Wednesday, March 31, 2010

How to File the Sharp Edge Off a MacBook Pro [Annoyances] and more...

Thu Apr 01 2010
annoyances
How to File the Sharp Edge Off a MacBook Pro [Annoyances]

Technology lover John Pozadzides isn't just a whiz at hacking your weak passwords. When his MacBook Pro's sharp edge dug into his wrists one too many times, he made quick work of that annoyance. Here's how: MORE >>

POSTED: Wed Mar 31 2010 17:00



downloads
Middleman Syncs Virtually Any Device with iTunes on a Mac [Downloads]

Mac only: With platforms like Google Android becoming more popular, lots of Mac owners have opted for non-Apple mobile devices, leaving them without a good way to sync their music. Middleman is a free app that syncs any USB mass-storage with iTunes. MORE >>

POSTED: Wed Mar 31 2010 15:30



mind hacks
Square Large Numbers in Your Head Quickly [Mind Hacks]

Quick: What's 192...without your calculator? (361.) Squaring complex, two-digit numbers in your head isn't that difficult if you know a simple trick, according to the Secrets of Mental Math author Michael Shermer. MORE >>

POSTED: Wed Mar 31 2010 14:30



media center
How to Whip Your Movie and TV Show Art into Shape for XBMC and Boxee [Media Center]

Media centers like XBMC and Boxee are excellent tools for playing local media on your big screen, but many new (and even experienced) users run into one big stumbling block: How do you get them to correctly identify your media? Here's how. MORE >>

POSTED: Wed Mar 31 2010 12:00



photography tip
Understand Your Camera's Histogram to Take More Balanced Pictures [Photography Tip]

Whether you've got a DSLR or you've turned your point-and-shoot into a super camera, those fancy features are useless if you don't understand them. Want to capture a perfectly exposed picture? Learning to use your histogram is a good starting point. MORE >>

POSTED: Wed Mar 31 2010 11:30



downloads
AquaSnap Brings Enhanced Aero Effects to Windows XP Through Windows 7 [Downloads]

Windows: AquaSnap is a free multifunctional tweaking application that brings Aero-style effects to Windows XP and enhances Aero in Vista and Windows 7. MORE >>

POSTED: Wed Mar 31 2010 09:30



infographics
Why You Should Never Pay More Than $10 For HDMI Cables [Infographics]

You've probably guessed that gold-plated cables for your home theater are entirely unnecessary. Still, there must be some small quality difference for all that price, right? Mint.com's blog lays out the answer: No, not at all. MORE >>

POSTED: Wed Mar 31 2010 09:00




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