This week in the Twitterverse, our favorite geeks introduced us to things we didn't even know were possible. Star Wars web show host Bonnie Burton welcomed a wise new paw-dawan to the web, and Curiosity rover flight director Bobak Ferdowsi hung out with a LEGO nerd.
We've got Bonnie, Bob, and much more in our top 10 tweets of the week from geeks we love.
A cluttered desktop is an unhappy desktop. See the return of a happy, fast-moving desktop by eliminating its clutter with today's Spring cleaning tip. You may think that keeping programs and often used folders within view makes you productive, but the scattered appearance leads to a scattered work appearance. Use our tips for desktop folder organization to create a constructive atmosphere.
For the past 125 years, the National Geographic Society has been a champion of scientific research and education. The nonprofit has amassed an incredible collection of photography in that time and, in honor of its milestone anniversary, it launched Found, a Tumblr dedicated to renewing (or publishing for the first time ever!) remarkable snaps from its expansive archives.
National Geographic's FOUND logo is as meaningful as it is beautiful. Charles E. Riddiford, a National Geographic cartographer in the '30s and '40s, designed the typeface of the logo, Ludwig Light.
FOUND's photos tell remarkable stories of a world before the Internet, smartphones, and 24/7 connectivity. In the image above from February 1955, children play in an oceanside pool (now, that sounds like a fine idea).
The unbelievable photo below from 1938 shows three irresistible kittens inspecting a grouper at Marineland.
William Bonner, also known as "Guardian of the Collection" among Nat Geo folk, curates the photography archive in Washington DC. William wants to continue unearthing stories from the basement of the National Geographic headquarters, and is accepting any insights about the images at natgeofound@gmail.com.
Tell us what you find, and discover more amazing photography, GIFs, and geekery at POPSUGAR Tech on Tumblr.
Tech confession: a long, long time ago, I used to avoid the easy task of software updates. Restart the computer? That interrupts watching baby animals on YouTube. The outdated programs ended up nearly crashing the whole system and came this close to wiping my hard drive of its content. After that close call, I became a disciple of the software update, diligently downloading patches and bugs once a week. Follow these easy steps to avoid operating system frustration.
SXSW Interactive wrapped up this week, and we looked at the breakout startups and augmented reality updates from the Austin event. Plus, Samsung held a Broadway-style event to unpack its latest mobile device. Read on to catch up on the latest news in tech.
We headed to SXSW Interactive in Austin to check out the latest tech, Internet, and social-media developments. Get the scoop on Google Glass, a pair of futuristic headphones, and the Internet's most famous feline.
Before you ditch the green for your favorite hoodie this St. Patrick's Day, think again! Thanks to WeLoveFine.com, your geeky side can go green in kitschy tees that have an Irish flair. Check out a few of our picks, and wear favorites like Yoda and Loki without the worry of being pinched. May the luck of the Irish (and the Force) be with you this March!
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The not-yet-released Samsung Galaxy S4 made its theatrical debut just yesterday, but tech accessory maker Belkin has already announced new cases for Samsung's latest smartphone.
Belkin's tech protection for the Samsung Galaxy S4 will be available online and at select retailers in April 2013, the same time the smartphone is due to arrive in the US. Preview Belkin's collection of cases for Samsung's "next big thing" in the gallery, and let us know if you'll be picking up one for your future Galaxy phone.
The 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD is now available for $100 less. Both the WiFi-only and 4G LTE versions saw price drops in the US on the same day the Kindle Fire HD was launched in Europe and Japan.
Wondering if the Kindle Fire HD is right for you? The tablet has higher resolution and more storage capacity than previous iterations, plus four more standout features.
If you do decide to take the leap, deck out your new device in one of these fine cases made just for Amazon's HD tablet.
