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How To: Remote Control Your Home Computer From Anywhere With VNC

Using VNC, you can log into your home computer from any machine in the world with web access (including your iPhone) to access files, schedule downloads, and tons more. Here’s how.


April 2, 2009
Computing

Reproduce The Mother of All MacBook Mods For Just $US200

Eddie Zarrick’s phenomenal LCD-within-a-logo MacBook mod was as technically impressive at it was gorgeous. Now he has posted a thorough how-to, which is fantastic for anyone who’s got a superabundance of MacBooks, cash and courage.


March 29, 2009
Software

How To: Use BitTorrent Like a Pro

Even if you’ve been casually Torrenting for years, BitTorrent tools keep getting better. Here’s our guide for getting the most out of what is, slowly but surely, changing forever how people acquire and consume entertainments.


March 27, 2009
Mobile

The iPhone 3.0 OS Is Not Ready For Everyday Use; Here’s How to Downgrade

Lots of us have been using the iPhone 3.0 beta full-time. Now we’re rolling back, because it is decidedly NOT ready. Here’s how to downgrade back to 2.2.1 if you are in a similar predicament.


March 24, 2009
Computing

How To: Get Your 3 Internet Key Working With Low-Res Screened Netbooks

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It’s a pretty big design flaw: 3′s Internet key software only works on monitors with a screen resolution greater than 800 x 600. So on netbooks like the HP Mini 2140, which boasts a 1024 x 576 screen, the software just doesn’t work. Fortunately for me (and now you), the guys at 3 are familiar with the problem and walked me through how to work around it*.


March 22, 2009
Mobile

Our iPhone 3.0 How-To Coverage, All in One Place

The iPhone 3.0 OS may only be available as a beta for developers (and friends of developers), but there’s still plenty of tinkering you can do to get the 3.0 OS experience this weekend.


March 20, 2009
Software

How To: Fake the iPhone 3.0 OS On Your iPhone Today

If you left this week’s Apple event a little underwhelmed, it’s because most of 3.0′s new features have been available via Cydia and the App Store. Here’s how to enable iPhone 3.0′s biggest additions today.


March 11, 2009
Cameras

Tips For Shooting the Best Slow-Motion Video

Classic films like Reservoir Dogs, Top Gun and Wayne’s World employ slow-motion for emotional impact. Now that Casio, Samsung, JVC, LG and Ricoh cameras and phones tout slow-mo, amateurs can wield this same mighty power:


March 8, 2009
Software

How to: Install Unofficial Apps on Your iPhone 3G or iPod Touch, Easily and Safely

If you want to install cool apps on your iPhone or iPod Touch for free, easily, breaking Apple-imposed limitations without breaking your warranty or Applethingie, here is the how-to guide for Mac and Windows users.


March 6, 2009
Computing

How To Install a Second Hard Drive in the New Mac Mini

iFixit has posted a fantastic, step-by-step tutorial tutorial explaining how to swap out the new Mac Mini’s optical drive for a second hard drive.