Sharon Vaknin
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Reduce computer-related eyestrain

Show summary: If you spend long hours working at a computer, as many of us do, you may find yourself suffering from eyestrain. Sharon Vaknin offers five helpful tips to help reduce or even prevent the discomfort caused by staring at your monitor all day.

Category: How to

May 31, 2012
Take your own passport photos

Show summary: Save some cash by taking your own passport photos with your own camera or smartphone and a few basic guidelines.

Category: How to

May 24, 2012
Give your iPhone a mirrored rear panel

Show summary: Sharon Vaknin shows you how to replace your iPhone's backplate with a mirror, or any rear panel of your choosing with this quick and easy mod.

Category: How to

May 18, 2012
Make custom ringtones on Windows

Show summary: You don't need to be an editing genius to create custom ringtones from your music library. Sharon Vaknin shows you how to personalize your incoming call alerts on your iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, and Windows phones.

Category: How to

May 16, 2012
Create and manage secure passwords

Show summary: Sharon Vaknin reveals some tips for making secure passwords and shows you the best ways to keep track of them all.

Category: How to

May 10, 2012
Give e-books as gifts

Show summary: Giving books as gifts is a great idea, even as more and more people continue to embrace reading them in electronic form. Sharon Vaknin shows you how to buy e-books for the bookworm in your life.

Category: How to

May 4, 2012
Five cool uses for a USB flash drive

Show summary: Your USB flash drive isn't just for storing data. Sharon Vaknin shows off five little-known ways to make your portable drive more useful.

Category: How to

May 2, 2012
DIY string tripod

Show summary: With just two ingredients, Sharon Vaknin shows you how to make a simple tripod alternative that you can take with you on the go.

Category: How to

April 27, 2012
Get started with Google Drive

Show summary: Sharon Vaknin shows you how to set up and navigate Google Drive, the free cloud storage service for syncing your files.

Category: How to

April 24, 2012
Turn your Android phone into a keyboard and mouse

Show summary: With Unified Remote, your phone becomes a wireless keyboard and mouse, useful for controlling your PC from a distance.

Category: How to

April 20, 2012
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  • Sharon Vaknin
  • Senior Associate editor
  • San Francisco, CA

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    Sharon Vaknin is a CNET How To expert who cooks up DIY projects, in-depth guides, and little-known tricks that help you get the most out of your tech. During her four years at CNET, she's covered social media, funky gadgets, and has shared her tech knowledge on CBS and other news outlets.

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  • 186 Videos
  • 324 Blogs and Podcasts
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