Gadgets

Questions and Answers

What websites can you look on to give you the instructions to gadgets etc.?

Q) I have a new palm personal organiser and i cannot find the instructions anywhere. Can you tell me the website that gives information on this and other gadgets. thank you.

A) try www.ehow.com or www.about.com

How do you start designing gadgets and embedded systems like that?

Q) I can do programming and know quite a bit about computers, but this kind of thing has always confused me. I mean things like MP3 players and mobile phones. Thanks, Sophie

A) By have an idea and then working all the hours god sends to make it into a working model

Recently i have got a new bedroom, i am 15 and want some gadgets or something cool to put in it. Got any ideas

Q) Recently i have got a new bedroom, i am 15 and want some gadgets or something cool to put in it. Got any ideas? e.g runaway alarm clock.

A) Lava Lamp HD Telly Playstation 3 Nintendo Wii Xbox 360 DVD/BluRay Player/Recorder Dartboard Pool Table PC/Apple Macintosh

How many kitchen gadgets do you have and never use?

Q) I have so many that my cupboards are full, but it is so hard to part with them - even Oxfam doesn't want them when they are looking pretty well used!

A) you must use them if they look that old

What useless gadgets do you have in your home?

Q) You know the ones! Seemed like a must have at the time. Used it once and now sits unloved gathering dust.

A) George Foreman's "Mean Lean....." - you know the one...!! lol

Little round gadgets holding what appear to be magnets around cables from mains transformers to freeview box?

Q) What do these do? Can I still cut the cables and fit an on/off switch?

A) These are ferrous RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) filters. Their function is to reduce the amount of interference generated by the power supply which is no doubt a "switching" type unit and they produce a huge amount of RFI. To demonstrate this, take a portable AM radio, turn it on near the low end of the band and place it near the power supply. Your radio will buzz like crazy. Splicing in a an ON-OFF switch will cause no problems or change the way the filters work.

Which wind-up gadgets could we use to save fossil fuels/ electricity and save the planet?

Q) I know about wind-up radios. Any other devices you know about or have used?

A) Wind up technology is developing. There are already radios and torches, as you are probably aware, there are also wind up phone chargers and laptop computers(olpc.) All wind up technology is an effective replacement to burning fossil fuels but it is sadly still in its infancy. Fortunately progress is spurred on by the increasing efficiency of international communications and clever marketing.

Do referral sites to get free gadgets work?

Q) I've always wondered if these sites actually work and if so then how? http://Wii.Giveaway.co.uk/index.php?referral=419271 offers iPods, Games consoles and mobile phones but has anyone actually received the gift they've earned? I mean how can 13 referals for a £400 Playstation 3 make any money? This review http://www.gimme4free.co.uk/Review-Giveaway-Network.php seems to prove it works but I want to hear from REAL people that have had any experience with this stuff.

A) There are some legit sites out there offering these free gifts, but in reality, you are going to have to spend money somewhere down the line and fulfill a seemingly unending list of demands to fulfill their requirements, you'd be better off just going on ebay or the likes and trying to grab a bargain !

Are there any desktop gadgets that will change my desktop background automatically after a set amount of time?

Q) I want it to change my background to different pictures in a folder on my pc. I have windows vista btw. Thanks.

A) webshots.. download it from webshots.com

How to help my mum with electricals and gadgets?

Q) Hi, my mum isn't very good with technology (she's 54). This often gets her very depressed when things don't work and she blames herself. She has an MP3 player, camera etc, that she would love to use more but just doesn't "get". What is the best way to help her? Are there any guides for people like her? Thanks! Sophie

A) Since she has presumably read the guides that came with the devices, more guides probably won't help. Can I suggest asking around people she knows of about her age, who can use tech stuff, and could explain things to her. They'd be on the same wavelength so to speak.

gadgets.....?

Q) can you give any spy gadgets to trollminate the trolls

A) yes. My gogo gadget skunk detector!!! haha!!

What gadgets to you absolutely have to have when you leave home?

Q) What gadgets to you absolutely have to have when you leave home? I feel weird without my cell phone.

