Archive for the Netbooks Category
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Matte-ifying the EEE 1101HA
Posted at 10:10 on March 12th 2010 in Lifestyle hacks, NetbooksAlthough the skin I put on the 1101HA a while back went a long way to get rid of glare on the netbook casing, I wanted something a bit more professional looking.
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Collection of EEE 1101HA mods and accessories
Posted at 14:16 on December 2nd 2009 in Lifestyle hacks, NetbooksWhile I haven't really switched out much of the internal stuff (only RAM) on my EEE 1101HA, there's plenty to be done on the outside. Here's a collection of what makes mine "special".
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Notebook angle adapter V2 and low profile USB cable
Posted at 17:17 on November 23rd 2009 in Lifestyle hacks, NetbooksI got a shipment of male and female USB ports/plugs for DIY use today and immediately made two items I've needed for a while. One is a new improved version of an old project, the other is brand new.
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USB powered FiiO E3- 1101HA edition
Posted at 16:48 on November 23rd 2009 in Lifestyle hacks, NetbooksI like bass, but built in software equalizers suck. FiiO e3 and E5 amps are cheap and have good bass boost, but adds an extra lump on the cable and you have to worry about battery. I fixed that.
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ViewGuard matte screen protector for EEE 1101HA
Posted at 16:16 on October 22nd 2009 in Lifestyle hacks, NetbooksOne of the biggest annoyances with netbooks or even notebooks in general is that most of them have glossy screens, making it impossible to use them near a window or outside. Same goes for my 1101HA, so I decided to fix that.
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Modding my netbook messenger bag
Thought there was a limit to what you could mod? There isn't. When I got the 1101HA, my old 10" netbook bag wouldn't fit the new netbook so I bought a new one with more room in it. It did however require some modifications to get it fully tailored to me.
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Wallet-ready USB toolbox
Being a geek often means you're tech support for half the local community. Just yesterday I was ambushed by two people at work who wanted computer help, and that's not the first time. As a well prepared geek, my wallet has some tools that might come in handy.
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DIY iPhone hanger for laptops/netbooks
I often tether my iPhone to my netbook in the car, on the bus etc but always end up with a problem concerning where I should put the phone. As such I've been playing with an idea to make a holder of sorts.
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Netbook customization tips
Posted at 11:21 on July 11th 2009 in Lifestyle hacks, NetbooksMy Acer Aspire One A150 has been my on-the-run computer for close to a ear now and I really enjoy the experience you get with a netbook. There is however a lot you can do to further improve the experience, both hardware-wise and software-wise.
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USB 90 Degree Adapter for Aspire One
There are adapters to angle things, but they stick out a lot. I realized that if I wanted an adapter that would actually do what it was supposed to,I would have to make it myself.
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