased the kids who were able to think outside of the box. We, for one, are happy to see it.

It’s a Geek’s World

cool to be a geekIn today’s world, the idea of a “geek” is not a bad thing. We have “The Geek Squad” which can repair or fix your computer. They know a lot about their particular topic of interest and can muddle through virtually anything. If you put in a Google search for “Popular Geeks”, you will find a wide variety of geeky people listed. Each one is “geeks” in their chosen hobby. Crafters, devoted Star Trek fans, musicians, and more are all people who embrace the nickname.

No longer is the word “Geek” the description of someone who is smart, but lacking social skills. People, young and old, are thriving in the new world of Geek-Dom.

Childhood Geek Squads

Free Your Inner Geek

The Candian television show devoted to our children geeks is designed to show off their coolness. People who want to take part in the challenge are asked several questions about what makes them stand out. They are encouraged to talk about things that they have made, whether it’s a robot or a bubble gum flavored cake. They are asked about certain situations and what they would do to get out of it. What they enjoy doing in their spare time or when they are bored. Scary things that they have done, maybe a science project that didn’t go as well as expected. Whatever the case, no matter how silly it may seem, kids between 8-14 are encouraged to share their geekiest qualities.

The Joys of Being a Geek

There are many reasons adults and kids alike are now embracing the idea of being a geek. Geeks are:

  • Focused
  • Enthusiastic
  • Resilient
  • Knowledgeable
  • Skillful
  • Innovative
  • and Advocates

They are the people we want to be leaders in a world that seems crazier than ever. They are the people who will push our technology to the next level. They are the ones who will guide us to an even more impressive future.

What Will Your Inner Geek Reveal About You?

Geek is no longer a “dirty word”. Your inner geek is waiting to be set free. Pick a subject, any subject, that you find fascinating. Study it. Take it apart and put it back together again. Learn all that you can. In the end, it may make you a geek, but it will also help you discover a passion that will guide you toward being a better version of yourself. Why wouldn’t you want that for yourself? You have great knowledge waiting to be discovered. Your mind has the potential to grow and contain all types of knowledge. We encourage you to set yourself free, and see what it reveals about you!

Custom Epoxy Coating Computer Desk

large desk for gamingFor true gamers and computer geeks, there is no greater satisfaction than having a setup that is impressive. Bigger speakers, higher-quality accessories, and a layout that keeps everything within easy reach. They spend thousands to get the best possible systems. So why not create a desk that can match their most basic needs? This is where a custom epoxy coating computer desk comes in.

The Toys We Love to Play With

DIY DeskIn the world of gamers and nerds, your “workspace” is vital to success. It’s hard to play games if you are in a confined space that does not give you some range of movement when the game gets exciting. It is also difficult to focus if you have a mess all around your screen, or if you cannot find everything you need when you need it. In my space, I need everything to be in a designated area and I am completely lost if someone else moves even the tiniest of things. Therefore, in my office, organization and a desk that is big enough to hold it all is essential.

The downside, when my desk got messed up, as things do over time, my area looked nasty at all times. However, when I decided to upgrade, I couldn’t find anything that suited me as much as my play-station. So, I took matters into my own hands.

Creative Customization for Desks

epoxy river deskThere are some very impressive desks out there for people who spend a lot of time at their desks. For all the thousands we can spend on our equipment, there is at least that much that can be spent on a high-quality desk. Therefore, I decided to create my own customized desk. It was much easier than I believed it could be. I created a beautiful desk that is 100% mine. The color that I wanted, the style that I’ve always loved, and it is worthy of showing off when guests come over.

Since I recreated my desk, several friends of mine have done the same. Each desk is astonishingly beautiful. I was surprised when I saw my friend’s desk recently. She lives in Canada and used my epoxy ideas, but with a twist. Once she found out that epoxy was available in Canada too, she got creative. She took photos of her family and put them into her desktop in a kind of collage style. She also added trinkets that express the things her family enjoys. It turned out so cool, and definitely gives me ideas for when I need another desk remodeling.

What Desk Will You Love Most?

There is no end to the creative possibilities when you add epoxy to your desktop. You can customize it to be anything you want it to be. Even if you decide that your old desk is too small for future use, a little thought can help you expand on what you have and then you can decorate it to be the way you want it.

As an added bonus to creating your own desk, you could save hundreds or thousands on a new one. This will give you more money to put toward your equipment. Win/Win!

High End Technology Is Expensive

technology of tomorrowIn a world that we constantly strive to reach higher, there is new technology everywhere you look. It is a driving force that no one can or wants to slow down. It is both a blessing and a curse according to many. The good side of it is that technology enables us to do more, see more, and learn more. The downside-high end technology is expensive! It comes at such a high cost that most people cannot afford it until it is old technology.

Shockingly Impressive High End, Obscure Technology

robotic sleep pillowWhat if you could sleep with a tiny 4-lb pillow and get the best night’s sleep of your life? Or if your baby’s diaper was somehow connected to your smartphone so that you would always know that they were damp? It is possible, or may very well be in the near future. The Somnox Robotic Pillow can sing you to sleep like a baby, soothing away the stress of your days. The Smart Diaper can eliminate the risk of diaper rash and help it to heal faster if there is already a rash present. How have we ever lived without it?

If you love your K-9 companion, the Laika interactive companion for dogs is a true blessing. With this AI you can see your best friend from anywhere in the world, talk to him, and even give him treats. It could be a great invention for pet owners who have separation anxiety, but who really needs it?

We personally like the things that are a little less obscure, but still outstanding in their function thanks to technology.

