As seen on Lifehacker

by Erin Doland on Nov 21, 2009

This past week, I encountered two fantastic articles on Lifehacker I wanted to share with you.

First, the article and its corresponding image “Creatively Display Your Cables When Hiding’s Not an Option” made me gasp with delight:

I want to do this someplace in my house right now. Small, adhesive Cable Clamps would be perfect and quick for this project.

Second, “Google Navigation is a Total GPS Replacement–As Long as You’re Connected” is an extremely thorough review of Google Maps vs. a traditional GPS device. I have a Garmin Nuvi and love it with a passion, but it’s good to know that I won’t need to replace it if something happens to it. If you’re in the market for a GPS, you should definitely read the article — you may already have a decent GPS you didn’t know you had.

(Image from Maisie Maud Broadhead.)

9 comments posted

  1. Posted by Kristen@The Frugal Girl - 11/21/2009

    If you have a snazzy phone already, then the Google Navigation is a great thing. But, my husband and I use our cell phones minimally, so we just have pre-paid minutes on our un-fancy phones!

    But, if we ever decide we need a cool phone, I look forward to trying Google’s app.

  2. Posted by momofthree - 11/21/2009

    While I have been in cars with friends who have GPS devices, I would be rich if I had a nickel for every wrong turn we could have taken if we followed the directions given by the silly machine.

    I still prefer the good old fashioned hard to fold maps. My hubby or a friend drives and I navigate. I like being able to see the “big picture” with a map. I make all sorts of notes on the map, such as, gas stations, restaurants-chains or independents, farm stands (for the way out in the boonies summer/early fall trips), antique shops, and more, depending on where we are and our interests at the time.

  3. Posted by David Turnbull - 11/21/2009

    That cable display is fantastic. But even so, I’ll hold out for when wireless power starts becoming mainstream in a few years. I can be patient.

  4. Posted by Kriti | Public Health Stories - 11/21/2009

    This is SIMPLY amazing!

  5. Posted by Shalin - 11/22/2009

    Think of all the design possibilities with cable clamps… I look at empty walls now and think of a contemporary piece of art… :)

    Best,
    Shalin

  6. Posted by Deborah H - 11/23/2009

    That sure is a awful long cable for just a lamp!

  7. Posted by logoscoaching - 11/23/2009

    what happens when you want to move the lamp somewhere else?

  8. Posted by ET - 11/23/2009

    And in less than a generation no one will be able to read a map. So when the power is out or you need to think (not google) where you are going, you won’t be able to get around.

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