Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Set Up a Geeky Media Center that Non-Geeks Can Actually Use


I love messing with settings and geeky file-sharing programs. My spouse doesn't, but digs Hulu and appreciates free. So I set up a media center that satisfies my geek cravings but is actually easy-to-use for non-nerds. Here's what I pieced together.

[LifeHacker: Set Up a Geeky Media Center that Non-Geeks Can Actually Use]

Manpacks

Manpacks / You've got better things to do - A flexible subscription service for your underwear, shirts, and socks.

The idea behind Manpacks — which appears to not be a joke — is simple: you sign up for their subscription service, and every three months they will send you fresh tshirts, socks, and underwear. The site describes itself as ‘girlfriend approved’ and touts its service as ‘more efficient’ than shopping for clothes, and ‘easier’ because you ‘don’t have to think about it’.