Instructables: exploring - technology - Apple - popular http://www.instructables.com Mon, 20 May 2013 00:21:05 PDT BLOX v1.01 Apple Airport Photo Flashgun Diffuser http://www.instructables.com/id/Apple-Airport-Photo-Flashgun-Diffuser/
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Thu, 9 May 2013 14:35:32 PDT
Rotary Phone iPod Dock http://www.instructables.com/id/Rotary-Phone-iPod-Dock/
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:58:01 PDT
How to use Cydia + Apps and Sources List http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-Cydia-Apps-and-Sources-List/
How to use Cydia + Apps and Sources List - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/60NB/FSPRQ26D/FJ160NBFSPRQ26D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/60NB/FSPRQ26D/FJ160NBFSPRQ26D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/60NB/FSPRQ26D/FJ160NBFSPRQ26D.SMALL.jpg lukethebook333 In this Instructable I will show you how to do the following:1. Finding the App2. Upgrading Cydia3. Update your Applications4.Searching for New Applications5. Installing New Applications6. Remove or Reinstall Applications7. Adding Sources8. View and Manage Storage9. Some great Suggested Sources10....
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Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:38:16 PDT
Repair : Apple MacBook MagSafe Charger Power Cord http://www.instructables.com/id/MacBook-Mag-Safe-Charger-Budget-Repair-Disas/
Repair : Apple MacBook MagSafe Charger Power Cord - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7M/AWAG/FZWXP08R/F7MAWAGFZWXP08R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7M/AWAG/FZWXP08R/F7MAWAGFZWXP08R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7M/AWAG/FZWXP08R/F7MAWAGFZWXP08R.SMALL.jpg Kactapuss Apple really dropped the ball on the design of this charger. The wimpy wire used in the design is simply to weak to take any real stress, coiling, and yanks. Eventually the rubber sheath separates from the MagSafe connector or the Power-brick and the wire begin to fray or short, sometimes affectin...
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Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:56:37 PDT
How to make a Macbook Tablet http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Macbook-Tablet/
How to make a Macbook Tablet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/1H3Q/HA4MKFZS/FTL1H3QHA4MKFZS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/1H3Q/HA4MKFZS/FTL1H3QHA4MKFZS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/1H3Q/HA4MKFZS/FTL1H3QHA4MKFZS.SMALL.jpg MrQuiffster iPad too small or too locked-down for you? Build your own Mac Tablet! There are three excellent Mac Tablet builds on Instructables already, so what sets my build apart from the crowd? - The build is self-contained within the original Macbook body. - Instead of using a Wacom tablet such as c4l3b or ...
By: MrQuiffster

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Mon, 3 Dec 2012 05:34:04 PST
Holiday Light Bokeh for iPhone or any Smartphone! http://www.instructables.com/id/Holiday-Light-Bokeh-for-iPhone-or-any-Smartphone/
Holiday Light Bokeh for iPhone or any Smartphone! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/QDAX/HA4MGG4M/FADQDAXHA4MGG4M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/QDAX/HA4MGG4M/FADQDAXHA4MGG4M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/QDAX/HA4MGG4M/FADQDAXHA4MGG4M.SMALL.jpg DemetriS 'Tis the season for holiday lights and fun photos! And what better way to capture all those pretty lights than bokeh photography? In this Instructable, I will show you how to take bokeh photos with your iPhone or smartphone. There are apps that superimpose blurs, spots, and streaks, but our aim is t...
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Sun, 2 Dec 2012 20:42:41 PST
Customize the fit on your EarPods http://www.instructables.com/id/Improve-the-fit-on-on-EarPods/
Customize the fit on your EarPods - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/0ALX/H7HY7L6R/FKG0ALXH7HY7L6R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/0ALX/H7HY7L6R/FKG0ALXH7HY7L6R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/0ALX/H7HY7L6R/FKG0ALXH7HY7L6R.SMALL.jpg juniortan While the earpods have been designed to fit a variety of ears, I still find mine a little loose. Being a Sugru nut, here is a step by step on how to add a silicone rubber layer to your earpods to make them fit better on your ears. Getting Started Once you get your paws on a small pack of Sugru, g...
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Mon, 24 Sep 2012 19:22:05 PDT
Retro Apple Disk Drive as HDD Enclosure http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Apple-External-Floppy-Drive-as-a-USB-HD-En/
Retro Apple Disk Drive as HDD Enclosure - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/ENHK/H7432B2O/FQ2ENHKH7432B2O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/ENHK/H7432B2O/FQ2ENHKH7432B2O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/ENHK/H7432B2O/FQ2ENHKH7432B2O.SMALL.jpg johnmueller Fun update: this instructable was featured on lifehacker.com here. The Inspiration: I had this old Apple 800K External drive (Model No. M0131, P/N 825-1174-A) laying around and it dawned on me that it was about the same size as my Lacie External USB 2.0 HDD (Model 301103U) so I thought I'd try com...
