HDTV Hack ? How to Connect your Computer to HDTV Wirelessly
2009-11-20 19:33:00 For those of you looking to ways to hook up your desktop to your HDTV wirelessly using either HDMI digital connection or standard analog VGA, there IS a way, you can use Atlona’s AT-HDAir product which is a USB HDMI/VGA wireless converter. The unit also supports audio for HDMI connections as of recently (see press ...
Chrome OS DIY ? How to Install Google Chrome OS!
2009-11-20 03:09:00 For those of you who can’t wait until Google comes out with automated installation ISO, you might want to try building one yourself by following these instructions here. You will need a linux-based computer to generate the images though. (or the compiler equivalent in Windows or Mac) I will try installing Google Chrome OS on my netbook ...
Google Chrome Open Source Operating System!
2009-11-20 03:01:00 Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Google has shed some new light on their Google Chrome operating system, which we have been hearing about for months now. Currently the Chrome OS supports netbooks, especifically an EEE PC. (you can download the source here) According to TechCrunch: We?re not ...
LCD DIY ? How to Use an LCD Monitor as a HDTV!
2009-11-18 23:57:00 It’s very easy to use a computer LCD monitor (with DVI inputs) as TV by simply plugging in an HDMI to DVI cable. Of course, you will need a separate sound system/speakers unless your LCD comes with speakers too. Of course, it’s also easy to do the reverse, using your HDTV as computer screen, you will ...
?Your credit balance is over the limit? ? Vodafone & Verizon E-Mail Virus/S
2009-11-18 21:26:00 Here’s a quick alert for those of you on Vodafone or Verizon getting e-mails such as “Your credit balance is over the limit”. I guess it’s an e-mail scam to download some malware to your computer so just mark it SPAM! Anyone who does happen to download the so called Balance Checker will open up a ...
iMac G4 Hack ? DIY iMac G4 Touch Screen!
2009-11-18 09:21:00 Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Looking for a cool way to hack your iMac G4 into a touchscreen computer? Look no more, here’s a DIY iMac G4 touchscreen! The author even hacked a Windows 7 into a PowerPC machine, I don’t know how he did ...
Windows 7 Hack ? Windows 7 Activation Hacked!
2009-11-18 08:43:00 This is sorta old news already but I guess Windows 7 activation was hacked within days of Windows 7 official release: According to Windows enthusiast site Neowin, one of the first to report the crack, a Lenovo disk image of Windows 7 leaked to a Chinese Web site, then moved to English-language domains. Pirates proceeded to ...
Sonar DIY ? How to Make Sonar-Like Radar Visualizer for an Ultrasonic Scann
2009-11-17 23:52:00 Good morning! Here’s a rather interesting DIY that shows you how to make a sonar-like radar visualizer for an ultrasonic scanner. Now, I think this could easily be applied to other types of scanners including infrared, radio, etc…etc… Great! First things first, we need to build our circuit. This is the easy bit! We?ll be using ...
Windows 7 Not Working Well for Netbooks?
2009-11-16 22:08:00 In my recent testing of Windows 7 Ultimate with a Triple-Core AMD and 4GB of memory, it performed flawlessly for installing all my XP/Vista programs plus ran about 3-5X faster for rendering HD videos. Well, it seems like Windows 7 has been reported to not work well with netbooks. This figure is somewhat surprising actually as ...
Windows 7 DIY ? How to Run 1680×1050 in Windows 7!
2009-11-16 09:50:00 To run 1680×1050 resolution (which is typical of 20″ and 22″ LCDs) on your Windows 7, you will need to connect your LCD via an HDMI/DVI cable. If your computer has HDMI output, you can get this HDMI to DVI cable. If your computer has DVI output, then simply connect DVI to your LCD. (you can ...
HD DIY ? How to Render 1080P HD Videos!
2009-11-16 04:40:00 With my recent purchase of the new Canon 7D, I have been rendering HD videos for days on my old XP computer. Well, it turns out rendering is completely useless for HD movies longer than like 10 minutes. If your computer freezes while rendering using programs like Sony Vegas Pro or Adobe Premier, it’s probably your ...
Hard Disk Life and How to Maximize Hard Disk Life!
2009-11-15 13:03:00 I’ve always wondered how long a hard disk’s life is if you left it on 24 hours a day (which I do with some of my server computers). Well on average, according to this site, The average service life of a hard disk is usually given as “5 years or 20,000 hours.” This means if a hard ...
Circuit DIY ? How to Make PCB with an EAGLE schematic!
