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How To Find the Phone Card that Is Best for You

 
 
 
 
 
August 14, 2008
By Febe Sumayo
In the real world, there is no such thing as the best phone card. There are different phone cards in the market today and they vary, especially in the area of calling rates. It...

How To Buy Subwoofers

 
 
 
 
 
August 12, 2008
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By Ravi Kiran
A subwoofer reproduces the audible low frequency sound. Sometimes it is called LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel. A good subwoofer can shake you up and make you feel the sound....

How To Get Out of Your Cell Phone Contract

 
 
 
 
 
August 12, 2008
By Nick OBrien
Cell phone companies are in the business to make money. Because of that, they charge an early termination charge in order to keep you as a customer. Verizon Wireless, ATT, Nextel/Sprint,...

How To Convert a Pre-Amp into a Guitar Fuzz Unit

 
 
 
 
 
August 11, 2008
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By Wayne DSouza
Guitar enthusiasts and novices may be discouraged by the prices of professional Fuzz and processors. This is an inexpensive method of converting your old pre-amp into guitar fuzz,...

How To Fix Your Guitar Amplifier

 
 
 
 
 
August 11, 2008
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By Wayne DSouza
Guitar amplifiers usually consist of four sections, hence a systematic diagnosis of the same, will help us fix it. Check power supply and fuse; the remaining sections assume...

How To Compare Calling Cards

 
 
 
 
 
August 11, 2008
By Febe Sumayo
An important step to take when getting a calling card is to compare. There are many things to consider when comparing the calling cards on the market.

How To Track a Cell Phone

 
 
 
 
 
August 10, 2008
By Mike Tattersall
There are several reasons why you might want to track a cell phone. You may want to keep track of your kids for their own safety. You may want to track your phone if it should...

How To Unlock a Cell Phone

 
 
 
 
 
August 10, 2008
By Mike Tattersall
Most cell phones are purchased from a provider and are part of a service agreement that can tie you down. If you want to change providers, you typically have to change phones....

How To Find a Lost Cell Phone

 
 
 
 
 
August 10, 2008
By Mike Tattersall
If your cell phone is an appendage in your life, losing it can be traumatic. If you wake up wondering where you left your phone the night before, or if your phone is lost somewhere...

How To Get the Right Phone Card

 
 
 
 
 
August 8, 2008
By Febe Sumayo
Phone cards are available almost anywhere today. They can be found in groceries, neighborhood convenience stores, hotels, and specialty shops. As there are a lot of phone card...

How To Avoid Deceitful Phone Card Companies

 
 
 
 
 
August 5, 2008
By Febe Sumayo
Phone cards have been a thriving business. There are phone card companies and service providers who take advantage of consumers--here are tips to help you identify deceitful phone...

How To Bi-Wire Home Audio Loudspeakers

 
 
 
 
 
August 4, 2008
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By Rick Contrata
Understanding how to bi-wire home audio stereo loudspeakers is easy, as long as you have bi-wire capable speakers, an additional set of speaker cables and follow a few simple wiring...

How To Fix a Scratched CD

 
 
 
 
 
August 3, 2008
By Edward Gonsalves
Scratches on a CD do not mean that the disc is no longer useable. Some scratches can be repaired in just a few minutes. With a few household items and some time, you can easily...

How To Make Phone Cards Last Longer

 
 
 
 
 
August 1, 2008
By Febe Sumayo
Learn how to make your phone card worth every penny you spent for it.

How To Get a Free Cell Phone

 
 
 
 
 
July 24, 2008
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By David Caldarelli
This article tells you how to get free cell phones from Virgin Mobile, Sprint, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile. Includes free phones with cameras, free phones with bluetooth technology,...

How To Build Exotic High-End Audio Equipment Isolation Platforms

 
 
 
 
 
July 22, 2008
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By Rick Contrata
Exotic High-End Audio Equipment Isolation Platforms can run anywhere from $200 to $2000 and more. Audio equipment isolation platforms improve the performance of electronic audio...

