You’re not a real Apple fanboy before you are snuggled up in bed with the icons. No, it’s not some sort of sick make-believe fantasy, it’s the real thing… in a way.

The Icon Pillow Collection has 6 Mac icons you can hug and sleep on to prove your undying love to the world of Jobs. But then you’d better get your head checked out, because you might be developing an unhealthy obsession. Yes, Mac are great, but no that good.

Ok, ok, I have to admit that the pillows are extremely cute and they’d make a great decoration to a computer geek’s room… and they’re not expensive… and they’re so delightfuly eye-candy, just like Mac OS! Aw, who am I kidding, I run Windows and I’d still get one.

If you can’t decide between the 6 models, remember that the full set is discounted at $149.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $29 on ThrowBoy.com.

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Ctrl+Alt+Del is one of the funniest webcomics for geeks out there, and if you haven’t read it you should point your browser in that direction as soon as you get a couple of free days (the archive is big and you need time to browse it in order to fully appreciate the story).

When you’re done (or if you already know it), you’ll want one of these Ctrl+Alt+Del mugs. Three to pick from, one with each main character: Ethan, Lucas and Lilah. Each comes with a quote about coffee… a disturbing quote about coffee, one might say.

But that’s part of the charm… And who isn’t slightly homicidal first thing in the morning?

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9.99 on SplitReason.com.

Putting up pictures with no hassles is a fabulous idea, as anyone who’s ever had to drill holes in a wall knows; but are the Stickr Frames the way to go?

As far as convenience is concerned, oh yes. Very simple: peel off the backing, attach photo, stick to wall. And hope it doesn’t fall off.

But would the result look good? It’s just a piece of adhesive plastic after all and it might seem out of place/too cheap in most homes. It would probably work in a teen or dorm room, but then some of the frame styles would be too old-fashioned.

Fortunately, each pack comes with 8 stickers in various shapes and sizes, so at least there’s a choice.

P.S. Although not as practical, the Stickr Mini Frames look much better than their big siblings and only cost $2.95 each.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $19.95 on Amazon.com.

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Determining the laziest person in the world must be a difficult task; after all, most people are lazy to an extent. But the Outlet Switch could serve as the perfect test.

There’s a lot of gizmos that might not be indispensable, but could make life easier; this is not one of them. Unplugging an appliance from an outlet takes 5 seconds; cutting off the power to that appliance via a switch takes 1. Wow, whole 4 seconds saved! There’s a reason why multiple outlets have on/off buttons, you know. The word “multiple” might be a clue.

Seriously. Go get some candy with your $5. You might stop breathing one day if you’re so lazy.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $4.98 on HarrietCarter.com.

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I’ve seen the signs. Years ago, a race of fruit-eating aliens landed on Earth and are now hiding among us. And since they can only survive on fruit, they need to preserve it perfectly. Why else would things like the Banana Bunker or Banana Holder exist?

They don’t exclusively eat bananas, though; avocado is also on the menu, and the Avo Saver is indispensable. To preserve the fruit for your extraterrestrial needs you just need to place it against the plastic base and secure it with the strap and it will be perfect for eating the following day.

Looking forward to the apple, orange or cherry saver devices…

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $3.95 on Amazon.com.

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The shower is a place for great ideas… which remain unwritten and often forgotten by the time we get to a piece of paper. The Diary Shower Curtain tried to offer a solution, but it wasn’t very practical.

The Shower Genius Waterproof Notepad is a much better idea. It doesn’t look like anything fancy: just a pad and a pencil. But that pad uses special “Rite in the Rain” all-weather writing paper, a patented substrate created for use in outdoor writing situations (in translation, you can use it even when submerged, so a little shower won’t even bother it).

Even though you probably won’t get brilliant idea every day, the pad also comes with 3 refill pads (each with 25 sheets), which should last a long while.

