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DIY Family Tech Emergency Kit for Power Cuts, Travel and Phone Trouble
Build a small, labelled family tech kit for short power cuts, travel and common phone problems without unsafe battery storage or unnecessary gadgets.
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Make a Wi-Fi Dead Zone Map at Home: DIY Room-by-Room Test
Create a simple room-by-room Wi-Fi map using the same phone and repeatable tests before spending money on an extender or mesh system.
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DIY Laptop Riser With Household Items: Better Height and Airflow
Raise a laptop safely with stable household items, protect airflow and learn when an external keyboard and proper stand are better choices.
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DIY Cable Organizer and Charging Tray: A Safer Clutter-Free Desk
Organise phone and laptop cables with an open, ventilated charging tray that avoids hidden adapters, tight bends and confusing labels.
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DIY Smartphone Document Scanner Stand: Clear PDFs Without Shadows
Create a simple overhead phone scanning setup for receipts, notes and non-sensitive documents, with better alignment and fewer shadows.
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DIY Cardboard Phone Stand: Easy 15-Minute Project for Video Calls
Make a stable cardboard phone stand for video calls, recipes and study sessions using simple household materials and a phone-safe design.
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TWS Earbuds Buying Guide: Fit, Microphone, Battery and Safe Listening
A practical earbud checklist for calls, travel and music, with safe-listening advice and realistic battery expectations.
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Smart TV Buying Guide for Indian Homes: Size, Ports and Warranty
A practical TV checklist for normal homes, focusing on room fit, content, ports, service and long-term ease of use.
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Laptop Charger Replacement Guide: Plug, Voltage and Wattage
A simple adapter-label checklist that helps avoid wrong plugs, weak chargers and misleading compatibility claims.
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