[TechRepublic] NASA's Voyager 1, St. Geek, free Android games

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NASA's Voyager 1 reaches outskirts of the solar system (photos) Resource of the day Best Practices for Moving to Google Apps Gain knowledge on the best tips for replacing traditional on-premise applications such as email, and learn exactly what you need to deploy Google Apps in your own organization. Additional TechRepublic resources   A visit from St. Geek IT consultant Chip Camden offers a techy take on the classic holiday poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Read more Stocking stuffer ideas for geeks If you're still looking for stocking stuffers or perhaps coworker or hostess gifts for your favorite geeks, Nicole Bremer Nash and Edmond Woychowsky have some great suggestions for under $40. Read more More recipes for mad scientist geeks Edmond Woychowsky likes recipes that make him feel like a mad scientist. He's getting into the holiday spirit this year by baking gingerbread minions and other goodies. Read more Geek Gifts 2010: World of Warcraft Wireless Headset Wally Bahny says any gamer who still uses a 3.5mm style headset will immediately see the benefit of the World of Warcraft Wireless Headset. Read more Life with the MacBook Air: The netbook I've been waiting for Vincent Danen has been using the new MacBook Air long enough to find its quirks, its benefits, and declare it the netbook he's been waiting on for years. He also shares a tip on hibernation settings. Read more Study says computers more harmful to IQ than smoking marijuana A study conducted in 2005 said that use of technology was more harmful to one's IQ than smoking marijuana. And that was before the smartphones revolution! Read more Featured multimedia   5 fun, free Android games (screenshots) Looking for a little distraction during the holidays? Load up these free games onto your Android phone for hours of fun. View on site Kid-friendly video games for the entire family Many of the most popular video games are far from suitable for children. Our two gamer dads team up to suggest from kid-friendly fare that you won't mind playing, either. View on site Army R&D delivers 'greatest inventions' (photos) The latest annual list of 10 new products and practical extensions makes note of grenade launchers, aerial video, IED defense, and a solar recharger. View on site With test launch, U.S. Navy goes electromagnetic (photos) The new EMALS technology is intended to replace the Navy's venerable steam catapults. The first launch, of an F/A-18E, takes place on dry land. View on site Destroyed Apple products as art (photos) Provocative photo exhibit shows giant photos of mutilated Apple gadgets as a statement on consumers' attachment to their toys. View on site Spotlight: World of Warcraft Wireless Headset Wally Bahny shares unboxing photos of the World of Warcraft Wireless Headset by Creative Sound Blaster. He also gives you an idea of what you can do with the headset's included software. View on site Today's recommended downloads Create More Intuitive User Experiences with Ease (Adobe Systems) Solve Communications Management Challenges (Adobe Systems) CRM Best Practices: Creating Enduring Customer Relationships (Oracle) Address All Your Information Archiving and Retention Needs with IBM's Solution (IBM) Optimize Your Infrastructure without Cutting Corners (IBM) Geekend perennial favorites   Holiday recipes for mad scientist geeks Video: A very Star Wars Christmas Geek Trivia: Reason for the season The Top 10 Best Games of 2010 The everyday life of two Stormtroopers in love A techie's Christmas carol When four spirits visit one miserly old tech, his views of the holiday season and the IT industry change overnight. We hope you enjoy this lighthearted spoof of Charles Dickens' holiday classic. TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT advice and techniques, mobile news, Mac tips, and product reviews in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Tips 10 Things Smartphones Macs in Business Product Spotlight Geek gift ideas Download TechRepublic's Geek Gift Guide 2010 Geek Gifts 2010: Call of Duty: Black Ops Geek Gifts 2010: Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics Star Trek collectibles for the ultimate Trekkie The Empire Strikes Back gifts for the ultimate Star Wars fan

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