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March 27, 2007
Reuse old printer ribbons and video tape to make rope!
Lennyb writes -
Reuse old printer ribbons and video tape to make rope! no im not talking about dot matrix ink ribbons {although they will work it would just be messy} im referring to the one you get from those little photo printers like the canon selphy or the kodak printerdock also the standalone printer kiosks at walmarts across the continent have the same system. im going to show you how to make a machine to do this...
Reuse old printer ribbons and video tape to make rope! - Link.
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Mar 27, 2007 10:53 AM
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AppleTV OS on a Mac mini
There is a copy of the AppleTV OS floating around on the torrents now and some folks are yoinking it off their AppleTV to see what happens when the run it on their Macs, el frijole writes...
This is what happened when I loaded the AppleTV OS onto a partition on my Mac mini.Here's what I had to do to get this:
1) hold down option for the bootloader
2) pick the "OSBoot" partition
3) hold apple-v to induce verbose mode
4) while the EFI is loading (the driver loading screen ), unplug the keyboard
5) wait, and watch.I think there's some more work to be done.
AppleTV OS on my Mac mini on Flickr - Link.
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Mar 27, 2007 12:39 AM
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March 23, 2007
Violating my Apple TV Warranty in 4 easy steps
Erica writes-
If you feel like violating your AppleTV warranty, here's a quick how-to. You'll need:
- One Apple TV
- A putty knife (optional)
- A set of Torx screwdrivers
2. Peel the rubber backing off the bottom of the unit. I used a putty knife to get things started, but if you have good nails or better dexterity, you can probably skip the putty knife.
3. Use a small Torx wrench (T10) to remove the four corner screws. The screws come in 2 different sizes, so make a note of where each screw originated.
4. Gently pry off the back panel. There's a ribbon cable holding the disk drive (on the back panel) to the rest of the unit, so use caution.
When you're done oggling, replace the back panel and tighten the screws back in place and gently return the rubber backing into place.
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Mar 23, 2007 12:00 AM
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March 20, 2007
Sensory gaming
Crunchgear has a really interesting write up of Emotiv's sensory gaming rig you wear on your head -
The prototype device looks sort of like a smaller version of Professor X's Cerebro mutant locator thing. It's a headset with three separate arms than clasp around your head. Each arm contains myriad sensors that detect signals fired within the brain. In its current form, wires jut from the device, making it look like some kind of crazed science project. I'm told that the product will undergo a complete streamlined makeover before it goes to market, which I think is almost bittersweet. The final headset will look cool no doubt, but I'm a fan of its garage look.
Emotiv Project Epoc: Sensory Gaming Developed Through Research on Schizophrenic Mice - [via] Link.
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Mar 20, 2007 02:34 AM
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March 19, 2007
Bluetooth proximity detection on Mac OS X
This is pretty interesting, set your Mac (and phone) to automatically log you in/out and do a variety of tasks when you get close to your computer, or away - [via] Link.
Pictured here, the Bluetooth ninja, by Christian.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Mar 19, 2007 11:41 AM
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Subliminal messages for Mac and PCs
Here's a Mac and PC tool that will helps you explore the "idea of subliminal messages. Does it work? You decide." The Mac version flashes images and text - post in the comments if you works for you!
Subliminal Message - Link.
Related:
- Ontario removes video slot machines over subliminal ... - Link.
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Mar 19, 2007 06:21 AM
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March 5, 2007
DIY laptop
Chris writes -
Ever thought to yourself, "Hey, I could probably build my own computer if I really tried." Or maybe, "Man, I really need a laptop with an embarrassingly low-resolution display, a processor that goes at 256 Instructions/sec, and I've only got $50 to spend!" Well, that's how I got here! It took me about 4 months to complete, with a number of pauses when school and life intervened, but I'm now mostly finished with my first real DIY project.
Chris Fenton's DIY Laptop Page - Thanks Steve! Link.
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Mar 5, 2007 05:17 AM
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March 1, 2007
HOW TO - Refilling laptop batteries
Jay writes -
Here's a step by step tutorial on how to "refill" laptop batteries by replacing the Li-Ion cells. By purchasing higher capacity cells than your laptop uses normally, you can super-charge your battery life!
Jay's Technical Talk » Refilling laptop batteries! - Link.
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Mar 1, 2007 03:41 PM
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February 28, 2007
iMac night light
Samantha writes -
I turned the shell of my dead iMac into a bedside lamp with an LED light from IKEA. Mmm, limelight!
Diary of a Necromancer - Little Miss Cleverpants - Link.
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Feb 28, 2007 07:36 AM
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February 26, 2007
HOW TO - Custom function key box
David sent in how to convert an old PC Keyboard into a custom function key box
uC Hobby » Blog Archive » Custom Function Key Box - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Feb 26, 2007 07:44 AM
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February 22, 2007
Steampunk keyboard mod
Jake sent in this an already venerable IBM Model M retro-fitted with glass and nickel keys and mounted in a polished brass frame... Steampunk Keyboard Mod - Link.
Friggin gorgeous.
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Feb 22, 2007 03:26 PM
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February 21, 2007
Keybot - an electronic keyboard robot
The keyboard robot can use the keyboard of another computer -
A keyboard robot is a device that allows one computer to operate the keyboard of another computer. It also allows a computer to control its own keyboard. It can even be used to control a network of computers if a multiplexer is added.The Keybot can do many things that cannot be done any other way. It can do something as simple as set the CMOS settings during a power up of a computer. It can do something as complex as linking many computers & programs together for artificial intelligence. It does not require knowledge of those computers nor the program languages used.
