Fashion gaffes that keep geeks out of the boardroom

Some geeks pride themselves on a lack of fashion sense. But if you've got plans to get out of your cube and into that corner office, you'll want to learn how to clean up nice. This handy slideshow gives you a list of dos and don'ts -- from pigtails to concert t-shirts. ...read more

Crackpot technologies that could shake up IT

Nanotech! Pervasive computing! Wireless power! Just a few years ago, these ideas sounded like something out of a sci-fi novel, but today they're on the threshold of reality -- and will really mix things up if they come to fruition. Will 2008 be their big year? Or will they always be the next big thing? ...read more

Computer learns to appreciate art

OK, maybe "appreciate" is the wrong word, but an Israeli scientist is trying to train a computer to recognize the techniques of specific artists so that it can detect forgeries or hidden masterpieces. But once computers start to learn about the finer things in life, like great art, what will become of Antiques Roadshow? ...read more

Geek Comic of the Week: Pictures for Sad Children

Some harsh words for nerds in the most recent set of comics on this one. But isn't it something nerds need to hear? We'd say yes! ...read more

10 cubicles that are cooler than yours (and one that isn't)

If you're like most techies, you spend way too much time in your cube. Check out this series of pics that take the idea of "decorating your cube" a little too far... read more

Top 10 Ballads for Product Launches

Imagine how much better the world (or at least the IT industry) would be if companies used ballads, instead of dance music, to introduce their breakthrough products. Sure, a lot of IT guys are metalheads, but even the heaviest thrash-rockers have been known to take it down a notch or two occasionally. And so, here's a list of ballads that could help set the tone for a new kind of relationship between vendors and the kind of IT managers they hope to woo. ...read more

Poll: The first computer I ever owned...

- Ran Windows XP/Vista
- Ran Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000
- Ran Windows 3.x
- Ran DOS
- Ran OS X
- Ran the Classic Mac OS
- Was made by Commodore
- Was made by Atari
- Took up the better part of a room

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LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Would you spill your guts online?

73.0% - No way - I don't need the world knowing my business
18.9% - Maybe under a pseudonym - sharing might be cleansing
0.0% - Sure - We all live under the spotlight today
8.1% - Already doing it - That's what my blog is for

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