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Give Wireless Charging Mats A Natural Wood Look
6:30AM Sarah Rae Trover | Wireless charging mats are a clever way to charge your gadgets without cords or power bricks, but a big black mat can easily stick out in any room. Instructables shows you how to make a more stylish wooden induction charger. More »
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Hanging Lego Recharger Holds Your Keys, Charges Your Gadgets
6:00AM Adam Pash | We’re suckers for any project that involves Legos, and the DIY gurus at weblog make play to our weaknesses with this saucy Lego recharger and key holder. More »
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DIY Interactive Multitouch Display
9:00AM Sarah Rae Trover | Touchscreens are all the rage right now, so it’s no surprise that there’s a large DIY movement to accompany their popularity. Instructables user Turkey Tek details how to construct your own DIY multitouch display. More »
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DIY Secret Knock Detector Grants Entry With The Right Cadence
9:00AM Sarah Rae Trover | DIYer Steve Hoefer has been hard at work making every six-year-old’s dream come true: A device that unlocks your door whenever someone seeking entry taps out the secret knock. More »
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DIY 9V Battery-Powered USB Charger
6:30AM Sarah Rae Trover | Sure you could go buy a USB charger off the shelf, but what fun would that be? Try making one yourself with a little help from a 9V battery and a few extra components. More »
Work
Think Your Way To Sharper TV Picture Quality
8:00AM Azadeh Ensha | Don’t have the money to shell out for a new HDTV? No problem. A new study says that simply shifting your expectations concerning picture quality can help enhance your viewing experience — if self-deception is something you can accomplish easily enough. More »
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Create Your Own USB-Powered Gadgets
1:10AM Kevin Purdy | USB-powered desktop gadgets can be fun and sometimes useful, but they’re often priced at not-so-fun prices. Learn how to splice a USB cable to power simple gadgets with MaximumPC’s guide. More »
Money
Know When To Use Alkaline Versus Rechargeable Batteries
8:00AM Azadeh Ensha | Rechargeable batteries have their share of benefits (helping the environment, for one), but when it comes to saving money, personal finance blogger Len Penzo argues that sometimes regular old alkalines are the better option. More »
Travel
12:00PM Angus Kidman | The success of the iPod as a portable music player has also led to a healthy market for docks that let you play music from your iPod (or other MP3 player) through speakers in the comfort of your home. But is a portable dock a good idea for regular travellers? More »
Do Road Warriors Need An iPod Dock?
12:00PM Angus Kidman | The success of the iPod as a portable music player has also led to a healthy market for docks that let you play music from your iPod (or other MP3 player) through speakers in the comfort of your home. But is a portable dock a good idea for regular travellers? More »
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