It is hard to believe, someone spent time programming this.
Well wort it!
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
Monday, 31 October 2011
This is how to make your gmail/youtube/google account more secure.
If you have a google account you should look into this...
Friday, 23 September 2011
Cool and simple way to hack your wii
How to Hack Your Wii for Homebrew in Five Minutes:
Hacking your Wii hasn't been difficult, but it has required a somewhat detailed process. Now we have LetterBomb, which is an incredibly simple way to hack your Wii. It only takes about five minutes to accomplish. Here's how to do it. More »
Hacking your Wii hasn't been difficult, but it has required a somewhat detailed process. Now we have LetterBomb, which is an incredibly simple way to hack your Wii. It only takes about five minutes to accomplish. Here's how to do it. More »
Thursday, 11 August 2011
Monday, 11 July 2011
Wednesday, 22 June 2011
DIY softboxes light your photos on the cheap
DIY softboxes light your photos on the cheap: "
Softboxes are often considered a must-have piece of equipment when doing any sort of portrait or studio photography. While they are not the most expensive photography accessory, they can be built far cheaper than you would pay for an off the shelf model.
[Don] needed a softbox for his studio, and he ended up constructing a fairly nice one out of a styrofoam cooler. He mounted an outdoor light receptacle inside the cooler after laying down a reflective backing, bolting everything to a piece of plywood situated on the back of the cooler. He stretched some white cloth over the front to diffuse the light, and then mounted it on a light stand. You can see a video of the construction process below, as well as additional softbox-lit images on his site.
[Aud1073cH] had a similar need for a softbox, but went about his construction a bit differently. He grabbed a lampshade and a white dress shirt at a thrift store, stretching the shirt over the bottom opening before securing it with Velcro. He mounted the lampshade on a light stand, inserting his camera’s speed light through the smaller lampshade opening. As you can see in his photostream, the softbox does a great job at softening the shadows in his pictures.
messing with airsoft:
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[Drake] wrote in to share his recent project, which involves repurposing an Airsoft rifle that was sitting around, collecting dust. Airsoft guns as a whole are not all that impressive, but convert your Airsoft gun into a laser rifle, and we’re all ears.
His laser blaster is honestly pretty straightforward as far as laser projects go, but we just couldn’t resist. He pulled apart the Airsoft gun, removing all of the “airy” bits, leaving just the trigger behind. He added a 9v battery and a linear power supply to the gun, wiring them up to a 700mW laser diode from what we hope was a broken Blu-ray burner.
In the obligatory “look at what I can destroy with my laser gun” video embedded below, [Drake] shows off his gun’s potency at various ranges, popping balloons from 35 feet away. He even shows off the laser’s usefulness as a light pen for glow in the dark surfaces.
While his modifications are nothing we haven’t seen before, his gun is far more accessible than others we have featured.
Have any cool high-powered laser projects of your own? Share them with us in the comments.
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[Drake] wrote in to share his recent project, which involves repurposing an Airsoft rifle that was sitting around, collecting dust. Airsoft guns as a whole are not all that impressive, but convert your Airsoft gun into a laser rifle, and we’re all ears.
His laser blaster is honestly pretty straightforward as far as laser projects go, but we just couldn’t resist. He pulled apart the Airsoft gun, removing all of the “airy” bits, leaving just the trigger behind. He added a 9v battery and a linear power supply to the gun, wiring them up to a 700mW laser diode from what we hope was a broken Blu-ray burner.
In the obligatory “look at what I can destroy with my laser gun” video embedded below, [Drake] shows off his gun’s potency at various ranges, popping balloons from 35 feet away. He even shows off the laser’s usefulness as a light pen for glow in the dark surfaces.
While his modifications are nothing we haven’t seen before, his gun is far more accessible than others we have featured.
Have any cool high-powered laser projects of your own? Share them with us in the comments.
