Gear diary entries from the-gadgeteer v2
This is a problem that I notice all the time with my GSM phones. Neat fix, but I’d have to buy a bazillion choke cores to eliminate the noise everywhere I go. That said, it’s an easy fix. Check it out…
Video of the Day – Fix the Annoying Cell Phone Buzz in your … Read More
To celebrate MvixUSA’s 4th Anniversary, they are giving away a free retractable Ethernet cable to the first 1000 claims! No need to purchase anything, simply go to their site and fill up the form and the Ethernet cable will be on its way to your home. This cable allows you to connect a HTPC like
MvixUSA celebrates their 4th anniversary by giving you a gift Read More
I just received word that version 2.0 of the Shortcovers iPhone eBook reader application has been added to the app store. I’ve not had the opportunity to try this particular reader and have only just recently heard about it. The news that they have released a new version caused me to go to the app
Shortcovers iPhone eBook reader app v2.0 just added to app store Read More
Here’s a quickie from David Pogue. He gives you two free alternatives to using 411 on your cell phone. Enjoy!
Video of the Day – How to Get Free Directory Assistance on your Cell Phone Read More
Saddleback Leather Company bags are fantastic handmade rugged leather bags that will last a lifetime and now you can win a Saddleback Leather Laptop Bag to protect your laptop! Winning is easy, get the details after the jump.
Win a Saddleback Leather Laptop Bag! Read More
I picked this video to show you today because I think one of the charging methods that they show is pretty interesting. That and the iPhone app that lets you check the status of the batteries. This particular car won’t be available until 2010. How many of you think you might be purchasing an electric
Video of the Day – Nissan unveils its latest electric car prototype Read More
Here is some video footage from the Tokyo Toy Show which was held this past summer. The animatronic cat is kinda creepy…
Video of the Day – High-tech gadgets at the Tokyo Toy Show 2009 Read More
Have you ever wondered how to install your favorite applications on a USB flash drive so that you can then run them on any computer that isn’t your own? This video (5 min, 15 sec) shows you how to do it.
Video of the Day – How To Make Portable Applications For Free Read More
Last week Andy Repp reviewed Tunebite. It’s a Windows based software package that can remove DRM and convert different media types. The folks at RS Audials are offering 3 free copies of Tunebite Premium to give away here on The Gadgeteer. If you would like to win one, respond to this post. I’ll pick three
Win a copy of Tunebite Premium DRM Removal and Media Conversion Software Read More
I think today’s video offers some good advice for getting the most out of your laptop battery. Since I’m currently considering switching from a desktop to a laptop, I found it particularly interesting. Hope you get something out of it too…
Video of the Day – How to Extend Laptop Battery Life Read More
If you’re looking for a way to protect your iPhone without increasing its size and weight, check out the Invisible Shield. It has been specifically designed to protect every inch of the iPhone while maintaining the original look. The shield is a clear film that is cut to the exact dimensions of the phone. It
Protect your gadgets with Invisible SHIELD – Special Gadgeteer Discount Read More
You may have noticed that I’ve been testing a video widget on The Gadgeteer for a few weeks now and today I want to test drive a daily video feature where I will choose a short video from 5min.com that I think is interesting and share it with all of you. If you want to
Video of the Day – How To Make Your Computer More Green Read More
While I’m waiting to fondle my own Zune HD, which is waiting for me at home, I’ve been checking out Rapid Repair’s Zune HD Repair Guide. These guys received their Zune today too and the first thing they did was take it apart! Shudder 😉 They have more guts than I do.
Rapid Repair Performs Surgery on the Zune HD Read More
It’s time for me to decide what my next computer will be. I’ve been using a desktop as my main machine since I purchased my first computer back when 10mb (yes, I said MegaByte) hard drives were considered ginormous. The question I’m trying to answer for myself is – should I finally ditch the desktop
Desktop or laptop? Help me choose my next computer Read More
You either worry about SAR or you don’t. SAR stands for Specific Absorption Rate, which is the unit of measurement for the amount of RF energy absorbed by the body when using a mobile phone. I don’t think about it very often, but once in awhile it crosses my mind that I probably should not
Are you worried that your cellphone may be turning your brain into pudding? Read More
If you’re a fan of BBC Comedy (and even if you’re not), you should check out these YouTube videos with Jon Plowman. He does some quick reviews of a bunch of different electricity monitoring devices for Energy Saving Day 2009. E-Day 2009 takes place on the Isles of Scilly on October 6 and is the
E-Day Electricity Monitor Reviews on YouTube Read More
This site might be interesting to those of you that still prefer physical books to ebooks. 🙂 Bookins is a website where you can trade books and DVDs with other readers. Bookins arranges the trades from you to one member and from a third member back to you, and so on. You never have to
Swap books and DVDs at Bookins.com Read More
I love to learn about new products and inventions. I’m guessing that since you’re visiting The Gadgeteer, that you do too. If that is the case, you need to check out a new site called Yak About It. Each day they put up two new products that you’ve probably never seen from independent inventors and
New invention smackdowns – Yak About It Read More
Do you sometimes wish that you could email the latest family news and pictures to Grandma or Grandpa, but can’t because they don’t have a computer? Sunnygram offers an email service to connect to these “unplugged” people in your life. With Sunnygram, you assign an email address to a non-emailer (such as Gr*****@su*******.com ), and
Email your Grandma, even if she doesn’t have a computer Read More
CMO stands for Casual Multiplayer Online game. Yeah, who knew right? Faunasphere is a new game from Big Fish Games that you play through your browser. No special downloads are required and it’s completely free. The whole premise is that you’re on this world that’s been overrun by pollution. It’s your job to interact with
You’ve heard of RPG and MMORPGs. But what about CMO games? Read More