How To Conserve Your Cell Phone Battery

 
 
 
 
 
July 19, 2008
By Jeremy Elliott
Here are the 5 best ways to conserve your cell phone's battery life.

How To Get a Free Zune

 
 
 
 
 
June 3, 2008
By Mike Tattersall
The Apple iPod has had the advantage over other MP3 players for some time now, but the Microsoft Zune hopes to bring an end to that. Since most people use computers that run Microsoft...

How To Buy a Cell Phone Online

 
 
 
 
 
May 2, 2008
By Elhusseiny Shahin
You can now buy anything on the Internet, including cell phones. This article shares important steps and other resources on how to buy a cell phone online.

How To Upload Cell Phone Videos to YouTube

 
 
 
 
 
March 19, 2008
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By David Caldarelli
YouTube users can now share videos taken from cell phones! It is quite simple to do. Just follow these steps.

How To Buy a Digital Camera

 
 
 
 
 
February 29, 2008
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By Rik Whittaker
How can you compare digital cameras in order to decide which one to buy for yourself? Let's explore the factors that influence how a digital camera responds and provides us with...

How To Get Out of a Cell Phone Contract

 
 
 
 
 
February 25, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris
Have you ever signed up for a cell phone contract and then later figured out that it just wasn't going to work for you? It's a pretty common scenario which usually ends with the...

How To Clean a Cell Phone

 
 
 
 
 
February 20, 2008
By Elhusseiny Shahin
Have you ever thought about cleaning your cell phone before? Try my tips to get it shiny again.

How To Be a Good Amateur Radio Operator

 
 
 
 
 
February 4, 2008
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By Rik Whittaker
Amateur radio, despite the Internet and many and various mobile/cell phones, is still a fascinating hobby contacting friendly fellow 'hams' from across the globe. This means generating...

How To Make a Good Solder Joint

 
 
 
 
 
February 1, 2008
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By Rik Whittaker
In electronics, solder is not used to join things together mechanically; it provides a reliable electrical circuit between components. Learning this skill means you can ensure...

How To Use Radio Communication Procedures

 
 
 
 
 
January 24, 2008
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By Waheedullah Aleko
This article describes and discusses the procedures and standards used for radio communication world wide.

How To Share iPod Music with Another Computer

 
 
 
 
 
January 17, 2008
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By Mark Seydel
Many people become annoyed when they find out they cannot share their iPod music with another computer. This tutorial will show you how to do so without messing up your iTunes.

How To Arrange a Home Theater Room

 
 
 
 
 
January 9, 2008
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By Ravi Kiran
This article describes how to arrange the room where a home theater system will be placed.

How To Create a Windows XP Installation CD

 
 
 
 
 
January 2, 2008
By Dipankar Bhattacharya
There are many operating systems available today. Most recently, Microsoft has launched the new Windows Vista operating system. However, it’s going to be a long time before Vista...

How To Trace Cell Phone Numbers, Free!

 
 
 
 
 
December 22, 2007
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By Bronwyn Harris
Tracing cell phone numbers can be difficult. Unlike landlines, cell phone numbers are usually not listed in phone books and can't be accessed by dialing Information. Many companies...

How To Buy an MP3 Watch

 
 
 
 
 
December 14, 2007
By Elhusseiny Shahin
Some tips to buy a good mp3 watch, to enjoy music wherever you go.

How To Buy MP3 Sunglasses

 
 
 
 
 
December 13, 2007
By Elhusseiny Shahin
Some advises to buy a perfect mp3 sunglasses for more music entertainments

How To Buy a Home Theatre System

 
 
 
 
 
December 7, 2007
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By Ravi Kiran
When you are sitting in a cinema hall and watching the movie, you are not aware how the picture is displayed or how the sound is heard. But if you are trying to buya home theatre...

How To Choose a Cool MP3 Player

 
 
 
 
 
December 6, 2007
By Elhusseiny Shahin
Information on how to choose an electronic gadget gifts for the next occasion, describing three of the coolest electronic gadgets.

