Ask a Geek: How Can I Permanently Delete My Computer Files?
Before you sell, donate, or recycle your old computer, beware: You may be handing personal information to strangers. Simply restoring the operating system to factory…
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The Addams Family's Uncle Fester is famous for popping lightbulbs into his mouth and making them glow. The TV trick inspired Kip Kedersha, a fan of the series, to build a…
View ArticleWebsite Of The Month: Autodesk 123D Catch
You don't need costly gadgets and software to turn real-world stuff into precise 3-D models—just a digital camera and Autodesk's free 123D Catch service.
View ArticleBuild Your Own Resistor Substitution Decade Box
If your desk isn't cluttered, you aren't doing your job. Gadget-building geeks know this adage well, thanks to resistors. The tiny components police electricity's flow, yet…
View ArticleGray Matter: Funnels Of Flame
Every year I burn down my backyard. Not because I have an unhealthy fascination with fire (which I do), but because my backyard is native prairie. It needs regular burning to maintain the ecosystem....
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