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How to Access the BBC iPlayer from Outside the U.K.

March 29, 2010

Non-U.S. users frequently encounter the annoyance of geo-blocked content when trying to access popular sites like Hulu, but every now and then we feel the burn in the States, too. Reader hengehog details how to access BBC’s iPlayer from outside the U.K.More » (Via Lifehacker.) Enjoyed this article?WebsiteWordPress themes!

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Guitar slide from glass bottle

March 4, 2010

We’ve discussed numerous methods for making a cup from a glass bottle, but I don’t recall seeing anyone use the neck before. Brookelynn from CRAFT has us covered, though, with this guitar slide made from a wine bottle: One interesting historical example of upcycled crafting is the bottleneck guitar- or as it is now widely [...]

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How to clean your Mighty Mouse

February 27, 2010

Apple’s Mighty Mouse (now also called an Apple Mouse) has a dirty little secret. While the scroll ball performs its duties as intended when the mouse is new, it can become clogged with dirt and grime over time. Its performance then deteriorates dramatically, with the ball sticking and failing to scroll. There are a number [...]

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How to Install WordPress on your PC

February 8, 2010

WordPress is arguably the most popular and the best blogging platform out there. You might have installed WordPress on your site, but you might be scared to experiment with WordPress worrying that you could break your site and WordPress. Experimenting is one of the best way to learn new things and if you break your [...]

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The Sweet Sound of Particleboard

December 16, 2009

Looking for a fun, functional, low-cost project to knock out during the holidays? Check out this clever repurposing piece from the pages of MAKE Volume 10, offered up by David Battino with help from George ‘the Fat Man’ Sanger. Enjoyed this article?WebsiteWordPress themes!

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Use Zip Ties to Repair a Broken Ethernet Plug

December 8, 2009

We’ve all been there at some point, you’ve got a perfectly functional Ethernet cord that somewhere along the line had its tab broken off. Don’t buy a new one or re-terminate the cord. Fix it with zip ties. While were no stranger making our own Ethernet cables—you can probably find a few RJ-45 connectors hanging [...]

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Top 10 DIY Projects for an Extra Day Off

September 7, 2009

It’s the last day of an unusually long weekend, and there’s absolutely nothing on the schedule. Break out the tools and pull up one of these nifty DIY projects to improve your living space and boost your can-do cred. 10. Light up your yard with mason jars Buy a mess of ground-staked, solar or battery-powered [...]

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AIRPod: The Compressed Air-Powered Car

September 6, 2009

At first glance, it may look like any other miniature-sized car, but the AIRPod is far from normal. With seating for 4, this vehicle is powered by compressed air and can travel up to 140-miles on a single charge — 46-gallon tank can be charged full in 8-hours via A/C outlet / 2-hours at an [...]

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