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Linux Hacks |
 | DIY Open Source Laptop
We've seen open source computing power grow steadily over the years: First the Arduino, then the Raspberry Pi, and now the open source laptop. Yes, you read that correctly: the goal of this project is to create a laptop built entirely with... |
 | How to: Install Android on the Nook Color
A clever modder installed CyanogenMod 7 (a version of Android) onto a Nook Color. For around $200, it's a super cheap Android tablet with an 800MHz processor and flash support. The video tutorial below will walk you through the install... |
 | How to: Setup Windows, OS X, and Ubuntu on One Machine
Learn how to use virtualization software as an alternative to setting up a multi-boot computer. Software like VirtualBox emulates the environment that would be required for running Windows, Ubuntu, and OS X. For developers who need to test... |
 | 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,... |
 | iPhone Hacked to Run Google's Android
A member of the iPhone Dev Team (the hackers who jailbreak the iPad and iPhone) has successfully installed Google's Android OS on an iPhone. It's an early version of the hack, so it's a little buggy, but it's definitely working as you can see in... |
 | Touch Screen, Linux-Based Digital Guitar
Electric guitars require vibrations to create sound. While they sound cool, this places an enormous amount of restraint on the guitar largely because the you have to concentrate on plucking perfectly and only have one hand free. The Misa... |
 | Run Ubuntu Linux from a Thumb Drive in Windows 7
Many of us who want to have dual operating systems simply split our hard drive and install both. Not exactly a complex procedure these days. Why just a few weeks ago we showed you how to run Win7 and Ubuntu on the same machine. However, instead 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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 | Build your own DVR from an old PC
A DVR (Digital Video Recorder) helps all TV addicts record their favorite TV shows but a branded product like TiVo can be expensive. Instead, learn to make your own PC based DVR by following this thorough tutorial. A custom built DVR lets you... |
 | How to: Windows 7 and Ubuntu on the Same Computer
Learn how to install Windows 7 and Ubuntu on the same hard drive so you aren't restricted to the limitations of one or the other. With this guide, you can dual boot the opposing operating systems and run them in perfect harmony on the same... |
