Now that the circus has left town and the dust has settled--and my feet have finally stopped hurting--I finally have a chance to rummage through the stuff I collected at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

So this week, my picks for the best gizmos at the show.

And if this isn't enough for you, stop by "CES 2008 Picks and Pans" to get the whole PC World contingent's take on the show.

Grab a Video--Hands Free

I spend most of my vacations with a camcorder in front of my face; it's how my wife can spot me. But if I could afford the spiffy VieVU Pro, I'd leave my camcorder at home.

The VieVU Pro clips to your shirt and records whatever you're doing. It's compact, weighs 5 ounces, and can capture 4 hours of 640 by 480 MPEG-4 videos on a single charge. The camera's waterproof; you can take it in the rain, but don't submerge it. In additional to outdoor videos, you can record in low light.

You know there's a catch, right? This sweetie will set you back $500. (You, I said, because I certainly can't afford it.)

Here's a short video I took (not using the VieVU Pro) that will give you a feel for the product.

Blister Pack: Clip and Snip

Did I ever tell you how much I hate those plastic clamshell and blister packs? Retailers clamor for them because they reduce theft; I end up bringing out a pair of pliers and a razor blade, and risk life and limb trying to open the freaking thing.

There's a solution: For about $11, you can buy the Open It, a pair of clippers that snips open these annoying packages. One handle has a screwdriver, the other a small, locking razor for cutting open boxes.

Dig This: Feeling bored? Here's how to make fireballs.

Dig This, Too: Okay, that was for the 18-to-24-year olds in the audience. Here's something for the rest of us--a polar bear cub.

Wristwatch These Pictures

Doesn't it bother you having to whip out your wallet to show pictures of your kids? (I know, you're probably using an iPhone, but go along with me on this, okay?)

Now you can carry around your pictures on a wristwatch. Yep, you heard right: a watch that stores up to 100 images on a 1.4-inch (128 by 128) LCD screen. Connect the Neutrano Photowatch to your PC using a USB cable, download the images to the watch, and you have 8 hours to view the pictures. In between showing off your darlings, you can check the time. The 100-image version runs about $70 and a 40-image version is $50.

Check out the video to see the watch in action (and yes, the voice of the director is mine).

Nifty Monitor and Lens Cleaning

You say there's a fine patina on your monitor? I hate to tell you, Bunky, but that's dust. There's probably some on your digital camera lens, too, and maybe on your eyeglasses.

Alpine Innovations has an array of Micro-Fiber cloths, both big and small, and they call them Spudz, God only knows why. They do a good job at removing schmutz from lots of digital and electronic surfaces. You can order direct from the company; most prices are under $10.

Cover Your iPhone (and Other Gear)

I don't have an iPhone and even if I did, I have to tell you that I wouldn't plaster anything on it--like skins.

Nonetheless, I understand that your sensibilities may differ, so I offer you GelaSkins, a collection of removable skins. Besides being artistic, they also protect your device from scratches.

Take a look at the collections for Apple's iPod and some for the RAZR cell phone. There's a bunch for laptops, too. Pricing varies from about $7 through $15; laptop covers are $30.

Dig This: You think you've been stuck in a traffic jam here in the U.S.? No way.

Laptop Platform

One product I just don't get is the $40 Cricket Laptop Stand. The Cricket lets you set your notebook at an angle that's better for viewing the monitor.

"What about the keyboard," I asked the company rep. "Aren't my hands going to be at a strange angle?"

Sure, the guy said, but you bring along a portable keyboard too. Uh, sure, right. Thanks, but I'll pass.

To be fair, the company has a stack of other LCD mounts and arms that may be worth a look.

My TV Stopped Working!

You've gotta read Tom Spring's "Gizmodo's CES Prank Stirs Big Debate." A few Gizmodo staffers had a small remote control that let them shut off TV monitors and turn down the volume. Their secret weapon? The $10 R2-Mini Remote-n-Go.

Dig This: Are your kids library savvy? Here's a cute game to help them learn the Library of Congress classification system. Start by clicking on a book that's on the table and placing it into the right spot in the bookcase. [Thanks, Alex.]

Steve Bass writes PC World's monthly "Hassle-Free PC" column and is the author of PC Annoyances, 2nd Edition: How to Fix the Most Annoying Things About Your Personal Computer,available from O'Reilly. He also writes PC World's daily Tips & Tweaks blog. Sign up to have Steve's newsletter e-mailed to you each week. Comments or questions? Send Steve e-mail.