One of the most common tasks in photo editing is cropping and clipping out images from backgrounds. Executed correctly, it's not a difficult process, but it is one that requires a deft hand with the Photoshop pen tool, the use of alpha channels, and a discerning eye for what to keep and what to leave out. Now there's a website which simplifies the process...

Even when I was little, I was flummoxed by friends and relatives that would keep the TV on in the background: are you watching or not? Why add noise to the world? I held onto that point of view for decades, but now, after three years of living alone, I find myself soothed by the sounds of Liz Lemon's misadventures unfolding in the next room...

Everyone has his or her go-to stores for specific needs, whether it be furniture, fashion, or tech gear. And when it comes to accessorizing my desk area, I'm always on the hunt for accessorizing my work area with designs which range from classic to those with an element of playfulness. Here are five favorites I've bookmarked during my online window-shopping sessions...

Product: Libratone Lounge
Price: $1,299.95
Rating: Recommend*

While the market is already crowded with a glut of small wireless speaker solutions, both Airplay and an even greater selection using Bluetooth to connect the audio dots, the options for larger, full-bodied sound speakers is slim. Danish audio manufacturer Libratone has waged war against small sound with a sizable flagship speaker armed with Airplay connectivity and a wooly warm exterior to match.

Founded by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen with the introduction of their first radio back in 1925, Danish Bang & Olufsen continues defining high end audio design (with prices to match) with the introduction of their latest amplifiers and powered speakers system, the BeoLab 14, dialed in with a custom tailored bass reproduction feature...

From what I've seen at garage and yard sales, bookshelf speakers are amongst the most common audio gear components readily available for DIY projects on the cheap. And how many of us have old audio speakers gathering dust in a closet or in the garage? Perhaps it's time to give them a dusting off and reconsideration inspired by this simple upgrade project...

The Poler Camera Cooler Bag
• $65.00
• West Elm

Who doesn't love a 2-for-1 special? Designed with dual purpose in mind, the Poler camera bag is first and foremost padded for safely toting around a DSLR, lens, with extra room for an smartphone and tablet. But the insulated carrying case can also work as a lunch bag (though they warn, not at the same time with your photo gear). A very handsome and handy little number for work and your lunch break, and a lot more affordable than my aspirational recommendation, which likely inspired this design.

Categorize this video as "pretty darn cute". Tech blogger, Chris Angelini, was readying a Tom's Hardware post about his thoughts about Google Glass when his inquisitive 2-year-old son wanted to know what all the hubbub was all about (alongside a request for some juice). Father equips son with Google's life's moment capturing device, giving us a short glimpse of what it's like to be 2 years old all over again...

 Star Trek: Middle School Musical, Kid President, Don't Be a Glasshole, Tidal Wave Girls

Who needs cable when there are literally thousands of hours of video content uploaded to the internet every single day? Sure, there's a plethora of home movies and skateboard crash shots, but there are also plenty of other options available on YouTube and Vimeo that will make your heart skip and your lips turn upward into a smile. We share 10 of our recent favorites below...

It's pretty easy to create your own "custom" table by using IKEA table legs. The legs are set at a perfect height for making a desk, and people have often turned to an assortment of surfaces to match for a simple DIY desk solution. But I wanted to set out to build something a little more advanced...