Gadget Hacks How-Tos
How To: Find hacks, tricks, and Easter eggs within Google
Watch this how-to video and learn some tricks and hacks that you can do with Google. Google has a pretty good sense of humor, so there are a lot of hidden programs to play around with. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to hack, play tricks, and find Easter Eggs on Google.
How To: Watch any video on Youtube in HD
WHERE TO USE THIS CODE: Most videos DO NOT have "View in Higher Quality" links below them like this video does. So by using this code, you'll be able to watch ANYTHING in higher quality! TRY IT! : )
How To: Hack the Facebook Moods application
Change the mood of any user on Facebook who has the Moods application installed... all you need is their user id and a few tools.
How To: Catch website content thieves with Copyscape.com
Learn how to use a site: http://www.copyscape.com to check if people are stealing content from your website.
How To: Cheat at Guitar Hero with a show controller
Cheating At Guitar Hero: An introduction to show controllers, by David Randolph from Systm.
How To: Make a WiFi truck
We've got half a day of wiring to build the Wireless Access Truck out of an EVDO modem, a Wilson Electronics Cell Phone Booster, a 12V Mini ITX PC and a WiFi adapter... Hit it.
How To: Generate hydrogen with electrolysis
Car + Hydrogen = Better Mileage? We're not quite ready to drop the cash on one of those under hood mileage boosters being sold all over the web...but using water electrolysis to produce Hydrogen sounded like a good first step!
How To: Breadboard a DIY USB power supply
While breadboarding may seem like some odd combination of snowboarding and consuming the fluffy pastry at the same time, it's actually just the technical term for using a construction base to build a prototype electric circuit. Breadboards are solderless so they're great for circuit design and are reusable.
How To: Apply Ohm's Law to your electronics projects
Calculating resistance and power isn't hard... and, as David explains, knowing Ohm's Law and the Power Triangle can be darn useful when you're designing a project, sorting out power supply issues, or want to keep from burning your car down.
How To: Download and install applications using Safari
Learn to add new applications to your Mac in this easy to follow tutorial. This video demonstrates how to download and install applications to your Mac using the Safari browser.
How To: Get the right geek tools for your workbench
Take a peek at the tools and equipment Patrick Norton and David Randolph have acquired over the years as they walk you through the must have gadgets every geek should have on their workbench.
How To: Get started with VoIP using Asterisk
Kevin Rose is joined by John Todd, a well known, leading Asterisk expert, to introduce you to the amazing VoIP (Voice over IP) world of Asterisk, the open source voip telephony toolkit. In this episode, Kevin and John take you through the installation and configuration of this powerful tool, and show how it can be used to give anyone complete control over their phone experiences, such as voice over wifi, eliminating phone costs, choosing from hundreds of VoIP providers, creating your own voic...
How To: Create your own audio podcast
Podcasting has become the radio phenomenon of the modern age. Kevin Rose and Dan Huard explain why podcasting is so popular and they show how to set up a basic podcast environment from the hardware you'll need to the uploading process. Also, get an exclusive look into Leo Laporte's (of This Week in Tech fame) advanced podcast studio!
How To: Find IP address of any PC
Learn to create a script in Windows XP that will find the IP address of a network PC.
How To: Increase your DSL speed
Learn how test and improve the speed of your DSL Internet connection.
How To: Trace any computer via satellite
Learn how to find the location of any computer you want via satellite using NeoTrace Pro and Google Earth.
How To: Hide your IP address when web browsing
Learn how to hide your IP address when web browsing using Proxy 4 Free.
How To: Web save, net share, and create a podcast playlist
Gary Rosenzweig answers viewer questions about saving Web pages, sharing a network connection and creating a podcast playlist.
How To: Have fun with Google's "I'm Feeling Lucky" tool
Learn to access a number of Google Easter eggs with this simple Google hacker's how-to. Best of all, each of these Easter eggs can be found directly from Google search through use of Google's own "I'm Feeling Lucky" tool. The full list of Easter eggs explored in this video is as follows:
How To: Make acrylic LED neon party lights and signs
This video compilation shows you how to create various LED and fiber optic hacks and projects the average Joe can assemble to create one hell of an awesome, wild party.
