Ecu remapping is a great way to gain more horsepower and torque from your car, especially if you have modified your car engine, mods such as adding a performance exhaust system and a cold air intake. Ecu remapping is usually a safe process for experts, which involves removing the old mapping and replacing it will a new modified map that is tweaked up. Getting a ecu remap applied to your car is best if you get it done...
Thursday, 30 June 2011
How To Fix a Grainy Picture On a Xbox 360 HD DVD player
Posted on 05:54 by Unknown

If you are experiencing a grainy picture on your television, when you are using an Xbox 360 hd DVD player to watch movies, the reason why the grainy look can occur is because the sharpness on your TV can be set too high. If you don't know how to adjust the sharpness on your TV, refer to the manufactures user manual for exact instructions. Once you know how to adjust it, adjust the sharpness setting on your television, by adjusting it lower then it...
How To Fix Squeaky Windshield Wiper Blades In The Car
Posted on 05:49 by Unknown

Do your car windshield wiper blades make annoying squeaky noises when activated? If your car window wipers make squeaky noises when turned on, then they might need replacing. To identify if they need replacing, look at the blades of the window wipers, do they look brittle and worn out? If they look do look like that, then they are damaged or certainly worn out, which is the cause for you to hear squeaky noises, when you use the window wipers....
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
How To Soft Reset a Nokia N95 To Factory Settings
Posted on 05:47 by Unknown

If you want to soft reset your Nokia n95, you can make that possible by entering a soft reset code into the mobile phone. Soft resetting will not delete files that are stored on the mass and phone memory, as soft resetting only resets the your settings to factory settings.Instructions on how to soft reset a normal and 8GB Nokia n95:1)Power on the mobile phone and enter the following reset code into the phone's keypad: *#7370#.2)Once you have entered...
How To Hard Reset a Nokia N95 Without Using a Code
Posted on 05:41 by Unknown

If you want to hard reset your Nokia n95, the instructions provided below explain how:(Just to let you know that the instructions provided below are not for a soft reset, it is for a hard reset, which means everything that is currently on your mobile phone before resetting will be removed when the hard reset is carried out.)Instructions:1)If your mobile phone is powered on, switch it off by holding the power button for 5 seconds.2)Once the Nokia...
How To Use Your Nokia N95 as a Web Camera For Your Computer
Posted on 01:44 by Unknown

The Nokia n95 has an excellent camera, therefore it can has great potential to use it has a web camera for your computer. Thanks to the developer who created a free software that you can download for free called 'Wwigo', you can use it to make the Nokia n95 communicate with your computer, using Bluetooth to transform your Nokia n95 as a wireless web camera, which means you can take the Nokia n95 around your house and web cam without any wires!Instructions...
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
Can You Recharge Non Rechargeable Normal Alkaline batteries?
Posted on 05:01 by Unknown

You can charge non rechargeable normal alkaline batteries, but it is not recommended because they will overheat and explode and can cause a fire, which is not safe! The toxic chemicals that are contained in a non rechargeable alkaline battery are dangerous because if the non rechargeable battery actually explodes onto your skin, it can irritate or burn your skin, as it contains corrosive chemicals. Charging these types of batteries can also cause...
How To Make Your Xbox 360 Download Games Faster
Posted on 01:45 by Unknown

