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Internet Hacks |
 | Build Your Own Open-Source DVR
An oldie but a goodie, this tutorial shows you how to build a nice DVR, using open source software, a PC and a TV tuner card, perfect for those who wish to record and save video without the hassles of DRM. Essentially, it's like building your own... |
 | Hack Twitter to Control Electronics
Twitter has become one of the most popular social media sites, but its uses extend far beyond the world of the internet. By, interfacing physical hardware with Twitter these projects have created fantastic hacks allowing electronics to react to... |
 | Top 40 Arduino Projects of the Web
Since we love the ever-popular Arduino, we've scoured the vast reaches of the interweb and unearthed the best Arduino projects just for you. The Arduino is an open source programming platform which allows you to easily control electronics with a... |
 | Hack Customer Service - Go Directly to a Human
We've all suffered the pains of customer service robots. Learn to bypass robot answering machines and be directly connected to human customer support. The list has every major company as well as U.S. government agencies. Guaranteed to save... |
 | Outstanding Uses for your Old USB Drives
With 8GB sticks coming out for less than $20, it's no wonder why our old 128mb sticks have been stuffed away in drawers, never to me used again. Learn to resurrect your old USBs and make them into a physical "key" for your computer, portable OS,... |
 | Gmail and RSS Notifiers using the Arduino
By programming the Arduino and having it communicate to the web through your computer's serial port, you can create your own physical notifier which alerts you when you receive email or when an RSS news feed is updated. It can even update you of... |
 | How to: DIY Home Automation Tutorial
Don't know about you, but physically getting up and turning on my lights is far too much work. Home automation is surprisingly simple actually and we've compiled plenty of resources for you to create your own home of the future.
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 | How to Make a DIY Wireless Network Printer
Take your standard network printer, embed a wireless router to its innards, and presto, you've now built your very own wireless network printer! To get started, pick up a low priced router on eBay. Build your own by following this detailed... |
 | How to Shutdown your Computer with a Cell Phone
You can remotely shut down your computer from anywhere in the world using any cell phone with texting capabilities and Mozilla Thunderbird, a Mac, or Microsoft Outlook. It's pretty simple to accomplish and the video above guides you through the... |
 | Make your own Telepresence Robot
Instead of going to work everyday, send a web-controllable robot equipt with a monitor and web cam. You can control it from anywhere in the world, making conferencing, and talking with family back home a breeze. Besides the brief video above... |
