Urban Exploration

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How to Break into Locks with Beer Can Shims, Bump Keys & Just Plain Brute Force

Vending machine displaying a variety of snack options including candy bars and chips.

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How to Hack a Vending Machine: 9 Tricks to Getting Free Drinks, Snacks & Money

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How to Make a Creepy Slender Man Costume for Halloween

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How to Build an Arduino-Based Voice Changer for Your Costume

Woven clutch bag made from colorful packaging materials.

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11 Clever Candy Wrapper Crafts You Can Do After Binging on Halloween Chocolate

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Revive a Stale Baguette Using the Miraculous Water Trick

Bowl of noodle soup with vegetables and chopsticks

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5 Simple Tips to Upgrade Your Packaged Ramen Noodles from Instant to Gourmet

Productivity & Shortcuts

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Apple News+ Introduces Food Section with Recipes, Reviews, and Cooking Tips
Gadget Hacks Apple Apple News Productivity & Shortcuts iOS 18 iPadOS 18
By Justin Meyers
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The Ultimate Guide to Freeing Up Storage Space on Your iPhone
Gadget Hacks iOS & iPhone Handy Roundups Productivity & Shortcuts iOS 18 iPadOS 18
By Jovana Naumovski
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Apple Intelligence: The Features We're Still Waiting For
Gadget Hacks Apple Apple Intelligence iOS 18 iPadOS 18 macOS 15 Sequoia Productivity & Shortcuts Handy Roundups
By Julianne Ngirngir
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How to Delete Custom Stickers on Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac — From Messages or the Keyboard
Gadget Hacks Apple Apple Messages Pain Points Productivity & Shortcuts Calling & Texting Handy Roundups
By Cory Bohon
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Feel Who's Calling or Texting with Custom Vibration Alerts on Your iPhone
Gadget Hacks iOS & iPhone Calling & Texting iOS 18 iOS 17 iOS 16 Productivity & Shortcuts
By Jovana Naumovski
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340 Keyword Triggers for iMessage Full-Screen Effects
Gadget Hacks iOS & iPhone iPadOS 16 macOS 14 Sonoma iOS 16 Calling & Texting Handy Roundups Productivity & Shortcuts Apple Messages iOS 17 iPadOS 17 iOS 18 iPadOS 18 macOS 15 Sequoia
By Justin Meyers
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Freeform's 16+ New Features on iOS 18 You Need to Know About
Gadget Hacks iOS & iPhone Handy Roundups iOS 18 iPadOS 18 Productivity & Shortcuts Apple Freeform
By Jovana Naumovski
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Create Custom Offline Hiking Routes in Apple Maps
Gadget Hacks Apple Travel Tips for Your Phone iOS 18 Apple Maps macOS 15 Sequoia Productivity & Shortcuts iPadOS 18
By Justin Meyers
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Keep Your Night Vision Sharp with the iPhone's Hidden Red Screen
Gadget Hacks iOS & iPhone iPadOS 16 Back Tap iOS 16 Productivity & Shortcuts iPhone Customization iOS 17 iPhone Accessibility Features iPad Tweaks & Hacks iPadOS 17 Customization iOS 18 iPadOS 18
By Justin Meyers
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Revolutionize Your Inbox with iOS 18's Latest Mail Features on Your iPhone
Gadget Hacks iOS & iPhone Productivity & Shortcuts Apple Mail Handy Roundups iOS 18 iPadOS 18 macOS 15 Sequoia
By Cory Bohon
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Set Vocal Shortcuts on Your iPhone for System Actions, Shortcuts, and More
Gadget Hacks iOS & iPhone Productivity & Shortcuts iPhone Accessibility Features iOS 18 iPadOS 18 macOS 15 Sequoia
By Jovana Naumovski
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Reduce Motion Sickness While Using Your iPhone or iPad During a Car Ride with Vehicle Motion Cues
Gadget Hacks Apple Travel Tips for Your Phone Productivity & Shortcuts iPhone Accessibility Features iOS 18 iPadOS 18
By Cory Bohon
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How to Export and Import Safari Borwsing Data
Gadget Hacks Apple Safari Mobile Productivity & Shortcuts iOS 18 iPadOS 18 macOS 15 Sequoia
By Cory Bohon
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Use Image Playground to Craft Custom Drawings and Animations
Gadget Hacks Apple Artificial Intelligence iOS 18 Productivity & Shortcuts iPadOS 18
By Cory Bohon
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How to Generate Text, Images, and Insights with Apple Intelligence's Built-in ChatGPT Integration
Gadget Hacks Apple iOS 18 macOS 15 Sequoia Handy Roundups Productivity & Shortcuts Apple Intelligence iPadOS 18
By Cory Bohon
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Use Genmoji to Create Custom Emoji That Work Just Like Regular Emoji in Messages, Notes, and More
Gadget Hacks Apple iOS 18 macOS 15 Sequoia Productivity & Shortcuts Apple Intelligence iPadOS 18
By Cory Bohon
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Generate Flawless Artwork Instantly in Apple Notes with Image Wand
Gadget Hacks Apple Productivity & Shortcuts iOS 18 iPadOS 18 Apple Intelligence
By Cory Bohon
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A Beginner’s Guide to Visual Intelligence on iPhone
Gadget Hacks iOS & iPhone Productivity & Shortcuts Artificial Intelligence iOS 18 Apple Intelligence iPhone 16 Series
By Justin Meyers
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How to Share Your Lost AirTag or Find My Tracker's Location with Contacts or Airlines for Easier Recovery
Gadget Hacks Apple Travel Tips for Your Phone iOS 18 Apple Find My macOS 15 Sequoia Productivity & Shortcuts iPhone Accessories Privacy & Security iPadOS 18
By Cory Bohon
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Your iPhone Has a Secret Button That Can Run Hundreds, Even Thousands of Actions — But You Have to Unlock It First
Gadget Hacks iOS & iPhone iOS 18 Back Tap iOS 16 Apple Shortcuts Handy Roundups Productivity & Shortcuts iOS 15 iPhone Customization iOS 17 iPhone Accessibility Features Tweaks & Hacks iOS 14
By Jovana Naumovski

