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DIY Photo Booth Using a Mac and Automator

Photo booths can be fun and entertaining, and with just a little bit of Automator work on your Mac, you can put…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedNovember 13, 2010
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Print and Bind Your Own Physical Copy of an eBook

eBooks have many great qualities, but charm isn't one of them. If you'd like to print out some of your favorite…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedNovember 13, 2010
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"The Best Way to Complain is to Make Things."

It's easy to complain, but it's generally a waste of time. When you have a problem, it's better to act than to talk.

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Adam Dachis
PublishedNovember 12, 2010
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Make a Spherical Speaker Array On the Cheap

If you want to create a 360 degree array of sound, rather than a spotlight of audio created by traditional speaker…

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Adam Dachis
PublishedNovember 12, 2010
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Turn a Cheap Router into a Home Automation Server
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Turn a Cheap Router into a Home Automation Server

We love to automate things in our home here at Lifehacker, and it turns out that with just a router, an Arduino,…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedNovember 11, 2010
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Make an Old Apple Studio Display Monitor Work with Standard Cables

Apple's newest monitors are a bit more universal than their old Studio Displays, which combined DVI, USB, and power…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedNovember 7, 2010
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Turn a Film Canister into a Confetti Bomb

If you're looking to add to your arsenal of office pranks, you can turn a film canister and some paper punch…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedNovember 7, 2010
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DIY Guitar Transposition Wheel Helps Beginners Play More Difficult Songs

Even if you don't know a ton of chords on the guitar, you can vastly increase the number of songs you can play by…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedNovember 7, 2010
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DIY Racing Game Cockpit Inside an Ottoman

If you're a hardcore fan of racing games and prefer to use steering wheel and pedal peripherals, gamer Lyshco shows…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedNovember 6, 2010
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Make a Rolling Cargo Platform for Your Truck, Van, or SUV

Packing for a weekend trip may be a simple job, but if you're filling your SUV to the brim with luggage or large…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedNovember 6, 2010
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Build a Banquette to Create a Monster Couch on the Cheap

You've got a lot of space but not a lot of furniture to go in it. Build yourself a monster-sized couch for a…

By
Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedNovember 6, 2010
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Mod an NES Cartridge into a Wireless Router

Even if you haven't turned your NES into a DVD player, you probably still have that one game you'll never play…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedNovember 6, 2010
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Make an Old iPhone Dock Fit With Newer Generation Models

We've featured more DIY iPhone and iPod docks than you can shake a stick at, but if you prefer the stability and…

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doyledagain
PublishedNovember 5, 2010
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Make a Simple Hallway Bench Out of IKEA Shelves and Cushions

With some IKEA Effektiv shelving and Ritva cushions, you can make a cheap hallway bench that provides a place to…

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Adam Dachis
PublishedNovember 3, 2010
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Use a Lighter to Bend an Old Credit or Loyalty Card into a Custom Phone Stand
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Use a Lighter to Bend an Old Credit or Loyalty Card into a Custom Phone Stand

Last year we showed you a speedy way to turn a credit card into a temporary phone stand for media viewing. Today…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedNovember 3, 2010
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Hack a Slow Cooker into a Temperature-Controlled Sous Vide Rig

We've seen cooler conversions and cooking pot techniques, but converting a cheap slow cooker into a sous vide…

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Kevin Purdy
PublishedNovember 2, 2010
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Set Up Your Digital Camera for Wireless and Router-Free iPad Tethering
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Set Up Your Digital Camera for Wireless and Router-Free iPad Tethering

Wish you could snap a picture and it showed up for review directly on your iPad (or other iOS device)? Here's how…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedNovember 1, 2010
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Turn Your TV into a Rotating, View-Anywhere Entertainment Center

We've mentioned one way to split a studio apartment into two rooms, but if you'd like to be able to watch TV from…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedOctober 31, 2010
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Turn Old PC Fans into Battery-Recharging Wind Turbines
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Turn Old PC Fans into Battery-Recharging Wind Turbines

/:16 If you've built your fair share of PCs over the years, you probably have quite a few old fans lying around.…

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Whitson Gordon
PublishedOctober 31, 2010
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Turn Candle Sticks and Jars into Faux Apothecary Jars

Table and mantle-top apothecary jars are a classic look in decorating, but a real budget buster. Recreate the look…

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Jason Fitzpatrick
PublishedOctober 30, 2010
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