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Hacks related to using technology -- such as computers, phones, televisions, etc. -- safely and effectively.
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Increasing mouse/mousepad stopping power?
I can think of three solutions to the problem "it still slips sometimes by about a pixel when I click".
A lateral solution could be:
Change the mouse settings on the computer to reduce its sensitiv …
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I keep forgetting to take out my wireless mouse dongle -- how can I make it more conspicuous?
This hack is based on the idea that a dongle will be easy to misplace anyway.
Get a small pot that is big enough to hold a bunch of keys.
Keep the dongle in the pot when unused.
When you plug in th …
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Gadget to find discharged phone in woods behind house, without using a computer?
The problem with a tracker is that its battery might go flat too, if the friend is in the habit of forgetting to charge the phone itself.
My hack is to avoid losing the phone or leaving it anywhere in …
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What is the best way to give music as a gift?
You can buy music and e-books from online vendors. They send you a link to download, and you can pass that link to your friend or relative.
You can present the link in an email of your own design to m …
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How to stabilize a laptop power plug port?
What I do with some connectors is to use a short extender, which is secured to something solid, like a table leg, and then any tugs or yanks or cable-trips won't pull directly on the socket.
Here are …
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How can I mark micro SD cards in order to distinguish them?
My hack is to handle the SD cards only along their edges, to reduce wear on their surface.
I also suggest using a white permanent marker such as this:
image from Amazon
Although the can says "pai …
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I like my computer keyboard but the letters have nearly worn off
A late answer having run into the same problem. I have a new keyboard ready to use but this one still functions well, apart from the worn out lettering. I can wring a little more life out of this one …
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How to prevent an inket printer from clogging up from lack of use?
It is usually recommended to leave a printer switched on. It probably won't consume much power. But the idea is that it periodically cleans the ink jet nozzles automatically.
Replacing the ink head c …
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Alternative way to have clear non wrinkle protection layer covering for these electronic dev...
I once had neighbours who left the protective plastic bags over the seats of their car, that it was delivered with. I presumed so that the seats stayed in nice condition. The problem was, their nice c …
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How to resolve rubber feet coming off a trackball pointing device?
I use these peel & stick "non-slip domes" for that sort of thing.
They are about 9 mm across. I can't remember where I bought them, but I see they are available on a well known shopping site.
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Finding primary keyboard keys in the dark - alternative to purchasing adhesive dots
My hack is to obtain a USB powered LED lamp.
Available for less than the cost of a keyboard.
Here is a set of 5 flexible lamps for £1 each.
Image from Amazon
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