Category: Top Lists

Summer is almost here and that means taking lots of snapshots, but making people look pretty in pictures is no easy job -- professional photographers get paid lots and lots of money to do just that (more than any other creative professionals, actually). Even so, you can improve the look of just about anyone (including yourself) with some basic photo-taking and -editing tips, the best of which ...

digg_url ='http://www.switched.com/2008/08/28/12-things-you-should-never-do-online/'; Whenever you're on the Web, chances are there's someone looking to take advantage of you. We know it and you know it. Still, many people browse the Internet as if there are no threats to their security, blissfully ignorant of the many ways they leave themselves vulnerable -- especially to crimes such as ...

If you're a new mom or just expecting to be one, there's no question that you're going to need some help. Since it's probably been a long time since your own mother had a baby, sometimes you just need someone to turn to and thankfully, there are plenty of websites on the subject. From where to purchase the coolest clothes to what to do about diaper rash, we've listed the best resources ...

For every product out there in the marketplace, a similar product stands by its side jockeying for the same consumer dollars. Coke has its Pepsi, McDonald's has its Burger King and the United States has its Canada. Yes, good-natured competition is what makes our economy go 'round. But, in the world of consumer electronics, some companies fight dirty, plagiarizing the designs and ideas of direct ...

It's always fun to look back to see the "cutting edge" of technology from eras past. If you're in London, you'll have to stop by the British Library Business and Intellectual Property Centre, where a collection of Victorian era gadgets has gone on display. Some of the gadgets are terribly unsophisticated precursors to modern must-haves, such as the wrist-watch-styled GPS ancestor with scrolling ...

Driving Miss Bluetooth With the criminalization of driving while talking on a cell phone on the rise, the need for a proper wireless headset is starting to creep in. Sure, you could just get one of those headsets that plug right into your phone -- they're certainly affordable -- but anything with wires tends to get caught in your arms, or worse, a gear shift. As such, we recommend going ...

Worst. Tech. Products. Ever. Share People are always creating lists -- best restaurants in town, most scenic drives, scariest films of the year. Open a magazine or go to a Web site and you'll be berated with Top Ten Lists; but what about all the failures, mishaps, disastrous and worthless creations along the way? We've decided to balance things out a bit and give you a rundown of the ...

Licensing TV and movie properties to make video games is one the great and tragic pastimes of game studios desperate to make a quick buck. Games based on movies and TV are notoriously bad, but some reach levels of awfulness that must be seen to be believed. Games such as the one based on "Jackass" are so terrible that playing them for more than two minutes at a time is considered dangerous by ...

We may be talking Back-to-School already, but summer is still very much with us, at least if the hot and humid August weather is to be believed. And that means that the beaches are alive and well and just waiting to be pounced upn. Geeks that we are, we can't help but bring gadgets every with us, including the beach, which is exactly what we did in the above video. Check it out. ...

We're sure that coming up with a list of reasons to buy the new 3G iPhone would be pretty easy (number 1, it's 3G!). Five reasons not too buy it might be a little more difficult, unless, of course, you own one and have experienced the pain first hand that is the second generation of the most hyped gadget ever. Tech blogger Thomas Hawk has been running around with his 3G iPhone for about a month ...

Let's face it: Despite many half-hearted attempts, there still hasn't really been a good video-game-turned-movie ... ever. Here are some of the worst moments in an entire genre of worst moments. 'DOOM' (2005) This was just a bad idea from the get-go. As a game, 'DOOM' really had no story to begin with -- shooting demonic monsters does not a narrative make -- and trying to turn it into a ...

Inspiration for a good business idea can strike anytime, but only a lucky few will ever see their brainchild become a smashing success. Even fewer have the guts to hold on to their idea in the face of skepticism and adversity while resisting change from outside forces. We took a closer look at some of the most successful tech businesses, and the figures behind them, that have stayed true to ...

It used to be that the most expensive gadget you brought to the beach was an FM radio that got questionable reception. But times have changed, and thanks to advances in modern technology, you can take your day of sun and fun to the next level -- or, at the very least, make it a tad more convenient. The Rolling Cooler/Audio System Get all your party needs, minus tomorrow morning's I.V. ...

Gotta love bathrooms, man. It's tough to argue that they're not the best room in the house, and it is with such unfettered esteem that Cracked has compiled a list of the most innovative bathrooms around the world. Highlights come from such faraway places as Japan (where the Intelligence Toilet can measure the sugar levels in your urine, test your blood pressure, body fat, and weight, and then ...

Oh jeez. Since Facebook opened its doors to non Ivy-leagers, everyone from Radar to your Mom is coming out with 'Netiquette guides that tell users how to act right while Facebooking. London's Independent just came out with another such guide, which tells us things that we already know but wish certain-people-who-shall-remain-nameless would figure out. Below is a summary with some added insights ...