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Windows Hacks |
 | 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... |
 | Build a Wall Mount PC from an Old Laptop
Setting up a dual-monitor stand or using a TV/monitor combo are great ways to save space, but neither ares as sleek as having a PC hanging on you wall and being able to control it using an XBOX 360 controller or an iPhone app. Why would you... |
 | Turn a Windows 7 Laptop into a Wi-Fi Hotspot
Here's some new software for Windows 7 called Connectify which allows you to turn your Windows 7 laptop into a wireless hotspot. Basically, it converts your laptop into a wireless router of sorts, acting as a wireless access point for computers... |
 | 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... |
 | Make your own DIY Amazon Kindle eBook Reader
This one is sure to kindle your interest ;) . A Kindle (Amazon’s eBook reader) retails for $300. It has a black and white screen and you have to purchase and books, newspapers, magazines, and blogs to read on it. Sure, it saves a lot of... |
 | How to: Build Your Own Windows Home Server
Think of a home dedicated server as your ultimate backup solution for movies, music, data, and photos. With most of our day spent online, data hoarding is an unconscious habit. Learn how to setup and build your own windows server. As we... |
 | How to: Back Up Your Hard Drive For Free
If anything can go wrong, it will. This means although it can be a bit tedious, we always need to backup our computers. Data backup is not only good practice; it's an essential one. It may be a spanking new computer or a jalopy for the digital... |
 | Turn an Old Hard Drive into an External Hard Drive
Odds are you have spare hard drives lying around from old computers. Instead of tossing them out or letting them collect dust, you can easily turn them into DIY external hard drives and use them to backup your important files. Basically all you... |
 | How to Build a DIY Nintendo Arcade
Don't we all love the classic Nintendo and it's 8 bit glory? This main built his own tabletop arcade setup for the NES which allows him to emulate NES games on Windows. The system can also serve as a regular PC by hooking up a keyboard and... |
 | Top 25 Outstanding DIY Dorm Projects
School is back in session shortly for most college students. While you could be an average Joe and and buy all your back to school goods, you'll be far better off building your own DIY projects to pimp your bland dorm room. These fantastic... |