If you are annoyed and can't wait for weeks just to download a Xbox 360 game off Xbox live marketplace, then below are some great tips to help your Xbox 360 console download games faster:*Instead of using a wireless router for the internet connection for your Xbox 360 console, use a wired connection. A wired connection allows faster downloading speeds, if compared to a wireless connection.*If you are already using a wired connection, make sure the...
How To Use a Nokia X6 as a USB Memory Stick
Posted on 01:38 by Unknown
The Nokia x6 has loads of on board memory because it comes with either 8GB, 32GB or 16GB, that gives it a great potential to use it as a removable storage device. To turn your Nokia x6 into a portable usb memory stick, you will need a usb cable, so you can connect it to your computer or laptop.Instructions on how to do so:1)Make sure the battery is fully charged, as connecting your Nokia x6 to a computer or laptop will drain the battery life really quickly. 2)Connect the usb cable into a spare usb port on your computer or laptop and connect the...
How To Fix a USB Memory Stick Thats Not Lighting Up
Posted on 01:23 by Unknown
Most usb memory sticks have a led light to indicate when the usb is recognized. If your usb memory stick's led light is not lighting up and it is recognized by your computer or laptop, then the led can be damaged. Sometimes manufacturers use the cheapest components that they can buy, so they can make more profit, so there could be a slight possibility that your usb flash drive has a cheap led light inside the usb, which can have poor build quality. Led stands for light emitting diode and is supposed to last forever, but sometimes it can become...
Monday, 27 June 2011
How To Get a Clean & Close Shave With An Electric Razor
Posted on 09:29 by Unknown

Many people who shave with a electric razor always complain that every time they save their unwanted hair using it, they will never be able to get a clean and close save like you get with using a manual shaving razor. But that is not true because getting a clean and close shave using a electric shaver because if you want them kind of results, you will need to do the following listed below, before having a shave using electrical shaving equipment:1)Using...
How To Fix Noisy Tappets Without Getting Them Replaced
Posted on 09:15 by Unknown

There are many cars and trucks that have the annoying tappets noise, which comes from faulty tappets in your vehicles engine. This noise can sometimes occur because there is no lubricant loosening up the tappets. Lubricating a noisy hydraulic tappet can quite down the noise of it and it is a much cheaper solution, if compared getting the tappets replaced or repaired and paying additional labor for a garage to fit them into a engine, which can be...
How To Wipe The Outer Screen Of a Nokia X6
Posted on 08:57 by Unknown

The Nokia x6 is a fingerprint magnet, especially if you touch the Nokia x6 screen frequently, you will make unpleasant looking finger prints to be shown on the outer screen. This is not a big issue because you can simply wipe it clean, using the appropriate cleaning material. I have seen people clean mobile phone screens using a kitchen or toilet roll tissue, which will cause faint scratches to occur on the screen, which is not appropriate.Instruction...
Sunday, 26 June 2011
How To Connect Your PS2 Slimline To The Internet
Posted on 08:18 by Unknown
If you have a ps2 slimline that's great because it comes built in with a network online adapter, this means you don't have to buy it separate, like with the old fat PlayStation 2. To connect your ps2 slim to the internet to play games online, you will need a home broadband connection with a modem and a Ethernet cable to get setup.Instructions:1)If your ps2 slimline is turned on, turn it off by holding the power button for 4 seconds.2)Once the...
How To Fix a TomTom Sat Nav Thats Not Turning On
Posted on 05:59 by Unknown
If you own a Tomtom sat nav and it is not turning on, therefore it's not working, then you should charge your Tomtom using a usb charging dock that is supplied with it, as your car or home charger that you are using to charge your sat nav could be damaged or faulty. If the Tomtom battery is getting charged up, a green light should be on, if you see a don't see a green light when you use a car or home charger and you see it only when you charge the...
Saturday, 25 June 2011
How To Fix a Subwoofer Thats Not Working On a Computer
Posted on 12:27 by Unknown

A Subwoofer is great for high end multimedia computers with high end sound cards, to add more bass from music, movies and games. If you have a subwoofer connected to your computer's sound card and the subwoofer is not working, below are solutions to help you fix your not working computer subwoofer:1)The first thing you should check if the subwoofer is getting any power. Most computer subwoofers have a built in powered amplifier,...
How To Maintain a Petrol Lawnmower
Posted on 07:25 by Unknown

If you have a petrol lawnmower, you can maintain it on a regular basis to increase the life span of it and reduce the chances of it breaking down on you. On average, if you use your lawnmower all year round, you will need to apply maintenance to it at least twice a year.What you need to maintain on your petrol lawnmower:1)Change oil in the lawnmower twice a year.2)When the petrol mover is not operating, you will need to turn the lawnmower sideways,...
Nokia N96 Speaker and Earphones Sound Quality Review
Posted on 06:59 by Unknown

