DIY – The Desktension

“It was a Tuesday night. 8pm. The ceiling fan was doing little good at keeping my digs cooled from the LA summer evening. I had just gotten off a call with my partner when suddenly, I looked back at the trials and tribulations I went through in order to achieve the technological wonder that is … video teleconferencing. My ancient webcam on the desktop wasn’t working; so I had to resort to the trusty ol’ laptop to do the call. That laptop and me, we go way back. Three solid months. She’s a beauty… Using the laptop at my desk always calls for a bar-stool as backup. It’s not pretty, but you better believe it’s damn convenient. The only problem? It takes up a valuable chair spot at the bar.”

Alright, I’m being obsessive, but whatever, this is worth it:

I don’t keep random crap around the house, typically – and there were a few artifacts from when I moved-in stored in my kitchen and closet that were pretty much bugging me. I decided, “it’s time to see if I can’t whip something up for my laptop next to my desk.” The Desktension was born. … continue