This report includes all the information needed to build your own Keybot. It also includes control software written in QBASIC. The Keybot project is inexpensive to build but it requires you to have some electronic knowledge and soldering ability.
Keybot - an electronic keyboard robot - [via] Link.
Schematics included.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Feb 21, 2007 09:12 AM
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February 19, 2007
Comskip - free mpeg commercial detector (and more...)
Ilya points to a really cool (and free) commercial detector -
Comskip is a free mpeg commercial detector. It is a windows console application that reads a mpeg file and analyses the content based on a large amount of configurable parameters. After analysis it generates a file in various possible formats containing the location of the commercials inside the mpeg file. The formats include input files for interactive video editors (VideoRedo, Cuttermaran, Mpeg2Schnitt...) command line video cutters (mpgtx, cuttermaran, mencoder) and video players (zoomplayer, mplayer, ...). Comskip can read MPEG PS files upto HD resolution (max 2000x1200) at 25fps (PAL) and 29.97fps (NTSC).Comskip - [via] Link.
But wait, there's more!
Related:
- 2004 paper on "Automatic Detection of TV commercials" - Link.
- DVRMS Toolbox - Link.
- ShowAnalyzer - Link.
Read Ilya's post - lots of interesting ideas about TVs with built in ad blockers, just like Firefox.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Feb 19, 2007 07:23 AM
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Digg custom case mod...
Check out the pages and pages of detailed photos on making this DIGG monster...
Project: Digg (custom case) - [H]ard|Forum - [via] Link & project site.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Feb 19, 2007 05:21 AM
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February 17, 2007
Easy (free for now) 3D modeling
Tom writes -
This little gem is perfect for anyone interested in 3D modeling and no budget. The software is free while in beta and is totally unique in how easy it is to learn. I found it looking for a product to use for virtual protyping ceramic designs and fell in love with it. I purchased also purchased Mudbox 3D; but, by far, the interface of CB Model Pro is my favorite. By the way, they have a similar children's product (ages 7-14)called Cosmic Blobs and it's going to be distributed by The Learning Company in the near future. I have some video demos of how easy it is to use on my photobucket site. Just go to my album here to find some art and videos related to CosmicBlobs, CB Model Pro and Mudbox...
CB Model Pro - Easy 3D Modeling - Link.
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Feb 17, 2007 10:26 AM
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February 12, 2007
Stained glass PC
Now we're talking - Jimbo made a fantastic stained glass PC!
The maker says it's made from canary wood, copper, lead, and of course, stained glass.
Custom PC case - Ultra Products - Tech Forum - [via] Link.
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Feb 12, 2007 01:50 AM
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February 10, 2007
Hackszine Screencast: HOW TO - Infect your computer on purpose
Check it out, Brian shows you how to infect your own computer to test virus software - nice screencast!
Last week, Hackszine fielded a reader request to come up with a way to infect a computer without letting too much heck break loose. This procedure was so much fun that we decided to use it for our first Hackszine screencast. Check it out for a little surprise near the end: I managed to sneak the test malware past the virus protection, but it kicked in as soon as I tried to actually run it.
Related/Featured:
- Reader Request: Make Sure Your Anti Virus is Working -- Link
- Cygwin -- Link
- Avast! -- Link
- EICAR test file -- Link
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Feb 10, 2007 01:06 PM
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February 3, 2007
Wifi Liberator
Jonah Brucker-Cohen is one of my favorite artists, his latest - a tactical toolkit to liberate pay-per use wireless networks -
Wifi Liberator is an open-source toolkit for a laptop computer that enables its user to "liberate" pay-per-use wireless networks and create a free, open node that anyone can connect to for Internet access. The project is presented as a challenge to existing corporate or "locked" private wireless nodes to encourage the proliferation of free networks and connectivity across the planet. The project was inspired by the ongoing "battle" between providers broadcasting wireless signals in public spaces, in particular: corporate entities, wireless community groups, individual users, and proponents of open networks. Like my Wifi-Hog project, the Wifi-Liberator critically examines the tensions between providers trying to profit from the increasingly minimal costs associated with setting up a public network and casual users who simply want to see the Internet transform into another "public utility" and become as ubiquitous and free as the air we breath. The project targets pay-per-use wireless networks as often found in airports, other public terminals, hotels, global-chain coffee shops, and other public waiting points.Wifi Liberator - [via] - Link.
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Feb 3, 2007 04:18 PM
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Building the Perfect PC Figures: Extra Crisp
In our first printing of Make: Projects-Building the Perfect PC, 2nd Edition, some of the photos didn't come out as well as they should have. I've posted a Flickr Set with some of the figures that looked most murky to me.
If you have any requests for a specific photo, please add a comment to the photo set and we'll get the photo up there. And it doesn't have to be a murky picture; if you just want to see it in more detail, let us know!
Related:
Posted by Brian Jepson |
Feb 3, 2007 07:49 AM
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January 31, 2007
Overclocking Core 2 motherboards
I like how Extremetech doesn't just review new motherboards, they rate them on how well they can be overclocked...
"When it comes to selecting a motherboard, you've got a bunch of factors to consider: Form factor, features, stability, performance, and price are a few that jump to mind. Some of us, however, look at one more little checkmark on the outside of the box: overclocking prowess.
Faced with five motherboards to review, including Nvidia 680i- and Intel 975-based boards, we decided to take a slightly different approach, to veer off from our normal modus operandi. While we still performance test all of the boards (except one, because it arrived dead), we look at how well they overclock a CPU. Not just any CPU, mind you; we chose one that presents a true challenge. " - Link.
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Jan 31, 2007 07:40 PM
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