Back To Dick's Gadget Warehouse & How To Submit Your Video To The Show.

Seems the sender of this week's viewer video has had videos shown on Giz Wiz before, but did receive any crap in return. We're going to fix that with this video! Meantime here's George's email:

Hi Dick and Chad, well you guys have used two videos on the show that i have submitted in the past (2012 and then in 2013) and I never even got a box of crap or anything so I figured I would give it another try who knows maybe third times a charm as they say. 

I included a video which you can read the email over as I didn't talk during it. 

I took an old Mac-Mini and have Windows 7 running on it and all it has running is a few applications. One is the screen saver which is its main function as you can see I made a folder and just placed movie posters, music album covers, comic book covers and video game box covers. The movies and comic books fit the best but I also like seeing the album covers and games to spark the memories of games I've owned or played.

I also found a use for my Leap Motion (the little device in front of the giant pencil http://www.leapmotion.com/ which was just sitting on a shelf it can track you movement and then display it on the screen. When this happens the screensaver is stopped and your "hand is displayed on the screen. once there is no motion sensed screen saver kicks off again.

This was a great way to reuse a monitor that was going to be thrown away by my employers.

link to the video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuYM_MoZxlk&feature=youtu.be

Keep up the great work. Do this finally get me some crap or maybe something to make up for the other two videos :)

George from New York

See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1519 

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We’re looking for more Viewer Videos! We’d love to include your video in an upcoming Giz Wiz Show, so let’s go going! You’ll get an autographed copy of MAD Magazine and a 35-year-old Alfred E. Neuman picture if we show your video, and who knows, maybe you’ll be discovered by a YouTube Talent Agent! 

Here’s what we’re looking for: Your home shot video – 2 to 3 minutes long, in any of the following categories:  

I bought a piece of crap: Did you buy something you ended up hating? We won't get you a refund, but we might be able to give a platform to vent your disappointment. Remember, "family friendly" language applies.   

I invented this! Did you invent something? (Or did a friend or relative invent something.) We can't market it for you, but we can help get the word out. Show us what it is, and how it works. Even if it's a prototype, you can get our (and the audience) reactions. No professional ads please.  

My Gadget Warehouse: Okay, so you don't have a warehouse. It doesn't matter. Just tell us about your favorite old gadget(s). When and where you bought it, and why you're still hanging on to it.   

My Favorite Gadget of All Time: Show us what it is, tell us what it does and why you love, or loved it! It can be a new gadget you just bought too.   

Post them on YouTube and send us the link! We'll do the rest. (Or possibly nothing, but that's unlikely.) Remember, videos should be just 2 to 3 minutes long! Low production value is fine, but we should be able to hear you and see you! If we select and show your video on The Giz Wiz you’ll a tiny amount of fame (hopefully), an autographed MAD magazine and a 35-year-old Alfred E. Neuman picture. So that's one more (so-so) reason to send in your video!   

All show submissions go to mail@gizwiz.tv. (NOTICE! This is a new email address!) 

Letter of the week:  

From Kevin Stern

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Here is  a cheaper plastic strainer that attaches to you pots for draining water etc and it's prime on Amazon.  I just ordered it.

Expandable Colander Strainer By HomeLifeBasics.