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		<title>Give Wireless Charging Mats A Natural Wood Look</title>
		<link>http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2009/11/give-wireless-charging-mats-a-natural-wood-look/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Rae Trover</dc:creator>
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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.
Instructables user jvalal has been working on altering the aesthetics of his all-black power mat induction [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hanging Lego Recharger Holds Your Keys, Charges Your Gadgets</title>
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		<comments>http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2009/11/hanging-lego-recharger-holds-your-keys-charges-your-gadgets/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam Pash</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;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.
All you&#8217;ll need is the appropriate Lego bricks (naturally), some screws, your devices&#8217; chargers and a few common tools. The guide actually takes the process a little further than [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DIY Interactive Multitouch Display</title>
		<link>http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2009/11/diy-interactive-multitouch-display/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Rae Trover</dc:creator>
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Touchscreens are all the rage right now, so it&#8217;s no surprise that there&#8217;s a large DIY movement to accompany their popularity. Instructables user Turkey Tek details how to construct your own DIY multitouch display.
Turkey Tek has used an LCD projector and a few inexpensive components (readily available at your local hardware store) to create a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DIY Secret Knock Detector Grants Entry With The Right Cadence</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Rae Trover</dc:creator>
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DIYer Steve Hoefer has been hard at work making every six-year-old&#8217;s dream come true: A device that unlocks your door whenever someone seeking entry taps out the secret knock.
His device, which fits easily over the inside of your doorknob and lock, counts the time between successive knocks and can be reprogrammed to whatever knock-pattern you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DIY 9V Battery-Powered USB Charger</title>
		<link>http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2009/11/diy-9v-battery-powered-usb-charger/</link>
		<comments>http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2009/11/diy-9v-battery-powered-usb-charger/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Rae Trover</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 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.
This simple hack on a standard 9V battery is an easy one to undertake. It&#8217;s pretty straight forward, and all it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Think Your Way To Sharper TV Picture Quality</title>
		<link>http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2009/10/think-your-way-to-sharper-tv-picture-quality/</link>
		<comments>http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2009/10/think-your-way-to-sharper-tv-picture-quality/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Azadeh Ensha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;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 &#8212; if self-deception is something you can accomplish easily enough.
Photo by Mike Babcock.
A Dutch study wanted to see if simply being told that you&#8217;re [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Create Your Own USB-Powered Gadgets</title>
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		<comments>http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2009/09/create-your-own-usb-powered-gadgets/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin Purdy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[USB-powered desktop gadgets can be fun and sometimes useful, but they&#8217;re often priced at not-so-fun prices. Learn how to splice a USB cable to power simple gadgets with MaximumPC&#8217;s guide.
The USB splicing tutorial is actually just one part of a single hack from their &#8220;Nine Kick-Ass DIY Projects&#8221;, but it&#8217;s a nice primer for anyone [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Know When To Use Alkaline Versus Rechargeable Batteries</title>
		<link>http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2009/09/know-when-to-use-alkaline-versus-rechargeable-batteries/</link>
		<comments>http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2009/09/know-when-to-use-alkaline-versus-rechargeable-batteries/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Azadeh Ensha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Money]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[batteries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gadgets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[saving money]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lifehacker.com.au/?p=342117</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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.
Photo by Sam Catchesides.
Penzo argues that rechargeable batteries aren&#8217;t always cost effective, suggesting that you&#8217;re better off knowing when to choose an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do Road Warriors Need An iPod Dock?</title>
		<link>http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2009/09/do-road-warriors-need-an-ipod-dock/</link>
		<comments>http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2009/09/do-road-warriors-need-an-ipod-dock/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angus Kidman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[au]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[docks]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[music]]></category>
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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?
I&#8217;ve long been a believer in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>When Are Cheap, Fast Gadgets Good Enough For You?</title>
		<link>http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2009/08/when-are-cheap-fast-gadgets-good-enough-for-you/</link>
		<comments>http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2009/08/when-are-cheap-fast-gadgets-good-enough-for-you/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Azadeh Ensha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Money]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to Wired, we are now witnessing the Good Enough Tech Revolution, defined as a period when simple and cheap gadgets reign supreme over expensive and complicated. So we&#8217;re wondering when cheap and simple is good enough for you?
Photo by NickJWebb.
Writes Wired:
 Cheap, fast, simple tools are suddenly everywhere. We get our breaking news from [...]]]></description>
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