2009-11-15 09:57:00 Here’s a great tutorial showing you how to make a PCB with an eagle schematic. I am sure most of your PCB experts know how to do this but for those of you dummies who can’t, this is invaluable free lessons. In this instructable, we’ll make a printed circuit board from that schematic I guess I should ...
Cheap HDMI to DVI Cable!
2009-11-14 23:39:00 Here’s a really cheap HDMI to DVI cable for those of you who want to connect your computer/laptop to your monitor that has an input for DVI but not HDMI. I think this is the cheapest I found right now at less than $1. Btw, you don’t need to shell out like $40 to $60 at your ...
Windows XP Hack ? How to Downgrade to Windows XP When You Get BSOD(Blue Scr
2009-11-13 21:18:00 Recently, my old Acer Aspire X3200 that I’ve bought couple months back needed to be installed with Windows XP because it had more power and memory than my current HP desktop, which is REALLY OLD! I used to have a Ubuntu on it (because I gave up installing Windows XP before) but I finally figured ...
GoogleMaps Hack ? DIY Exercise Bike uses GoogleMaps as Virtual Map!
2009-11-13 02:08:00 Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Here’s a rather cool hack where the hacker uses his bike as a GoogleMaps Virtual Map. Using Vuzix iWear as display device while he’s cycling (around the world) on GoogleMaps, this simple hack shows how far GoogleMaps Street View can ...
Network DIY ? How to Make an RJ-45 Ethernet Cable Tester!
2009-11-12 00:14:00 As a self-claimed network technician, I did a whole 5,000 square foot building with Ethernet Cat-6 cables almost 8 years ago. Well, since then I am glad I never had to use an ethernet cable tester but for those of you looking to save some money on this RJ-45 cable tester, you can make your ...
USB 3.0 Flash Drives coming soon!
2009-11-11 05:16:00 The word on the street is that USB 3.0 flash drives are coming soon near December(that’s next month!). Thanks Greg for the tip! Wouldn?t you love to have a USB flash drive that could copy files at the rate of 200MB per second? Using a separate UAS Protocol driver with a USB 3.0 port this SuperSpeed ...
Eco Friendly and Green Laptop Bags!
2009-11-10 20:08:00 Cool eco-friendly and green laptops bags! For those of you looking for eco-friendly/green alternatives to laptop sleeves, you might be interested in these eco laptop sleeves from Badget Bag. Of course, don?t forget, you can probably make one yourself too with duct tape or even newspaper. via keetsa Brought to you by: Zedomax.com Eco Friendly and Green Laptop Bags! Computer, ...
Multi-Touch DIY ? How to Make your Own Multi-Touch Table!
2009-11-10 06:59:00 Here’s a rather cool DIY interactive Multi-touch display project that you can learn to make also. I like this multi-touch project as the display is actually not LCD but a projected screen on a whiteboard. This rules as I think projected LCDs are slightly more safer for child use, spills, and whatnot. Also, don’t forget about Ideum’s ...
DIY Croc-Skin USB Flash Drive!
2009-11-10 04:05:00 Here’s a rather interesting design of a USB Flash drive that involves a croc-skin craftpaper. You can order one for $10 from the DIYer. Very good indeed for people who might need something matching their bags. This DIY item was done on a used 512MB SanDisk Cruzer Micro USB Flash Drive. It features a pink faux ...
Snow Leopard Updates will Kill Hackintosh Netbooks with Atom Processors!
2009-11-09 21:41:00 I have no idea why Apple wants to have such a tight grip on their products, even controlling down to the processors you can use on their operating systems. A lot of people have been using Apple operating systems on x86 and non-Apple CPUs, which I see a big market for Apple. Well, I hope ...
Dell Mini Hack ? How to Add an Accelerometer!
2009-11-09 18:38:00 There’s an easy way to hack your hacked touchscreen Dell Mini with a Wireless Motion Controller so your netbook can sense directions using its accelerometer and auto-rotate the screen. You can follow step-by-step directions over here. Of course, don’t forget about the Dell Mini GPS Hack over here. iRotate enables you to use a key-combination to rotate ...
Ubuntu Hack ? How to Restore GRUB Boot Loader After Installing Windows!
2009-11-04 07:41:00 Here’s a quick one, how to restore GRUB boot loader after installing Windows for those of you Ubuntu users. I used to know how to do this but keep forgetting, hence the point of this post. This tutorial will explain how to restore Grub after installing Windows 7/Vista/Xp.If you are using dual boot PC with windows,Ubuntu ...
Internet Broadband Speeds and Costs around the World!
