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HacknMod - You name it. We hack it. HacknMod - You name it. We hack it. Learn to Hack and Mod EVERYTHING from the Xbox 360, Wii, Ps3, Airsoft, Coke Machines, Elevators - You name it, we hack it. Articles
Two New Categories: Linux and Car Hacking
2008-04-16 00:00:00 In our previous survey, you told us you wanted to see a new section dedicated solely to automotives. Well, due to popular demand, you got it. Furthermore, we thought it was about time we had a separate section for Linux , so we added that too. More About: Categories
Embed Yourself in Live Video Games
2008-04-15 00:00:00 Check out this immersive game installation that transforms computer gaming into a visual, physical performance. Fight and defy gravity like kung-fu actors and game characters. All combat is in real time, you're built into the action. More About: Video , Video Games , Games , Live , Video-Games
New Host, New Look, New Prizes
2008-04-14 00:00:00 After being featured on G4's Attack of the Show, LifeHacker, Engadget, and Gizmodo (among a few others) so many times, we need to upgrade! Along with a new host, we thought a new design is in order. Comment, give suggestions, and win a mini Mario. More About: Prizes , Host
Build an Arcade Style Gun for PC Shooters
2008-04-14 00:00:00 We've all had the experience of playing a first person shooter (FPS) at an arcade. It's so much more realistic than just a mouse and keyboard. With this tutorial, hack your mouse, keyboard, and web cam to build your own FPS gun. More About: Arcade , Style , Build , Shooters
10 Best Online Storage Services
2008-04-14 00:00:00 Here's a great list of some file sharing websites for free online storage and file management. Online file storage solutions are the perfect way to keep everything you need within easy access, even when you work from a different location or computer. More About: Services , Storage , Online storage
Diy Weekend Projects - Old Speaker to Media Center
2008-04-12 00:00:00 This is a project anyone can do, and looks incredible when it's completed. Basically, take an old speaker, remove the black exterior (exposing the sexy hardware), add shelving, and you've got a snazzy media cabinet for your DVDs, NES games, and more. More About: Media , Projects , Media Center , Speaker , Weekend
Screw Gas Part II - Build an Electric Motorcycle
2008-04-11 00:00:00 Earlier this week we posted a comprehensive article on how to build you own electric car. Now, learn to stick it to price gouging big oil once more by constructing your very own electric motorcycle. No gas, no oil, and almost silent. More About: Motorcycle , Part , Screw , Electric , Build
5 Ways to Hack your Xbox 360 Controller
2008-04-10 00:00:00 In a recent Hack nMod survey, you told us you wanted to see more Xbox 360 Hacks. We've complied this stupendous lineup of 360 controller mods for your hacking pleasure including LEDs, rapid fire, tilt control, paint jobs, keypads, and oh so much more. More About: Xbox 360 , Controller
Play Console Games on your PC - Emulator Database
2008-04-09 00:00:00 Emulators are software that allows you to play ROMs (console games) on your PC. There are tons of different types of emulators out there for the older platforms such as NES, Ps2, Xbox, GBA, etc. We've compiled this vast list of the best emulators. More About: Games , Play , Database , Console
Screw Gas - Build an Electric Car
2008-04-09 00:00:00 Screw price gouging oil companies and their $4 per gallon gas. We don't need you anymore! With these seven incredibly awesome tutorials, you too can be on your way to a gas free commute. Learn to design, wire, and build your own electric vehicle. More About: Screw , Electric , Build , Electric Car
Guard your Laptop with Electric Rings of Death!
2008-04-07 00:00:00 Combine a high voltage electrode and a motor to create an electric force field ring around your laptop. Note that all these photos are real, no photoshopping. The pictures are all single shots and effects are produced with long exposure. More About: Laptop , Death , Rings , Electric , Guard
USB Hacking 101 - Everything you Need to Know
2008-04-06 00:00:00 Thousands of products utilize a computer's Universal Serial Bus, or USB Ports. USB ports emit about 5v DC which is enough to light up a few LEDs and power a simple circuit. This eleven chapter article (book)will teach you downright everything.
