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How To: Get 3G HSDPA Card into an Asus Eee PC
3G wireless cards are typically the domain of high-priced business notebooks, but one blogger’s managed to jam a HSDPA modem into the uber-affordable Asus Eee PC.
How to Make an iPod/iPhone Stand out of a $100 Bill
Here’s a video that shows you how to make your own iPod or iPhone out of a $100 bill, or any other currency. This is a cool use of oragami skills.
Google Maps for Mobile’s ‘My Location’ Makes it Easy to Find Yourself (video)
Google’s Maps for Mobile has a new feature called “my location” that pinpoints your location via GPS, or approximates it using cell towers if your phone doesn’t have GPS. This solves the dreaded problem of not knowing where to start your driving directions or where to search for a nearby cafe.
How to Save on Ink Cartridges
My least favorite computer expenses is ink jet cartridges. There’s no logical reason why ink costs so much, but there are several ways to avoid paying full price. Ink from major manufacturers can cost more than blood, but there are ways to save, such as shopping online for ink cartridges
Do-it-Yourself Notebook Stand
A notebook stand can make your computing life a lot more comfortable. If you’re short on cash, you can try building one yourself out of a binder. The cost? About $3.
Hack an iPhone the Easy Way
If you want to put custom ringtones and third-pary applications on your iPhone you should check out this video. Here’s an instructional video on how to hack your iPhone using iBrickr on Windows XP or Vista.
iMovie ‘08 Adds Support for HDD & DVD Camcorders
The single most frustrating thing about switching to a Mac this summer was working with video from my hard disk drive camcorder. But Apple’s stepped up to the plate and added support for camcorders that use AVCHD and MPEG-2 formats, greatly improving workflow for users of camcorders that record on either hard drives or DVDs.
How to Install Memory in Your Notebook (video)
Here’s a video tutorial on how to install memory (RAM) in your notebook. Adding more memory to your notebook can significantly improve your system’s performance and something most users can do themselves.
How to Reset an iPhone
I’ve been using my iPhone for the past three days and have had to reset it three times so far. Of course I didn’t bother to learn how to reset my iPhone until it was too late.
How To: Add iPhone’s Scrolling Contacts to Your Windows Smartphone
Now you can make your Windows powered smartphone behave a little like an iPhone. Just install this simple application and you’re ready to scroll away.