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How to take great pictures with a Digital Camera

By bobitex

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With the advent of digital cameras, it is very easy to take great pictures. It is as simple as taking a picture and viewing it instantly to see if it came out well, if not, you can delete and take another one. Most Digital cameras come with a ... more »

How to Temporarily Block Your Phone Number

By Lauren Romano

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There are times you want to call someone and you don't want your number to show up on the Caller ID. It couldn't be easier to do... more »

How to Test a Remote Control

By eHow Electronics Editor

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It seems like almost every electronic gadget in the house has a remote control. If you are looking for a way to test that the infrared signal on the remote control is working properly, the following steps can help... more »

How to Theoretically Create An Electrical Force Field/Shield

By Aimee30

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This is my theoretical design for a force field I came up with. I remembered the electric fences that kept the cows from wandering off that I have seen where I live and have actually touched one when I was a child. being that was not a pleasant ... more »

How to transfer files between bluetooth enabled phones or devices explained by a cell phone salesman

By russostyle

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hey whats up friendss. i m going to explain you how to send a wallpaper or a ringtone that you have to your friends cellphone.. more »

How to Troubleshoot a Digital Camcorder

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Digital camcorders offer great picture quality, excellent sound, compactness and lots of features. Combine one with a computer for digital editing and output to DVD, and you could end up the talk of the next Sundance Film Festival. Although these ... more »

How to turn on a television with Time Warner Cable

By chele29

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Having trouble finding the power button on your Time Warner Cable remote, follow these simple steps a nd you will be on your way... more »

How to unfreeze or reset your iPod Touch

By Speedy-Max

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The following steps will guide you on how to unfreeze/reset your iPod Touch... more »

How to Unlock a iPhone and use with any service provider.

By MICHAEL SIMMERS

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If you want to use a iPhone but dont want to do business with ATT,I can help you out... more »

How to Unlock an iPhone

By kpanesar

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Here is a short seven step tutorial for unlocking an iPhone. Once unlocked, the iPhone will be usable with any carrier. Here is a link to a website that will detail the steps with pictures. This will only be an overview of the steps needed to ... more »

How to Use a Camera's Depth of Field

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Many photographers do not understand depth of field, usually because they use an automatic focus camera that automatically selects this range for them. The depth of field shows the degree of the scene that will be in focus. Knowing how to use a ... more »

How to Use a Cell Phone in the Middle East

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Calling from the Middle East with an American cell phone isn't the easiest task. But it's your cell phone, and if you want to make calls from Iraq or Jerusalem or Turkey or another Middle Eastern country, you should be able to use it. The key is ... more »

How to Use a Hand Controller with a Telescope

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Telescopes are sold with a variety of features that affect price. Besides aperture size and magnification, the telescope's movement controller plays a big part in the product's performance and price. Telescopes that use manual hand controls ... more »

How to Use a Headset With Skype

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Skype is a wonderful program that allows you to talk with other Skype users via the computer. All you need to use Skype is a home computer, running Windows with a sound card, that came with speakers and a microphone built in or a headset. You ... more »

How to Use a Telescope Tripod

By eHow Electronics Editor

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All telescopes, other than some tabletop or simple refractor types, need a sturdy tripod for both security and optimal viewing. Most sizable telescopes are sold with a tripod, which may or may not be of the quality you'd prefer. Replace it if you ... more »

How to Use a VoIP Conferencing Station

By eHow Electronics Editor

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The advent of Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) has made it possible to harness the power of the Internet for phone calls. You can contact people around the world with sound clarity that is difficult to match with mobile phones or landlines. ... more »

How to Use a Weather Radio

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Weather hazards are a part of life no matter where you live. In addition to weather alerts on the regular media, the NOAA's National Weather Service issues broadcasts through National Weather Radio that can only be picked up by a weather radio. ... more »

How to Use iPhone for Conference Calls

By eHow Electronics Editor

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The iPhone is a cell phone created by the Apple Corporation. Making a conference call with an iPhone is easy once you have the right information and a little practice. Use the iPhone to merge up to five different phone calls into one for your ... more »

How to Use Microsoft Word on a Dell Axim

By eHow Electronics Editor

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A pocket PC may be just what your busy life requires. It is a convenient way to transfer information between computers and organize your daily activities. A Dell Axim allows you to use the Windows programs that you've grown used to on your PC at ... more »

How to Use Snooze Button

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Most clocks come with a little button on the top of the clock called the snooze button. It is called snooze because it gives you about 10 minutes before it makes the alarm go off again. This is time for you to snooze. Use the snooze button to ... more »

How to Use the Program Mode on the Coby MP-CD475 Portable Audio System

By eHow Electronics Editor

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The programming feature on the Coby MP-CD475 is usually used in tandem with an audio CD or USB device. If you have an audio CD or USB flash drive with songs or tracks you’d like to play, in an order other than currently recorded, the programming ... more »

How to Use the V-Chip in Your TV

By eHow Electronics Editor

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All television sets made on or after July 1, 1999 have something called a V-Chip installed. The “V” in V-Chip stands for “viewer control.” Parents can use this device to control what type of television shows their children are watching. Follow ... more »

How to Video an Event

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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Event videography is a professional specialty. Even seasoned shooters can be taken aback by its on-the-spot demands. I think back to the first wedding that I taped, back when we would actually tape and edit on VHS tape. I had taught production ... more »

How to Videotape Sports Action

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Shooting sports action well can be one of the greatest challenges facing a videographer. There are tricks to doing it. If you master them, you'll see your sports action tapes improving with each event... more »

How to activate an iPhone, setup an iPhone or buy a iPhone?

By John Huguley

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How to activate an iPhone, setup an iPhone or buy a iPhone? The Apple iPhone is the very hottest technology item on the market today. Read on to get information of how to setup your new iPhone and to read the most frequently asked questions about ... more »