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How to Buy an AT&T Digital Answering Machine

By eHow Electronics Editor

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AT&T has got the market cornered on telephone service--so it's no surprise that they offer a number of digital answering machines as well. These reliable, well-priced products are a good choice for the budget-conscious shopper who is looking for ... more »

How to Buy an iPod Game From the iTunes Store

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With all of the really great things you can do with your iPod, the only limitation you might have is not knowing how to make the most of your cool new gadget. If you have an iPod that can display video, you can buy games from the iTunes store and ... more »

How to Buy an MP3 Player

By eHow Electronics Editor

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The digital revolution has caught up with the venerable Walkthing. An MP3 player is the perfect tool for people on the go who have moved their music collections onto their computers. Because they're digital-- some with absolutely no moving ... more »

How to Buy an Outdoor TV Antenna

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Want to boost your TV reception? Consider buying an outdoor TV antenna. Before you do, you need to know how to get exactly what you need. A little time spent on research may save some money and frustration down the road. Follow these steps to buy ... more »

How to Call the United Kingdom From the United States

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Follow these steps to place a direct call to the United Kingdom, which includes England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland (but not the Republic of Ireland)... more »

How to Change Ear Cushions on a Headset

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If you use a headset frequently, it's important to change the ear cushion periodically. Ear cushions absorb a lot of sweat, dirt and makeup and can breed bacteria if not cleaned or replaced as necessary. This can lead to bacterial ear infections ... more »

How to Change the Display of a Dell Axim to Landscape View

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Dell introduced its series of Personal Digital Assistants in 2002 with X5. Then came X3, X30, X50 and X51. X30 was the first in the series to offer Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition. The Dell Axim X50 and X51 have many added features, like ... more »

How to Change the Wallpaper on a Playstation 3

By Jesse Sears

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Sony's Cross Media Bar Interface for the Playstation 3 system has been generally well-received, but the looks can get a little boring. Changing the wallpaper for your Playstation 3 system, be it to a wallpaper you have downloaded from the ... more »

How to change your name on an ipod

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This article is to tell you how to change you name as in "joe's ipod" to something like "jan's ipod." In this article you will learn step by step instructions to basically do what I just said, which is to change the name on ... more »

How to Choose a Camera Resolution

By eHow Electronics Editor

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The one feature most digital camera buyers give the most thought to is camera resolution, or the amount of dots (pixels) the image contains. This is important because the more dots you have, the sharper the image will be. The amount of resolution ... more »

How to Choose a Digital Camera for a Wedding

By Jody Morse

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Choosing the right digital camera can seem like a challenging task. If you are buying a digital camera to take pictures at someone’s wedding, it may seem even more difficult. Luckily, there are a number of things that you can do to choose a ... more »

How to Choose a Satellite TV Provider

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If your cable rates have gone up again, the service and programming may no longer provide the best value for your entertainment dollar. It might be time to choose one of the two major satellite TV provider: DirecTV and DISH Network. Compare both ... more »

How to Choose a Smart Phone

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Smart phones were once only popular with those in the fast-paced world of business. Now everyone from soccer moms to executives are buying a smart phone to simplify and organize their life. All of those details and buttons can be overwhelming, so ... more »

How to Choose Between Minidisc, CD-R and Cassette Recorders

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If you want to copy songs from records, CDs, tapes or other sources, you can buy an analog cassette deck, a digital minidisc or a CD recorder. Each type of equipment presents trade-offs between sound quality, price and convenience... more »

How to Choose Powered Monitors

By Jesse Sears

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Choosing powered studio reference monitors is an important decision for your home studio if you want to be serious at all about music production. Running your audio through speakers designed for general computer use will result in an inability to ... more »

How to Choose the Right Bluetooth Headset

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Come July 1st, California drivers are required to use hands-free devices when talking on their cell phones. What are hands-free devices? The popular ones are Bluetooth headsets and wired headsets. What is the difference between the two? ... more »

How to Clean a Digital Camera

By Richard Burke

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Digital cameras require consistent cleaning to keep the camera operational and to make sure you take the best pictures possible. Small point and shoot digital cameras have little to clean. The exterior needs to be kept clean with camera cloth or ... more »

How to Clean a DVD

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Have the problem where the movie you are playing skips or the picture freezes? That is because your DVD is dirty. This article is the solution to your problem... more »

How to Clean a DVD Player

By Dubtrizzle

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This brief walk-through will teach you a quick and efficient way to clean your dvd player, as well as tips to keep it maintained... more »

How to Clean a Slot Load DVD Player

By Lisette S

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You've had your dvd for a while and suddenly the movies don't want to play or they keep skipping. You've tried cleaning the movies but that doesn't help. What to do? Don't worry you might just need to clean the dvd player and here's how you can ... more »

How to Clean Speakers

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Cleaning your speakers can be tricky. This is because there are a few parts on the speakers you have to clean. You have to be careful when you clean your speakers because some of the parts are delicate and you do not want to damage your speakers. ... more »

How to Clean the Eyepiece of the ATN Night Storm Night Vision Monocular

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There are several versions of Night Storm Night Vision Monocular offered by ATN. Refer to your user manual for specific concerns pertaining to your version. You will need to clean the eyepiece of your ATN Night Storm Night Vision Monocular to ... more »

How to Clean the Screen on a Rear Projection TV

By Juliet Johnson Johnson

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Rear projection TVs seem to be made to collect large amounts of dust and spiders. It's good to be paranoid about cleaning anything off the lenses or the screen itself, since glass cleaners can often just cloud the screen. Here are some tips to ... more »

How to Clean Your Camcorder Lens

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The lens of your camcorder is a very delicate piece of equipment and should be taken care of to the best of your ability. Though most lenses rarely need to be cleaned, when they do, it is a very careful process and should be taken seriously. Here ... more »

How to Compare DVD Player Prices

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Price is not the same thing as value. Price is the money that comes out of your pocket. Value is the enjoyment, performance or other benefit that you get by paying the price. When you compare DVD player prices, you are really comparing DVD player ... more »