F-BOMB Spy Machine
Security researcher Brendan O’Connor has created a tiny machine on the cheap that can be used for all sorts of “spy” like activities. The F-BOMB (Falling or Ballistically-launched Object that Makes Backdoors) is a PogoPlug mini computer with some flash memory and antennas housed inside a plastic casing. The F-BOMB can be configured to do [...]
Jam A USB Hub Into Your Keyboard
Here’s a hack that isn’t only simple to do, but extremely practicle; Adding a USB hub to your USB keyboard. Most people’s desks are already crowded and having a USB hub laying around can only add to that clutter. Michael decided to take apart a USB keyboard and a USB hub. He wired the USB [...]
NES Controller MP3 Player
Some might say that it is a mortal sin to mod vintage hardware, but when you can take said piece of hardware and make it functional again it’s forgivable. Such is the case with this NES controller that has been repurposed as an enclosure for a portable MP3 player. Quite a bit of modding was [...]
Intelligent Flashlight Will Show You The Way
Why use an old fashion flashlight when you can use one that will show you the way. This is the Way-Go Torch, an intelligent flashlight developed by Sriranjan Rasakatla. Not only will it light up a path for you, it will overlay useful data on how to get where you want to go. The unit [...]
Add A Solar Charger To Your E-Book Reader
E-Book readers have really revolutionized the world. You can now fit a virtual library in your briefcase or purse. Let’s not forget that it has gotten most of us geeks to go outside from time to time to read thanks to their awesome e-ink displays. One of the key differences between an e-book reader and [...]
DIY: Cut The Cord With Sick Beard And SABnzbd
Disclaimer: This How To is written to automate the process of downloading legal TV shows from newsgroups. We don’t encourage or condone downloading of copy written material. I decided to cut the cord a few months ago after going over our expenses. We had 3 different cable boxes in the house and no one ever [...]
DIY: Rechargeable Battery Tester
Rechargeable batteries are a blessing, especially if you own a ton of electrical devices that use AA’s. The problem with them is that they don’t last forever. Like every other battery, NiMh or NiCd batteries loose some of their capacity with every charge/recharge. That can lead to some headaches, especially if you’re relying on some [...]
Der Kritzler – The Drawbot
Alex Weber of Hamburg Germany has created this awesome drawing robot. Der Kritzler (which means “the Scribbler” in German) is a super cool drawing robot that can lay ink down directly on a piece of paper or even a window as you can see from the video below. Using some stepper motors, gears, pulleys, suction [...]
Neo-Victorian Cell Phone
Are you no longer turning heads with your ultra-modern smartphone? Maybe not, since they are so common in todays society, so why not whip out this retro-styled gem. What once started life as a Sagem X-5m cell phone is now this neo-victorian calling gem. It’s got a handmade wooden case and has been modified to [...]
DIY: Solar Battery Charger
Here is a super easy and super cheap way to build a solar battery charger. You will need nothing more than 2 solar panels, a battery holder and a blocking diode. The project is dirt cheap, usually running you no more than 3 or 4 bucks and is a great way to experiment with solar [...]
DIY: Boost Your Laptop’s WiFi
Even with the hardware of today you can still experience horrible wireless reception. Dead spots have become all too common and if your wifi access point happens to be on another floor, you know how much of a pain it can be to stream media when your signal sucks. Sure you could go out and [...]
Etch-A-Sketch Computer
Who needs a touch screen when you can have you very own etch-a-sketch computer. Modder Martin Raynsford created this etch-a-sketch computer with some MDF and a few bottle caps. There is actually a little more involved than that, but it definitely is a cool mod. By reusing the X and Y axis rollers, the LED [...]
DIY: Macro Lens
Macro photography can be beautiful. Close up shots of tiny objects, their detail shines through so crisp and vibrant. The problem is that you aren’t going to pull off those incredible shots with your iPhone, you won’t even be able to pull them off with your standard DSLR lens. Special macro lenses can be quite [...]
DIY: Infrared Light Converter
Infrared lights can come in handy. Trying to be discreet when shooting video in a dark place is the first example that comes to mind. Purchasing dedicated IR lights can be very expensive. By using some old floppy disks or a roll of film you can convert an average flashlight or incandescent light bulb to [...]
Is There A Rootkit In The PS3?
There is a nasty rumour floating around the interwebs. Seems that Sony might have very well put a rootkit in the latest rev of the PS3 firmware, 3.56. Granted this is nothing more than a rumour, but less we forget the Sony-BMG rootkit of 2005. Remember when they decided to install a rootkit on everyones [...]
