iPod Nanos will sometimes freeze up, sticking on one screen or not even turning on at all. If your nano is locking up, there are a few things you can try to get it working again. 1. Turn off the hold button. First of all, make sure that that wasn’t the problem–don’t worry, we’ve all […]
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As people spend more and more time in front of computer screens both at work and at home, neck strain becomes a problem. Looking down at a monitor all day will definitely cause, as the old folks say, “a crick in yer neck.” You’ll be the first to know it for sure. Desktop computers and […]
Great post-grad program. Now what? The new student is looking at long hours of study. Housing problems are not uncommon. Pulling all-nighters are the way to prepare for exams. There are some gifts that will become indispensable for the grad student and even the post-doc. A digital voice recorder Remember industrial biochemistry? Those notes were […]
If you own a laptop, a “cool pad” or “cooler pad” can help keep it cool. Cool pads are simple products containing one or two fans. They act as a base for your laptop at your desk. Depending on your needs, a frozen pad with a built-in USB hub can also act as an inexpensive […]
If your computer has a USB port, as most newer computers do, there is a wide variety of devices which can be powered from the electricity provided by it. You can plug in a small fan, vacuum cleaner, amplified speaker, or other device instead of having to use another power cord or batteries. This is […]