Everyone loves a good laugh, and in the age of electronics, high-tech hijinks are just waiting to be pulled off. So snuggle up to your screen and get ready to unleash all sorts of shenanigans as we present the 25 best high-tech pranks known to man. Our apologies in advance to your friends and co-workers.

1. The Restart Remap

We start with one sure to throw off even the most advanced Windows user. Setup is simple and you need only a few seconds alone on someone’s computer. When you get a chance, sneak over and right-click your pal’s icon to Internet Explorer or some other commonly used program. Edit the properties and change the target to: “%windir%\system32\shutdown.exe -r -t 00″ Now, every time your buddy tries to run IE, his machine will mysteriously restart — and your laughter will instantly result.

2. Startup Folder Fun

While we’re on the topic of system startups, the Windows Startup folder is a fantastic place for fun. Create a text file with an amusing message and throw it in there so your cubicle mate will get a daily greeting — or, if you really want to get evil, add in the restart shortcut from above (not recommended unless you just want to get your ass kicked).

3. Disappearing Desktop

A classic computer prank never goes out of style. The desktop image trick has been around for a bit, but rest assured: There are plenty of unsuspecting victims still to be found. Just head over to an unattended computer, minimize all the windows, and hit the Print Screen key. Paste the captured image into any graphic editing program — even Microsoft Paint will do — then save the file and set it as the desktop background. Then, all you have to do is hide the actual icons on the desktop — put them in a folder somewhere — and your victim will try endlessly to click the nonexistent icons, which are actually just part of the background image. For another variation, leave one program open when you capture the screen and watch as the person tries to click on it, type in it, and close it to no avail.

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For the advanced users and simply those who enjoy surfing the Net with style!

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Today at the annual WWDC conference Steve Jobs announced the new iPhone 2.0 which supports the 3G standard. The iPhone 2.0 has a built-in GPS module and will sell for only $199 for 8 Gb model and for $299 for the 16 Gb one. This announcement, however, did not come unexpected as yesterday FT published info about the price of the new iPhone and its technical specs.

Photos: AFP

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Look how an ordinary 24″ wide screen monitor and a bunch of hardware can be converted into a unique steampunk-style full-working computer by hands of the pro. An amazing work of Jake von Slatt from the the Steampunk Workshop.

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Designer Erik De Nijs, has stitched together this eye catching pair of “Beauty and the Geek” jeans. These “modern shaped trousers which are often worn by youngsters..” are the perfect solution for Googling quick exits while running from the fashion police. Built into the knees are a pair of crotch rocking speakers, around the back you have the added convenience of a back pocket for your “mouse”, and for you gamers, there is a joystick controller located just behind the front zipper.

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Good old catapults are now seriously modified and look like high-end mechanical devices. A dream for a contemporary Dennis the Menace!

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Introducing Nardo Design’s new high-tech Digital Cutting Board that infuses a new lease of life into the kitchen cutting board. The cooking instructions are popped up on the integrated detachable LCD display, thereby leaving no space for the imperfection to the dish being cooked. It also gives you access to the downloaded recipes, in case you want to experiment with.

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This is the “Chinese Miracle Marlboro Phone” which looks exactly like a pack of Marlboro cigarettes. Not sure why this was done but there must be some explanation, I guess.

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A so-called gadget “Tengu” is a new usb thing which sits by your computer making different faces according to its mood. However, it can also lip-sync to the music played on your computer which makes it look like it’s actually singing the songs that you are listening to. Watch the video inside, it’s absolute fun!

Tengu’s moods:

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Organic products are everywhere nowadays, but I did not expect it to go that far! Now even a PC case can become organic! Want to know how? All the steps of production are inside the post!

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Gamucci which is a completely non-flammable rechargeable electronic cigarette has recently been revealed to the public in Bordeaux (France). The device takes the form of a tiny rod which is slightly longer than a normal cigarette. The mouthpiece of the device contains a replaceable cartridge filled with liquid. The cost of one e-cigarette pack is about 78 Euros which contains the cigarette itself, 2 rechargeable batteries, five nicotine cartridges and a nice Gamucci bag.

Gamucci e-cigarette. (Photo: Regis Duvignau / Reuters)

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The International Geneva Motor Show is an annual auto show held in March in the Swiss city of Geneva. The show started in 1905 and is held at Palexpo, a giant convention center located next to the International Airport.

Almost all motor combustion models have been featured in the show - ranging from benzene to steam, with many exotic and supercars stealing the spotlights throughout the 20th century. Prototypes, new equipment, technical breakthroughs, and international partnerships as well as political and social debates are all landmarks of this international exhibition. (Wiki)

This year’s show is scheduled to be held on 4 - 16 March 2008 where some new amazing concept cars and serial models are going to be presented to the public. Here are the photos from the first day of the show, let’s have a look!

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When personal computers were big and costed thousands of dollars we all kept dreaming about getting a faster processor or increasing the RAM. Now, more than 20 years later, the magazines help us to remember how exciting everything was at that time! These 14 scans of “Personal Computing” magazine issued in July 1985 and found in a private collection are a great memory, which is not to be missed!

Click on photos to enlarge!

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Touch screen, built in camera, scanner, WiFi, google map , google earth, google search, image search… all in one device!

When you can see a building through it, it gives you the image search result right on the spot. Choose a building, a car model, an insect and touch a floor and it tells you more details about it. Check the meaning of a word in the newspaper, book, magazine and use the dictionary, wikipedia, thesaurus and just anything available on the web. Amazing, but when will it become a reality?..

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