news

Danvers State Insane Asylum in Massachusetts = Luxury Living

By didgeridoo

May 19, 2011

Urban Exploration WonderHowTo

Perhaps one of the greatest embodiments of urban exploration lies in a disturbing and volatile mental health facility in Massachusetts, and its story starts with...

Miner with headlamp in a dimly lit underground tunnel.

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Undercity | The wilderness below New York City

By CBthatsme

Jan 5, 2011

Urban Exploration WonderHowTo

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Cabrini-Green Projects Almost Completely Abandoned Now

By Justin Meyers

Dec 4, 2010

Urban Exploration WonderHowTo

CHICAGO (AP) — To some, Cabrini-Green's infamous high-rises were a symbol of urban blight — towering testaments to the failure of Chicago public housing to give safe shelter to the poorest of the poor.

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Top 5 Scariest Abandoned Prisons in the United States

By Justin Meyers

Nov 13, 2010

Urban Exploration WonderHowTo

Though the article originally states these are the "top 5 scariest abandoned prisons from around the world", I would think "North America" would be more appropriate, since they all reside within the United States. On the list are:

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Coal Mine Fire in Pennsylvania Ghost Town

By didgeridoo

Jun 21, 2010

Urban Exploration WonderHowTo

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This puts a macabre slant on 1950s couples' twin beds