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Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:17:50 PDT
Guide To iPhone 4 Screen Replacement http://www.instructables.com/id/Guide-To-iPhone-4-Screen-Replacement/
Guide To iPhone 4 Screen Replacement - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/A2ZF/GNNUVZKW/FMWA2ZFGNNUVZKW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/A2ZF/GNNUVZKW/FMWA2ZFGNNUVZKW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/A2ZF/GNNUVZKW/FMWA2ZFGNNUVZKW.SMALL.jpg LucasOchoa After having dropped my iPhone 4 while in its case and finding out the screen was cracked i was determine to find a fix. Before when i had an iPod touch 2nd generation the screen was easily removed by taking out pins on the front of the screen, along with the iPhone 3 and 3gs the screen popped out ...
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Sun, 15 May 2011 20:15:50 PDT
Retro Wireless Apple Mouse http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-Wireless-Apple-Mouse/
Retro Wireless Apple Mouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/4LWE/H5TUCB38/FT24LWEH5TUCB38.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/4LWE/H5TUCB38/FT24LWEH5TUCB38.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/4LWE/H5TUCB38/FT24LWEH5TUCB38.SMALL.jpg UnconventionalHacker It's been a while since we created our last Instructable but we're back! In this guide, you'll learn how to put an old wired Apple ADB mouse to good use with upgraded wireless capabilities! Don't forget vote for us in the Fix & Improve it Contest and to visit our blog: http://www.unconventionalhacke...
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Tue, 14 Aug 2012 08:54:35 PDT
How to make your iMac easier to use http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-iMac-easier-to-use/
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Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:12:24 PDT
Installing SSD (Solid State Drive) in your MacBook Pro 13" or 15" unibody http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-SSD-Solid-State-Drive-in-your-MacBook/
Installing SSD (Solid State Drive) in your MacBook Pro 13" or 15" unibody - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/VFBC/H0OJ28FW/F4JVFBCH0OJ28FW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/VFBC/H0OJ28FW/F4JVFBCH0OJ28FW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/VFBC/H0OJ28FW/F4JVFBCH0OJ28FW.SMALL.jpg Doctor Jazz These days more and more people are switching to using SSD or Solid State Drives in their laptops and you might be thinking about joining them and following the trend. SSD drives have a number advantages over conventional spinning hard drives, the main being their input/output speed. They also don't...
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Sun, 8 Apr 2012 21:15:51 PDT
Ipad 2 laser cut stand http://www.instructables.com/id/Ipad-2-laser-cut-stand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/B5SB/GZDY7AH6/FRIB5SBGZDY7AH6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/B5SB/GZDY7AH6/FRIB5SBGZDY7AH6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/B5SB/GZDY7AH6/FRIB5SBGZDY7AH6.SMALL.jpg Samuel Bernier This Instructables is easy and SOOOO useful. A good, cheap and simple stand for your Ipad 2.  I mostly use my Ipad for Skype and for the calculator Application. I need it to be facing me and I don't always have an extra hand for it. All you need is a 4mm sheet of Acrylic and a laser cutter. Wood wil...
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Sun, 4 Mar 2012 15:57:54 PST
Xbox Hackintosh casemod http://www.instructables.com/id/Xbox-Hackintosh/
Xbox Hackintosh casemod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/20OA/GUOAF1YL/FYP20OAGUOAF1YL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/20OA/GUOAF1YL/FYP20OAGUOAF1YL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/20OA/GUOAF1YL/FYP20OAGUOAF1YL.SMALL.jpg mkarvonen This is a Xbox Hackintosh. I had an old and broken xbox so i decided to put a pc in to it and install hackintosh to it. This is a "guide" which gives you the basic idea how to stuff all in there and what parts to use... This is my first instructables and my main language is not english so ...
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Tue, 8 Nov 2011 09:50:51 PST
Home automation server with router http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-automation-server-with-router/
Home automation server with router - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/6T9F/GFRWR9D3/F2U6T9FGFRWR9D3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/6T9F/GFRWR9D3/F2U6T9FGFRWR9D3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/6T9F/GFRWR9D3/F2U6T9FGFRWR9D3.SMALL.jpg mrx23dot Turn a cheap router into a home automation server! This project will allow you to switch outlets/lights from your iPhone, or any browser. You will also be able to send out serial commands remotely. This project is based on SmartLinc. http://www.smarthome.com/2412N/SmartLinc-INSTEON-Central-Control...
