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Wanna Be a DJ?

Stream a few songs to friends or be the next shock jock—here's how to let loose your inner Johnny Fever

Dept.: Geek GuideTech: DIY Internet Radio Cost: Free-$2,850Time: 10 minutes and upDabbler | | | | | Master

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Mac of All Trades

Want a Mac in your living room? How about your car? Apple´s tiny and affordable Mini does it all

Dept.: Geek Guide
Tech: Mac Mini projects
Cost: $500 and up
Time: One hour and up
Dabbler | | | | | Master



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DIY Blogging



Dept.: Geek Guide
Tech: DIY Blogging
Cost: Free—$12/month
Time: Five minutes and up
Dabbler | | | | | Master



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Share Your Shots

Don’t hide your digital photos away. Put ’em online for everyone to see, without spending a dime

Dept.: Geek Guide
Tech: Online photo sharing
Cost: Free-$100
Best: Snapfish, Smugmug, Hello
Beta | | | | | Final



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Upgrade Your Car’s A/V

Factory-installed car entertainment generally sucks, but aftermarket upgrades abound—if you have the cash.

Dept.: Geek Guide
Tech: Mobile Entertainment
Cost: $100 and up


You have every right to think your car stereo is hot. After all, the dealer said it was the “upgraded” system, with speakers all over the place and a name you actually know on their grills. There’s probably even a screen in the dash.



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