By didgeridoo

Jun 21, 2010

Urban Exploration WonderHowTo

Music & Audio

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Apple's Ambient Music in iOS 18.4 Lets You Set the Mood – Here's How to Try It
Gadget Hacks Apple Apple Music iOS 18 iPadOS 18 Music & Audio Apple Lock Screen
By Justin Meyers
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Apple Just Made Voice Memos Better with Layered Recording
Gadget Hacks iOS & iPhone Music & Audio Apple Voice Memos iOS 18
By Justin Meyers
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How to Prevent Loud Audio Mishaps from Your iPhone or iPad's Speakers
Gadget Hacks Apple Music & Audio Pain Points iOS 18 iPadOS 18
By Jovana Naumovski
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Apple Music's 17 Hidden Features and Changes You Might've Missed on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
Gadget Hacks Apple iOS 18 Handy Roundups Apple Music Music & Audio iPadOS 18
By Cory Bohon
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Experience Music on Your iPhone Like Never Before with Music Haptics
Gadget Hacks iOS & iPhone iOS 18 Apple Music iPhone Accessibility Features Music & Audio
By Jovana Naumovski
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Easily Share Episode Links with Start Times in Apple Podcasts
Gadget Hacks Apple iOS 18 macOS 15 Sequoia Productivity & Shortcuts Apple Podcasts Music & Audio iPadOS 18
By Jovana Naumovski
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Apple's Latest Podcasts App Update Brings 7 Must-Try Features in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15
Gadget Hacks Apple iOS 18 macOS 15 Sequoia Handy Roundups Apple Podcasts Music & Audio iPadOS 18
By Cory Bohon
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AirPods Are Getting Even Better Thanks to iOS 18
Gadget Hacks Apple Airpods Siri iOS 18 macOS 15 Sequoia Handy Roundups Productivity & Shortcuts Music & Audio iPadOS 18
By Jovana Naumovski
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How to Create and Use Collaborative Playlists on Apple Music with Your Friends (Works on iPhone, Android, and More)
Gadget Hacks Apple iOS Beta macOS 14 Sonoma iOS 17 iPadOS Beta Apple Music iPadOS 17 Music & Audio
By Justin Meyers
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Make Your iPhone Do All Your Talking for You on Calls and in Person
Gadget Hacks iOS & iPhone Calling & Texting Productivity & Shortcuts iOS 17 iPhone Accessibility Features Music & Audio
By Justin Meyers
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How to Identify Any Song Playing on Instagram, TikTok, and Other Apps on Your iPhone Using Shazam
Gadget Hacks iOS & iPhone iOS 16 Productivity & Shortcuts iOS 15 iOS 17 iOS 14 Music & Audio
By Jovana Naumovski
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Use Your iPhone to Hear the World Around You Better, Spy on Conversations, Listen to Your Heartbeat, and More
Gadget Hacks iOS & iPhone Apple AirPods iPadOS 16 iOS 16 iOS 15 iOS 17 iPhone Accessibility Features iPadOS 17 iOS 14 Music & Audio
By Justin Meyers
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How to Turn a Viral TikTok Sound Bite or Song into Your iPhone's Next Ringtone
Gadget Hacks iOS & iPhone Apple Shortcuts GarageBand Productivity & Shortcuts Social Media iPhone Customization TikTok Music & Audio
By Cory Bohon
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View Podcast Transcripts on Your iPhone to View, Search, and Navigate the Audio
Gadget Hacks iOS & iPhone macOS 14 Sonoma Productivity & Shortcuts iOS 17 Apple Podcasts iPadOS 17 Music & Audio
By Justin Meyers
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Apple's Music App for iPhone Just Got a Helluva Lot Better for Everybody with These 20+ New Features
Gadget Hacks iOS & iPhone Handy Roundups iOS 17 Apple Music iPadOS 17 Music & Audio
By Jovana Naumovski
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Discover Nearby Concerts and Music Venues with Apple Maps and Apple Music on Your iPhone
Gadget Hacks iOS & iPhone Spotify Apple Maps Handy Roundups Apple Music Music & Audio
By Tommy Palladino
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Gift Guide: Must-Have Phone Accessories for Music Lovers & Audiophiles
Gadget Hacks Smartphones 2023 Gift Guides Music & Audio
By Jon Knight
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Change the Cover Images on Your Spotify Playlists to Get Rid of All Those Ugly Album Art Grids
Gadget Hacks Smartphones Spotify Music & Audio
By Tommy Palladino
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Apple Music Subscribers Just Got a Massive New iPhone Feature
Gadget Hacks iOS & iPhone iOS 16 iOS 15 Apple Music Music & Audio
By Justin Meyers
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Apple Music Is Adding a Huge New Feature Next Week
Gadget Hacks iOS & iPhone iOS 16 iOS 15 Apple Music Music & Audio
By Justin Meyers

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Not Your Normal Abandoned Building

By didgeridoo

Jun 17, 2010

Urban Exploration WonderHowTo

This is enough to give you butterflies and to make you feel all tingly inside. It's one of the best sites on abandoned buildings I have ever seen, visually speaking.

forum

Favorite urban exploration spots in L.A. county?

By didgeridoo

Jun 11, 2010

Urban Exploration WonderHowTo

Even if you can't think of anything offhand, you probably are more aware of these haunts than you realize.

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An anthropological look at "orphaned structures"

By didgeridoo

Jun 11, 2010

Urban Exploration WonderHowTo

I'm really happy to find that this anthropology graduate student (Jennifer L. Johnson) started a website on "orphaned structures." The photos are taken by Robert Poliodori.