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Ning, the social network builder, adds apps

by Iyaz Akhtar on Sep 11, 2009 at 10:04 AM

Ning has just added apps so social network creators can make their social networks function better.  Here are some examples of the new Ning apps: the Sellit app allows a site creator to build in a store, a Wordpress app that shows Wordpress.com blog posts, and Ustream.tv and Qik for… Continue Reading »

Gadgetell Review: Black & Decker 18V Smart Select Drill

by Jodie Andrefski on Jun 10, 2009 at 02:28 PM

Looking to mount that flatscreen television to the wall?  Well, you’re going to need a drill.  Take a look at the Black & Decker 18V Smart Select Drill that currently sells for under $90 at Amazon.  Can it handle your day to day tasks?  Gadgetell.com put it through some tests… Continue Reading »

OCZ allows you to build your own netbook

by Shawn Ingram on Mar 31, 2009 at 10:16 AM

New netbook announcements can tend to be fairly boring.  Most of them hold pretty much the same form factor and specs, just with slightly varying designs and company logos slapped on the lid.  When OCZ announced their Neutrino netbook it seemed like just another netbook with nothing special about it. … Continue Reading »

Food hack: the DIY geek guide to impressive eats this Valentines

by JG Mason on Feb 13, 2009 at 11:30 AM

The net is full of recipes.  How can you tell the difference between some crazy person with a site vs. something tried and true for your Valentines meal?  Easy, follow Gadgetell’s guide for cooking a sweet Valentine’s meal and be assured if it fails, it won’t be the recipes fault.… Continue Reading »

Dummies.com open for business

by Heather Wood on Jan 13, 2009 at 09:16 PM

You knew it was coming.  As if the “For Dummies” line of books, software, and DVDs wasn’t enough, you can now access the new Dummies.com.  This newly launched site is another “how to” resource, similar to eHow and Wikihow.  The website will have free how-to videos and instructional articles.  Dummies.com… Continue Reading »

Hands on Bug Labs’ BUGmodules

by Iyaz Akhtar on Jan 9, 2009 at 04:15 AM

Click for a larger image. Bug Labs was at ShowStoppers in Las Vegas tonight showing off their new BUGmodules for their BUGbase.  They introduced a new pico projector module, a QWERTY keyboard, a 3G module, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi module, and an audio module with multiple lines in and lines out.  Bug Labs… Continue Reading »

A solution to your USB port wiring problems

by Christian Milsom on Dec 3, 2008 at 07:42 AM

As anybody new to computer building will tell you getting as much help as possible is crucial.  I know as well as anyone that when you are dealing with hundreds of dollars worth of hardware you do not want it to go wrong.  Fortunately there are products out there to… Continue Reading »

Hot: build your own SSD storage drive

by JG Mason on Nov 4, 2008 at 02:22 PM

I really like simple things.  I got this press release today about a DIY (do it yourself) flash hard drive using little more than six SDHC cards.  SDHC cards are simple things.  This tech comes straight out of Germany and almost as good as that is, it sells for just… Continue Reading »

Build your own iPod solar charger

by XXCJCM on Nov 6, 2006 at 06:33 PM

Apple’s iPod is a great music player…with not so great battery life.  This makes me wonder when Apple will finally come out with a better battery life’d version of the seemingly popular gadget.  If Apple’s not going to come out with one, the least we can do is work with… Continue Reading »

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