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 | Mac Hack: Apple Logo becomes Second Monitor
This hacker took apart his Mac and installed a second LCD screen behind the Apple logo. He configured it as a dual display so he can control it independently of the main LCD. Although full instructions aren't avaliable update - full instructions,... |
 | Fix a Stuck Pixel on an LCD Monitor
Occasionally, a pixel on your fancy new LCD monitor will become "stuck" or "dead" which is typically casued by a faulty transistor or unbalanced liquid in the display (LCD = Liquid crystal display, afterall). If you find yourself in such a... |
 | Printer Cartridge Hack Saves you Cash
A dirt simple print cartridge trick will allow you to get every last drop from your so-called "empty" cartridges.ﾃあ It's so simple, your grandma could do it - All you have to do is press a button on the tiny circuit boards which resets each... |
 | How to: Graphically Visualize Data in Real Time
Although the title of this post may sound a bit advanced or intimidating, fear not grasshopper, data visualization is actually quite simple. Using an outstanding program called Processing, we can read data through our computer's serial port and... |
 | How to Hack Windows XP into a Mac Desktop
Previously, we showed you how to create custom desktop themes and now we'll show you how to make Windows XP look like a Mac.ﾃあ By turning Windows into a Mac, you'll have the sleek bottom dock for launching applications quickly. Basically, it's... |
 | Easy Laptop Mod allows Eye to Eye Video Chat
A major problem with video chat is people cannot have a conversation while retaining eye contact.ﾃあ Since eye contact is an essential part of any communication from casual chats to business calls, this simple solution may be able to help.ﾃあ... |
 | Easily Connect a Wiimote to your PC Use a bluetooth adapter and some free software to read data from your wiimote's accelerometer and sensors.ﾃあ There are fantastic connectivity tutorials here and here using software is avaliable for Mac, PC, and Linux.ﾃあ Why would you want to do... |
 | How to: Automatic Hard Drive Back Up
When was the last time you backed up your important files? Last year when your friend called in tears after the Blue Screen of Death ate his thesis?ﾃあ We thought so.ﾃあ Learn to set up a program called SyncBack which automatically generates... |
 | Transformers Battle: Mac vs. PC
The timeless battle of Mac vs PC rages on.ﾃあﾃあThe fantastic documentary above captures an entire, epic battle.ﾃあ Starts out a bit slow but skip ahead and it's pretty fantastic.ﾃあ Overall, a pretty darn good animation full of creative cinematic... |
 | 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.ﾃあ Learn to resurrect your old USBs and make them into a physical "key" for your computer, portable OS,... |
