What do I do with all of these old computer, appliance and telephone cables and cords? Is there a way to recycle them?

A: Yes, go to www.earth911.com to find a local recycle center, you may want to look for e-waste.

Our 2 month old kitten loves to chew on the power cords and cables. We have tried a water sprayer to deter her, but she does it when we are not home. Is there any thing we can spray on them to deter her?

A: Hi there...for deterring inappropriate cat behaviour around electrical wires consider using a cable wire loom to bundle up the the wires. The loom is very inexpensive and not only does it prevent the cat from tangling in the wires, but also tidies the area up as well.

Cable Organizer Wire Loom: http://cableorganizer.com/wire-loom/...

For the wires that are difficult to bundle consider using either apple cider vinegar or ara pet-friendly deterrent spray-on...

Can I plug the thing that merges the red and white cables into one jack somewhere on my computer to make them play through the speakers, or do I have to plug them directly into speakers? Because the speakers I have now only have a plug for the power. :( And the VGA set does come with that merger right?
Also, does the official Microsoft VGA cable include the merger thing?

A: More than likely the back of the computer depending on what kind of computer you got and speakers i would recommend trying the back of the computer first.

Tired of paying for excessive phone bills? VoIP and Skype have your solution to decrease that monthly bill. Cut the cord and save money on your phone bills using VoIP technology. If you haven’t tried Skype on your computer yet, you definitely should and we have put together some gadgets that will make it much easier to do so.

Here are 21 of the coolest gadgets that have the capability to provide you with excellent VoIP, and Skype service.

1. IPEVO TR-10 Conference Phone

The TR-10 allows a user to Skype with other Skype users, landlines, or mobile phones.  Even better the TR-10 lets you communicate with all three at the same time through, the conferencing capabilities it has.  Have more than one friend? The TR-10 lets you conference up to nine additional people including yourself, hence the name TR-10.

The TR-10 can operate in both headset and speakerphone modes. A simple flip of the switch redirects the sound, and the TR-10 instantly changes into a headset.  Mobility is not a problem with this device, with it’s size being about the same as a spare toothbrush, and toothpaste, only 15cm long.  Communication with others is not all this jewel does, it also has the power to act as a high quality voice recorder for those too busy to take notes.

2. Star Trek VoIP/Skype Phone

Want to join the Star Trek hype? Then this is definitely the phone for you.  Proving to  be one of coolest designs to be seen in the development of Skype and VoIP phones.  The Star Trek Skype/VoIP phone works through simple USB connection, and is compatible with both Windows XP, Vista, and Mac OS X 10.5.  The Star Trek features speaker phone, volume controls, and mute.  The added special feature is the ability to produce some of your favorite Star Trek sounds and phrases.

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