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$8 DIY Aluminum Laptop Stand [DIY]
lifehacker.com - 5/14/2009
$8 DIY Aluminum Laptop Stand [DIY]
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We've always been keen on DIY laptop stands, but reader Aaron Kravitz—inspired by an attractive $50 stand—went above and beyond, creating one of the most attractive DIY laptop stand we've...
DIY Solar-Powered iPhone or iPod Charger [DIY]
lifehacker.com - 5/7/2009
DIY Solar-Powered iPhone or iPod Charger [DIY]
— lifehacker.com — We've already shown you MintyBoost, a battery-powered USB charger built from an Altoids tin; now feast your... eyes on MightyMintyBoost, a rechargeable, solar-powered MintyBoost charger. Instructables... (more) DIY Solar-Powered iPhone or iPod Charger [DIY]

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DIY Bicycle-Powered USB Device Charger [DIY]
lifehacker.com - 5/12/2009
DIY Bicycle-Powered USB Device Charger [DIY]
— lifehacker.com — Last week we took a look at MightyMintyBoost, a solar-powered USB charger. If you liked the idea... but can't count on the sun shining, this USB charger runs on the power of your bicycle pedals. Like... (more) DIY Bicycle-Powered USB Device Charger [DIY]
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Build a Sturdy Cardboard Laptop Stand [DIY]
lifehacker.com - 5/10/2009
Build a Sturdy Cardboard Laptop Stand [DIY]
— lifehacker.com — You already shelled out your hard earned cash for a swanky laptop, why drop more cash on... an overpriced laptop stand? Cardboard alone can do the trick, as detailed in this step-by-step tutorial. Matt... (more) Build a Sturdy Cardboard Laptop Stand [DIY]

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The UberReview:  DIY Laptop Stand Cost $8 Looks Awesome

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DIY Laptop Stand Cost $8 Looks Awesome
The UberReview — ... If you want a little more inherent stability, one could opt for two well-spaced bent bars and three wider supports (two at the base and one about half-way up). It would take the cost up a little but would be pretty much bulletproof. [Lifehacker] ...

Our Favorite Lifehacker Posts of the Week [Roundups]
Gizmodo — This week Lifehacker makes ICE CREAM, gets cheap with laptop stands and decorates their desktops like a popular television show. • The Dharma Desktop • An early Chrome extension (Status Bar notifier) • An $8 aluminum laptop stand - (It looks like you made it for $8) • Clean up your bloated Mac • Model your home improvement plans in 3D with Google Sketchup • Four experimental Firefox extensions • If aluminum isn't your thing, how about going even cheaper with a ...

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