The Nokia n96 is just like the Nokia n95, although the audio sounds different. The audio sound quality of a Nokia n95 sounds plain and it has a lack of detail, but is it the same with the n96? When Nokia created the n96, they included a dedicated audio chip on the circuit board; this is to enhance music sound quality. The Nokia n96 has stereo speakers placed on each side of the phone, to enhance the stereo surround sound effect further.I have the...
How To Make a USB Dongle Internet Modem Faster
Posted on 03:54 by Unknown

If you have an usb dongle that you plug into a usb port in your computer and use it to access internet, performance wise it will not outperform a home broadband connection. The reason why is because a dongle receives a internet connection through a network operator transmitter, home broadband receives a internet connection directly through a wire. A wireless connection is not as fast and reliable as a wired connection, and that is a fact that will...
How To Fix GiffGaff Packet Data Connection Not Available
Posted on 03:40 by Unknown

If you have a Giffgaff sim card and you want to access internet on your mobile phone using the sim card, then Giffgaff should automatically send you the settings and your mobile phone should be setup for internet access. However, some users that is on Giffgaff get a error message on their mobile phone when they try to access the internet which is "packet data connection not available". If you are also experience the packet data connection is not...
Friday, 24 June 2011
What is a Xbox 360 Gamertag Profile?
Posted on 11:48 by Unknown

A Xbox gamertag gives a Xbox user a unique identification of your own status of your gaming and other activity's you have been doing on your Xbox console. A gamertag represents yourself on Xbox live and you can include your personal gamer zone and picture. A gamertag also gives you the availability to customize the way your personal Avatar looks, that represents you as a cartoon.A gamertag contains your own hard earned gamerscore achievements that...
How To Take Care Of a PS3 Slim Console
Posted on 11:35 by Unknown

If you want your ps3 slim to last longer, then you should try to take more care using it and handling it. I have a ps3 console myself, i really like it for gaming and i don't want to buy another ps3 and spend more money, therefore i take extra care for it, which will reduce the chances of the ps3 braking down and i want to share how in this blog post.1)Clean the ps3 console regularly, cleaning the laser lens and air vents. Dust is a common cause...
How To Take Care Of a Mobile Phone Battery
Posted on 11:10 by Unknown
If you want your mobile phone battery to last longer and not get damaged, then make sure you don't place your mobile phone in a very cold location for a long period of time. Cold weather can damage the cells that are inside the battery, which can make the mobile phone battery leak battery acid. The battery acid can get in contact with your skin and it is harmful to your skin, as it may cause minor burns. Once the battery acid has leaked from the battery, it will no longer work and will need replacing.A few other tips you should consider if you...
How To Make a LawnMower Faster
Posted on 03:40 by Unknown
If you want to make your lawnmower faster, then you can adjust the pulley on the motor of the lawnmower larger to in run quicker. Although make that adjust to the pulley will not make the lawnmower engine powerful, however it will actually reduce the power, but will make it run more quicker....
Which CB Radio Power Supply To buy?
Posted on 03:12 by Unknown

When you are buying a power supply to power you CB radio at home, you need the correct power supply with the required amps your radio needs to operate, or your CB can fail to power on.When you are buying a power supply for your CB radio that is pushing out 4 watts standard, then you can use a power supply between 2-12 amps. If your CB radio is high powered, it will require more amps because it has been modified to increase the wattage beyond the...
Who Invented a Subwoofer?
Posted on 03:00 by Unknown

