
Schedule free wake up calls and reminders online with web site Wakerupper. Just enter the time and date you want your call, your timezone, phone number, email address, and an optional bit of reminder text that will be played text-to-speech style when you get the call. The site requires no registration, though registration is possible if you want to use the service for more than the occasional one-off wake up call. Most of us have learned to use our cell phones as anywhere alarms, but if you're paranoid about waking up when you're traveling or before an important meeting, Wakerupper is a useful tool for creating anywhere, anytime wake up calls (a little redundancy is always calming).
Archive for September, 2007
Alarms: Schedule Wake Up Calls and Reminders at WakerupperLifehacker
Friday, September 28th, 2007Wi-Fi antenna extender hackMAKE Magazine
Friday, September 28th, 2007
You know that someone is going to cry fraud any time there's a how-to on extending wi-fi range. And this one is no exception (read the Comments). I don't know why people doing these projects don't show before and after readings on a signal strength meter to prove their claims. I'm not a radio engineer or a ham, so I can't really judge without trying this out for myself on a spare antenna. I'd be interested to know what MAKE readers think who have experience in this area.
WIFI Antenna Hack! - Link
Related:
- Other wif-fi antenna coverage on MAKE: Blog - Link
Featured Windows Download: Burn CDs and DVDs with CDBurnerXPLifehacker
Thursday, September 27th, 2007
Windows only: Freeware application CDBurnerXP is an easy to use, all-in-one CD and DVD burning suite with an impressive range of features. This app can burn gapless audio CDs, create and burn ISOs, and even handle burning to Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs. Its simple Drop-Box feature offers a really smooth way to add new files to a project via drag-and-drop. If you've got the urge to burn a lot of optical media but you don't want to shell out $100 for Nero or some other professional suite, CDBurnerXP is an excellent alternative. CDBurnerXP is freeware, Windows only.
How To: Build a Workbench on the CheapLifehacker
Thursday, September 27th, 2007
DIYer Bruce Maki describes how to create a simple but sturdy workbench for less than $20. For this project, you'll need a few 2x4s, Oriented Strand Board, and deck screws. Size can vary depending on your personal preference. The end result: a workbench that can handle your weight and then some.
The MP3 stick (DIY/Homemade MP3 player)ÛMAKE Magazine
Wednesday, September 26th, 2007
Nice AVR based MP3 player... -
The MP3stick is a simple and small portable MP3 player. A microcontroller Atmel AVR ATmega128 is the heart of the circuit. MP3 decoding is done by an VLSI VS1011b decoder IC. A MMC/SD card works as memory medium for MP3 files, playlist files and skin files. The player is designed to draw his power from a LiIo/LiPo battery with 3.6V. a charger cicuit, based on MAX1811, is included. All information will be shown on a Nokia color LCD with 128x128 pixel and 256 colors. The player will work in text-only mode and if a skin file is available, also with nice graphic skins. A docking port allows outside connectivity for serial control signals, audio signals and charger voltage input.ÛThe MP3 stick (DIY/Homemade MP3 player) - Link.
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