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December 4, 2005
HOW TO - Make a robot deliver your messages
DoctaBu" writes "Using some base code from PlasticBug's DittyBot, I created VoxCaller, an Automator workflow that lets people send computerized voice messages to other people via e-mail. People might think they should just call the person, but I personally think that Zarvox delivers messages in a more... exciting way." This is a lot of fun. Link.
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Dec 4, 2005 09:36 AM
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The Classic Computers 2006 Wall Calendar
I might make one of these myself with other bits of retro gear, it's really clever. "These calendars showcase different classic computers on each page. It includes the Vic 20, Apple IIGS, CPC 464, TRS-80, Amiga, Atari 800XL, etc. It's a perfect gift for any computer enthusiast or anyone who remembers those classic computers of the past." Thanks Scotty! Link.
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Dec 4, 2005 08:56 AM
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December 3, 2005
HOW TO - Windows in your pocket...
You can boot off a flash drive with Linux, it's super-handy but might not be your cup of geek, so here's a way to do the same with Windows - "All it takes is a minor error in the Windows Registry or a virus infection, and your operating system can become unbootable. But with a properly configured USB flash drive on hand, you'll always have a compatible replacement no further away than your pocket or keychain. In addition, the flash drive can also provide a secure browser and virus scanner, and lets you take your favorite DVD burning and Office software with you wherever you may go." Link.
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Dec 3, 2005 09:02 AM
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Open source media center for Windows...
Why buy a Media Center PC when you can make your own - fun project for an old PC "MediaPortal turns your PC in a very advanced Multi-Media Center / HTPC. It allows you to listen to your favorite music, radio, watch your video's and DVD's, view, schedule and record live TV and much more. You get Media Portal for free/nothing/nada/nopes and best of all it is opensource. This means anyone can help developing Media Portal or tweak it for their own needs! " [via] Link.
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Dec 3, 2005 03:52 AM
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December 2, 2005
Make your own $100 laptop...?
The $100 laptop is a project from MIT's Nicholas Negroponte to bring a low-cost open source, windup-powered laptop to the world, targeted at children in developing nations. I really admire what they're doing, this could be the most amazing thing ever. I am about to leave for a quick trip, but I wanted to post this up before the weekend - is it possible to cobble together "something" like that, using eBay and hunting around for stuff - while trying to stay under the $100 limit? Maybe - so, here it is so far, my version using an old Apple eMate. It's not practical or scalable, or open source, but it's going to be under $100 and best of all, it's green too...
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Dec 2, 2005 01:39 PM
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Make an Apple Cube Aquarium
Here's a really good example of what you could do with an old Apple Mac G4 cube - build an aquarium inside of it! This project was inspired by this one (one of the first cube aquariums) and has some good info on making your own. You can also make a great fish home from a Classic too! [via] Link.
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Dec 2, 2005 10:30 AM
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HOW TO - Give your Mac a hostname with DynDNS
Nonstopmac writes "This article will show you how to easily setup a free DNS service that will give your Mac computer a static hostname. There are a lot of possibilities you can use this for, as most of the Internet connections offer dynamic IP addresses. Having a dedicated hostname can make it easier to remotely connect to your computer and run any kind of server." Link.
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Dec 2, 2005 01:35 AM
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November 30, 2005
HOW TO - Build a Home Terabyte Backup System Using Linux
Wow, this will likely be commonplace in just a few years..."Build a low-cost, terabyte-sized backup server using Linux and back up your digital audio files, digital images and digital movie recordings. A terabyte-plus backup and storage system is now an affordable option for Linux users. This article discusses options for building and configuring an inexpensive, expandable, Linux-based backup server." Link.
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Nov 30, 2005 11:45 AM
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November 29, 2005
Powerbook Tattoo
Here's a Flickr photo set of another laser etched Powerbook - this one looks like a really intricate scene with the Maker's initials. I really like this design as it uses the light up Apple as the centerpiece. Nice work! Link.
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Nov 29, 2005 11:23 AM
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MIT's $100 laptop to run Redhat
"The $100 laptop designed by the Massachusetts Institute for Technology (MIT) and the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) association, previewed at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) conference in Tunisia last week, will be using a Redhat Linux variant as its operating system." [via] Link. The article also mentions there might be $200 versions for the general public to purchase.
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Nov 29, 2005 12:08 AM
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November 27, 2005
DOS Games Archives
Here's one of many resources for finding DOS games. If you have an old PC laying around, or looking to do something with one, these old games could make a great little gamer machine and will bring back a lot of memories.[via] Link.
