5 types of twitter accounts to avoid

5 Types of Twitter Accounts to Avoid

If you’re as obsessed with your stunted follower count as I am, you have the unfortunate tendency to immediately follow back anyone that deigns to acknowledge your humble little account to ensure that they won’t unfollow you. I learned the hard way that sometimes it would be better to block an account than follow it…

Things every geek should do before they die

Things Every Geek Should Do Before They Die

Despite our reputation as recluses, geeks are actually a really fun group of people. We channel the spirit of Peter Pan in that we never, ever grow up. Geeks enjoy watching cool movies, hanging out with passionate people, driving fast cars, and sometimes even dressing up at one of the giant costume parties we and…

10 worst computer viruses in history

10 Worst Computer Viruses in History

I knew there was a problem when my computer had been frozen on the startup screen for five minutes. Five hours, a consultation with a friend who does managed IT services in Atlanta, and ten reboots later, I knew it was a life-threatening one. For my computer, sure, but most of all for me. What…

Futuristic technology that already exists

Futuristic Technology That Already Exists

When watching a sci-fi flick, moviegoers are often awed by the advanced technology and look forward to the future when such things as teleportation devices, cyborgs, and virtual realities will be the norm. While teleportation might not be around any time soon, a lot of technology people assume is science fiction has already become science…

World’s largest tetris game played on philadelphia skyscrapers

World’s Largest Tetris Game Played on Philadelphia Skyscrapers

Have you ever stood beneath a skyscraper, looked up at the gleaming, imposing height and thought, “Wow, that would make a great video game”? Me neither. But apparently the Philadelphians did, because last weekend the City of Brotherly Love turned into the city of Tetris when two skyscrapers were appropriated for a special celebration of…

Smartphone battery prototype can be charged in 30 seconds

Smartphone Battery Prototype Can Be Charged in 30 Seconds

Ever thought you plugged the phone into the charger, and then gone to grab it on the way out of the house and found it unplugged and totally dead? Whether your battery problems are due to forgetfulness or the pesky household poltergeist, they have undoubtedly annoyed and inconvenienced you on more than one occasion. Thankfully,…

Potential battlestar galactica movie in development

Potential Battlestar Galactica Movie in Development

With all the reboots, remakes, sequels, and spinoffs finding their way into existence, it was only a matter of time before the already remade sci-fi classic Battlestar Galactica gets yet another treatment. Film studios firmly believe in sticking with what they know, and while I am usually appalled at Hollywood’s dwindling creativity and increasing focus…

Sci-fi and philosophy: tv shows with big ideas

Sci-Fi and Philosophy: TV Shows With Big Ideas

Science fiction has always served as a means of saying things about life, human nature, and morality. Even more so than dramas that are based in a more realistic world, sci-fi tackles the big ideas and has a lot to say about human nature. There are two extremes that can suck the soul out of…

Best quotes from the whedonverse

Best Quotes From the Whedonverse

Joss Whedon, otherwise known as god of the nerds, is famous for his complex characters, fascinating storylines, and amazing action scenes. But what really sets him apart is his dialog. Snappy, smart, and sarcastic, Joss’s characters’ one liners are the stuff of legend. Here are some of the most memorable quotes from all of the…

The internet’s best april fools pranks

The Internet’s Best April Fools Pranks

April 1st can be a pretty traumatizing day for someone like me, who has the unfortunate tendency to fall for pranks hook, line, and sinker. I generally consider myself fairly intelligent and possess a healthy degree of skepticism, but for some reason pranks always catch me unawares, so surviving April Fools’ day is like running…

Villains who are more interesting than the heroes

Villains Who Are More Interesting Than The Heroes

Heroes can be a bit boring. They’re always doing the right thing, judging everyone else, and going out of their way to sacrifice themselves for the greater good. There is, however, something very compelling about a good villain (good is a relative term). They can get away with saying the darkly funny, morally questionable things…

The vampire trend: from scary to fairy

The Vampire Trend: From Scary to Fairy

Vampires have long been a popular topic in fiction, but the craze has gotten out of hand since the terrible Twilight books and movies came out (although I maintain that the Cullens are not in fact vampires, but fairies). The series (and the money it made) has “inspired” a lot of film directors, authors, and…

Top 10 scary moments from supernatural

Top 10 Scary Moments from Supernatural

I often hear people complaining that TV shows desensitize viewers to violence and horror and turn everyone into complacent sociopaths. While I will defend TV to the death, certain shows make me wonder if maybe they have a point. One such show is Supernatural. By the time I marathoned the first six seasons of the…

Wacky old-fashioned inventions that need to be resurrected

Wacky Old-Fashioned Inventions That Need to Be Resurrected

An urban legend says that Charles H Duell, the commissioner of the US Patent Office, declared in 1899 that “everything that can be invented has been invented.” There is no evidence that he ever said such an idiotic thing, and the decades of the early 20th century were some of the most creative in human…

Futuristic sci-fi gadgets someone needs to invent asap

Futuristic Sci-Fi Gadgets Someone Needs to Invent ASAP

Everyone knows that science fiction can influence actual science and technology, as with Star Trek’s communicators possibly inspiring the cell phone. Unfortunately some of the cooler aspects of sci-fi might always remain fictional, existing only as plastic props or CGI. Neverthless, we can always hold out hope, and here are a few of the futuristic…