2009-11-03 20:44:00 Check out this chart that shows average internet broadband speeds and costs around the world where the US falling a lot behind. Like I said in previous posts, we really need something happening, this is just way too slow, nevermind the cost. via gizmodo Brought to you by: Zedomax.com Internet Broadband Speeds and Costs around the World! around ...
PC Hack ? How to Build a Whiskey Bottle PC!
2009-11-02 23:11:00 Need some great ideas for making a custom PC? How about this Whiskey Bottle PC? I am sure it’s going to take some thought and time before you can finish this project but these pics should help you and be confident that it can indeed be done. I love to tinker with hardware etc. so I wanted ...
How to play a Halloween computer prank
2009-10-31 16:48:00 Everyone loves a good prank, and this Halloween computer prank is a pretty great one.
Spy Hack – How to Spy on Someone’s PC Computer!
2009-10-30 21:31:00 With Stealth iBot Computer Spy USB module, you can virtually record everything a person does on a PC computer. To use, simply insert the USB spy module into the victim’s computer for 5 seconds while it installs stealth software in the operating system. The stealth program will record everything your victim does with screenshots, passwords, and even keystrokes up to 1GB. To retrieve, simply plug in the USB after couple days and voila! This might be a great way to spy on someone’s PC computer but use it legally! The instant the Stealth iBot Computer SpyTM is plugged into your computer, its patented data mining technology captures every keystroke, website visited, and screen shot completely covertly without hardware. Plug it into your USB port, complete a fast 5-second installation, remove the Stealth iBot Computer SpyTM, and walk away. There is no need to keep the hardware plugged into your computer to capture every action. The result? Completely covert computer surveillan...
Netbook Hack ? How to Make Your HD Video Play Faster!
2009-10-30 09:54:00 I just found this cool netbook/nettop hack on how to make your HD videos play flawlessly on Amazon, this might work well for my Eee PC as my Youtube videos lag badly. Can be frustrating, but there is a solution: > Deactivate deblocking filter on all the codecs that support it (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC) How ? Install klite codec pack, ...
HDTV Hack ? How to Make an XBMC Media Center!
2009-10-30 07:35:00 Here’s a great way to make yourself an open-source XMBC media center for your HDTV using an Acer AspireRevo. If you’ve been downloading thousands of bittorrents or simply have a large collection, having a media center might be a great idea so you can stream them to your HDTV easily. In the spirit of our Winter ...
Travel DIY ? How to Make a Hotel Room WiFi HotSpot Better with a Mini Trave
2009-10-30 02:29:00 Suffering from bad WiFi and insecure connections at your hotel? Get this awesome mini WiFi router that will instantly turn any hotel’s WiFi spot into a secure, strong Wireless N network. Not only does it fit in your pocket, this is practical especially if you happen to at those hotels that only provide wired ethernet connections. The ...
Super Short iPhone/iPod Cable!
2009-10-29 22:21:00 For most people who travel a lot and have a laptop, it doesn’t really make sense to carry the default-length iPhone/iPod cable with them as it’s bulky and can sorta tangle with other cables you carry with you such as the power cable for the laptop. Well, there’s a solution for that, get one of these ...
Bamboo Keyboard and Mouse!
2009-10-29 21:23:00 Bamboo has been always one of my favorite sustainable materials for goods. My love for bamboo started when I used to catch dragonflies in Korea with a dragonfly catching net (which basically looks like a fishing rod with a net at the end) that was made from bamboo. Anyways, here’s a Chinese company that’s making some ...
Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala Launched!
2009-10-29 19:34:00 Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala is introduced today, I might have to try it out soon. I don’t think there’s too many upgrades from the last version but according to Engadget, the Ubuntu features: featuring a faster graphical boot sequence (no more scary text scrolls), a revamped audio framework that improves sound control across multiple applications, and ...
Lenovo tease us with one pic
2009-10-29 17:00:00 The ThinkCentre has been a part of the line up at Lenovo but the all in one version has been just a whisper on the edge of the net. But now Lenovo have begun to tease us by releasing an image on their Flicker page of this all in one PC. Source [Tech Fresh] Brought to you by: ...
Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V T-shirts Perfect for Twins!
2009-10-27 22:03:00 I know there’s a bunch of Ctrl+Alt+Del T-shirts to celebrate Microsoft’s biggest software blunder, the blue screen of death but check out these awesome Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V (copy and paste shortcuts for your keyboard for computer dummies) T-shirts that would go perfect for any twins out there. via gizmodo And more interesting stuff ...
Router Review ? Fonera 2.0N Router Keeps Downloading After your Computer Tu
2009-10-27 21:56:00 Fonera 2.0N router maybe making some innovations far above traditional routers like ones from Linksys. The Fonera router has bunch of cool features like ability to download bitorrent files by itself using its web GUI or even turn any USB device into a WiFi device by hooking up to its USB port. That’s not all, according ...