Kiline Kreisel invented a subwoofer in 1960, which is why Steve Meade is bumping in his truck today because of him!! People were complaining to him about of lack of low end bass response in electrostatics, so Kiline Kresiel thought to himself that he can create a powered subwoofer, with a built in amplifier to reproduce just bass sounding frequencies, which made him a great success particularly in car and home audio....
How To Connect To Xbox Live Through a XP Or Vista Laptop
Posted on 01:43 by Unknown
If you are want to play on Xbox live, using a laptop as the source of providing the internet connection to your Xbox 360 console, then you can enable internet sharing connection to make that occur. This enabled, will allow your Xbox 360 to be allowed to share the internet connection with your either you're Windows: XP Vista or 7 operating system running on your laptop.What will i need to use my laptop to connect to Xbox live,...
How To Repair a Samsung Galaxy S Screen
Posted on 01:16 by Unknown
If you own a Samsung Galaxy and the screen is not responding and not working properly, you can send it to Samsung to repair the problem for you, but it won't be cheap! If you have good knowledge with electronics and handy work, then you might consider yourself to repair the screen yourself, if money is an issue for you. To carry out the repair, you need to buy a replacement screen that contains installation...
Thursday, 23 June 2011
How To Update a TomTom GPS Sat Nav For Free
Posted on 10:17 by Unknown

If you have a TomTom gps satellite navigation system, chances are it is probably not running the latest software version and latest maps. If you own a TomTom sat nav, updating it to the latest software version will allow your TomTom to be more reliable, as the update can include fixed bugs and recent road layout changes.Instructions On How To Update Your TomTom Sat Nav:1)If you don't already have the TomTom software CD installed onto your computer,...
Can You Play On Xbox Live Without a Hard Drive?
Posted on 04:42 by Unknown
You can still play on Xbox live without having a hard drive connected to the console, instead you can used a usb flash drive. To play on Xbox live, you will need a gamertag profile that contains a Xbox live gold membership, which the Xbox needs to sign the console into Xbox live, which is located on the hard drive. If there is no hard drive connected the Xbox 360 console, the console can't find you gamertag profile; therefore...
How To Make a Xbox Play DVDs Movies
Posted on 04:24 by Unknown
To make your Xbox console play DVD movies, you will need to buy a Xbox remote control. When Microsoft created the Xbox console, they thought that they can make more money out of people who want to play DVDs on their Xbox because they will have no choice but to purchase the Xbox remote control. The ps2 can play DVDs movies without buying any external accessories, just open the disc tray and pop in the DVD, unlike the Xbox.Instructions on...
Can You Unban a Banned Modded xbox 360 Console?
Posted on 02:42 by Unknown
When a Xbox console is modded with Ixtreme firmware onto the DVD drive or has a jtag, when you connect your console to Xbox live you will be banned. When you first signed up to Xbox live, if you read the small print, it says that you can't modify the Xbox 360 console and they have the authorization to banned your console from their Xbox live service, so Microsoft already warned you what can happen if you...
How To Unbrick a Nokia N97
Posted on 00:43 by Unknown
If the firmware that is currently running on your Nokia n97 is bricked, it means that parts of the firmware are missing or damaged, therefore your Nokia n97 will not turn on. A mobile phone can get bricked when it disconnects itself from a computer, during a firmware update. Once a phone is bricked, you may thing that the phone is never going to work, well that is not true.To unbrick your Nokia n97, you should apply a hard reset to the...
Wednesday, 22 June 2011
How Often Do You Change a Shaving Razor Blade?
Posted on 11:34 by Unknown
To get a perfect clean and close shave a man and a women can get, it is recommend that you replace the shaving razor blade every 2 weeks, averaging on having 4 shaves a week. If you don't replace the shaving blade razor after 2 weeks, you will not get a clean and close shave, instead you will have stubble dots all over the area were you want to shave and in-growing hairs, which is not pleasent:(...
How To Remove Window Tinting film From a Car Window
Posted on 11:19 by Unknown
If you have window tinting film on your car window and you want to remove the film without making a mess, the best method i have come across in the window tinting industry is to use a razor blade and soapy water. Before having the idea in mind to remove you car window tint film from the car window, identify if the tint is aftermarket, if it is not and the window tint came with the car from the factory, you can't actually remove it!Instructions on remove a window tint:1)Using your razor blade make a small cut in the corner of...
How To Fix a Xbox 360 HD Thats Not Recognized
Posted on 02:01 by Unknown
If you own an hd DVD drive for the Xbox 360 and you are connecting it to your Xbox 360 console and it can't recognize it connected to the console, then below are the possible solutions to fix this problem:1)Reboot the Xbox 360 console.2)If your console is not connected to Xbox live, your Xbox 360 will not get automatically get updated to the latest firmware. The firmware you are currently running on your Xbox 360 console can be damaged, so it always...
How To Clean a Earphone Ipod Audio jack
Posted on 01:21 by Unknown
Sometimes only one side of the earphones works and sometimes giving the jack a twist and a turn will make both sides of the earphones work. If this is the situation with your Ipod and your pair of earphones, the audio jack inside the Ipod and the 3.5mm jack wired to your earphones can be dirty. When dirt gets onto these connectors, it can cause weak contacts. So before replacing the audio jack on your Ipod, giving both of them a quick clean should do the trick!Instructions on how to clean a earphone ipod jack:1)Buy some household rubbing...
How To Clean Earphone Wires
Posted on 01:15 by Unknown