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Nov 27, 2005 09:19 AM
Computers, Gaming |
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November 23, 2005
HOW TO - Put your Mac to sleep by sending a text message
Here's a pretty simply how to on using a text message (SMS) from your phone to put your Mac to sleep at home. While that in itself isn't that useful, you could easily make your own scripts and email rules to do other things like send back ring tones, trigger a robot, turn on a web camera...[via] Link.
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Nov 23, 2005 11:50 AM
Cellphones, Computers |
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November 22, 2005
Case Mod a Dell monitor?
Peter writes "I bought a Dell monitor since they are so cheap, but personally find it ugly sitting next to my (Apple) G5. Is there any way you could find a hack or other DIY "brushed metal" case replacement for a Dell monitor? I would so love to see this and learn from it." Any ideas for him? I think a lot of clear acrylic might be a way to go, but then again - I like the look of exposed electronics...
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Nov 22, 2005 05:22 PM
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Laptop to Homemade Digital Picture Frame Resources
If you're thinking of building a LCD picture frame from an old computer, here's a great resource to get started "This site was inspired by a MacWorld article on turning an old mac laptop into a digital picture frame. I decided to try my hand at creating my own digital frame. While looking around for information to help me with my project, I soon realized that there are quite a number of people who have been building digital picture frames. This page is a resource for anyone who would like to create their own digital picture frames." Link.
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Nov 22, 2005 10:41 AM
Computers, DIY Projects, Electronics |
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HOW TO - Screencasting
"A screencast is a digital movie in which the setting is partly or wholly a computer screen, and in which audio narration describes the on-screen action. It's not a new idea. The screencaster's tools--for video capture, editing, and production of compressed files--have long been used to market software products, and to train people in the use of those products. What's new is the emergence of a genre of documentary filmmaking that tells stories about software-based cultures like Wikipedia, del.icio.us, and content remixing. These uses of the medium, along with a new breed of lightweight software demonstrations, inspired the collaborative coining of a new term, screencast." Link.
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Nov 22, 2005 12:15 AM
Computers, Podcasting |
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November 21, 2005
Mac to PC Mod - The SE3000 Assembly
Attila writes "This is my first computer mod ever. I wanted to build a compact gaming PC using an old Mac SE case. For my case window mod I took the old built-in black and white monitor, cut it near the end using sand-blasting technology...I designed all my logos in Illustrator; I had vinyl stencils cut out. I used those stencils to spray-paint the logos on my case, PSU, after it dried I used clear-coat to finish the case off." Link.
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Nov 21, 2005 02:05 AM
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HOW TO - Write iSync Phone Plugins
Great article on making iSync phone plugins from The Tao of Mac "Given that there seems to be a lot of misconceptions about exactly how iSync detects and understands the capabilities of mobile phones and pretty much no written documentation about the whole process, I thought it was about time I published my notes on the matter." Brian reminded me that you can use'screen' to talk to serial ports (for example, 'screen /dev/tty.Bluetooth-Modem'), so you don't need ZTerm to do this...Link.
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Nov 21, 2005 01:00 AM
Cellphones, Computers |
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November 19, 2005
Run Minix 3.0 under Virtual PC
"The original Minix was an educational operating system - that actually served as the inspiration for development of Linux. MINIX 3 is a new open-source operating system designed to be highly reliable and secure. It is based somewhat on previous versions of MINIX, but is fundamentally different in many key ways. MINIX 1 and 2 were intended as teaching tools; MINIX 3 adds the new goal of being usable as a serious system on resource-limited and embedded computers and for applications requiring high reliability." One of the nice things about Minix 3.0 is that unlike previous versions of Minix - it installs and runs just fine inside of Virtual PC. Thanks Brian! Link.
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Nov 19, 2005 06:52 PM
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HOW TO - Wire your own home network, video and telephone
"The ideal time to install a home network is while your home is being built. It is so much easier to run all the cabling throughout your home before the walls are finished. This web page will describe the network that I installed in my new home as it was being built with a focus on the 'How To' aspect." [via] Link.
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Nov 19, 2005 03:15 PM
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November 18, 2005
HOW TO -Metal Leafing on your computer
"Gold, silver or copper can be a great looking accent, but not all mod parts come in these colors. Having parts dipped and plated, like chroming, can be very pricey. So what do you do? A technique called Leafing, which is a process of applying a real metal onto wood, metal, or plastic." Here's how to metal leaf computer parts... Link.
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Nov 18, 2005 10:43 AM
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