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How to Authorize Computers to Play Songs Bought From the iTunes Store

By eHow Electronics Editor

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So you just bought a handful of songs from the iTunes store. Now the only thing left to do is click Play and let your wicked air guitar solo fly. So you click and nothing happens, or even worse, a warning pops up on your screen. Never fear, with ... more »

How to Automatically Transfer Songs to an iPod Shuffle With iTunes

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Automatically transferring or synching songs to an iPod Shuffle is a great way to save time and energy while keeping your iPod updated. It only takes a few minutes to change the settings to allow iTunes to automatically transfer songs, but it ... more »

How to Avoid Cell Phone Ringtone Scams

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Everyone wants the newest and coolest ringtones for their cell phones. Unfortunately getting those ringtones has become a dangerous business—there are numerous companies out there waiting to scam people when they get a new ringtone... more »

How to Avoid Paying for Electronics

By peterclark13

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A glorious and surprisingly legal phenomenon can keep any apartment awash in electronic bliss free of charge. If you want your living room to become a haven of flat screen televisions, ionic breeze ventilators and DVD players, read on... more »

How to Avoid Photo Red Eye

By eHow Electronics Editor

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We've all received pictures from the photo lab only to find that the eyes of friends, loved ones and even the family pet have taken on a red glow. Rest assured, this is a problem that can be avoided with relative ease... more »

How to Backup an iPod on Two Different Computers

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Your newest purchase includes an iPod and you've put a lot of thought as to what information--music, books and pictures--you're going to download. If there's a computer failure or crash, you can save the hassle of restoring all your items by ... more »

How to Beam a Business Card on an HP iPAQ Using Bluetooth

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Using your HP iPAQ and Bluetooth technology, you can instantly beam a business card to another HP iPAQ or PDA. Just follow these steps... more »

How to Beam a Ringtone to Someone From a Treo Smartphone

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Among the cool features on your cutting-edge Treo Smartphone are polyphonic ringing tones. You can annoy everyone on the train by checking out all of your ring tones, but what do you do when you run out? You need to get some more. You can ... more »

How to Bling Out Your Cell Phone With Crystals

By Jacqui1

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If you want to add a little sparkle to your dull-looking cell phone bling it out with crystals (or, cover it in rhinestones). All you need is a steady hand and a few items to get your phone to glitter. You can even personalize it with your ... more »

How to Build a Time Machine

By Henry

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So you want to fix an embarrassing moment in the past? You want to stop a major event in world history? You can bend time and space? Then you’re going to want to build a time machine. Recent advancements in physics show that time travel is ... more »

How to Buy a Cordless Phone

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Cordless phones give you the freedom to walk around and do other things while conversing. 900-MHz phones cost as little as 25-channel, 46-49 MHz cordless phones cost just a couple of years ago, and sound quality continues to improve - although ... more »

How to Buy a Digital Camera

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Here are a few easy steps to purchasing a good digital camera... more »

How to Buy a Digital Camera Online

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With a digital camera you can view your photos easily with a simple connection to your computer. The ability to share photos is another benefit, as they can be easily attached to any email. Since photos are stored on reusable memory devices, ... more »

How to Buy a DLP Big Screen TV

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Television is growing at a lightning pace. Gone are the days of the old black and whites or even the traditional color television sets. Say hello big screen projection television. Now some may think that projection televisions are a thing of the ... more »

How to Buy a GPS Navigator Receiver for Your Car

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You'll find a wide variety of GPS navigator receivers on the market, from simple GPS receivers with simple maps to more advanced models with multiple added features. Follow the instructions below to buy the right device for your car... more »

How to Buy a High Definition Video Camera

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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At first it seems simple. You just got a high definition television. You notice that the image quality of your home videos seems to have declined, so you go shopping for an HD camcorder, only to be confronted with a plethora of confusing choices. ... more »

How to Buy a Pioneer Karaoke Machine

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The Pioneer DVD V630 karaoke player is one of the more costly units on the market. However, if you're putting together a system for professional use, it might be what you're looking for. It has a very sharp video output, and a unique 3-disk ... more »

How to Buy a Portable DVD Player for Kids

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A little peace and quiet is something every parent craves, especially while driving. One way to bring tranquility to your back seat is to buy a portable DVD player for the kids. This can come in handy on your next family vacation or just on a ... more »

How to Buy a Portable Sirius Radio Player

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Portable Sirius radio players can be used in a variety of settings. With the right accessories, your portable unit can double as a car or home player. There are different models of units, so you should know how to buy a portable Sirius radio ... more »

How to Buy a Satellite Radio Home Stereo

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There are many stereo options available to you when you decide to subscribe to satellite radio, regardless of which service provider you choose. You can buy a stereo that's setup for satellite connections, install a receiver on your home audio ... more »

How to Buy a Tape Deck

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With tape decks, convenience features, such as high-speed dubbing and auto-reverse, can also degrade sound quality. It's important to decide which trade-offs you're willing to make before you buy, and to listen carefully to the decks you're ... more »

How to Buy International Cell Phone

By ChristiB

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Do you feel the need to always be connected to your friends and family? Are you taking a trip to Europe or some other international destination? Does your phone lack the capability to work internationally? Then you will need to purchase an ... more »

How to Buy Recordable CDs

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Audio CD-Rs, which are required for most audio recorders, cost more than computer CDs. CD-RW (ReWritable) discs are more expensive than CD-R discs (which can only be "written" once). Some brands of recorders/burners and players have problems ... more »

How to Buy Sirius Radio Accessories

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There are many accessories available to help you get the most out of your Sirius satellite radio. Most accessories are available wherever Sirius radio receivers are sold, but they can also be bought directly from Sirius' website. There are a few ... more »

How to Buy Surround Sound Speakers

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"Home theater" is the combination of a good television with a good sound system. Home theater systems can include a television combined with a system of multiple speakers set up throughout the viewing room. Although "surround sound" can refer to ... more »