Gadget Hacks How-Tos — Page 326 of 336

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.

How To: Turn your stereo into an iPod stereo

This video gives you the simple steps of turning your ordinary stereo into an iPod stereo with just a headphone jack.

How To: Create a custom streaming Flash MP3 player

This tutorial shows how to create a custom mp3 player for your myspace page, website and blog using Flash in under 10 minutes using SnapDrive. Create a custom streaming Flash MP3 player.

How To: Turn a laptop touch pad into a mini graphics tablet

TOUCHPAD HACK - This video tutorial shows how to transform a touchpad into a useful mini graphics tablet with some simple, everyday items. You will need a 1.5V battery, a small ball bearing, and a Philips head screwdriver. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to transform a touch pad into a miniature graphics tablet.