If your earphone wires are looking dirty and unprofessional, giving them a quick wipe can make them look brand new again! Instructions on how to clean earphone wires:1)Get a damp wet cloth and wipe clean the earphone wires carefully. I recommend cleaning upwards and downwards on the earphone wires. When dampening the cloth, make sure its not dripping all over the earphones wires, as water can damaged the conductivity of the wires. 2)Once the earphone...
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
How To Clean In-Ear Earphones Earbuds
Posted on 09:17 by Unknown

After a while your in-ear earphones will get dirty because of excess ear wax your ear produces, which eventually gets in contact with the earbuds, therefore covering them with your ear wax. Although you mind find this a problem, you can remove the ear wax from the earbuds using a tissue, a warm glass of water and 4 minutes of your spare time.Instructions on how to clean and remove ear wax from in-ear earphones:1)Remove the earbuds with ear wax from...
How To Remove Nokia N95 Operator Logo
Posted on 08:58 by Unknown

I hate it when a network operator adds their own network branding to most Nokia n95's firmware, as it makes the phone run slow and makes it look ugly:( When a network branded Nokia n95 is switched on and off, when you navigate the user menu, the wallpaper, the theme, all you can see is your network providers logo all over the place, its drives me crazy! If you find it annoying, well you can remove the complete network branding firmware and...
How To Remove a Nokia N95 Memory Card
Posted on 08:50 by Unknown

If you want to remove the Memory card from a Nokia n95, follow the instructions that are provided below:1)Turn off your Nokia n95.2)One the left side of the Nokia n95, there is a flap that covers the memory card. Using your finger nail, lift the flap in the upwards direction.3)Once the flap is opened, using a flat head screwdriver press the memory card in. Once you have done that, the memory card will remove itself from the memory card slot. 4)Using...
What are The Benefits Of Flashing a Xbox 360 Drive?
Posted on 02:58 by Unknown

When you flash a Xbox 360 drive with iXtreme firmware, the benefit you gain is you can play your own burned backups of your own games. This is a great benefit, for example: if you bought a game for £40, you can make of a backup copy of that game onto a dual layer disc in case that £40 game gets scratched, you can simply insert the backup copy you created and still play the game, without having to buy another copy....
How To Boost Network Reception Signal On a BlackBerry
Posted on 02:24 by Unknown

If you own a Blackberry and the network reception is weak, below are all the possible solutions to boost the signal strength on a Blackberry:1)Instead of the Blackberry locating a phone masts automatically, make the Blackberry search for it manually and select your network operator from the list. When the Blackberrry is searching for phone masts manually, it finds the closest phone masts to your Blackberry. Doing this will hopefully boost the...
How To Fix a Computer Fan Thats Not Working
Posted on 01:58 by Unknown

