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DIY USB Drive Inside a Floppy

We love wrapping new technology in our retro gadgets here at Lifehacker, and if you've got a pile of old floppies…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedNovember 21, 2010
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Replace Your Fake-Sounding Wireless Doorbell with a Real Bell

If you hate the sound of your cheap wireless doorbell (or if it’s broken beyond repair), you can make it ring a real…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedNovember 20, 2010
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Build an Analog Bandwidth Meter for Old School Network Monitoring

Click to viewIf you're a fan of gauges and visual indicators this DIY project combines a vintage voltage meter with…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedNovember 20, 2010
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Turn an Army Surplus Box into a Rugged iPod Amp

The output on the iPod and other MP3 devices isn't powerful enough to power speakers by itself but that won't be a…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedNovember 20, 2010
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Use a Cheap Pair of Reading Glasses as a Macro Camera Lens

If you don't feel like taking apart your cellphone or camera to add your own macro lens, a reader over at DIY blog…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedNovember 20, 2010
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DIY Touch Screen Stylus from a Dry Erase Marker

We've featured a number of touch screen styli before, but blogger Dan Provost found these didn't fit the style of…

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Dan Provost
PublishedNovember 19, 2010
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Create an IKEA Bed with a Hidden Storage Compartment

Using the MALM bedframe and SULTAN ALSARP boxspring storage unit from IKEA, you can create a secret storage area…

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Adam Dachis
PublishedNovember 19, 2010
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Create Better Things by Abandoning Crap and Focusing on the Good Stuff
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Create Better Things by Abandoning Crap and Focusing on the Good Stuff

Web and iPhone app developer Nick Cernis discusses the importance of abandoning crap so you can focus on what's…

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Nick Cernis
PublishedNovember 19, 2010
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Unclog a Drain with a Cable Tie

Cleaning hair out from your shower drain is a task usually not tended to until it's a nasty chore. Clear out hair…

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igpajo
PublishedNovember 19, 2010
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DIY Desk-Embedded USB Hub Puts USB Ports at Your Fingertips

If you want an uncluttered desktop—but at-hand USB ports—embed a USB port right into your desk for…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedNovember 18, 2010
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How to Make a Functioning Trackpad Out of Paper
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How to Make a Functioning Trackpad Out of Paper

If you want an external trackpad but aren't in the mood to pay the relatively high cost, you can make one out of…

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Adam Dachis
PublishedNovember 16, 2010
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Use a Blowtorch to Create a Distressed Desk Surface

Just because you use cheap materials to make over your office doesn't mean they have to end up looking cheap. This…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedNovember 16, 2010
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DIY Single-Can Backpacking and Emergency Stove

Whether you're an avid camper or you're putting together a winter emergency kit, DIYer Charlie Nourse explains how…

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Adam Pash
PublishedNovember 15, 2010
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Don't Do It Yourself: When and How to Get Help with Your DIY Projects

Doing it yourself is great, but you don't always have the tools or the time for every project on your list. When…

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Adam Dachis
PublishedNovember 15, 2010
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Turn Your Laced Shoes into Slip-Ons

Whether you're prone to tripping over your shoelaces or you just plain hate tying them, you can turn them into slip…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedNovember 14, 2010
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DIY Sliding Laptop Screen Is Great for Air Travel and Other Cramped Spaces
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DIY Sliding Laptop Screen Is Great for Air Travel and Other Cramped Spaces

/:16 Whether you're flying coach or just sitting at a less than ergonomic table, this modded laptop hinge will give…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedNovember 14, 2010
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Make Your Own McDonalds McRib, Avoid the Two Year Wait

If you're unhappy with the once-every-few-years availability of McDonalds' McRib sandwich, you can pretty easily…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedNovember 14, 2010
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Convert an NES Controller to USB

If you've turned your media center into a video game console but the new school controllers just don't invoke the…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedNovember 14, 2010
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Create an Offline, Peer-to-Peer Filesharing Network with USB Dead Drops

Online file sharing protocols like BitTorrent have their uses, but if you want to discover and share cool files with…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedNovember 13, 2010
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Turn Candy Bars and Vodka into a Delicious Chocolate Concoction

Impress the chocolate lover in your life by creating a simple chocolate infusion from chocolate bars and vodka.

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedNovember 13, 2010
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