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Wifi Hacks |
 | How to: Wifi Signal Strength Light Painting
Wireless networks are everywhere these days, creating invisible layers that we cannot see. This unique light painting project seeks to change that by mapping the signal strength of Wifi networks in a variety of environments. The light painting... |
 | DIY Portable, Solar Powered Wi-Fi Repeater
With a Wi-Fi hotspot, you can remain connected to the cloud from anywhere. Even then, a Wi-Fi router needs electricity to operate. To cut this umbilical cord, you can power it with the help of the sun or the wind just like this portable, solar... |
 | Solar and Wind Powered Wi-Fi Repeater
It’s a no-brainer that you can live off the grid with the help of DIY free energy sources such as wind and solar. And as our How to: Run Your Gadgets on 100% Green Energy proved, you do not have to ditch your electronic devices either. So if... |
 | Hack an iPad to Achieve Verizon MiFi Network Speeds
For many, iPad’s AT&T network just doesn’t cut it when it comes to internet speeds. This hack enables an iPad to cruise on the internet using Verizon MiFi. However, you'll have to crack open your precious iPad to accomplish the feat.... |
 | How to: Boost your Linksys Wireless Router Signal
The Linksys WRT54G router is a low cost and versatile wireless device which can be bought for about $30 on Ebay. What makes it powerful is that its firmware can be easily modded and replaced by third party firmware such as DD-WRT, a Linux-based,... |
 | Twitter Based Mood Light using Arduino
By monitoring a stream of tweets coming through Twitter, this mood light changes color based upon the frequency of words such as "angry, happy, or sad." The system uses an Arduino which collects data from Twitter using a WiFly module. After... |
 | Alarm Clock Syncs to Google Calendar, Weather, & Traffic Reports
The Dynamically Programmable Alarm Clock makes your standard alarm clock look like it's an antique. The smart alarm clock integrates with Google Calendar over Wi-Fi and sets alarms based on the schedules noted in Google Calendar. It also... |
 | DIY April Fools Pranks: Cublical Chaos, Blue Screens & More
Need some inspiration for this year's April Fool's joke? We've got a superb collection of DIY pranks ready to be deployed. First up, pictured above is a quick prank to make your co-workers thing you've filled their entire cubicle or office... |
 | Wifi Detecting Bumper Sticker For the Geek on the Road
By using electroluminescent parts from ThinkGeek's epic Wifi-Detection shirt ($20), this modder created a sweet wifi-detecting bumper sticker. It's a super simple project you can build yourself an EL bumper sticker in a few hours with... |
 | 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... |