If the computer fan in your computer is not working, therefore it is not spinning, it will increase the chance of the hardware inside the PC to get damaged because overheating will occur. If this is the situation for your computer, don't use your computer for a long period of time, as it will overheat and the hardware is in the risk of getting damaged.Solutions you can try: 1)If the computer fan is not powering up and it is not spinning properly,...
How To Fix a Shockwave Flash Player Crash For 2011
Posted on 01:37 by Unknown

If the Shockwave flash player keeps are crashing during watching a YouTube video or when playing flash games. it can get annoying. To resolve this problem that is common which Shockwave Flash player in Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox, you can uninstall the flash player from your computer and reinstall it, replacing it with the latest version of the Flash Player. The Shockwave flash player you are currently using can be buggy, so software developers...
How To Repair a Scratched DVD Disc at Home Using Toothpaste
Posted on 01:07 by Unknown

If you have a favorite DVD video disc and the shiny surface of the disc is scratched, then you can remove the scratches using toothpaste, but only if the scratches are light and not too deep. If toothpaste is buffed into the scratched surface of the disc, it can remove faint scratches permanently because it contains cleaning chemicals that can fade away scratches. If you are going to remove scratches of a disc using toothpaste, make sure you...
Monday, 20 June 2011
How To Fix a Flashing Green Light On a Xbox 360 Controller
Posted on 11:52 by Unknown

If the green light around the power button in the Xbox 360 flashes green, it could be because the batteries in the controller are going to die. Therefore, the green light around the power button in Xbox 360 controller will flash green, to alert you to replace the batteries before they die. To test if the batteries inserted into the Xbox 360 controller are dead, get a battery tester that is compatible with AA batteries and test if they are dead. If...
Can You Flash a Xbox 360 Lite On Drive Without CK3?
Posted on 11:31 by Unknown

If you are gutted you have a lite on drive in your Xbox 360 because you need a ck3 probe to flash the firmware on the drive, you may not need it. Get access to the lite on drive inside the Xbox 360 and identify which model of the lite on drive you have inside the console. If the Xbox 360 has a 74850C lite on drive, you will need the Ck3 kit, or you could build your own? If the Xbox 360 has a 83850C lite on drive, you don't need to buy a ck3 kit to...
How To Install Unsigned Apps On Nokia 5800
Posted on 11:20 by Unknown

To install applications that have a unsigned certificated on a Nokia 5800, the easiest way would be to install custom firmware onto your Nokia 5800. This will involve you to remove the official firmware from your Nokia 5800 and flashing it with custom firmware. Once that custom firmware is running on your Nokia 5800, it will allow you to install unsigned applications without a problem....
How To Remove The Battery From a Nintedo DS Lite
Posted on 07:15 by Unknown

If you want to replace the battery in the Nintendo ds lite console, you will need to remove the old battery first.Instructions on how to remove the battery from a ds lite console:Things you will need to remove the battery:*Small philips screwdriver*A Nintendo ds lite console*Flat screwdriver 1)If the Nintendo ds lite console is powered on turn it off, if the console is charging, remove the charger from it .2)Using your small philips screwdriver,...
How To Make a Nokia X6 Look Just Like a Iphone
Posted on 06:34 by Unknown
Everybody likes the Iphone user interface and the way it looks, if you own a Nokia x6 you can make it look just like an Iphone! I have a Nokia x6 myself and it is a great music mobile phone, with many excellent features that are included with it. I had some ideas on how i could make my own Nokia x6 look like a Iphone and i did some research and found a few ways to make it look just like a Iphone and i want to share...
How To Set Up Internet Connection Settings On a Nokia N8
Posted on 06:03 by Unknown

If you want to connect to the internet using a sim card, you will need to setup the internet connection settings on the Nokia n8, this is to configure the network provider's password, user name and access point. To get the correct internet settings that are for your network provider and for your Nokia n8, you can ring your network's customer service department and tell them to send you the internet settings. Once they place a...
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