Model Porsche LED Case Mod
2008-04-06 00:00:00 Built in a 1/6th scale RC 1997 911 Twin Turbo Porsche , painted in color shifting car paint. After gutting the RC innards, inside I placed the motherboard of the computer. Then, I pimped it out, added cathodes underneath, LEDs, and water cooling. More About: Model , Case
3 Ways to Install a Console in your Car
2008-04-05 00:00:00 Portable game systems are great on the go, but what if you want more? If you want to take your gaming on the road, don't stop at a PSP or DS, go all the way and install your console in your car. Learn three different ways to become a mobile gamer. More About: Console
Help us improve + Win Prizes
2008-04-04 00:00:00 Us awesomely cool, amazing, and humble folks at HacknMod are always looking to improve, and we need YOUR HELP! Tell us how you think HacknMod could be improved, and you could win an in car USB charger. All you have to do is leave a comment! More About: Prizes , Improve
Circuit Board Surface Mount Soldering [Video]
2008-04-04 00:00:00 Surface mount soldering can be tedious and frustrating, but after you watch this comprehensive, detailed video you'll be a pro. Learn to solder basic components as well as a minuscule .7 mm resistor and 40 pin chips to hone your soldering skill. More About: Video , Board , Circuit , Surface , Mount
How to: Tetris Fridge Magnets
2008-04-03 00:00:00 Who doesn't want Tetris on their fridge? I know I sure do. Learn to easily construct your own Tetris refrigerator magnets to entertain your various lady friends, your kids, or even your hamster. More About: Magnets , Fridge
USB Mania - 6 Insanely Useful Tips
2008-04-03 00:00:00 We've all seen the countless, boring articles about USB Apps, tricks, etc. This is not one of them. Learn to put a web server on your USB, play Starcraft, monitor internet activity and IMs, have it contact you if it becomes lost, and more. More About: Tips , Mania
Long Range TV-B-Gone: The TV Sniper
2008-04-02 00:00:00 We've all seen what pranks utilizing devices such as the TV-B-Gone which can turn off any television with an infrared port. For this simple hack, all you need is a lens to control (snipe) any TV from well beyond the range of any normal remote. More About: Long , Range , Sniper , Long Range
Body Hacking: Worlds Geekiest Tattoos
2008-04-02 00:00:00 Some people call tattoos art, some people find them repulsive. Whatever your stance may be, you'll find these Nintendo themed tattoos absolutely astounding. From Yoshi on shoulders, to Mario on necks, to Donkey Kong on biceps, you'll see it all here. More About: Body , Worlds , Tattoos
Comprehensive Intelligent LCD Tutorial
2008-04-01 00:00:00 LCDs are incredibly versatile and can be programmed to display just about anything, for any project. Be sure to check out this comprehensive, practical guide to interfacing and programming intelligent liquid crystal display modules. More About: Tutorial , Intelligent , Comprehensive
Sparks, Electricity, and High Voltage Fun
2008-04-01 00:00:00 Use an automotive ignition coil to produce high voltage sparks and arcs. Using a 555 timer, you can create pulses of electric sparks, emitting electrical currents which generate spectacular displays of electricity. More About: Electricity , High , Voltage , Sparks
Backup your Gmail on Linux in four easy steps
2008-03-29 00:00:00 I really like Gmail , but I also like having backups of my data just in case. Here is how to use a simple program called getmail on Unix to backup your Gmail or Google Apps email. We will break this into four simple steps. More About: Linux , Backup , Easy , Steps
Build a Tri-Monitor, Cable Free, Tv Streaming, Linux Beast
2008-03-29 00:00:00 So beastly, it had to be placed inside a network rack. Learn to build a triple monitor, linux running, cable free beast of a computer which runs dead quiet, streams live and recorded shows from an Xbox, and also raises your children. More About: Linux , Free , Monitor , Build , Beast
Build a Pocket Sized Wifi Detector
2008-03-29 00:00:00 We've all piggybacked on someones wifi before, but who wants to carry a bulky laptop around trying to find a connection? Give yourself a sixth sense by building a pocket sized wifi detector which beeps in frequencies based upon signal strength. More About: Wifi , Build , Pocket
April Fools: Cubical Chaos Fakeout
2008-03-29 00:00:00 April Fools is coming up and you can't find a wicked sweet idea you say? Using household items such as packaging peanuts and sheet paper, you can fool a coworker into believing their cubical has been buried within 50 pounds of packaging material. More About: April , Chaos
Solar Powered Temperature Sensing LEDs
2008-03-29 00:00:00 These sensors use solar panels, a microcontroller, and a few LEDs to sense their surrounding temperature. If the temperature drops, it turns blue. Rises, it turns red. Plus, it's completely solar powered, so you never have to change the battery. More About: Temperature , Solar
Build a Pocket Sized Wifi Detector
2008-03-27 00:00:00 We've all piggybacked on someones wifi before, but who wants to carry a bulky laptop around trying to find a connection? Give yourself a sixth sense by building a pocket sized wifi detector which beeps in frequencies based upon signal strength. More About: Wifi , Build , Pocket
Build a Tri-Monitor, Cable Free, Tv Streaming, Linux Beast
2008-03-26 00:00:00 So beastly, it had to be placed inside a network rack. Learn to build a triple monitor, linux running, cable free beast of a computer which runs dead quiet, streams live and recorded shows from an Xbox, and also raises your children. More About: Linux , Free , Monitor , Build , Beast
Backup your Gmail on Linux in four easy steps
More articles from this author:2008-03-25 00:00:00 I really like Gmail , but I also like having backups of my data just in case. Here?s how to use a simple program called getmail on Unix to backup your Gmail or Google Apps email. We?ll break this into four simple steps. More About: Linux , Backup , Easy , Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
