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Skype and Cable Phone services look out for magicJack! USB on one side Phone out on the other FREE Calls

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Skype killer is a word that I’ve heard to describe magicJack, this device is so simple my grandmother could install one on her PC and begin using VOIP. With USB on one end and a phone cable on the other how much more simple can you get? Thats right you plug in your ANALOG phone into a USB device and you dial out, thats it. It remains to be seen how much a phone number will be and whether or not you get a voicemail, but as of right now I pay over $20 a month for Charter VOIP and if I can pay the projected retail of $50 and pay nothing else and be able to make FREE phone calls I will be first in line to buy a magicJack.

Update: I received a MagicJack from MagicJack.com the other day and I can tell you right now that it works as advertised. I have never seen a simpler to use product. There isn’t even a CD with it, the software and drivers are installed via a USB drive built into the device. You simply plug it into your computer, plug in your phone, and start calling. I cannot figuire out if there is way to configure the number you get which makes other pause when calling you but never the less I be replacing the VOIP offered by my cable company with the MagicJack. The call quality is perfect and other than having to have both your PC and your internet on to make the call I can barely find a fault in its execution.

More Update: People tend to keep asking if you can hook up ANY phone to the MagicJack, the answer is YES. Whether its a cordless phone to a cheapo $5 headset it will work.

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March 9, 2007 | Filed Under USB, Web 2.0 | 265 Comments

Charge Motorola RAZR with standard USB cable from PC

I have been charging my RAZR with a standard mini USB cable hooked up to my laptop. This keeps me from toting around an extra charger to work where my RAZR will inevitable run out of juice before I leave that end of the day. All you need are the right drivers and a mini USB cable, which most people have from digital cameras or mp3 players. If not a trip to Radioshack or Kmart will get you a cable for less than $3.00. Meanwhile Motorola charges over $20 for their “special” cable. Simple instructions below.

1. Download the driver, unzip to a folder.
2. Plug in phone with mini USB cable too computer USB port.
3. Will auto detect and ask for drivers.
4. Point install to folder and let it do its thing.
5. Your phone will now charge with a cheap mini USB cable.

I am not really sure where these drivers originated they have been on my PC for a while, but I am sure they are free and open source. For all of those surprised that I use a RAZR, keep in mind, mine is heavily modded and until I can get a smart phone in a smaller flip factor it will be phone of choice for no other reason than its light weight and durability.

Ok now for the drivers…

RAZR V3 USB Driver

RAZR V3c USB Driver

RAZR V3m USB Driver

January 31, 2007 | Filed Under Cell Phones, Life Tip, Software, USB | 111 Comments

Top 12 weirdest yet useful USB Accessories

Top 12 weirdest yet useful USB Accessories that you can actually buy…

1	USB Ghost Radar/ Gaydar	You saw it on The Office now you can buy it. Yes its a real live Gaydar device. Also comes standard with Ghost detector.
2	USB Rocket Launcher	Next time someone tries to ambush you with work carefully aim and shoot with your USB Rocket Launcher. Use your PC to aim and launch the 3 foam missiles to secure your borders and defend your homecube. With a 15-foot range, the USB Missile Launcher is perfect for pre-emptive shock and awe strikes of nearby cubicles.
3	USB Bomb Switch	Coolest USB Hub Gadget!! The sound of the BOMB is fantastic, swith 1, 2 and 3 on in order. Then Push the BOMB Ignition Red Switch Now!!!
4	Boynq Dlight	You’re gonna love this. boynq’s new retro USB lamp reportedly “provides you with a warm and cozy light during those long and lonely nights behind your laptop…” The D’light has a few unique highlights, notably the lampshade, on/off switch as well as the flexible metal wire.
5	USB Mini Lava Lamp	Relive the 70s with your own desktop mini LavaLamp. One more way to have that trippy office.
6	Kensington Flylight 3.0	Kensington’s third generation USB Flylight has now evolved into a flashlight. There are three parts: the gooseneck USB charger, the Flylight 3.0 with built-in battery, and keychain attachment. When attached to the laptop’s USB port, the gooseneck-mounted USB cable provides lightning for late night computing while charges the light’s battery.
7	USB Humidifier	Do you have a dry office, well now you can mix moisture and computer componets with the USB Humidifier.
8	USB Vacuum Cleaner	Lunch was good, mmmm oh wait part of your Whopper is lodged in your laptop’s keyboard. USB Vacuum cleaner to the rescue!
9	USB Ashtray	This ashtray can cut down smoke and odors via nicotine; it also monitors one’s smoking habit and predicts when he/she will die of lung cancer.
10	USB Air Purifier	The USB-powered air purifier decontaminates the surrounding air by ridding smoke, dust, germs and other dangerous particles.
11	USB Pulsing X-Mas Tree	This USB-powered Christmas tree will flash through a rainbow of neon glow colors: red, fuchsia, green, blue, pink and white.
12	USB Massage Ball	This USB-powered gadget ball gives you a massage without ever leaving your desk. I fear for the cleanliness of your PC.