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Turn your phone into a computer mouse with Remote Mouse

Matt Elliott/CNET I’m writing this one with my wife in mind, who has been using a work-issued laptop with a broken trackpad for nearly a year. She has adapted by using a wireless mouse, but since she also has a work-issued iPhone 6, she could use that instead of the old mouse I gave her and carry one less item …

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Hear hidden sounds with a DIY microphone

Now playing: Watch this: Make your own microphone 0:53 In the following guide, I’m going to show you how to make and use a simple microphone that will allow you to hear everyday objects in new and interesting ways. If you love having fun with sound, this project is for you. Contact microphones, or piezo mics, come in all shapes …

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