Kevin Kelly says: "A decade ago I made a huge 470-page book of the best tools available. This Cool Tools book was a catalog of possibilities. Each of the thousands of items featured enable a new possibility that you may have never considered doing before, such as keeping bees, building your own home, or starting a consulting busines. Cool Tools has been long out of print, so I finally made a digital version of it. The full-sized PDF of Cool Tools can be downloaded on Gumroad for $3.99. Good news for those outside the US where the price of the original book plus shipping was discouraging. It also serves as a very searchable version for those with the giant physical book."
Get the color 470-page Cool Tools book as a PDF for $3.99
The charming origin story of The Leatherman Pocket tool (video)
The Leatherman Pocket tool is more than just a really useful multi-tool; it has a wonderful backstory. The story of Tim Leatherman's invention of his well-loved pocket tool is absolutely… READ THE REST
Why hasn't this groundbreaking mess-handling tech resulted in a new generation of pooper-scoopers?
Our first puppy will arrive at SEATAC airport tomorrow, so thoughts have been puppy-centric lately, and while ruminating on sanitary protocols, thoughts shifted to the SWITL technology, and how it… READ THE REST
Kevin Kelly interviews author Charles Platt
In the latest episode of the Cool Tools podcast, Kevin Kelly interviews my old friend, Charles Platt author of Make: Electronics. He also has been publishing his fascinating autobiography in… READ THE REST
Power through your day with this $425 MacBook Pro
TL;DR: Upgrade your daily computer with this MacBook Pro, now only $424.97 (reg. $1,499) through June 1. It's not every day you can score a MacBook Pro for under $500. But if… READ THE REST
Better visualizations for less: Visio now $14.97
TL;DR: Create better visualizations with premade templates, stencils, customizable shapes, and starter diagrams when you get a lifetime licenses for your PC to Visio 2021 Professional. Originally $249.99, you can now… READ THE REST
Snag a lifetime Microsoft Office license with no subscription fees for just $30
TL;DR: Enjoy new and old Microsoft Office favorites with this Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 license for Windows, now only $29.97 through May 18. Summer is almost here. Are you in need… READ THE REST
