News, reviews and articles about products that help you make and fix things.
I had no issues with my Droid battery cover for the two weeks I used it, but I have heard some complaints that the cover can fall off. I know another reviewer that had no problem with her review unit, but after purchasing she had issues with the new one. So it probably is dependent […]
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I have been pondering upgrading my stock car stereo for a fancy new one with some of, if not all, the bells and whistles; touch screen, navigation, iPod interface, HD radio, USB connection, etc. The real sticking point has been the cost. While the stereo may only cost between $350-$1000, the installation and additional parts
My Crutchfield experience….. Read More
If you’ve read some of my iPhone related reviews, you’ll know that I have a love / hate relationship with the phone. It mainly has to do with the fact that there are no call end and answer buttons on the phone. You have to use your finger, which isn’t a big deal during the
Make your gloves iPhone friendly Read More
This morning I was taking a shower when I noticed a drop in the water pressure. We have an old house, and this always happens when someone turns on the water somewhere else in the house – but no one else was using any water. After a couple of minutes, the water pressure returned to
The FaucetLock by Flow Security Systems Read More
My good friend David Simpson sent me an email tonight with a link to a really cool story. I love a good story and I love a good gadget. Make it a 3 part story about a homemade gadget given as a wedding present and you’ve got a real winner on your hands. Mikal Hart
Homemade Geocache Puzzle Box Read More
Dremel. My all-time favorite power tool, just the name gets my creative juices flowing. I have owned several of these tools and was excited to be offered the chance to review this edition along with their EZ Lock mandrel system.
Dremel 300 Series 1/24 Kit, with EZ Lock Review Read More
Some gadgets are useful and some are just cool. The Faucet Light from Science Toy Store can be both. The blue Faucet Light is just cool. It is switched on by the pressure of flowing water and turns your water stream a pretty blue. The light turns off when the water flow stops. This light
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Only one of these won’t do In fact, neither will just two You really need three For stability
No – you don’t eat ’em Read More
If you love tinkering, hacking and coding, then the BUGlabs Modular Gadget Factory looks like a really fun toy / tool. BUG is a set of tools that lets you create personalized gadgets and devices. It’s open-source and modular, letting you literally snap together the device you need and is backed by a community of
Create something cool with the BUGlabs Modular Gadget Factory Read More
I’m a big fan of the “what we want, when we want it” model of media. I’m an even bigger fan of the “where we want it” addendum to that model. I’ve spent a good deal of time, effort, and sadly money crafting a decent home theater setup, which delivers a great viewing experience in
Streaming Media: Not Just For Computers Read More
If you have a thing for fire, check out the Magna-Lite keychain micro torch from Weller. It’s less than 3 inches long, but can create a flame up to 2400° F!
Scorch something with the Weller Magna-Lite Butane Micro Torch Read More
Shapeways is a website that allows people to create printed 3D models that you can keep. Their current deal is a $49 Ringpoem napkin ring made of stainless steel infused with Bronze or just plain stainless steel. The price is pretty steep for just one napkin ring, but the design looks pretty cool – and
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For my portion of the HP Mini 1000 Team review, I volunteered to ‘hackintosh’ the netbook. Hackintoshing is where you get a windows/linux computer running a hacked version of the Mac OS. So, in this review I will be discussing the level of difficulty of acquiring and installing the hacked OSX, usability on the Mini
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Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? You can find out by making your very own magic mirror. The DIY Magic Mirror site gives you all the details, including links to where to purchase the various parts needed for this project. If any of you end up making one, please let
Spotlight Gadget – DIY Magic Mirror Read More
I received an email the other day asking me to check out a video site called VideoJug. They claim to be the world’s most popular, free to use, video learning site, with over 43,000 bite-sized, professionally produced films on a wide range of topics – including gadgets. They have some fun do-it-yourself type videos that
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A security system for your home can be very expensive to install and difficult to operate. For those of you that have a do-it-yourself attitude, you can buy kits and wire the system on your own, to save a lot of money. But, if you just want a quick and dirty method of monitoring an area, one solution to consider is the Swann Digital Private Eye.
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I bought a used CLIE NX70v on eBay a few weeks ago for AU$200 because I wanted a PDA that I could use at school to enter data with. I recently trimmed down to just carrying an imate SP5 smartphone (very similar to the SP5m reviewed on The-Gadgeteer) which is fantastic as a phone and
Installing a CLIE NX70v Replacement Battery Read More
It’s funny how some forms of technology can be around for years before some of us ever really notice them. Case in point: RSS feeds. Most of you have probably heard of the term RSS before. Some of you are probably even using it. This article is for that group of people that have heard
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Studies have shown that 67.89% of gadgeteers own digital cameras, and that 99.8% of my studies have been conducted on a Ouija Board. Nevertheless, I’d wager a bunch o’gadgeteers own digital cameras, and I’d further bet more than a few have lost photos to corrupted media – whether the camera (or operator) accidentally deletes those
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