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Don’t look stupid, learn this simple job.
Here’s how to replace a sump pump. Installation is pretty easy. You will work with PVC, rubber couplings, and a check valve using channel locks and 6-in-1 screwdriver. I also explain some safety and efficiency principles.

The video was recorded with the online capture, so it ran out [...]

Make smart use of iTunes Smart Playlists and the Skip Count to help you weed through your library for songs you don’t really listen to or songs you should check out.

Use AppleScripts to automate the task of adding track numbers, capitalizing track names, and removing artist and album information from the front of track names.

The scripts used in this video are from Doug’s AppleScripts for iTunes collection.  In particular, I used:

Remove n Characters From Front or Back
Number Prefix to Track Number
Proper English Title Capitalization

You can now burn CD TEXT from iTunes, but can you read CD TEXT?
Only if you download this free plugin from Doug’s AppleScripts for iTunes.
You can also submit CD TEXT info to the CDDB online and retrieve the track names from any other computer, but be sure to allow 48 hours for the database to [...]

As lovely as they are, sometimes you want unused icons to go away from your dock. If your printer application doesn’t close after the print jobs complete, check the Auto Hide menu item.

Magically fix a wet phone, or camera, or what have you, by placing it in a ziplock bag filled with rice. The other day, my cousin fell into a pond, giving his phone and camera the deep six. When he asked around to see what people do when there phone gets wet, they all said to try the rice bag! Just be patient, and eventually the cellphone will dry out and function. Amazing!

Not happy with your lawn mower this season? Odds are, it isn’t happy with you either. Several folks I’ve talked to simply yank the cord after a long winter and expect their mowers to work. I’m not an engine rights activist or anything, but here are a few important maintenance steps you [...]


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