Do it yourself, dude!
Have you ever needed to suck up some water, but not really known what to use? Sure, you could use a Shop-Vac, but if you don’t have one already, this means going out to the store and making a potentially costly purchase. Why not instead just hack your regular vacuum to do the job? You might be surprised to find that you can accomplish this feat using things you already have around the house. The only things you’re going to…
Do the people in your house (or office) waste too much time playing Facebook? Have you ever wanted to make sure they couldn’t play them, but still allow them to browse the social network? As it turns out, there is a way to do it, so long as you don’t mind messing with some settings on your router. The guys over at MakeUseOf have put together a great guide on how to block most Facebook games on your network. One…
Touchscreen devices are growing more and more popular. Before long, every surface is going to start to look like it’s straight off the bridge of the Enterprise. While it’s fun to get a new tablet or phone to play with, wouldn’t it be really cool if you made your own touchscreen gadget? Well with this Microtouch kit, you can. This kit contains everything you need to make your own touch-sensitive device. You’ll get a 2.8-inch TFT resistive screen (320×240 resolution),…
Laptops are great. Before they became widely available in the 90’s, your only option to use a computer was at a desk in very specific locations. Now you can just toss your notebook in a bag and pull it out wherever you need it. Unfortunately one major issue that plagues may such devices is their propensity to get hot. After all, no one wants a hot laptop scorching their legs. Thankfully the people over at PC World have put together…
When you press the power button on your computer, you want it to be ready to use as quickly as possible. Unfortunately if you’ve had it for a while, you might start to notice that it takes longer and longer to get up and running. There are plenty of causes for this, one of which is that there may be a lot of programs all trying to start at the same time. If you’re a tech-savvy person, you probably know…
There’s nothing worse than coming home one day, only to find that the majority of your valuables are missing. First, you’re hit with feelings of disbelief, then anger at those who now have your possessions. Of course, the most important thing now is getting your items back. But how are you going to find them? One method is to trick them into stealing a GPS tracking device. How in the world are you going to make sure that a thief…
Have you ever had an idea for an amusing t-shirt design, but didn’t think it was worth the effort of trying to have a screen printer make one up? It can be rather expensive, and unless it’s a really good idea, not worth it. Now if you still are bent on making the shirt yourself, you can try buying a kit with printable transfer paper, but again, that can still be expensive. But still, there is a method for accomplishing…
If you really immerse yourself into the coffee culture, you are aware that there is a lot to know. Where the beans came from, what sort of soil they were planted in, how they were roasted, and many other things of similar caliber. While purchasing coffee beans so that you may grind and prepare them yourself is an almost zen-like ritual, how amazing would it be to also grow the beans as well? This Grow your Own Coffee Kit will…
Do you ever get emails that you know you’ll want to read later, but don’t feel like looking at right away? I get those a lot, and usually they are work-related. If I’m not working at the moment, I’m not going to have much a desire to read them. I also like a nice, clean inbox, so I hate leaving them unread. So what’s the solution? A virtual snooze button for your email. If you use Gmail, you can indeed…
There’s something about music that seems to help people work better. Of course, not everyone enjoys the same kind, which is why we spend time carefully crafting our libraries and playlists. But what good is the perfect playlist if it’s tied down to your computer? Wouldn’t it be great if you could stream that music to every room in the house? With a little bit of work, you can do that very thing. The folks over at Lifehacker have put…
It’s happened to all of us at some point or another. We park our car under a nice shady tree, only to come back a few hours later to find it covered in bird droppings. Some people might not mind this, as it may simply add some color to an otherwise ugly car (I’ve had a few of those). However, if you’re the type that keeps your car waxed and shiny, you might want to get that stuff off your…
If you’re anything like me, you try to find the most efficient way to do each and every task. After all, if you do the same things over and over, just being able to shave a few seconds off can save you hours in the long run. Well, if you run programs from a USB drive, then you might be interested in having the software automatically launch as soon as you insert the drive. This was a fairly simple task…
At some point, the computer you’re using will become outdated, and you’ll find it necessary to upgrade it to a newer, faster one. Such is the way of life in the PC world. When you do get that shiny new desktop, you may decide to give away or sell your retired machine. If so, there is something that you should always do: Reformat the hard drive. However, if you have sensitive information, such as tax records and bank statements stored…
If you own a laptop, the day will inevitably come when it stops holding a charge. This is always disappointing, because you then have to decide whether you want to dump the money into a new battery, or simply be content to keep it plugged into the wall all the time. Whichever you decide, you generally won’t be needing that old battery again, but don’t throw it out. What you may not know is that some of the cells may…
The beauty of modern technology is that it gives us the ability to accomplish tasks with as little effort as possible. Granted, some people might view this as lazy, but I like to think that saving time and effort gives us the chance to get more done. I mean, just think of how much time you waste each day adjusting the blinds in your office as the direction of the sun changes. Wouldn’t it be great if you didn’t have…
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