Category Archives: Computers and Internet

An IPOD thats not an IPOD

A few weeks ago, I installed Rockbox on my trusty 30GB iPod Photo. Rockbox isn’t one of the many applications that run on the iPod software platform; rather, it’s firmware that completely replaces the iPod’s, with the goal of expanding … Continue reading

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Make your own: Small battery-powered USB charger for IPOD

Source: http://www.instructables.com/ex/i/1686FF3E41011029AC23001143E7E506/?ALLSTEPS  

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How to convert episodes from a TV Series DVD to DivX/XviD with ease using free software

How to convert episodes from a TV Series DVD to DivX/XviD with ease using free software Guide Revision 1.02 (23rd May 06) Quick introduction: So you want to convert the episodes on a "TV series" DVD into separate DivX or … Continue reading

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Linux Installations for newbies

===== IS LINUX FOR YOU? =============================================== First off….. is Linux for you? Well that depends what you want from Linux. If you want Windows without the Windows price tag… Linux IS NOT for you. If you want an OS that … Continue reading

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Secure Firefox and IM with PuTTY

There are times when you want to connect to the Internet through unknown and/or insecure networks such as the local Panera or other WiFi hotspot. If you aren’t careful, you might make it all too easy for someone to sniff … Continue reading

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GPRS Settings UK Mobiles

The settings to use vary according which network you are on, and sometimes whether it is a contract or PAYG account. No setting shown? For Orange, there is no username or password – leave the fields blank. If you keep … Continue reading

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Send messages to your MSN Space from your mobile phone

Send messages to your MSN Space from your mobile phone With SMS to Spaces you can easily send text messages to your MSN Space even if you are not near a PC! There is no charge for sending messages to … Continue reading

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