DIY
Get flash to fully experience Pearltrees
If you happen to have an old can of soda or beer lying around the house and you're struggling to get a good Wi-Fi signal on your computer, The Chive has a guide to cutting out a parabolic reflector out of the can. Using nothing more than an aluminum can, a utility knife, scissors, and some adhesive putty, they've built a remarkably easy and effective Wi-Fi extender that only takes a few very simple steps to complete. If you're not interested in using aluminum foil , you don't want to solder a tin can , or you just want to broadcast your good taste in beer, this is a solid trick that works surprisingly well. If you want a few more traditional tricks, check out our list of the ten best Wi-Fi boosts and tweaks and Lifehacker episode four .
Use an Aluminum Can as a Wi-Fi Extender
Reader Ryan Mottau built this awesome DIY smartphone car mount using our favorite DIY wonder-tool, the binder clip . Here's how he did it. Problem: I wanted to take full advantage of the mapping and other car-friendly features on my Android phone without having to look down or have the phone slide under off my leg and under my foot, especially when traveling in rental cars. Idea: Inexpensive mounting system (so that if I lose it I am not out a $45 accessory) that can attach to any car and provide close to line-of-sight use of my phone.
How to Build a Car Mount for Your Cellphone from Office Supplies
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Add a Magnetic Strip to Your Bathroom Medicine Cabinet to Organize Small Metal Grooming Aids
There is something special about the tricks and tips people come up with to turn old or useless objects into something fresh and useful. Turning an old gadget or piece of furniture into something completely new is a great way to extend its life, and here are some of our favorite conversions from the last year. With the rapid progression of technology each year, it's easy to accumulate a pile of obsolete gadgets that you just can't bear to get rid of.
