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iPad Hack – How to Charge iPad via Computer USB Ports!

For those of you who have been complaining that your iPad doesn’t charge via a regular USB port on your computer or laptop, here’s some clarification from my friend Greg over at GetUSB.info that it will charge if you put it in sleep mode:

The iPad will power over USB ports with “high power” while in use.

    The iPad will [obviously] charge when used with the supplied 10 watt power adapter. The iPad will not charge over lower powered USB ports while “in use”  however, they will charge when asleep.
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NES DIY – How to Make Your Own DIY NES Arcade Machine!

Here’s a great way to add your own DIY NES arcade machine to your home, make one yourself!

Inside is an old PC and a 17″ LCD monitor. The back of the cabinet has two USB ports and two NES controller ports. You can connect regular, un-modded NES controllers and play with those or use the joystick and buttons on the control panel.

The front end is a simple VB program that auto loads when the PC boots. You never need to connect a mouse or keyboard to load your games. The VB program gives a l

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Travel Gadget – 5-Port USB AC Charger that works on 110VAC and 220VAC!

Here’s a cool 5-port USB AC charger that will work on multiple AC channels including 110AC and 220AV overseas.  This might come very handy if you are a world-traveler.

Included 4 USB ports and 1 Mini USB Cable. Recharge on the go .The travel charger makes it . LED charge indicator. Overload protection. Overheat protection Short circuit protection. Compatible with all USB charge cable use. Alternative plug for U.S,UK,Australia,Asi

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Dell Inspiron Mini Hack – How to add Logitech Mouse Wireless Receiver inside the Mini 9!

Remember the cool Dell Mini 9 GPS Hack?  Well, if you want to hide that ugly Logitech mouse receiver (instead of sticking into your USB ports) inside the laptop itself, here’s a cool hack that shows you how to do it.  Of course, don’t blame us if you void your warranty, stick with the factory-setup. :p

What I wanted to do was mount the Nano Receiver for my Logitech VX Nano laser notebook mouse within my Mini 9 without breaking down the receiver or so

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Belkin Laptop Cooler/Mat

Belkin introduces their new laptop cooler/mat.  The design does seem to make sense as the center of the laptop has some space for cooling of the laptop.

Belkin International, Inc., announces four new products to round out its laptop accessories offering. Belkin’s new CushTop Hideaway protects your lap from a hot computer and conveniently stores your laptop when you are finished. The Laptop Cooling Hub keeps your laptop cool and gives you four extra USB ports t

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R2D2 USB Hub in action!

Using the R2D2 USB hub might not make your USB devices to run faster but it’s still a fun little USB hub than your regular ol’ hub with no feelings.

So like the Darth Vader Hub, it is animated, provides some nifty Star Wars sound effects and more precisely the famous R2D2 sounds effect. Notice that it goes into action every 3 minutes; it offers 4 USB

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