This video will show you how you can trace IP address or websites to a specific location.Â
Hacks
Hacking Tip: Forge E-mail Addresses
The purpose of this video is to show an e-mail security flaw using telnet that allows hackers to send e-mails using anyone’s e-mail address. Thankfully, many major e-mail providers have software that blocks this. My intention is to make people aware of this flaw so that other e-mail providers can protect themselves as well. An example program for protection can be found at http://www.zsty.com/email.
How To Remove DVD protection
The free version of DVD Fab allows you not only to rip DVD’s to your computer, but it also removes any regional or right protection from the DVD as it’s ripping. Then you can use VLC to play back the DVD’s.
Make A Fake Virus
This tutorial will show you how to make a non-destructive prank that will make someone think they have a virus on their computer every time they click on it. Please do not use this for destructive purposes.
Shutdown your Computer with a Cell Phone
***UPDATE*** This project can also be done with Tunderbird. Here’s a link to the article:
http://lifehacker.com/386811/shutdown-windows-with-a-text-message-thunderbird-edition
This video will show you how to shutdown your computer from anywhere using a texting capable cell phone, Microsoft Outlook and a free account from www.kwiry.com.
Free Inbound Calls
Receive free calls from anyone using GrandCentral and Gizmo. Gizmo is a free VOIP (Voice Over IP) computer phone program. GrandCentral allows you to create a phone number in any area code and you can set it so that when people call that number, it will forward the call to any number of phones, including your Gizmo phone.
Make A Digital Picture Frame
This video will show you how you can make your own digital picture frame using a Mattel Juicebox (and MP3 kit) and a shadowbox that you can get at any craft store. All of the materials cost less than $30.
Ways to get MP3′s
This video explains different methods of attaining music that you find on the web and saving it as MP3 format. We’ll cover Google searches, YouTube, Streaming radio and MySpace.
Rip DVD’s to a CD
This video tutorial will show you how you can backup your DVD’s to your computer and then compress them so that they can fit onto a CD. This project requires two free programs: DVD Decrypter and AutoGK. This software is Windows only. If you are using a Mac, please use the Handbrake software. Also, if your DVD seems to be copy-protected, please try this software: RipIt4Me.
YouTube to DVD
In this tutorial, you will learn how to download your favorite YouTube videos and burn them to DVD so that you can play them on your TV. This project requires iPod Video Converter and DVD Flick. This software is Windows only. If you are using a different OS, please download and read the PDF file for alternatives. Also, you may note that DVD Flick doesn’t support menus. For alternate software that supports menus, please refer to the PDF file.-Download PDF file.