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Microsoft Hacks |
 | DIY Home Automation using the Kinect
We've seen plenty of superb Kinect hacks in the past, and this home automation project is paving the way forward for more. The hack uses a Kinect to determine a user's location within a room and control the lighting accordingly. For example,... |
 | Kinect + Wiimote = Enhanced FPS Gaming
While Kinect has a few decent games available with it, it doesn't work with games like Call of Duty. Microsoft took aim at the casual gamers first (of course). However, this Kinect hack demonstrates the potential of Microsoft’s latest toy when... |
 | Minority Report Style Web Browsing with the Kinect
Thanks to Kinect hacks and its controller-free interface, we will be using a lot more of our hands in the days to come. Of course, the "holy grail" of gesture recognition is how Tom Cruise interacts with a computer in Minority Report. Check... |
 | Epic Halo Case Mod: The Master Chief Xbox 360
We've seen a Wii Mario mod so it was only a matter of time before we saw Master Chief blowing holes through an Xbox 360. The textures and level of detail on this Halo case mod are absolutely stunning. On one side, we have Master Chief shooting... |
 | How to: Connect Rock Band Drums to Windows
Ever wondered whether your Rock Band drums could work with Windows? Yes, indeed they can! We've covered a similar subject in a previous post, Rock Band Drums for your PC, but now here are two more great reasons to connect your drums:
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 | World's Most Stunning Data Centers
Who says technology can't be art? Taking a break from our typical hacks and mods, we bring you the most impressive data centers of the world. Pictured above and below, Microsoft seems to have their top-secret data center organization down to an... |
 | Absolutely Epic Xbox to Mac Transformation
This exceptional mod uses the shell of an old Xbox to house stunning new hardware. While Macs have that sleek, sexy feel, when they're priced at $4500 that feeling fades quickly. So instead of buying a super expensive Mac, learn how to... |
 | Free Windows 7 by Hacking XP and Vista Microsoft's newest operating system called Windows 7 will come out with plenty of fancy new features. But, don't bother buying it because you can transform your XP or Vista machine into Windows 7 for free. Of course, if you're using... |
