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How do I set up a webcam at home to monitor while I’m out?

I was wondering if it’s possible to set up webcam to monitor my house while I’m out. What’s the best way to do this?

Published February 23, 2014
Categorized as gadgets Tagged hardware, watchbot, webcam

How do I keep my cables tidy?

I’ve been getting into trouble with the missus lately because of the mess of cables I seem to leave wherever I go. Now, they aren’t really all that messy because I use cable ties to keep the clutter to a minimum, but the wife insists they look ugly and I have to find a better… Continue reading How do I keep my cables tidy?

Published May 12, 2012
Categorized as gadgets

Where can I get free books for my Kindle?

I’ve just been given an Amazon Kindle for my birthday. I’m a student with a pretty tight budget. Is there anywhere I can get free books from?

Published October 24, 2011
Categorized as gadgets Tagged books, free, kindle

What’s that bulge on my USB cable?

I have USB cable that has a cylinder at the end. I’m wondering what it’s for and if my other USB cables should have one too?

Published October 4, 2011
Categorized as gadgets, hardware Tagged cables, hardware

How do I install the Kindle App on my HP Touchpad?

I just got my hands on a cheap HP Touchpad, but I can’t find the Kindle app for it in the application catalog. Any ideas?

Published September 4, 2011
Categorized as gadgets, hardware Tagged hp touchpad, kindle

What’s the capacity of my USB memory key?

I have a USB memory key and it doesn’t say how big it is. Is there any way of finding out how much storage it has?

Published September 2, 2011
Categorized as gadgets Tagged hardware, USB key

How do I reset my Blackberry phone to factory default settings?

My 5-year old son has been playing with my Blackberry and has messed around with some of my settings. I’d like to set it back to how it was when I got it; is there like a factory reset or something similar on the Blackberry?

Published January 28, 2011
Categorized as gadgets Tagged blackberry, reset, wipe

Can I use my laptop for satellite navigation?

My friend has an Android phone and one of the apps he uses is a Navigation one by Google. Can I use my laptop for something similar?

Published December 1, 2010
Categorized as gadgets Tagged Autoroute, GPSs

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