Geek Out

Hack A Window Into Your Shorts So You Can Control Your Smartphone

Gizmodo AU

Hipsters wear tight, tight pants. Getting your phone in and out of tight, tight pants may be difficult. Kiwi clothes-modder TeWharauNZ has created a series of Instructables aimed at maximising pocket versatility for smartphones, but the insertion of a PVC window into a pair of shorts is easily the most impressive.


January 27, 2011
Computing

Five Things To Do With Your Old Laptop

We get it, your new laptop is shiny, super-fast and awesome. But don’t forget about your old laptop! It doesn’t have to sit around and collect dust. Here are five super easy things you can do to rejuvenate it.


December 30, 2010
Cameras

Gizmodo’s Holiday Gadget Setup Guides

The wrapping paper is gone. Your family has exited. The dust? Settled. So it’s time to squeeze the most out of those terrific tech gifts you got—and we’re here to help. Check below for our comprehensive setup guides.


December 26, 2010
Entertainment

Nice Home Theater! We’ll Help You Set It Up

Christmas victory! You’ve just obtained the final component for your ideal home theatre set-up. Now it’s time to hook everything up and turn your living room into that badass entertainment zone you’ve always envisioned. We’ll guide you through the basics.


Gadgets

How To Make That New Smartphone Actually Smart

Your X-Mas wish came true! Santa wisely consulted one of our best-of-the-best lists and left you a shiny new smartphone under the tree. So, uh, now what? Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting that bad boy up and running.


January 6, 2010
Mobile

What You Need To Know Before You Buy A Phone Overseas

Gizmodo AU

Living in Australia can be a frustrating experience. You’re always reading about the hottest new phone being released overseas, yet everytime you ask if you can buy it in Australia, you’re met with a standard “wait and see” response. But thanks to the Internet, you don’t really have to wait anymore – you can pick up phones online and have them shipped to you well before they even start getting tested in Australia. But there are a few important aspects you should consider before you spend a heap of cash on an international phone.


February 15, 2009
Mobile

How To: Tether the iPhone or G1 To Your Laptop For Free 3G Broadband

If you read Gizmodo, the odds are good you’re carrying one of these two pieces-they’re among our favourite 3G smartphones right now. Today let’s learn how to tether ‘em up to your laptop.


February 8, 2009
Mobile

How To: Hack Android For Multitouch Web Browsing on the T-Mobile G1

Android’s new 1.1 update doesn’t include multitouch because Google is scared of Apple. We are not, however, and nor should you be-follow our guide to get iPhone-like multitouch browsing on your G1 right now.


January 18, 2009
Gaming

How To: Add Wi-Fi To Your Xbox 360 Smartly and Cheaply

The Xbox 360 is the best console you can buy. Except it’s inexplicably missing something the Wii and PS3 have: Wi-Fi. You could buy Microsoft’s $US90 dongle. Or you could follow our guide.


January 16, 2009
Software

Best of Lifehacker’s Windows 7 Coverage So Far

Lifehacker’s doing a phenomenal job of covering Windows 7 and its software intricacies. Here’s a roundup of the posts that appeals most to Gizmodo readers.