How to reuse that old computer of yours...W

What about that old computer you have in the closet? Still works, too slow, tiny hard drive. But you just can't bring yourself to throw it out or put it on craigslist.

Here are some ideas for how you can put it to good use. JetCityOrange.com/recycle-old-computers

Thermal Webcam Time Lapse of Halemaumau Crater

DIY Homebrew Webcam How-to

Ever want to put a live webcam of the Space Needle on the internet using stuff you have lying around the house? I did and then I did.

Lava Lamp Webcam

A quick Google search turned up not one Lava Lite webcam. So I set out to fix that by launching my own Lava Lamp webcam.

Modest, fun, and to the best of my knowledge, one of a kind. It's even spawned its own YouTube video:

Seattle Space Needle Webcam

Sometimes I can't shut off my head. Get an idea and won't let it go. Projects. My life seems to be filled with zany, wacky projects.

My latest is a webcam of the Space Needle, live from my balcony. It's a old Logitech webcam I've had for years, an ancient Thinkpad, and a homebrew DIY tripod contraption and plastic utility case. I'll photograph the setup at some point.

But for now, enjoy the view. Live from skyBox, West Seattle!

Coffee Cup Tripod

Because I could.