Now all you need to do is find that cure for cancer. The paper will be waiting.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $14.99 on ThinkGeek.com

There’s people who believe that being lazy is a bad thing. They couldn’t be farther from the truth: a real lazy person strives to make every action as efficient as possible in order to minimize the effort… and how can that be wrong?

If the action in question is eating, this Clip-on Tray can help with that minimal effort thing. Why get up or lean over to get the sandwich or cup of coffee when you could just extend a hand? Of course, there’s always the free alternative: put the plate on the sofa. But we all know how that‘s going to end…

The LED lamp won’t be a match for a candle lit dinner, but seeing your food is a good idea if you prefer your clothes without stains.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $17.85 on HarrietCarter.com.

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PAC-MAN will never die. He’s 28, which is ancient in computer game years, but still going strong and entertaining new generations, so it’s no wonder cool merchandise keeps popping up.

One perfect example is the PAC-MAN Collectors’ Shot Glass Set, which can be the hit of any party populated by old gamers. It might not be as exciting as the newest shooter, but it’s a piece of history… and celebrating a historical event is as good an excuse as any for getting drunk.

The set has six glasses, each with a distinctive 8-bit picture of PAC-MAN, Blinky, Pinky, Inky, Pokey and Bonus Cherries (who knew the ghosts had names?). Naturally, imaginative boozers can devise a some complex drinking games starting from this setup.

P.S. Limited edition, so they won’t be around for very long!

How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.99 on ClubNAMCO.com.

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Ah, Halloween… A time for ghouls, ghosts and carved pumpkins… A time we like to spend money, let’s admit it. But if you’re smart you can get a lot of cool Halloween-themed things for cheap and enjoy the holiday without lamenting your empty wallet the next day.

1. Let’s start from the outside. You’ve carved your pumpkin(s), but there’s nothing better than a cult movie for a cool holiday. The Nightmare Before Christmas Yard Sign will make your front yard look a bit more like Jack Skellington’s domain.

2. After they’re done “ooh”ing and “aah”ing over the yard, invite your friends in. Act nonplussed when they pass by the Haunted Portraits in your hallway and they scream because Granny Hazel just turned into a zombie.

3. Once you’re all inside, it’s time for meet and greet with Fido, the family pooch. And he’s dressed up for the occasion in a Star Wars Dog Costume, of course. Princess Leia did look a bit less canine in the movies, but you can’t have everything.

4. Next up, the big dinner. And a proper Halloween dinner needs some fitting decorations. A couple of Lite Up Jack-O-Lantern Mugs can do the trick: any drink (even water) will look creepy inside, and they can also serve as on-the-spot lighting when a trickster decides it’s funny to cut off the power.

5. After eating and drinking comes dessert. And this is the fun part: you don’t get something you eat everyday. Or not really… The Zombie Brain Jelly Mould has yielded some interestingly disgusting results.

6. And finally it’s time to party. But clubbing in a costume isn’t the most comfortable thing in the world, so a nice Halloween t-shirt is just the thing you need. The Lanterns In The Night t-shirt is glow-in-the-dark, and the creepy jack-o-lanterns will make everyone stare.

7. But what if you spill your drink on it? Be prepared. With another glow-in-the-dark t-shirt, of course. The Ghosties t-shirt is less scary and tons more fun and will make the best impact in a club with two areas – one lighted and one dark.

And that’s it. The 31st of October is just around the corner, so if you want to spend the perfect Halloween you’d better start planning right now.

Jello is one of the most disgusting things on Earth. Sorry, jello-lovers, but it is.

…which makes it the perfect ingredient for Halloween dinner. And there’s no way you can do better than pour some in a Zombie Brain Jelly Mould then serve it to your guests in the best Hannibal Lecter style.

The real accomplishment here is not making the jello, though; it’s finding the perfect shade to make it as realistic as possible (the green and pink in the picture just don’t cut it, really). $17 is a bit too much for what’s basically a piece of plastic, but it can provide some delicious *ahem* table decorations.

How much under $29.99?
Some: ~$17.30 on Firebox.com.