A) i dont ever leave home without my gun knife lighter flashlight cash petroleum jelly and clothes

What is a good site for Gadgets and digital camera airplane?

Q) What is a good site that I could find a lot of neat gadgets on? And also a remote control digital camera flying airplane ?

A) There always seems to be a lot of gadgets and other neat gift ideas in the Sky Mall magazine on the airplane. You can find all of the same items on their website too. http://www.skymall.com

Where can I find information about gadgets and stuff in general?

Q) I have a 5 minute speech to prepare for my classes and the topic I chose is "Gadgets". Basically I want to write about gadgets(for example like any new cell phones, the wireless technology like WiFi or Wimax, portable media players, etc.) and how they are useful in our day to day lives, be it for entertainment purposes.So I need some information for writing my speech. Thanks in advance people.

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What are the newest gadgets to spring for in 2007?

Q) I have an ipod, a laptop, a high-end cell phone...what are the latest gadgets on the market?

A) the iphone

What kind of career path is making gadgets like the hidden camera clocks or other"james bond"ish items?

Q) What are some companies that make hi tech gadgets? Does anyone know what schools are advised for these type of jobs?

A) Gadgets? Of course engineering

What super gadgets should I have on my utility belt?

Q) Batman has possibly everything he could need, including a single marble to replicate walking down stairs. I need the gadgets to be light, advanced, and relatively cheap. What should I have? Seriously? First off, no sex objects. Second: Its a joke. I don't need people telling me to get a grip on reality. I lost it a long time ago, and there are no more footholds.

A) How many pouches on your belt? I think Batman's utility belt has around 12-16 pouches of varying sizes. Let's see... Tear gas pellets Smoke grenades Flash-Bang grenades Tear gas mask Ear piercing sound generators Underwater rebreather Unknown length of Batrope attached to a Bat grapple-hook Ball bearings to trip up a room full of thugs Stick-on video transmitter (more than one) Glass cutter Lock pick set Communicator Batmobile remote Of course, your utility belt contents would change depending on what situation you are going into. Hope this helps.

How to detecte and remove spy camera/gadgets in my room!?

Q) i suspect my uni room has spy gadgets installed and someone is watching me n my mates! wat n how can i detect where is the gadgets n how to remove it!pls help :(

A) Various spy shops on the Internet sell detectors for this type of thing. Expect to pay between $20 to $200. I'd go for the $20 version until your suspicions are confirmed. You could always consider entertaining your alleged viewers... make it look like your are doing something horrific or awful as a gag! See if anyone comes banging on the door - that's free!

What video games and gadgets are coming?

Q) I need to know what video games and gadgets that come out late october, early november at the latest. Preferably nothing before october 10th. Thanks in advance. I'm trying to find stuff for my tech column. yeah, halo just came out. I need things that are coming out in late october. not ths past week.

A) the archos 605 wifi touch screen. it is the ultimate portable media device. it is way better than the new ipods. it can record and play mpeg-4 formats on your tv on its 160 gb hard drive as well as play videos, mp3s, wav, wmv files, and store photos. it is wifi enabled allowing to browse the internet on its gorgeous 4.3 touch screen. there are many trims availible to see which one is the most affordable and most convient for you. i have one. best purchase i have made. go to archos.com for details.

Headed to Tokyo and I am looking to checkout the newest gadgets and Technology! Any Suggestions?

Q) Next weekend I will be in Tokyo and I would like to checkout the coolest technology/ gadgets (Computers, cellphones, etc). Any suggestions? I am already planning on going to Akihabara and Docomo's showroom. Do Samsung, Sharp and Sony offer tours? Are there anyother companies I should checkout? Any suggestions on good clubs to checkout is appreciated as well! Thanks for your help!!!!

A) Definitely hit Akihabara for endless electronic stores. You can wander around the Sony building in Ginza which is pretty cool. I'm not sure if they have an official tour or not. I'm not sure if you're interested in cars but the Toyota showroom in Ikebukuro might be of interest. Sorry, haven't gone clubbing in a long time although I hear A-Life in Roppongi is all right. Also Ageha in Shin Kiba is pretty big.