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Geek humor from xkcd comics Resource of the day Why Conversion Analysis is Key to Business Success Watch part 3 of this webcast series to learn how to manage and measure transaction conversions, compare web analytics against transaction conversion analysis, and much more. Get the information you need to increase transaction conversion rates. Additional TechRepublic resources   Geek Gifts 2010: Razer Naga MMO gaming mouse Razer's Naga MMO laser gaming mouse comes with software that allows you to customize its 17 buttons. This Geekend reviewer says there are only two things he doesn't like about the mouse. Read more 20 off-the-wall emails from the lazy and technically clueless End users sometimes ask the strangest questions. These users either don't have a clue or didn't take the time to search before hitting send. Read more Our picks for the best apps on Android, iPhone, and iPad Apps have taken center stage with the growing uptake of smartphones and tablets. That's why TechRepublic has created lists of the must-have apps on the various platforms. Read more Camera phone challenge: Sunrise / sunset You have from now until Friday, October 8, 2010 at 5:00 PM EDT to submit camera phone photos of the sunrise / sunset. The editorial staff will select their three favorite photos from all the entries, and the TechRepublic members who submitted those photos will receive some free swag! Read more Featured multimedia   A real-life 'Iron Man' suit (photos) Defense contractor Raytheon Sarcos unveils its XOS 2 exoskeleton as part of an "Iron Man 2" DVD and Blu-ray release promotion. View on site 'Tron: Legacy' concept art (images) Concept art from Disney's upcoming "Tron: Legacy." See the early mock-ups of characters, vehicles, and props. View on site Horror Realm 2010: Photos from the convention Horror Realm was held in Pittsburgh, PA, on September 17-19, 2010. Take a look at some of the scenes from this modern horror convention. View on site NASA exhibits scale model of Mars rover (photos) NASA and Jet Propulsion Labs are showing off a scale replica of the Mars rover Opportunity, while its real-life counterpart is actively exploring the Red Planet. View on site PlayStation Move motion controller teardown Bill Detwiler cracks open the PlayStation Move motion controller and looks at the hardware inside Sony's alternative to Nintendo's Wii Remote. View on site PlayStation Move navigation controller teardown Bill Detwiler cracks open the PlayStation Move navigation controller and looks at the hardware inside Sony's alternative to Nintendo's Wii Nunchuk. View on site The toys of 'Tron: Legacy' (photos) The sequel to "Tron" hits theaters this December, and what would any movie be these days without some tie-in toys? Here are just a few of the techie ones that will be available. View on site Popular Mechanics picks products that break the mold (photos) From electric cars to the latest smartphones, winners of the magazine's sixth annual Breakthrough Awards showcase the best of tech innovation. View on site Apple iPod Touch 4th Generation (2010) Teardown Bill Detwiler cracks open the 4th gen. Apple iPod Touch--released in 2010. See the hardware inside Apple's flagship Multi-Touch music player. View on site Photos: 10 highlights of World Maker Faire Here are ten of the best, wackiest, and smartest exhibits from this weekend's World Maker Faire at the New York Hall of Science. View on site Xbox 360 fall 2010 dashboard update (photos) The fall 2010 dashboard update for Xbox 360 includes ESPN and Zune Music functionality, along with Netflix search and a new overall design. View on site When fire and technology mix One thing that doesn't mix well with technology is fire. However, sometimes accidents happen - or curious and/or frustrated people may decide to combine the two. Here are some photos of computers and peripherals that are either burning or have been burned. Please do not try this at work or at home. View on site Featured Webcast Straight Talk about Agile, ALM, and Cloud Listen to Forrester analyst Dave West and Kevin Hancock, Director of Services at CollabNet, address the most current trends, challenges, and frequently asked questions on Agile development, application lifecycle management (ALM), and the cloud. Today's recommended downloads Powerful BI: Not Just for Big Business Anymore (SAP) Why Conversion Analysis is Key to Business Success (Quest Software) In Application Performance, Only One Opinion Counts (Quest Software) Straight Talk about Agile, ALM, and Cloud (CollabNet) Combine Double-Take Software with Virtualization Technology for Enterprise-Class Disaster Recovery (Double Take Software) More steampunk galleries   Mod your computer keyboard, steampunk style PC Mods: Making a Steampunk Mini ITX Laptop Computer desk, steampunk style Public domain Windows Desktop wallpaper from U.S. national parks There are thousands of public domain images available from the U.S. National Park Service that make great scenic view wallpaper. This gallery features 55 of those images. TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT advice and techniques, mobile news, Mac tips, and product reviews in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! 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