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How to Remove A Car Stereo

By Kilogramm

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In this article you will learn how to remove your old car stereo in order to prepare for the new installation. Just follow the simple steps and you'll be on your way to a new system... more »

How to Repair a Scratched CD or DVD

By sugaredup

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You have just popped in a favorite CD only to discover it is scratched. Don't fret. There is an easy way to repair the scratched CD/DVD... more »

How to Repair Home Theater Subwoofers

By eHow Electronics Editor

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If your subwoofer breaks, it may be possible to repair it without having to take it to a repair technician. This article will help you decide whether or not the problem you are experiencing with your subwoofer warrants professional help. Here are ... more »

How to Replace a Television Antenna Input Connection

By TECH57

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This is the procedure to replace the screw-on tuner cable input on the rear of the television... more »

How to Safely Jailbreak an iPod Touch

By myzticshadow146

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The iPod touch is a beautiful device, but unfortunately Apple restricted a lot of it's potential by locking the firmware. The only way to unlock the full potential of your iPod and install custom applications, ringtones, etc, is to ... more »

How to Save a Wet Cell Phone or Camera Battery

By AskLucy

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A slip, a trip, the 2 seconds you cannot get back that separates you from outside communication. The cell phone was wrapped in the beach towel on the edge of the pool, or in your pocket when you bent over to flush (yuck). Or, the camera in your ... more »

How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill

By jbduff

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Tired of cringing everytime you open your cell phone bill every month? Below I provide some helpful hints into saving money on your cellphone bill... more »

How to save money on your cellphone bill

By Splendor

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I have spent several years working in the cellphone business. Plans are always changing to meet customers needs. If you are constantly thinking you are paying too much for your cellphone there are several ways to cut down the bill... more »

How to Select a Microphone for Recording Your Podcast

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Before you can record a podcast, you must select a suitable microphone. Some podcasts resemble professional radio talk shows. Others sound as if they were recorded with a cheap mike -- which is probably the case. Your mike will make a significant ... more »

How to Select the Best Lens Focal Length for your Security Camera

By SurveillanceGuy

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Selecting the best lens for your security camera is an important aspect of a video surveillance system that assures sufficient area is covered while still maintaining adequate detail of the subject. If you choose a wide angle lens (say 3.6 mm) ... more »

How to Setup a Hands-Free Conference Station

By eHow Electronics Editor

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The hands-free trend in mobile-telephone technology has transferred to office equipment. You can use a hands-free station to run presentation software, hand out materials to your staff and highlight points using hand gestures. The setup process ... more »

How to Shop For A Digital Camcorder/ Video Camera

By L1onherd

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Buying a camcorder can be a very frustrating task. With thousands of different camcorders on the market today who can decide what camcorder you need and what options are available. Not to mention if you want an analog camcorder of a digital ... more »

How to Shuffle a Genre or Artist on an iPod

By Sadie's Mom

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iPods are mysterious little creations. They can pack so much information into such a little gadget, and then feel so overwhelming because they hold so much. Here's the easiest way to shuffle a Genre or Artist on an iPod... more »

How to Speed Dial With One's Blackberry

By eHow Electronics Editor

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The Blackberry has revolutionized both the cellphone and PDA markets. The features and functions of the Blackberry go far beyond any previous technology. Users can still do all of the basic cellphone tasks, such as speed dial, with their ... more »

How to Stop Cellphone Spam

By David Sarokin

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A cellphone is a wonderful device, but the rise of text message spam (sometimes called SMS spam, SpaSMS, or m-spam) is getting REALLY ANNOYING. Especially since, unlike with email, spam on your cellphone costs you money every time you receive ... more »

How to Stop Global Warming by Recycling Cell Phones

By eHow Electronics Editor

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If you're worried about the world's climate and the effects of global warming, then it's time to start looking for solutions. One way to stop global warming is to start recycling cell phones. Fortunately, there are several options for cell phone ... more »

How to Store Your Film and Keep it From Aging

By bluejayway

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Planning on keeping unexposed regular or professional grade film around for more than a few months or even years? By properly storing away your film you can significantly slow down the quality from decreasing during the aging process... more »

How to take a grainy photograph

By bluejayway

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The appeal of an purposely grainy photo is in its classic look and feel. By adjusting the shutter speed to limit the amount of light coming into your camera, you can achieve this effect... more »

How to take better photos of your infant

By bluejayway

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Parents have only one chance to capture their baby's first steps in life. Whether you're a new parent or you're just interested in learning about photographing infants, here are some tips for capturing great moments... more »

How to Terminate a Cell Phone Contract Without an Incurring Early Termination Fee

By BASHARAT SHAH, MD

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Terminating your cell phone contract ahead of time can result in a penalty called an "Early Termination Fee." Many carriers charge up to $175 for premature cancellation. But there are ways to cancel your service and avoid paying the high fees... more »

How to Transfer Photos From a Digital Camera

By bizewriter

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Do you feel like throwing your new camera against a wall? You are not alone. While it is not technically difficult to transfer photos from a digital camera, the process is often not easy for some. Whether your software fails to work properly or ... more »

How to Troubleshoot a Sirius Satellite Radio

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Satellite radios have given us the ability to listen to music and talk radio without commercials. Sirius Satellite Radio is one of the two top providers of this type of service. If you do own a Sirius radio, you may run into problems from time to ... more »

How to Troubleshoot an Apple TV

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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The Apple TV allows you to watch TV shows, movies and podcasts right on your home television. The downloaded programs stream from your iTunes library. The Apple TV receiver connects to your computer and television using Ethernet and video ... more »

How to turn on Speaker on Cell Phones

By MidniteWriter

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You have a speaker phone on your cell phone right? But how in the world do you find it? It's not always clearly marked and you do not want to accidentally disconnect your call. Here's a few steps that can get you hands free and safely on your ... more »

How to unfreeze or reset your iPod

By Speedy-Max

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The first time my iPod froze I freaked out. It is very simple to unfreeze your iPod, here is how you do it... more »