These days anyone with a cellphone, PDA or a notebook (that is, everyone) heavily depends on a rechargeable batteries, and not knowing how to properly charge or use them can dramatically reduce battery lifetime making it useless within few weeks. To learn about rechargeable batteries and how to use them head to BatteryUniversity.com. It is a comprehensive web [...]
Custom Google Search based manuals search engine that aggregates direct links to free manuals in PDF or HTML format from across the web, with an index of more than 5 million manuals in wide variety of topics. You can search from the website or directly from your browser search bar by installing the plugin. Features: [...]
Wize is a product review aggregator with a twist. Unlike similar product review sites (e.g. Epinions, Shopping.com) Wize finds you the most recommended products depending on the feature that is important to you (e.g. ease of use, reliability, for beginners), since different people use products for different purposes. Product reviews are aggregated from sites like Amazon, [...]
BestInClass is a new digital camera recommendation website which can help you pick the bets camera that suites your preferences. You simply provide what you want and it will match your preferences with the recommendations of unbiased experts, professionals and hobbyists in the photography industry. To get recommendations simply provide some details on how you [...]
Having trouble accessing your router because you don’t remember the password for it? Head to RouterPasswords.com. This handy website lists defaults passwords and user names for almost any router you want, regardless if it is a Linksys, Netgear or D-Link router. Simply select the router model from the drop-down list and click on the ‘Find [...]
Almost always before you can conect and use some new device on your Windows computer you have to install the drivers for it. While most of the hardware and gadgets come with driver CDs some don’t. So what do you do? One option is to go to manufacturer’s site and download drivers from there. However [...]
CIRT.net maintains a large list of default passwords for all kinds of gadgets and electronic devices. Did you ever try changing settings on some gadget but couldn’t do it because it required some password you had never set up. That’s exactly what CIRT.net can help you with. If you ever need a default password for [...]
Yet another website that wants to buy your old and used electronics. Sell used gaming consoles (PS2, PSP, XBOX 360 etc.), iPods, laptops, mobile phones, digital cameras and more. (1) Locate the device you want to sell and describe its condition. (2) Gazelle will then offer you a price based on the description and market [...]
TestFreaks is an excellent cross-check review website for gadget freaks. It aggregates both expert and amateur reviews from all over the web (both from US and non-US websites) and nicely presents them in an easy-to-digest manner. There are thousands of gadgets here, including MP3 players, digital cameras, cell phones, HiFi speakers, keyboards, headsets, memory cards [...]
This is a great website, thousands of video reviews featuring all kind of consumer goods, made by the people that own them. ExpoTV claims to have over 250.000 of short and unbiased consumer reviews. You can find almost anything here, starting from car reviews to snazzy Dell laptops, giant LCD TVs and even iPhone. So [...]
ReviewGist is an innovative research tool for consumer electronics that lets you find a thorough review for almost any gadget on the market. It collects expert sentiments from all over the web and presents them in an easy to grasp format. In addition to in-depth reviews and pros and cons list for each gadget it [...]
ihound is an excellent software that helps you track and find stolen gadgets. Once downloaded and installed, it will alert you (via email) as soon as someone connects your device to another computer. ihound Features Track almost any USB device, including Digital Cameras, MP3 Players, Flash Drives, etc. For complete list of supported devices go [...]
FixYa is a free community powered service for troubleshooting and fixing your gadgets online: post problems, find user manuals, browse HowTo guides, etc. AppScout.com: “It offers you a way share your knowledge to help other people fix and find workarounds for problems with their electronics, find help for your own problems, look up service manuals [...]
SecondRotation provides people with a quick and convenient way for raising some cash from their old gadgets. It’s very similar to previously mentioned Buy My Broken iPod, but accepts a lot more stuff (mobile phones, digital cameras, etc.) Feature Overview Effortlessly sell your old gadgets directly from your PC. Instantly receive an estimated quote for [...]
BuyMyTronics (previously BuyMyBrokeniPod) offers a quick way to sell used (and even broken) iPods or iPhones at a competitive price. Regardless of gadgets condition they will take it. Service is simple and straightforward: (1) Enter your gadget’s model and instantly get a price, (2) Ship it to provided address, and (3) Receive funds within 24 [...]
Sizeasy is a handy online tool that lets you visualize and compare something you already own to the the item you’re planning to buy. For instance, you can compare your current mobile phone or iPod against an iPhone and see how much bigger/smaller/wider/taller it is. How does it work. 1. Enter dimensions of an item [...]
Usually consumers are not well-informed when it comes to gadgets and electronics. Resultantly they make poor choices when the time to purchase one comes. Here to help you shop gadgets by providing you all the information you need is a web service called “Retrevo.” Retrevo is a wonderful website that lets you search for gadgets [...]