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Remotely shut down a Windows PC with a cell phone

How to remotely shut down a Windows PC with a cell phone

Want to have the power to shut down your Windows PC from most anywhere on the planet? With the hack outlined in this video tutorial, you can.

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Make a speaker from a balloon, magnet, and wire

How to make a speaker from a balloon, magnet, and wire

Ever wondered what's the easiest way to make a homemade speaker? It's a balloon. It may not be the most powerful speaker, but it's darn cool. Only a balloon, a magnet, and some wire.

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Make LED and basic sink tube lightsabers

How to make LED and basic sink tube lightsabers

Your Jedi training will not be complete until you can make your own lightsaber. Pay close attention; Novastar runs through these concepts kinda fast, but the result is awesome. Best if made in pairs.

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Make a homemade anti-gravity toy (FAKE?)

How to make a homemade anti-gravity toy (FAKE?)

Using some magnets and a pyrex bowl you can make an amusing anti-gravity chamber, with an aluminum card inside that floats in mid air.

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Turn a webcam and phone into a security spy system

How to turn a webcam and phone into a security spy system

This video will show you how to make a homemade nanny spy cam security system. Set it up to make sure that your roommates are staying out of your Star Wars action figure collection.

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How To Build a Low Cost WiFi Antenna

Build a Low Cost WiFi Antenna

Want to connect to distant WiFi access points (AP)? Build a directional WiFi antenna using off-the-shelf parts, no new software, and without ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 3,562

How To Build Your Own Uninterruptible Power Supply

Build Your Own Uninterruptible Power Supply

In the event of extended blackout, you may have critical systems (such as computer or medical equipment) that must remain running no matter ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 1,170

How To Create 3D Television

Create 3D Television

Would you like to create 3d (stereo vision) television using any video camera and TV? Here's how. Cut the wood to about 20 cm long. Place a ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 308

How To Create a Charging Valet

Create a Charging Valet

All the portable electronics used in our everyday life require chargers (AC Adapters). If you have several devices such as cell phones ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 86

How To Create a Flashlight

Create a Flashlight

There are plenty of flashlights on the market today - ones that you shake, crank, twist, or click. But if none of those tickles your fancy ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 367

How To Create Printed Circuit Boards

Create Printed Circuit Boards

So you have that circuit designed and ready. You did some computer aided simulations and the circuit is working great. Only one thing left ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 135

How To Expand Heat Shrink Tubing

Expand Heat Shrink Tubing

Applying heat shrink tubing to an electrical connection is an effective means of adding electrical protection and physical stability. It ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 138

How To Extend Speaker Wires

Extend Speaker Wires

"Splice" up your life with some vinyl tape and wire nuts. Turn off the system and disconnect the electrcal wall plug. Disconnect your ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 614

How To Hack

Hack

Hacking can be difficult and there are many different ways to hack and many different exploits to use. Hacking is neither defined nor ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 1
Views 1,523

How To Hack a Verizon RAZR v3m Mobile Phone

Hack a Verizon RAZR v3m Mobile Phone

Verizon's history of blocking mobile phone features is nothing new. From their first branded phones , to their latest gadget offering ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 1
Views 8,249

How To Make a Cheap Multi Touch Pad

Make a Cheap Multi Touch Pad

Ever wanted a multi touch pad, but it was too expensive? Well this handy how-to will show you just that! Trim the paper to the same size as ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 1,102

How To Make a Door Alarm

Make a Door Alarm

It can be very annoying when your siblings enter your bedroom without permission. If they keep on going inside, despite your threats and ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 618

How To Make a Glowing Ice Bulb

Make a Glowing Ice Bulb

Attach the wires to the LED. Ensure they are attached by wrapping some electrical tape around the connection. Stuff the LED into a balloon ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 413

How To Make a Motion Detector

Make a Motion Detector

You’re sleeping or your back is turned as a friend is trying to sneak up and scare you. Well not anymore! Go to your local RadioShack and ...more

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Views 1,085

How To Make a Voltage Divider Circuit

Make a Voltage Divider Circuit

When making a portable circuit, such as a remote control, you may need to use a smaller voltage source than you can usually find off the ...more

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How To Make a Webcam Into an Infrared Camera

Make a Webcam Into an Infrared Camera

This article describes how to modify an ordinary webcam to capture images in the near infrared wavelength. All that is needed are two very ...more

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Views 2,545

How To Make an Invisible Mask for Video Cameras

Make an Invisible Mask for Video Cameras

The increasing use of surveillance cameras in response to concerns about terrorism means that when you're in public, there's a chance you're ...more

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Views 328

How To Make Battery Eliminators

Make Battery Eliminators

You've got dozens of battery-powered devices around, some used so often that you need to recharge the battery constantly; and some used so ...more

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Views 762

How To Mod a Killswitch Into Your Guitar Hero Guitar (Strum)

Mod a Killswitch Into Your Guitar Hero Guitar (Strum)

A killswitch on a regular guitar cuts out the pickups on the guitar ...more

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Written 5 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 216

How To Modify a Lacrosse Ws2300 for Frequent Wireless Updates

Modify a Lacrosse Ws2300 for Frequent Wireless Updates

This WIKI describes how to modify a Lacrosse WS2300 Weather station to ...more

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Views 200

How To Remember Electrical Resistor Color Codes

Remember Electrical Resistor Color Codes

Resistor color codes are something that every electronics hobbyist should remember. The old mnemonic was rather, well, disturbing, and a ...more

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Views 378

How To Transmit Audio With a Laser Pen

Transmit Audio With a Laser Pen

Using a simple laser pen pointer, a few misc parts, and about 15 minutes, you can make a simple laser communicator that converts a sound ...more

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Views 1,050

How To Construct a Simple 5V DC Power Supply

Construct a Simple 5V DC Power Supply

For the electronics enthusiast, having a 5 volt DC power supply around in your workspace can be very useful. Many op amps, micro controllers ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 648

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Undulating LED Wave Sculpture

Beautiful LED sculpture made for the 2008 100% Design exhibition in Earls Court. Curious how it was made? Process images below the video. Previously, 24,000 LED Light-Up-My-Dress. LED Wand + RIFD ...

Robot Dance Off Gets Creepy

As November was coming to an end this year, the "6th Robo-One Gate in International Robot Exhibition 2009" dance competition took place. The contenders are just a little bit creepy, to say ...

2009's Most Amazing Scientific Images

Popsci has posted 2009's most amazing scientific images, and there's quite a few great ones in there. A few of our favorites below, click through for all 62. In short, Cow Farts. "Scientists ...

DARPA Develops Explosive Blocking Mega-Shield

DARPA has released footage of the Iron Curtain, a pretty impressive shield system that will protect armored vehicles from oncoming explosives. With $8 million in Army approved funds, DARPA will ...

Big Brother's Watching You (HowTo Un-Google Yourself)

Some think of Google as the ultimate Big Brother, and with good reason. If you use Google (and most of us do), Google potentially has your email history, your complete search history, your travel ...

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