Less Obscure but Amazing Tech

high tech rifleIf you have a child that is near or under about 10 years old, they have no concept of a world before smartphones and tablets. Go back to 25 years ago or so, and only the rich could have a mobile phone. It was one that you plugged into your car’s cigarette lighter and may have been in a bag that weighed several pounds. Reception kind of sucked and there was no way you were going to sit with it on your lap.

PCs didn’t have Windows in the 80s. You had to play games by typing out codes on your old Commodore 64. In the early 90s, you did have windows, but you had to exit out of it. Now, Windows or Mac PCs are leaps and bounds away from those days.

Technology has given us the ability to message, play games, take photos, and more. Its been a rapid-fire improvement over virtually all aspects of our lives. Even down to our hunting and target practice. Expensive rifles, high-end rifle scopes, hunting gear that wasn’t available 20 years ago, and more. If you look at one of the most expensive scopes available, it offers more features than your grandpa would have been able to imagine and outstanding precision to boot.

What Will Tomorrow Bring?

In another 10 years, what do you think the world will be like? Will we all own automated cars? It is possible if you can afford it. Will your toddler be able to push a button and their diaper change itself? Odd concept, but maybe it is possible. No matter what tomorrow brings, I personally think that it will be quite impressive and perhaps unimaginable.

On Board Power All the Time

devices we loveGadgets and electronics are what today’s world is all about. However, no one shows it more readily than the more “nerdier type people”. Nerds are in part responsible for the technology that is available to us. However, there is an exception to the rule that nerds are the main ones who love it. It is found by people who love on board power, all the time.

Who Needs Onboard Power?

rechargeable batteryWe depend on power in some way, every day that we are working, playing, and living life. Think about the external battery packs that we have. The ones that we can carry in a pocket while we use our smartphones and tablets. The battery re-chargers that we use for charging up AA or AAA batteries for the remote control. The batteries that your portable speakers and any number of other things. It is nice to keep these things powered up.

Then you have your fun in the sun activities. This is where the every-day adventurers may top out over the nerds. They are the boaters of our world that want to spend their weekends on their water crafts and they love the power that they have in reserve for all of their adventures.

We Embrace the On Board Power!

Marine electronicsWe personally are not nerds, well, at least not completely. However, we do love having our GPS, Radio, VHF Radio, Radar, etc. powered up when we go out. This means that we also need a strong reserve of power. Boats do not have a way to “recharge” batteries while you are powered off and fishing for the day. This means you need multiple batteries and a way to connect them all to one another.

This requires you have a few battery boxes on board as well. Battery boxes prevent all risk of spillage from the battery because of vibrations. Since we are always looking for deals, we ordered our boat battery box from this site. With our battery boxes and the connectors that we have set up between them, power is never something that we have to miss out on. Needless to say, it has made our boating adventures much more exciting.

For the Love of Power

Every person has their own priorities when it comes to their devices and the power that they need. There are times when only a little power is needed. For us, this time is an afternoon fishing trip in the local rivers. When we venture out to the coast, spend a weekend rolling along with the waves, we want the power to spare. With our setup, we can party on the water without ever missing any beats. If that makes us a nerd, we are content with it and hope that other nerds are just like us.

How to Make Your Own Super Battery

battery projects DIYBatteries are something we use on a daily basis, often without even thinking about them. Consider your remote control, your smartphone, your PC, vehicle, etc. Without batteries, would we be able to use these items? No. Life would definitely be harder and a lot less interesting.

Did you know that you can create your own? A battery is just a reaction that happens because of a chemical meeting a conductor. Curious kids everywhere enjoy learning how to make your own super battery.

How Does It work?

batteries DIYIf you could look inside a typical battery, you will see a liquid of some sort. Typically, if you open a battery you will discover zinc, manganese dioxide, and potassium hydroxide. It becomes negative currents inside of the battery’s tube. When that cell, is connected to a circuit (a lightbulb) the zinc will react with the manganese. This causes it to lose electrons, which is collected by a metal rod inside the battery. They flow up from the bottom of the cell through a negative terminal, and through small wires to the bulb. When this happens, the bulb lights up. Then it travels back into the top of the battery on the positive terminal. With the circuit complete, you have power from your battery.

How to Build a Battery?

homemade batteryYou can use a variety of liquids to build a battery. Soda, saltwater, and even water (though it works best with bleach, vinegar, or lemon juice). You will also need two metal strips. An aluminum can that has been sanded down to bare aluminum will work or you can buy strips from a hardware store. If you prefer to use water with bleach or other liquids, you can make a multi-cell battery with an ice tray, copper wiring, and some standard, non-coated screws.

Once you realize you have the ability to build a battery, and understand that you can produce an impressive amount of power with it, you can do anything. You may even be able to create a DIY flow battery. This exceptionally large battery can store enough power for solar panels on days when the sun does not ever shine.

What Battery Will You Create?

There are many different battery types out there. Some are big, some are small. Some are for marine use or solar panels. Wind turbines have to store power somewhere as well. Each battery is different in its own special way. You can see this between even AAA and C batteries.

All batteries need two things: voltage, and current. Voltage is like water pressure. The more you have, the stronger it is. The current is how much power can be created with that voltage. A smaller battery that powers a remote control can be smaller than what may be required for an RC car. Even though their voltage will always be around 1.5, a smaller AAA battery will deliver less current than the “C”.

It is a very simple process to create a battery because, throughout all batteries, the basic principle is the same. You can see this by running a test to make sure your battery works.