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About Ken

Ken is a husband and father from the San Francisco Bay Area, where he works as a civil engineer. He also wrote the NYT bestselling book "Geek Dad: Awesomely Geeky Projects for Dads and Kids to Share." Follow @fitzwillie on Twitter.

A Google-a-Day Puzzle for May 5

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Ken

Our good friends at Google run a daily puzzle challenge and asked us to help get them out to the geeky masses. Each day’s puzzle will task your googling skills a little more, leading you to Google mastery. Each morning … Continue reading →

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May the Fourth Be With You

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Ken

Image by Anthony Herrera, Used With Permission Our good friend Anthony Herrera whipped up this awesome image in celebration of Star Wars Day today. Just remember our motto: Episode IV Come First – It’s Just Good Parenting!

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The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the iPad Is the Best

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Ken

From Logitech.com For the last year and a half, I’ve carried my iPad (earlier gen, and now 3rd gen) in my “tech-bag” along with an Apple Bluetooth keyboard. For me, the iPad has truly become a laptop replacement. For 65% … Continue reading →

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Awesome Fan-Made Iron Man Costume Even Has Automated Faceplate

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Ken

I’m not going to lie to you, Marge, this is one fantastic piece of DIY cosplay fun. Builder Anthony Le obviously has a passion for building some awesome costumes, and this one just about takes the cake.

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A Google-a-Day Puzzle for May 4

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Ken

Our good friends at Google run a daily puzzle challenge and asked us to help get them out to the geeky masses. Each day’s puzzle will task your googling skills a little more, leading you to Google mastery. Each morning … Continue reading →

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A Google-a-Day Puzzle for May 3

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Ken

Our good friends at Google run a daily puzzle challenge and asked us to help get them out to the geeky masses. Each day’s puzzle will task your googling skills a little more, leading you to Google mastery. Each morning … Continue reading →

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Wired GeekDad calls for “new priesthood” of player-critics – The …

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Ken

http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/video-games/controller-freak/wired-geekdad-calls-for-new-priesthood-of-player-critics/article2420349/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgAIAEoATAAOABAqoaG_QRIAlgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=AOUnkYhK2w8&usg=AFQjCNEsrRRH2q3Ss4cxsfGN6v-WP2x_3Q

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Of Course: An Actual Shark With Laser Attached To Fin

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Ken

http://www.geekologie.com/2012/05/of-course-an-actual-shark-with-laser-att.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+geekologie%2FiShm+%28Geekologie+-+Gadgets%2C+Gizmos%2C+and+Awesome%29

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Sustainable Perspectives on Video Games – A TEDx Talk

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Ken

GeekDad’s own Andy Robertson gives a wonderful talk at TEDxExeter on exploring new ways to think about videogames.

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A Google-a-Day Puzzle for May 2

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Ken

Our good friends at Google run a daily puzzle challenge and asked us to help get them out to the geeky masses. Each day’s puzzle will task your googling skills a little more, leading you to Google mastery. Each morning … Continue reading →

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