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How to Comparison Shop for an iPod Online

By eHow Electronics Editor

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When it comes to shopping, online comparison shopping is definitely the most convenient way to do it. Web sites such as Froogle, BizRate, PriceGrabber and MySimon have all created comparison shopping services that are easy to use and can help you ... more »

How to Connect a Microphone to a Home Reciever so Sound Comes Through the Spreakers

By Altari

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Connecting your microphone to your sound system is pretty much a snap. Just make sure you have the right parts and a basic understanding of your audio inputs... more »

How to Connect a Satellite Receiver to a VCR

By lisadee

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For those of us who have not moved to the newer model satellite receivers with DVR we still need to record shows the old-fashioned way...with our VCR. These step-by-step instructions will make connecting the receiver and vcr to the television ... more »

How to Connect an Equalizer to Home Theater System

By just-wondering

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Connecting an external equalizer to your home theater system can be complicated because they are not generally designed for this kind of setup. I will show you how it's possible... more »

How to Connect CyberHome CH-DVD 300 DVD Player to a TV With YUV-Progressive Scan/Component Video Inputs

By eHow Electronics Editor

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The Cyber Home CH-DVD 300 DVD Player brings high quality video and audio home at an unbelievably affordable price. One of the nice features of the Cyber Home system is the ability to connect it to your television set using any one of several ... more »

How to Convert Vinyl Albums to Compact Discs

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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If you’re like many of us of a certain age, some of your favorite music is on vinyl. I still have a working turntable, but the dust pops and scratches on my older albums are annoying. I’ve also gotten too lazy to get up every fifteen minutes to ... more »

How to copy a mini-DV to a DVD

By fred ford

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People will learn how to copy the content of a mini-DV tape to a DVD disc... more »

How to Create a Playlist on Your Zune

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Creating a playlist is yet another method of personalizing your Zune. You will be able to create playlists based on what mood or mode you are in. For instance, you can create playlists for exercising, working or driving... more »

How to create blurred photos with a slow shutter speed

By bluejayway

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With a slow shutter speed and a steady hand or tripod you can create a multitude of intentionally blurred pictures. When properly used this effect will lend a creative dream-like approach to your photos... more »

How to Create Ringtones from MP3s

By VallartaVixen

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Tired of the same stock ringtones that came on your cell phone? Buying ringtones can be expensive, especially if you like to keep up on the hottest songs. There are a few ways to add new ringtones to your phone for free from the music you have... more »

How to Cure Your BlackBerry Habit

By Bethenny Frankel

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I'm the guiltiest of all. Like people smoke, I use the BlackBerry (as some like to call it..."Crackberry"). It is literally affixed to my hands and I'm really addicted, obsessed—and as ashamed as I am to say it—in love with my BlackBerry. ... more »

How to Decide on a Digital Camera

By eHow Electronics Editor

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The price of digital cameras is falling as quickly as their quality is soaring. That means great opportunities for shoppers. Remember that while they seem expensive compared with film cameras, digital cameras never need film. And you can create ... more »

How to Delete a Voice Memo on a Treo Smartphone

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Sure, voice memos on your Treo Smartphone are easily created and quite handy. But they also take up a tremendous amount of space. If you routinely create voice memos, you'll need to remove them or transfer them to store them elsewhere. Removing a ... more »

How to Determine the Media Format of a GPS That Fits Your Needs

By eHow Electronics Editor

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The GPS Exchange Format (GPX) and the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) are two of the developers that produced media formats frequently used in navigation systems. To determine the media format of a GPS that is right for your needs, ... more »

How to Determine Whether to Get Your Child a Cell Phone

By Sendblock

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Cell phone providers are marketing their products to children as young as 6 years old. Today, more than half of all 13 to 17 year olds have cell phones. In the year 2000, just 5 percent of them had a cell phone. To determine whether your child is ... more »

How to Develop Black-and-White Film

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Developing your own film requires precision and practice, but, once mastered, gives you greater control over the final image... more »

How to Dispose of Cell Phones

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Cell phones have been classified as hazardous material because of electromagnetic radiation and electronic composition. Cell phones contain substances such as antimony, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, copper, lead, nickel and zinc which belong to a ... more »

How to do More with your Cell Phone

By pianistic

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Everyone knows you can make calls and send messages with your cell phone, but have you thought of using it as a flashlight or making your life easier by using it to unlock your car... more »

How to dry out a wet mobile/cellphone using uncooked rice

By simplymoi

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Ever dropped your phone in water or got soaked when a bottle of coke fell over your trousers? Such accidents are not uncommon. Fret not! Here comes an inexpensive remedy to salvage your beloved phone or iPod!.. more »

How to Dub a Camcorder Recording to DVD

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Do you have great video footage stuck on your camcorder? Video footage isn’t much good if you can’t watch it. In order to watch your productions you first have to dub the camcorder recording onto a DVD. Although the process may seem highly ... more »

How to Earn Money with a Video Camera

By Marina Martin

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Video content is exploding, and that means a growth in paying opportunities for anyone who can hold a video camera - amateurs and professionals alike... more »

How to exchange profiles by phone

By Texter

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With Txtms.com, you can automatically back up contacts online and share profiles by mobile phone. The service is FREE! This is the new-hot way to exchange information!.. more »

How to Extend Zune Player Battery Life

By Anish Majumdar

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Using the Zune to its full capacity, including viewing pictures and videos, can be a huge drain on its battery. Here are ways to maximize battery life between charges... more »

How to Fix an Instrument Cable

By eHow Electronics Editor

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If you play an "electric" instrument, you already know about the perils of non-functional instrument chords. There are always ones in a gear case or gig bag that buzz, pop, or just plain don't work, and it's likely somebody has left it sitting ... more »

How to Focus a Microscope

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Focusing a microscope properly is key to seeing all the fine detail you expect. A microscope will almost never have the right focus when you first use it to look at a specimen. That is why it is essential that you learn how to focus a microscope... more »