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AssistantExtensions Is A Siri Hack Manager

1:30AM February 3, 2012 | Thorin Klosowski

iOS (Jailbroken): Since iOS 5 was jailbroken, we’ve seen a steady stream of Siri hacks. But if you’re looking for an all-in-one utility, AssistantExtensions is the best place to start. More »


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Hack A USB Hub Into Your Keyboard

3:30AM January 24, 2012 | Thorin Klosowski

USB hubs can be a great way to organise your cables, but you still have to find a good place to tuck away the hub. To create a little more desk space, hacker and blogger Michael decided to shove a USB hub directly into his Logitech keyboard. More »


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How To Free A Stuck Item In A Vending Machine

11:00AM January 17, 2012 | Adam Dachis

Although vending machine technology has improved over the years, we’re still often confronted with the dilemma of paying for an item that gets stuck on its way out. While there is no surefire method to dislodging that trapped snack, how-to site wikiHow suggests that vending machines with door flaps can be used to create a rush of air that can help your food or drink reach its intended destination. More »


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Loosen Nearly Any Knot By Twisting The End

10:30AM January 17, 2012 | Whitson Gordon

Digging your fingers into knotted shoelaces, garbage bags and other tangles is no fun (not to mention difficult). Redditor Jumalkavita shows us a simple trick for opening stubborn knots. More »


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Get More Pages Out Of Your Printer When The Toner Is Low

1:00AM December 1, 2011 | Thorin Klosowski

It seems as though printers are made to run out of toner at the exact moment you need to print five important pages, but Reddit user i_exaggerated unearthed an old tip to force your printer into going a little longer by covering up a sensor bar. More »


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Python-Controlled Sprinkler System Wastes No Water

11:00AM November 21, 2011 | David Galloway

Don’t you hate it when your automatic sprinkler system turns on in the middle of the night when it had previously rained all day? Hobbyist developer and maker Jashua became so annoyed by this he hacked together a control system for his sprinkler system utilising the Python programming language and around $US45 in parts. More »


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BluePoison Disables Windows 8 Immersive Start Menu, Unlocks Hidden Features

5:00PM October 16, 2011 | David Galloway

BluePoison is a handy program for Windows 8 Developer Build that can unlock hidden features such as Moonrea (a multimedia storage and creation utility using a metro interface) and has the ability to disable Windows 8′s Immersive Start Menu. More »


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Make Your Own RFID-Shielded Wallet To Foil ID Thieves

12:30AM September 23, 2011 | Thorin Klosowski

With more forms of identifications and credit cards getting RFID tags embedded in them, you might be in the market for a wallet that protects your data. If you’re not interested in spending the cash, blogger Serge outlines a DIY method over at Embedded Edge. More »


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Speed Up Your Low-Powered PC Or Netbook By Overclocking

1:00AM September 21, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

Netbooks run basically the same OS as your desktop PC, but their portability and low cost mean that they’re made to run a bit slower. By overclocking you can push it just over the speed bump to where it’s a bit more usable. Here’s how to overclock your Atom-based PC or netbook. More »


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The Complete Guide To Building A Hackintosh

1:00AM September 20, 2011 | Adam Dachis

Building a hackintosh — that is, installing Mac OS X on non-Apple hardware — used to require extremely restricted hardware choices and quite a bit of know-how. Now your options are vast and the installation process is fairly simple. With that in mind, here is our up-to-date guide to building a hackintosh that will walk you through purchasing compatible parts, building your machine, and installing OS X all on your own. More »