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Good tip by LifeHacker
Basics of Photography Part I: Taking Better Photos by Understanding How Your Digital Camera Works: "
With so many cameras available, figuring out how all the specifications and options translate into your everyday use is complicated. For our first lesson in the Basics of Photography, we're going to learn how cameras work and make sense of what that means in terms of choosing a camera to buy and how it affects your photographs. More »
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With so many cameras available, figuring out how all the specifications and options translate into your everyday use is complicated. For our first lesson in the Basics of Photography, we're going to learn how cameras work and make sense of what that means in terms of choosing a camera to buy and how it affects your photographs. More »
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Saturday, 28 May 2011
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
'Windows Phone 7' like launcher for Android
Launcher 7 Brings Windows Phone's Simple, Attractive Interface to Android: "
If you're bored of Android's traditional interface, or you'd like Windows Phone's elegant interface with Android's power, Launcher 7 can bring the simple, tiled home screen design to your Android phone. More »
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If you're bored of Android's traditional interface, or you'd like Windows Phone's elegant interface with Android's power, Launcher 7 can bring the simple, tiled home screen design to your Android phone. More »
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Five Best Services for Quick Image Sharing
Five Best Services for Quick Image Sharing: "
When you want to share an image on Twitter, over IM, or in the comments of your favorite blog, full-fledged gallery webapps like Flickr or Picasa are overkill. That's where these quick sharing services come in, filling your need for quick, almost disposable image sharing. Here's a look at five of the most popular services for quickly and easily sharing images on the web. More »
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When you want to share an image on Twitter, over IM, or in the comments of your favorite blog, full-fledged gallery webapps like Flickr or Picasa are overkill. That's where these quick sharing services come in, filling your need for quick, almost disposable image sharing. Here's a look at five of the most popular services for quickly and easily sharing images on the web. More »
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How to eat before tough training - according to lifehacker.com
Train Like an Athlete: What to Eat Before, During, and After Exercise: "
What you eat before and after you exercise makes a big difference in your performance and recovery, especially if you're an athlete. This training diet from the Iowa State University suggests carb-rich meals before, light snacks during, and fluid replacement after exercising. More »
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What you eat before and after you exercise makes a big difference in your performance and recovery, especially if you're an athlete. This training diet from the Iowa State University suggests carb-rich meals before, light snacks during, and fluid replacement after exercising. More »
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Monday, 23 May 2011
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Keep your password safe!
What Professional Password Guessers Look for in Your Password [Security]: "
As the recent LastPass security notification reminds us, it's critical to use only strong passwords. Most people, though, use the same patterns when choosing their passwords, like having the number 1 at the end, making these easier for hackers to crack. More »"
As the recent LastPass security notification reminds us, it's critical to use only strong passwords. Most people, though, use the same patterns when choosing their passwords, like having the number 1 at the end, making these easier for hackers to crack. More »"
Thursday, 12 May 2011
Google? In my lightbulbs? It’s more likely than you think
Google? In my lightbulbs? It’s more likely than you think: "
With the recent announcement and release of their ADK, it was only a matter of time before Google started invading your home in a big way. From the looks of it, Google will be jumping into the home lighting market very shortly, which could prove to be quite interesting.
Partnering with Florida-based Lighting Sciences, Google is planning on developing consumer-grade 60W equivalent smart LED light bulbs. The bulbs will be able to wirelessly communicate using Google’s new open-source home networking protocol. The lights will be controllable using any Android device allowing users to dim, brighten and toggle the lights on and off without ever touching a wall switch.
We think it’s an interesting idea, and we’re all for getting quality LED lighting in the home. That said, some of Google’s other utility-centric endeavors such as PowerMeter have met only mediocre success, so it remains to be seen if this concept takes off. If it does however, we can’t wait to see the flood of ADK-based hacks the community puts together. Since their new wireless protocol will likely be extended to all sorts of other household systems, the possibilities are endless.
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With the recent announcement and release of their ADK, it was only a matter of time before Google started invading your home in a big way. From the looks of it, Google will be jumping into the home lighting market very shortly, which could prove to be quite interesting.
Partnering with Florida-based Lighting Sciences, Google is planning on developing consumer-grade 60W equivalent smart LED light bulbs. The bulbs will be able to wirelessly communicate using Google’s new open-source home networking protocol. The lights will be controllable using any Android device allowing users to dim, brighten and toggle the lights on and off without ever touching a wall switch.
We think it’s an interesting idea, and we’re all for getting quality LED lighting in the home. That said, some of Google’s other utility-centric endeavors such as PowerMeter have met only mediocre success, so it remains to be seen if this concept takes off. If it does however, we can’t wait to see the flood of ADK-based hacks the community puts together. Since their new wireless protocol will likely be extended to all sorts of other household systems, the possibilities are endless.
Monday, 9 May 2011
FBI tracking device found; disassembled
FBI tracking device found; disassembled: "
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[ifixit] has apparently grown tired of tearing apart Apple’s latest gizmos, and their latest display of un-engineering has a decidedly more federal flair. You may have heard about Yasir Afifi’s discovery of a FBI-installed tracking device on his car back in October of last year. Apparently, the feds abandoned a similar device with activist Kathy Thomas. Wired magazine managed to get their hands on it, and gave it to ifixit to take apart. There’ve even posted a video.
