Ian Scott

In the four years since its introduction, the iPod has proven to be a versatile little device. Despite a relatively closed architecture, hackers have found their way in [via kottke]

A Tampa Bay real estate agent, is chronicling his efforts to enhance a cheap guitar: The Stagemaster Project.

Here’s a summary of some of the common blog design trends out there right now which may give you some inspiration:

1. Big fonts
2. Top border
3. Big headers/footers
4. Bright colours
5. Speech bubble comments
6. Rounded corners
7. Highlighted links

[via Rachel over at cre8d design]

Ever needed to submit a valid email address to register for access to a website or make an online purchase? Ever wondered if in doing so your address wouldn’t end up sold to or stolen by some spammer. Ever wondered who your address gets shared with?

I came across a great way of using Google’s GMail to create disposable/sortable email addresses that let you duck spam and find out who is sharing your address and with whom. [via Personal Made Public]

With demand outstripping supply, the final 1,000 pixels on the Million Dollar Homepage is up for sale on eBay. The auction ends on Weds 11th January and it will be interesting to see how it goes. There’s a good chance that it could make a bit of money although not as much as if all the remaining pixels had been in one block. Keep an eye on the site’s blog for more info