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Sun, 7 Nov 2010 07:38:31 PST
Apple iPad being Taken Apart http://www.instructables.com/id/Apple-iPad-being-Taken-Apart/ http://cdn.instructables.com/F87/GWZN/G7DYYN18/F87GWZNG7DYYN18.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F87/GWZN/G7DYYN18/F87GWZNG7DYYN18.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F87/GWZN/G7DYYN18/F87GWZNG7DYYN18.SMALL.jpg powerbookmedic  This is a slideshow of the Apple iPad being taken apart.  High-Def Videos and iPad parts are available from our website: http://www.powerbookmedic.com/ipad
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Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:18:58 PDT
Upgrade your original 1984 Macintosh to run OS X Snow Leopard. http://www.instructables.com/id/Upgrade-your-original-1984-Macintosh-to-run-OS-X-S/
Upgrade your original 1984 Macintosh to run OS X Snow Leopard. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/YY7R/G69MVR5F/FAWYY7RG69MVR5F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/YY7R/G69MVR5F/FAWYY7RG69MVR5F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/YY7R/G69MVR5F/FAWYY7RG69MVR5F.SMALL.jpg gmjhowe The original Macintosh took the the world by storm with its small form factor, and above standard speeds. This project aims to show you how to upgrade your original 1984 macintosh to the specification of a modern day machine. The original Macintosh had an 8mhz processor, my upgrades will boost it t...
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Sun, 7 Mar 2010 13:58:47 PST
Wave Laptop Stand (Making 3D Shapes in Illustrator) http://www.instructables.com/id/Wave-Laptop-Stand-Making-3D-Shapes-in-Ilustrator/
Wave Laptop Stand (Making 3D Shapes in Illustrator) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/EJJS/FRXWGIMN/F18EJJSFRXWGIMN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/EJJS/FRXWGIMN/F18EJJSFRXWGIMN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/EJJS/FRXWGIMN/F18EJJSFRXWGIMN.SMALL.jpg nagutron I wanted a nicer laptop stand. I wanted to to make something with a beautiful, organic form. And I work at Instructables, so I have access to an awesome Epilog laser cutter. The shape that you see in the images below is the result. I'm pretty happy with it; it's really pleasing to the eye, and is a...
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Fri, 6 Mar 2009 17:57:55 PST
How to make a solar iPod/iPhone charger -aka MightyMintyBoost http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-solar-iPodiPhone-charger-aka-Might/
How to make a solar iPod/iPhone charger -aka MightyMintyBoost - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/UH9D/FU6LR2MF/FNDUH9DFU6LR2MF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/UH9D/FU6LR2MF/FNDUH9DFU6LR2MF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/UH9D/FU6LR2MF/FNDUH9DFU6LR2MF.SMALL.jpg Honus I wanted a charger for my iPodTouch and the MintyBoost was definitely my first choice. I wanted to take it a bit further and make it not only rechargeable but also solar powered. The other issue is that the iPhone and iPodTouch have large batteries in them and will deplete the two AA batteries in th...
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Sat, 2 May 2009 23:45:25 PDT
Fix iPod touch WiFi issue (won't connect) http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-iPod-touch-WiFi-issue-wont-connect/
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Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:13:58 PST
DIY Apple Remote Shield for the Arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Apple-Remote-Shield-for-the-Arduino/
DIY Apple Remote Shield for the Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/8VYV/G1BBD058/FA98VYVG1BBD058.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/8VYV/G1BBD058/FA98VYVG1BBD058.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/8VYV/G1BBD058/FA98VYVG1BBD058.SMALL.jpg computergeek Have you ever wanted to make an apple remote? Or maybe want to have one of your arduino creations be able to control iTunes on your Mac, your iPod, Or your Apple TV? Now you can! Awhile back I was working on a project that that I wanted to be able to start music the on my mac through the IR receiver...
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Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:02:19 PDT
Ball of Death: or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Apple Pro Speakers http://www.instructables.com/id/Ball-of-Death-or-How-I-Learned-to-Stop-Worrying-an/
Ball of Death: or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Apple Pro Speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/G3EK/G0KQM7W1/FJNG3EKG0KQM7W1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/G3EK/G0KQM7W1/FJNG3EKG0KQM7W1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/G3EK/G0KQM7W1/FJNG3EKG0KQM7W1.SMALL.jpg macpower  I've always said that since disposing of the "beige box", Apple has always led in the industrial design area. The integration of form and function can't be touched by any other manufacturer in any industry (Porsche comes close). It's a shame to clog up landfills with something attractive and durabl...
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Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:34:43 PDT