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Security Hacks |
 | How to: Add a Secret Compartment to any Book
Learn how to make your own secret hiding place within an old book. The entire process is captured on video above for everyone to see. The video really shows how much work this project involves (mainly a lot of paper cutting and gluing). But if... |
 | Beginner Spy Tutorial: Your First DIY Mini FM Bug Transmitter
FM bug transmitters are simple electronic projects that can transmit conversations to any FM radio. The range is usually small at around 100 feet, but the project is simple enough for a beginner. What you need to start off with is a plastic mint... |
 | DIY FM Spy Microphone for Remote Surveillance
We've featured loads of DIY spy projects before and this FM microphone bug is the perfect miniature build for remote audio spying. The extremely detailed 16 page tutorial walks you through building the transmitter which is tiny yet capable of... |
 | DIY Dorm Room Keypad Lock with Arduino
Who doesn't want a unique way to open their dorm room? We've seen loads of different ways, including RFID locks and even laser surveillance security systems.
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 | Play "Backup" PS3 Games from a Hard Drive
The video above features the world's first method of circumventing the PS3's security to play games from a hard drive. Unlike the Xbox 360 and Wii, the PS3 has been resilient in resisting hackers' attempts to play ripped games. The PS3 Jailbreak... |
 | Secret Knock Detecting Door + Mechcanical Iris = Awesome!
Here's a superb DIY project which comes two outstanding hacks we've covered previously. It's a steampunk mechanical iris combined with the secret knock detecting door to create this unique garage door opener.
The brassy mechanical iris hides... |
 | Laser Tripwire takes a Photo, Uploads it to Twitter
The laser tripwire project is superb project for both experienced and brand new Arduino enthusiasts. It combines both hardware, software, and communicating between the two. The simple project captures a snapshot of an unauthorized entry and... |
 | James Bond Style Wireless Door Lock
Remote locking is quite common for automobiles, not so common for doors. This James Bond-ish home security system uses a coded signal from the wristwatch to the electronic box on the door to lock and unlock the door. Far more stylish than... |
 | How to: DIY Laser Security Systems
You always see sophisticated laser systems in movies, but those are super expensive, right? Nah, with a simple red laser and a photocell, DIY laser security is simple. There are a few different ways to setup your system and we'll walk you... |
 | How to: Personal Surveillance Spy Robot
The BlackFin Surveyor is an open source Wireless Mobile Robot comes fully assembled for use in research, education, and exploration at home. For example, it can be a robotic guardian around your house via the internet. Or you could make things... |