How To: One click paste in Firefox with the mouse
Make copy and paste chores a snap with this quick Firefox tweak. I think this only works with version 2, not Beta3.
How To: Speed up Firefox with FasterFox
Learn how to increase the speed of the Firefox web browser using the FasterFox add-on.
How To: Make a Jacob's Ladder illusion cassette tape toy
Watch this video to learn how to hack together your own Jacob's Ladder optical illusion cassette tape toy.
How To: Hack an iPhone headphone adaptor
Watch this video to learn an easy and inexpensive way to make an iPhone headphone adaptor. Once you make the adaptor, you can use any set of headphones or even a car input jack.
How To: Use Safari as an RSS reader
RSS news feeds can be used to easily access news stories, blogs and podcasts. Watch this video and learn to read RSS feeds in Safari.
How To: Turn on Safari debug mode
This tutorial demonstrates how to turn on Safari's Debug mode so you can use additional functionality like the JavaScript console, Web Inspector, and spoof Internet Explorer.
How To: Add bookmarks to your Safari menu bar
Learn to add and manage bookmarks of your favorite web sites to the Safari web browser using your Mac.
How To: Use Safari to FTP files from your Mac computer
Watch this video to learn an easy way to FTP (file transfer protocol) files using the Safari browser.
How To: Use Gmail for beginners
This basic tutorial covers how to check your Gmail, send an e-mail, create a signature and other simple email setting features.
How To: Sign up for and delete a Gmail account
A non-geek tutorial for anyone who wants to take advantage of google's free, web-based e-mail program. This tutorial guides you step by step through the process of how to sign up for and delete a G-Mail account.
How To: Customize your computer by installing a case window
Watch this mod video to learn how to install your own window into your computer case or tower using simple tools and cast acrylic. Follow the easy steps to cut a basic shape or get creative and cut your own shape.
How To: Electrocute that hotdog
Here's how to electrocute a hot dog Redneck style, in under 30 seconds. You need a power cord, some nails and a hotdog to cook or rather heat the meat. This also works with sausages. Be careful, electrocution kills!
How To: Make your own laser light show
Make your own simple laser light show using a laser pointer and a sub woofer.
How To: Make a soldering iron out of a graphite pencil and jumper cables
Now this is one how-to video you probably don't come across often. While most jewelry makers and welders probably purchase their soldering irons, it's actually possible to make your own soldering iron out of graphite pencil, car battery and jumper cables. We know it sounds like you're going to end up lit up like those much-parodied dads trying to set up Christmas lights on the rooftop during the holidays, but this process actually works quite well.
How To: Make a solar-powered plastic bottle toy car
Watch and learn how to make this awesome DIY toy car that runs off solar power. This makeshift mini-vehicle is made from a plastic bottle, small motor, tires, supports and a solar panel. See if you can replicate this interesting solar toy, or see if you can come up with a better and cheaper design!
How To: Build a laser motion sensor mouse trap
Mice, cute as they may be, are an unwelcome visitor in many a home. This video tutorial provides step by step instructions on how to hack a wireless electronic laser mouse trap from an automatic garage door opener and a computer mouse. Find out where those little pests are going. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to build a laser motion detector mouse trap.
How To: Build a hydrogen generator
Check out this how-to video and learn how to build a SAFE hydrogen generator. Be sure that you test volts vs. amps for safety reasons! Follow along with this instructional video, and start making some sweet, sweet hydrogen.
How To: Build a long-lasting hydrogen generator
This how-to video offers step by step instructions for how to build a stainless steel hydrogen generator for $15 dollars. You will need six stainless steel outlet covers with weather seal, 4 screws and nuts, 12 nylon washers and silicone. Learn how to make this hydrogen generator by watching this instructional video.
How To: Install a multi-channel power supply for a CCTV
This Video demonstrates how to install multi channel (4,8,16) power supply for security camera and CCTV installation.
How To: hack Google
This four chapter tutorial has proven popular among our staff.