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Hardware

Want an Apple 1 in prime condition? Be prepared to pony up

November 24, 2010

The listing of a 1976 Apple-1 computer in a Christie’s sale ’caused quite a stir – especially over the estimated price of £100,000 – £150,000 ($US160,300 – $US240,450),’ reports ‘IT Wire’ (http://www.itwire.com/your-it-news/home-it/43431). (Via MacMinute.) Enjoyed this article?WebsiteWordPress themes!

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Cry Baby – The Pedal That Rocked The World

November 18, 2010

Check this out, Dunlop have made a 25 minute documentary about one of the most greatest effect pedals ever invented the Cry Baby Wah! Cry Baby: The Pedal That Rocks The World tells the story of the wah wah effect pedal, from its invention in 1966 to the present day. Musicians, engineers, and historians discuss [...]

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Macro lens hack for under a dollar

November 17, 2010

Does your camera’s focal range not have the chops to take quality close-ups? Why make things complicated? Just tape on a lens from a pair of dollar store reading glasses. Sean Lee shared this hack on Make: Projects, and posted impressive before and after shots, especially for a paltry 50 cents. (Via Hackszine.com.) Enjoyed this [...]

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How to build a Mac for £300

November 14, 2010

The two Steves, Jobs and Wozniak, built the Apple brand on its synergy between hardware and software. 25 years on, you pay a premium for that. It’s £599 for the cheapest Mac Mini. £1999 for an entry level Mac Pro. But since 2006, new Macs have had a very similar internal architecture to Windows PCs. [...]

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10+ Cool Accessories Every Photographer Wants

September 20, 2010

When you’re passionate about photography, whether you’re taking photos with a heavy duty SLR or with your phone, there are a few accessories here or there that you’re probably dying to get. We’ve put together a list of unique, cool and geeky addons for your camera. Everything from cases, to lenses, to tripods, you’ll want [...]

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How To Shoot Your Own Promotional Marketing Video From Start To Finish

September 10, 2010

Most of us realize that the Internet has enhanced and in many ways changed how businesses are marketed. No longer are they limited to print ads and paper brochures. Now, Internet videos are a useful tool businesses. While the idea of using video as a marketing tool is not new, in the age of YouTube [...]

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New Apple TV/iTV will change everything

August 22, 2010

Digg founder Kevin Rose thinks the upcoming $99, iOS-powered Apple TV/iTV will change everything when it launches this September: iOS TV Applications: Expect to see an iPhone/Pad like marketplace for television applications. Video sharing/streaming/recording apps, interactive news apps, and of course games. a la carte (app) stations: With Apple’s iAds, content producers (eg. ABC/NBC/etc.) can [...]

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5 Things You Must Check Before Disposing of Old Computers

August 3, 2010

Computers are essential tools today. Software demands and hardware capability tend to grow exponentially. So if you want to stay on top of things, it’s a good idea to get a new computer every two to three years. Now what do you do when disposing of old computers? Whatever you do, there are a few [...]

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