How To Get Rid of Junk Faxes and Telemarketers

 
 
 
 
 
November 16, 2007
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By Kathy Steinemann
Most people abhor unsolicited faxes and telemarketers. This article will give you tips to cope with these invasions into your private life.

How To Capture Digital and Stream Videos

 
 
 
 
 
November 15, 2007
By Cooper Lee
If you are a newbie digital video maker and are looking for a manual on how to create and stream those fascinating videos you see on You Tube, you have come to the right place.

How To Wrap Up Your Home Movie

 
 
 
 
 
November 15, 2007
By Cooper Lee
Anyone creating a home video should know that it isn't just a collection of videos they are making. Home video creations require a lot of technical things, but it is simply all...

How To Capture Analog Video with a Digital Video Recorder

 
 
 
 
 
November 15, 2007
By Cooper Lee
I will tell you how to capture analog video with the use of a digital video recorder. Follow me, it's simple!

How To Record Fine Quality Audio for Your Home Movies

 
 
 
 
 
November 15, 2007
By Cooper Lee
When making home movies, it's so easy to record and film those unforgettable moments. But creating a good home video means a balance of video and audio.

How To Back Up Phone Data

 
 
 
 
 
November 13, 2007
By Andy Yeo
Pain is losing your cell phone and not having any single back up of your Contacts, Calendar, etc. Imagine having to look for the contact numbers of all your friends again and keying...

How To Recover a Wet Cell Phone

 
 
 
 
 
October 15, 2007
By Andy Yeo
DON'T PRESS THE POWER ON BUTTON! REMOVE THE BATTERY! When your hands are wet, would you touch the mains socket and press the ON switch?

How To Test an IR Remote Control with a Digital Camera

 
 
 
 
 
October 12, 2007
By Sunish Issac
This article illustrates how to do a basic testing of any IR remote control. Testing whether IR interface works can easily be done with a digital camera.

How To Get Quality Digital Audio Recordings for Transcription

 
 
 
 
 
August 9, 2007
By Anne Hickley
Whether you are recording dictation, interviews, conferences, focus groups or meetings, it is important to know how to get the best quality recording, because if you are going...

How To Take Better Digital Photos

 
 
 
 
 
August 5, 2007
By Bay Lewis
This how-to explains generally photography tips aimed to help you take better images with whatever digital camera you might have. Most of the these tips apply to people who are...

How To Compare DVD/VCR Combo Players

 
 
 
 
 
March 4, 2007
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By Harry McCaul
When the VCR/DVD combo came out I thought it was the greatest invention ever. Even now it is still a good component to have in your audio visual arsenal. You may not use the VCR...

How To Buy PDA Accessories

 
 
 
 
 
March 3, 2007
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By Harry McCaul
If you are like me (and I hope you are not like me), you need every accessory for every electronic device you own. There are a bunch of practical and fun add-ons to pimp out your...

How To Buy and Install PDA Batteries

 
 
 
 
 
March 3, 2007
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By Harry McCaul
Most people who own PDAs only have them for a few years before they get themselves a new one. For those who want to hold onto theirs for a while longer or for those who seem to...

How To Stream Music To Your Xbox 360 on a Wireless Network

 
 
 
 
 
February 20, 2007
By Brad Halvorsen
The way we listen to music has changed over the past few years. Many people have gone from CDs to digital tracks that are stored on our computers. One of the biggest challenges...

How To Buy a V7 Flasher

 
 
 
 
 
February 19, 2007
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By Harry McCaul
The Audiovox Flasher V7 was made for Virgin Mobile for their popular pay as you go phone service. Although the pay per minute phones have traditionally been lower quality phones,...

How To Buy a PDA Watch

 
 
 
 
 
February 19, 2007
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By Harry McCaul
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), for the most part, come in one size. They are a lot smaller than a computer but bigger than a cell phone. There is, however, a version of the...
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