Xerox Circuit Ink!
2009-10-27 19:14:00 Here’s another reason you read Zedomax.com and get the news faster than watching that damn, old HDTV and slow, mainstream media. Xerox has developed a new ink that lets you “print” your circuit boards on paper. Not only will this make DIY PCBs obsolete, you can now make circuit boards that are flexible as paper. ...
USB DIY ? How to Make your Own Rubik?s Cube USB Flash Drive!
2009-10-27 09:50:00 Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Looking to make that perfect USB flash drive that will also match your bedroom when not in use? (and also discreet enough?) Try learning how to make your own Rubik’s Cube USB Flash Drive. Better yet, make a bunch of ...
DIY Multi-Touch Sphere Brings some Interesting Touch Interface to the World
2009-10-27 08:39:00 Check out this awesome multi-touch sphere that brings a new way of interacting with machines. Not only do you get a 360 degree view of what’s going on, the multi-touch interaction seems more ideal for situations like educational institutions and whatnot. Regardless how it works, we like it and want one here at ...
Webcam DIY ? How to Make a DIY Webcam-Based Laser Distance Finder!
2009-10-27 00:37:00 Check out this great DIY that shows you how to make a DIY webcam-based laser distance finder. This is great for implementing distance-sensing projects along with a live webcam. The author also included some Visual Basic code you can use to implement on a Windows-based program. I am sure you can easily hack the code to ...
Windows 7 FAIL! ? Windows 7 Demo Gone Wrong!
2009-10-26 20:36:00 Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Apparently, Windows 7 has failed big time over in Japan’s Fuji TV during live TV… – link It’s obviously back to the old drill, downgrade back ...
Tabletop gaming is back
2009-10-26 17:00:00 Anyone that remembers those table games machine, Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins from Penny Arcade clearly do as you will see from the video, following a sneak little visit to the Entertainment Technology Centre at the Carnegie Mellon University, they came up with this idea. It is better than just using the device for ordering food ...
GMail Hack ? How to Block Annoying Emails that Makes if Through your Spam F
2009-10-25 21:44:00 You know in GMail, there’s sometimes annoying emails you get from spammers who don’t care about CAN SPAM Act? Even if you mark it spam, sometimes they keep making it through your spam filter. There’s a way to block those e-mails (or send them an automated reply to annoy them back). First, simply check off the e-mails you ...
Flip Flop USB Flash Drive
2009-10-25 20:11:00 Max’s Note: This is sorta cool, especially since I wear flip flops all the time. Here is another bright idea for a gadget that allows you to carry around your most precious files in a fun and handy manner ? a USB flash drive that looks like a flip flop. The Flip Flop USB Drive comes ...
Windows 7 Upgrades Available Now
2009-10-23 23:54:00 For those of you who have read the Top 10 reasons why XP will be around longer and still want to fiddle with Windows 7, you can as Windows 7 upgrades are now officially available: Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade – $119.99 Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade – $219.99 Windows 7 Professional Upgrade – $199.99 For the record, you will ...
Arduino Hack ? How to Make a Brain-controlled Device!
2009-10-22 05:54:00 By using the Star Wars Force Trainer toy, these guys hacked it along with Arduino to control sound. I think this is actually a great way to make a brain-controlled device of all sorts. Hacked EEG wireless headset produces a pure musical tone when a user concentrates. When not concentrating the user heres a combination of ...
Macbook Hack ? How to Replace the Glass on the New Macbook LCD!
2009-10-22 03:07:00 I guess the new Macbook and Macbook pro models have separate glass and LCD parts so there’s a good chance you might be able to replace just the glass itself in case you break it. (instead of replacing the whole thang!) Check out this instructable that goes into detail on how to replace the glass on ...
Web Server Hack ? How To Install Lighttpd with WebDAV!
2009-10-21 23:12:00 Last time I mentioned how you can run Lighttpd with Wordpress to handle bunch more web traffic and save on server hosting costs. Well, here’s another great tutorial on HowToForge.com that shows you how to setup WebDav with Lighttpd. – link This guide explains how to set up WebDAV with lighttpd on a Fedora 11 server. ...
Got an old Sega?
2009-10-21 17:00:00 Most of these old computers like the Sega SC-3000H from 1983, if they qualify as a computer at all, are probably long gone by now, but that is a shame because here is a mod that has beefed up the Sega machine and it is now running Windows XP! This machine was bought for $4 and ... |
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