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DIY GPS tracking system for motorcycles
The police aren't interested in tracing your stolen motorcycle, so why don't you do their job for them and install a DIY GPS tracking system simply using cheap mobile phone?
QR Codes for estate agents and property marketing
It suddenly occurred to me that instead of looking up the property details when they get home, potential buyers could scan a QR code on the sign and find out all about the house right there on the spot.
Google Buzz and the future of social networking
Have you ever heard of Google Buzz? I believe as many others have stated that social sites, or social networks as the industry likes to call them will become a big part of Internet usage, in fact it already is.
How to clean a plastic shower screen / panel
It's vinegar, quite simply that. You don't need any special chemicals or fancy, expensive bathroom cleaners because most of them don't work anyway. Just get a sponge and soak loads of distilled vinegar into it.
Google Chrome, why I switched from Firefox and IE
Chrome is quite simply the best browser out there. My prediction is that Chrome will own at least 10% of the browser market share by the end of 2010 and will swap places with Firefox by the summer of 2011.
Visiting Google's offices in London, UK
An insight into what it is like to visit the offices of Google UK in London to attend an event called 'Growing your business with Adsense', meeting other publishers and taking in all the wonderous sights at Google's headquarters.
Sky 3D TV channel - active or passive glasses?
So what's Sky doing with their new 3D TV channel? Theoretically you can have either a passive or active system with a TV. Perhaps future 3D televisions will be able to incorporate both technologies.
Does a cold winter lead to a hot summer?
Does a cold winter mean that we're in for a hot summer? You know the kind of summer I mean, the ultimate BBQ weather, the absolute scorcher where folk are passing out because of the heat?
Electric buses, future transport for the UK
Electric buses could be the future of transport in the UK. Potentially ultra cheap to run with the cost savings passed on to those passengers who right now would rather opt to sit in a traffic jam.
The Skeptic, a truly scary film
If you're looking for a scary movie (as we were on Halloween) but don't like to sit in front of a gore fest then this is definitely the one to watch for you because The Skeptic is a horror film done old style.
How to survive a hangover
Here are a few tips to help you survive the mother of all hangovers after a night out drinking. I'm forty now so I think I'm qualified to speak about this. I'm no binge drinker but I've had one or two heavy sessions in my time.
A solar powered wireless Wii sensor bar
The Wii sensor bar, as I'm sure you know is an absolutely essential part of your Wii console and wihout it your Wii remotes just don't work. How about a solar powered wireless Wii sensor bar though?
Surrogates, another classic with Bruce Willis
We're used to seeing Bruce Willis in Sci-Fi Action films but nothing quite like this. The thing that struck me the most after only half an hour was how much this film reminded me of 'I Robot'.
Dealing with disappointment and failure
It cuts you to the bone and it's one emotion that (for me anyway) is very difficult to deal with. Failure goes hand in hand with disappointment, in fact maybe this is more failure than disappointment.
Wii remote not working? Here's how to fix it
If you've got a Wii remote that isn't working properly, perhaps it doesn't register in one direction or the controls are reversed, chances are it's just a stuck accelerometer and here's how to fix it for free!
How to get rid of a moth in your house
This is, I think a very appropriate article for mothsworld.com. How do you get rid of moths in your house, and is there a way to do it naturally without having to hurt them? It's a question many a kind hearted person may ask.
Brüno, one of the worst films ever
I think you probably have to like this kind of film to begin with or be a bit of a fan the Borat or Ali G. I am definitely not so if you're looking for a glowing review of Brüno you won't find it here.
New in Town film review
New In Town can probably be best described as one of those 'nice but predictable' romantic comedies. I've seen my fair share of these over the years and it's a classic combination that just works.
The Guitar film review
The Guitar is one of those films you'll either love or hate, nothing in between. It caught my attention partially because I recognised Saffron and associated her with previous good films and partly because I play guitar myself.
How to fix a projector light tunnel
If you have a projector and have a dark shadow moving accross the screen, either from the left or right, chances are it's a light tunnel collapse. Here's how I fixed my light tunnel on my Infocus X2 projector.
Never give someone an empty wallet
I'm not a superstitious kind of person and I generally don't get scared by the Bogey man. I do think it is bad luck however, to give someone a wallet as a present without anything in it.
Happy Go Lucky film review
What an amazing film made with a bunch of nobodys. Doing movie reviews you get the odd strange one but I have to say in general I was impressed with Happy Go Lucky
Where has that coin in your pocket been?
Have you ever take a really good look at the coins in your pocket and been amazed at how old some of them are? It would be interesting to know where they have they been. If they could talk I bet they could tell a story or two.