Mondrian is Jeffrey Stephenson Design's custom made mini-ITX case design constructed from wood and hand-cut acrylic tiles and obviously an ode to the colorful style of Pieter Cornelis "Piet" Mondriaan. Now only if the tiles were "live" and updated like Window's Metro UI!

EngineerGuy's series of YouTube videos are worth a peek if you're a fan of the Science Channel's How It's Made program. EngineerGuy's latest video explains how metals like aluminum and titanium are made resistant to corrosion by growing an oxide layer into the metals, a common process applied to portable devices.

C Wonder Portable Speaker
• $24.00
• C Wonder

The C Wonder Portable Speaker isn't going to wow anyone in the audio specs department, that's for sure. It's more toy than tech. The speaker is not wireless, nor equipped with components meant to fill the room during a party. But there's no denying the stylish charm of this companion piece for your smartphone, tablet, or laptop; the 2 AA powered device is affordable, pocketable, and wouldn't mar a Pinterest-worthy home office setup. Available in multi-stripe and orange.

It was just back in March I set out on the goal of converting an old MacBook into an extremely simplified laptop for my mom to use around the house. The revitalized white and pink machine performed well until the notoriously fickle power adaptor frayed and had to be replaced at a significant cost (aka The Apple Tax). In a two-party world...no, I'm referring to Windows and OS X...I had never considered a third option for a future upgrade: Chrome OS.

In many ways the biggest difference I've noticed between being an iOS user and a noob Android user, besides the hardware itself, is the amount of customization options available to Google's Android OS devices. But just because there's somewhere in the galaxy (a Samsung galaxy) of a million specialized widgets available for Android doesn't mean new users are easily directed to the latest and best customization options. Fortunately, there are some regularly updated lists which compile which apps are worth your while, very useful for both new Android users and more veteran devotees...

Name: H Sterling Cross
Location: Boise, ID

H. Sterling Cross is the man behind one of our recent Daily Tech Finds: The Carbon Fiber Magic Mouse. I happened upon his home office setup and marked it down for its refreshingly simple and orderly presentation; an admirable array of computer and audio gear contrasts beautifully against the aged wood desk with a warm patina. But where are all the wires besides the one snaking behind?

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My philosophy about technology in the home is akin to a strict private school headmaster's opinion about children: technology should neither be seen nor heard until required/requested. Even though Apple's Airport router is fairly benign aesthetically, I prefer to keep the wireless router tucked inside a floating shelf, next to other blinking light culprits like the cable modem and home security system, a trio of otherwise mismatched clutter if left out all together. But what if you have to keep a device out in the open? That's what Ana Maria faced with her eyesore device until she devised a brilliant solution...

Feel that? Brisk spring temperatures are beginning to give way to warmer summer weather, and that means opportunities for balcony dinners, picnics in the park, and BBQs in the backyard. And even though outdoor entertaining means different things to different people, depending upon the amount of space you call your own, almost any party benefits from adding music to the mix. In the age of MP3 your smartphone can become the ultimate party DJ when partnered with the right portable speaker (and a well curated playlist), so we've gathered the best of the portable and wireless available now and coming soon...

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