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Comment by Misterfish on Hit the Windows RESET Button? Read this first... (November 13, 2025 08:28 PM)
A few months ago a Windows 10 update royally screwed up my OS (thank you MS) so my options were reset or spend hours rebuilding the OS - or install a ...
Comment by Ernest N. Wilcox Jr. on Hit the Windows RESET Button? Read this first... (November 13, 2025 06:02 PM)
I like to experiment with my computers, so I've taken steps to protect myself from me. I use a cloud service to sync my files off-premise, and I have ...
Comment by Wolf on How to Buy (or Sell) Used Phones - Without Getting Scammed (November 12, 2025 09:47 PM)
Another great article! It is interesting how I receive advertisements from my service provider to get a new phone, which is less than 2 years old. Wel...
Comment by Ken H on How to Buy (or Sell) Used Phones - Without Getting Scammed (November 11, 2025 09:27 PM)
I found it is not worth my time to sell my iPhone. AT&T gives me $1000 (knocks $1000 off the interest free price of a new one) for my old one every th...
Comment by Ernest N. Wilcox Jr. on How to Buy (or Sell) Used Phones - Without Getting Scammed (November 11, 2025 06:49 PM)
I tend to keep all my devices for as long as they remain serviceable/usable, so none of these services would do me any good, because by the time I'm d...
Comment by artm on Wontons, Slush and Wet Phones (November 10, 2025 06:09 AM)
Over the years I've dampened a few phones, calculators & other electronic devices. My solution has been to open the case of the device as best I can, ...
Comment by William Harvey on Wontons, Slush and Wet Phones (November 4, 2025 10:56 PM)
I put my three day old Samsung down while gardening so it didn't fall out of my pocket accidentally. It was turned on. Forgetting the phone I turned ...
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Tesco (a UK supermarket chain) sell own-brand polyethylene "resealable snack bags". The seal is of the "pinch" type where you slide your fingers along...
Comment by cropduster on Wontons, Slush and Wet Phones (November 3, 2025 08:58 PM)
FORGET all those time-consuming "solutions." Instead, do 2 things: (1) refrain from loading your phone with important financial information and photo...
Comment by Ryan James on Wontons, Slush and Wet Phones (November 3, 2025 07:56 PM)
You seem to be a walking, swimming, sailing hazard for mobile phones. Thanks for the heads up....
Audio Articles
Try VLC: A Better Media Player
Do you like to play music, videos, CDs or DVDs on your computer or mobile device? Are you frustrated with the limitations of iTunes or Windows Media Player? Tired of having to convert audio or video formats? Here comes VLC Media Player to the rescue! Read on…
...[HOWTO] Convert Vinyl Records to CD or MP3
For seasoned audio purists, nothing compares to good old-fashioned analog recordings on vinyl LP records. But those old records are fragile... here's a step-by-step guide to help you convert vinyl to CD disc or MP3 files so you can enjoy them for years to come...
...[LEGAL?] Record Streaming Video and Music
It’s great to watch a favorite movie on Netflix, but if you want to watch it again and again, you’ll have to pay Netflix’s monthly fee again and again. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could record that movie (or tunes from Spotify) for infinite offline enjoyment, free of further charges? It's possible, but is it permissible? Read on for the scoop...
...Convert Vinyl Records to CD or MP3
For seasoned audio purists, nothing compares to good old-fashioned analog recordings on vinyl LP records. But those old records are fragile... here's a step-by-step guide to help you convert vinyl to CD disc or MP3 files so you can enjoy them for years to come...
...Convert iTunes to MP3
Is there a way to convert iTunes to MP3? I've purchased a bunch of music from iTunes and enjoy listening to it on my computer. But my portable music player is not an iPod, so I can't take my songs with me. Is there any way I can convert my iTunes music to MP3 format to get around this unfair restriction?
...Free Audio Software
Sometimes it's not enough just to play your music. Audio aficionados and sound professionals can use audio software to dig into sounds, analyze waveforms, edit and remix tunes. Here's a rundown of the best free audio software...
...Speakers for Laptop Or Notebook
Many people use a laptop or notebook computer as their primary computer, eschewing the bulk and immobility of desktop machines. But they also like their music and videos. However, the speakers that come with most portable computers are just a step above terrible. Here are some tips on selecting a set of great portable speakers for your laptop or netbook...
...WAV to MP3 Converter
I have hundreds of WAV audio files that are taking up a lot of hard drive space. Can you recommend a good WAV to MP3 converter that will do the job, preferably free?
...USB Turntables
I want to buy a USB turntable to convert some vinyl record albums to MP3 format. Are there any specific turntables you can recommend?
...DRM Removal
Are you trying to convert iTunes music to MP3 format? Or maybe you have some protected WMA files that you want to convert? There are plenty of good reasons why honest people might want to use a DRM remover to convert their legally purchased DRM-protected music into other formats. Here's how to do it...
...Voice Recognition
Didja ever notice that Captain Kirk never had to fuss with a mouse or keyboard to communicate with the computer on the Star Trek? He simply spoke direct commands at the machine, and the computer complied. Happily, voice recognition technology has moved from the bridge of the Enterprise to your home computer. Here's how to get started with voice computing...
...Rip & Burn Basics
I have a big music collection on CDROM discs. I'd like to get all this music on my computer and burn my own mix CDs. Can you help me get started?
...What is Podcasting?
Hey Bob, what's a podcast? Is this some kind of broadcast just for people with iPods?
...Convert WMA to MP3
I have lots of music in WMA (Windows Media Audio) format but I want to convert it to MP3 for my iPod. How can I convert WMA to MP3?
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