How To: Make a storage case for your camera lens

11 Jan, 2013, 4:36 pm IST Francis D'sa Accessories 5 Comments

Make a cheap but effective and safe storage case for your DSLR camera lenses using recyclable items around your house. More

How To: Use an old PC as a media streaming server

27 Dec, 2012, 9:35 am IST Francis D'sa Software 1 Comments

An alternative use for an old PC or laptop as a media streaming server... More

How to store your data forever

01 Sep, 2012, 7:54 pm IST Nachiket Mhatre Storage 5 Comments

Whether you're a photographer, engineer, businessman, or just a casual computer user, chances are that you have images, blueprints, or important legal documents that you want archived for a good part of your life... More

Korean artist makes $500 satellite at home

26 Jul, 2012, 7:04 pm IST Aneez Shaikh Science and Technology

Song Hojun, a 34-year-old Korean artist, is one such silent dreamer who has fulfilled his dream of making a homemade, basement-built satellite... More

How to: Make your own USB OTG cable for an Android smartphone

27 Jun, 2012, 6:50 pm IST Francis D'sa Science and Technology 82 Comments

Some high-end Android phones and most of today’s Android tablets support USB OTG (On-The-Go). This enables users to connect a standard USB input More

How to: Get rid of Windows 8 Metro UI

05 Jun, 2012, 5:49 pm IST Francis D'sa Science and Technology 46 Comments

Learn how you can get around the Windows 8’ Metro UI and have your standard Windows 7-styled user interface back. More

How to: Override your Windows password

05 Jun, 2012, 12:49 pm IST Francis D'sa Science and Technology 6 Comments

Learn how to easily override the access to Windows XP or Windows 7 PCs, without knowing the password, by using a very simple trick. More

How To: Convert an old Bluetooth headset for wireless streaming

30 May, 2012, 9:42 am IST Francis D'sa Bluetooth Headsets 2 Comments

A colleague in our office had an old pair of Bluetooth headphones with a slightly broken and tarnished shell More

How To: Supercharge your Android Smartphone

23 Apr, 2012, 10:09 am IST Francis D'sa Smartphones 7 Comments

Boost the performance of your Android phone to get rid of lags and slow responses using a simple script called the V6 SuperCharger script. More

How To: Create Light Painting works of art

20 Oct, 2011, 9:53 am IST Kushal Mamoowala Cameras 2 Comments

You know those photographs of red taillight trails on a highway or a bridge, or the wonderful patterns created by sparklers? You can capture such photos too, and all you need is a decent camera, a light source and some spare time. More

How to: Convert any surface into a touchscreen with a Wiimote

07 Oct, 2011, 5:20 pm IST Francis D'sa Cameras 4 Comments

Here’s a unique workshop on how you can convert any surface into a “touchscreen” using a Nintendo Wii remote. More

How To: Enhance Landscape Photography

05 Aug, 2011, 9:59 am IST Anand Tuliani Cameras

If you are a landscape photo buff and can't get past the dull skies, pale green vegetation and lackluster contrast in your pics, here’s how you can give your landscape shots a major facelift. More

How To: Take Freaky Macro Pictures

03 Aug, 2011, 11:22 am IST Francis D'sa, Anand Tuliani Cameras 2 Comments

Necessity is the mother of invention. We are always looking for such necessities, which can lead to innovative solutions in technology. More

How To: Fix-up Your Keyboard to Work in the Dark

21 Jul, 2011, 2:20 pm IST Francis D'sa Keyboards 9 Comments

Working, gaming or surfing the Internet can actually keep the rest of your family members awake through the night. Leaving the lights on would be sure to More

How to Make Your Own 3D Stereoscope Images

09 Jun, 2011, 5:52 pm IST Francis D'sa Keyboards 2 Comments

Here's how you can create your very own 3D anaglyph photos using a simple utility. More

How to Make a Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Adapter

04 Jun, 2011, 11:22 am IST Francis D'sa Wi-Fi Routers 3 Comments

You can wall-mount your wireless router and power it via the Ethernet (PoE) cable itself. We show you how. More

DIY: Laptop Cooling Pads

01 Dec, 2010, 1:07 pm IST Francis D'sa Laptops 2 Comments

Learn how to make your very own Laptop Cooling Solution. All it takes is a little time and effort well spent to keep your lap top totally cool. More

Creating Your 3D Virtual Store Display

02 Jul, 2010, 1:00 pm IST Francis D'sa Laptops

A DIY to increase online sales with enhanced product listings using 360-degree angles. More

Make Your Own Digital Photo Frame

17 Feb, 2010, 1:58 pm IST Francis D'sa General 2 Comments

Not only do we show how to build a digital photo frame, we show you how to make it better than any option available in the market today. More

The Advent of 3D Video Technology

14 May, 2009, 6:00 pm IST Siddharth Bhatia HDTVs

This year is definitely going to be the big boom of 3D movies and games. Here's a guide to the technology, supporting gear and resources. More