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Category: gadgets

How can I easily physically connect hard disks to my computer?

Posted onJuly 15, 2009Leave a comment

I got my hands on some old computers and now have a collection of hard disks. Is there an easy way I can connect them to my computer without having to mess around with screws Read More …

CategoriesgadgetsTagshard disk, Hard disk drive, Hot swapping

How can I listen to Internet Radio ?

Posted onJuly 10, 2009Leave a comment

A friend of mine showed me how to listen to free music on Internet Radio using his iPhone and my WiFi connection. I can’t afford an iPhone, is there any other way I can get Read More …

CategoriesgadgetsTagsgadgets, mobile device, music player

How do I take a screenshot of my Android phone?

Posted onJune 29, 2009June 29, 2009Leave a comment

I recently got myself an HTC Magic running Android and wondered if there’s a way I can take a screenshot of what’s running on the display. My previous phone was a Windows Smartphone and I Read More …

CategoriesgadgetsTagsandroid, screen shots, utilities

How can I tell my USB sticks apart?

Posted onJune 23, 20091 Comment

I came across a good deal on USB Memory sticks some time back, so bought 5 identical ones. The only problem I have is that I keep using sticking the wrong one in my computer Read More …

CategoriesgadgetsTagsGadget, label maker, USB flash drive

Can you recommend a quick way to copy a video on VHS to my iPod?

Posted onJune 8, 2009Leave a comment

I recently got an iPod and I would like to transfer my VHS video collection to my iPod so I can watch them any time? I’ve heard it’s quite a hassle to do it even Read More …

CategoriesgadgetsTagsgadgets, IPod, VHS, video transfer

How can I protect my iPod at the beach?

Posted onJune 5, 2009Leave a comment

I destroyed my last iPod by taking it to the beach with me. All was fine until one of my friends tried splashing some water at me and inadvertently wet my pride and joy. I Read More …

CategoriesgadgetsTagsConsumer electronics, Electronics, IPod

How can I make sure I never lose any of my photos?

Posted onJune 3, 20092 Comments

My wife keeps taking tons of photos with her digital camera and she’s always paranoid that she might lose them. Can you recommend a good way to make sure we don’t ever lose anything because Read More …

CategoriesgadgetsTagsElectronics, Hard disk drive, Photography

Can you recommend a geeky gift?

Posted onMay 16, 2009Leave a comment

I’m looking for a geeky gift for my boyfriend. He’s into computer bits and pieces but I can’t think of anything he doesn’t have. Can you suggest something?

CategoriesgadgetsTagsgeeky, hardware, USB

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