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Entertainment
Determine the Quality of a Movie Before You See It
Posted at 09:17, 01/03/2009 by JodyK
If you are working on becoming a movie connoisseur, or would like to make sure you don’t waste your money on a dud, you may want to consider these tips.
The 100 Best Movies of All Time
Posted at 09:45, 01/03/2009 by JodyK
Seeing the top 100 movies of all time will certainly make you more conversant on the topic.
Two Useful Web Apps to Get the Most out of Netflix
Posted at 23:46, 21/01/2009 by LauraWilliams
Has Netflix become your most reliable friend? (Don’t worry—I won’t tell anyone, except every MyThings member). Get more from the service by utilizing a couple handy web apps.
Record Screencasts & Audio Without Using Software
Posted at 18:14, 15/01/2009 by LauraWilliams
Lifehacker’s Kevin Purdy reviewed ScreenToaster, a web-based screencasting tool that can record your desktop from any computer with a browser and Java.
Movie Lovers Trivia Site
Posted at 19:13, 15/01/2009 by LauraWilliams
This one isn’t so much a tip as a really cool site for movie lovers - and that's everyone, right?
How to Clean a DVD Player
Posted at 19:20, 15/01/2009 by LauraWilliams
All you need is a cotton swab, a hair dryer, and some alcohol to keep your DVD player running smoothly.
DIY: CD-Case Bookends
Posted at 23:34, 14/01/2009 by LauraWilliams
You wouldn't think a thin, plastic CD case could hold your books up, but that's the beauty of this clever Instructables DIY.
Use the S.I.N.G. Technique to Remember What You've Read
Posted at 00:45, 15/01/2009 by LauraWilliams
Dr. Cynthia Green, author of the Total Memory Workout, recommends a few techniques to retain information better, including...
How to Connect Your iPod Touch to the Internet
Posted at 00:58, 15/01/2009 by LauraWilliams
Follow this tutorial to connect your iPod Touch to the Internet.
How to Clean a DVD Player
Posted at 01:27, 15/01/2009 by LauraWilliams
That tropical screensaver doesn’t look quite so cool when it pops up midway through Season 3 of Lost. Here’s how to prevent this.
Put a DVD in the Freezer If Your Player Won't Read It
Posted at 20:42, 13/01/2009 by LauraWilliams
If you’ve already used toothpaste to remove DVD scratches and it still won’t play here’s another idea: put it in the freezer for several hours. One of my coworkers swears by this technique.
Kids-in-Mind Tells You if a Movie is Appropriate for Kids
Posted at 21:49, 13/01/2009 by LauraWilliams
Left to their own devices kids would likely watch every R-rated flick under the sun—which is why you check the ratings before giving your approval. Unfortunately, ratings don’t always provide sufficient guidance.
Get Email Alerts for All Your Favourite Bands' Concerts
Posted at 19:26, 08/01/2009 by LauraWilliams
Whether you’re into Jay Z or Kenny G, you likely have a favourite recording artist. Don’t miss the show when he comes to your town. Use Songkick to track concert and tour dates.
How to Rip DVDs to Your iPod Using Free Software
Posted at 19:50, 05/01/2009 by LauraWilliams
Want to watch your favourite movie while sitting on the bus? So do I. Make it happen with Handbrake, an open-source, multiplatform DVD to MPEG-4 converter available for MacOS X, Linux, and Windows.
Use Burn4Free to Copy DVDs
Posted at 20:17, 05/01/2009 by LauraWilliams
You have a lot of options when it comes to burning DVDs. Not all of them are free and reliable.
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