The hardware itself isn’t that remarkable, it’s essentially a GPS receiver designed before the turn of the century paired with a short range wireless transceiver. The whole device is powered by a set of D-sized lithium-thionyl chloride batteries which should be enough juice to run the whole setup for another few decades–long enough to outlast any reasonable expectations of privacy, with freedom and justice for all.
Miniature PC packs a big punch
15£ PC with the size of gum stick! 700MHz ARM11, 1080p HDMI output and USB host
Miniature PC packs a big punch: "
Miniature PC packs a big punch: "
We are always looking out for smaller yet capable computers for our projects, and this newest offering by [David Braben] is looking mighty nice. [David] is the head of a UK-based games studio, but has recently been focusing on bringing small, affordable PCs to classrooms around the world.
The computer, called Raspberry Pi, is about the size of your standard USB thumb drive and contains a 700 MHz ARM 11 processor as well as 128 MB of memory. It has an HDMI port which can display 1080p video on any compatible screen, along with a USB port for input peripherals. Mass storage is provided courtesy of an on-board SD card slot, and it looks like the ability to utilize add-on modules will be available as well.
There is sure to be no shortage of willing buyers if [David] is able to bring these computers to market within a reasonable timeframe. With a projected cost of about $25, this will certainly give the OLPC and others a run for their money.
Thanks to everyone who sent this story in… all of you. You can stop now… please. (don’t stop sending us tips, we’re just joking around)
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No more waiting for download button on RapidShare page.
If you've ever visited MegaUpload or RapidShare, you know that downloading a file from either site with any expediency requires a premium account. If you don't have a premium account, you're stuck with slower speeds and a countdown timer that forces you to wait. This is designed to annoy you into paying. While you can't fix the slower speeds, you can bypass the wait times with a clever Firefox extension called SkipScreen. Supposedly Skipscreen was also ported to Chrome, but it currently appears to be missing. One less-robust alternative is RapidShare Download Helper.
Source:lifehacker.com
Source:lifehacker.com
Homefront closing scene
I like this game.
Since I have finished single player mode, it is time to switch to multiplayer.
Anyone out there playing Homefront?
Since I have finished single player mode, it is time to switch to multiplayer.
Anyone out there playing Homefront?
Saturday, 7 May 2011
Cold War Sector Operations Room
I like this lad's photos. He is a little bit mad...
Cold War Sector Operations Room: "
Cold War Sector Operations Room: "
sophos9 posted a photo:
Cold war air operations providing cruicial war time intelligence. Heavily used until the 1970's then shutdown and not used since. This place is intact and untouched...
This room would have housed circa 70 operators passing intel about aircraft coming over from Europe
Friday, 6 May 2011
How to Use Spotify in the U.S. with a VPN Service [Video]
This might be useful to get access to services restricted to US.
That means netflix vudu hulu etc.
Free movies and TV series lads!
How to Use Spotify in the U.S. with a VPN Service [Video]: "
When we called Spotify the best desktop music player we've ever used, we meant it—and now that it syncs with iOS and Android devices, it's even better. The trouble is, due to licensing restrictions, a lot of you can't try it out. Well, Americans (and non-Euros of all stripes), take heart: Here's how to use Spotify from the U.S. More »
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That means netflix vudu hulu etc.
Free movies and TV series lads!
How to Use Spotify in the U.S. with a VPN Service [Video]: "
When we called Spotify the best desktop music player we've ever used, we meant it—and now that it syncs with iOS and Android devices, it's even better. The trouble is, due to licensing restrictions, a lot of you can't try it out. Well, Americans (and non-Euros of all stripes), take heart: Here's how to use Spotify from the U.S. More »
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USB Minecraft portal
USB Minecraft portal: "
Filed under: video hacks
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[Sprite_tm] had heard some time ago that middle of the road Nokia phones had some really interesting LCDs, they are 2.4 inch TFT’s with 320×240 resolution. He immediately got 3 beccause they are pretty low cost as well, and started working with them. Apparently these LCDs are self contained, meaning they have all the driver chips and memory on board, you just need to know the pins and commands. This too is fairly easy as they are somewhat standard setups and datasheets for similar models work in a pinch.
Once the things were working, what do you do with them? [Sprite_tm] decided to make a desktop minecraft portal. Since the animation is a bit complex in micro controller worlds, he grabbed one of the STM32F101CBs for their beefy cpu and got to work. Getting the texture from minecraft proved to be a bit of a bear as they are not static images, but are calculated on startup. A bit of C code on the PC quickly generates an appropriate pattern and is exported to the micro controller for display in its final home.
The case is made out of wood and once finished looks just like the “real” thing giving a presentation any “blockhead” would love to have on their desk.
Filed under: video hacks
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