Tinkernut Labs

  • Create Fighting Stickfigure Animations

    April 30, 2008 // davisde // DIY Projects, Multimedia Tips, Software Tips Tags: animated, animation, computer, tip, tricks, tutorial, Video 9 Responses

    This video shows you how to create fighting stick figure animations. Here are some links to get you started:
    –Software page
    –Examples
    –Convert to AVI

  • Use a Cell Phone as a Webcam

    April 29, 2008 // davisde // DIY Projects, Video Tags: camera, cell, internet, mobile, phone, power, screen, stream, tutorial, webcam 13 Responses

    This tutorial covers the steps on how to turn a Windows enabled mobile phone into a Webcam that you can stream over the internet.

  • Security Tip: Make A Security Camera

    April 28, 2008 // davisde // Safety & Security, Video Tags: cam, camera, computer, privacy, security, streaming, ustream, Video, webcam 9 Responses

    This video will show you how to make a security cam by making a webcam remotely accessible from the internet.

  • Update

    April 28, 2008 // davisde // Microblog 6 Responses

    This is just an update on what all is going on with the website. I have fixed the RSS feeds so that it shows when updates are posted. I am working on a way, however, to include the videos in the RSS feeds (such as for iTunes). Also, I will start including download links on each of the video posts so that you can download the videos (see previous post for example). Thanks for visiting! Spread the word!

  • Security Tip: How To Encrypt Your Hard Drive

    April 26, 2008 // davisde // Safety & Security, Video Tags: encrypt, encryption, files, security, truecrypt, windows 1 Response

    Encrypt your files and folders using TrueCrypt. It creates a volume that you can store stuff in (like a hard drive), but when you unmount it you are left with a fully encrypted file that you can store or transport.

  • Send text messages from e-mail

    April 24, 2008 // davisde // Video, Web Tips Tags: cell, diy, email, how, phone, text, to, verizon 20 Responses

    Send text messages to most phones through your e-mail account. Below is a compiled list of text addresses for major carriers. For European users, click here to find your company

    Verizon Wireless
    10-digit cell phone number @ vtext.com
    (ex.3332221111@vtext.com)
    T-Mobile
    10-digit cell phone number @ tmomail.net
    (ex.3332221111@tmomail.net)
    Sprint PCS
    10-digit cell phone number @ messaging.sprintpcs.com
    (ex.3332221111@messaging.sprintpcs.com)
    Cingular Wireless
    1 + 10-digit cell phone number @ cingularme.com
    (ex.13332221111@cingularme.com)
    AT&T PCS
    10-digit cell phone number @ mobile.att.net
    (ex.3332221111@mobile.att.net)
    Cellular One
    10-digit cell phone number @ mobile.celloneusa.com
    (ex.3332221111@mobile.celloneusa.com)
    Comcast
    10-digit cell phone number @ comcastpcs.textmsg.com
    (ex.3332221111@comcastpcs.textmsg.com)
    Telus
    10-digit cell phone number @ msg.telus.com
    (ex.3332221111@msg.telus.com)
    Fido
    10-digit cell phone number @ fido.ca
    (ex.3332221111@fido.ca)
    Bell Mobility (Canada)
    10-digit cell phone number @ txt.bell.ca
    (ex.3332221111@txt.bell.ca)
    Bell Atlantic
    10-digit cell phone number @ message.bam.com
    (ex.3332221111@message.bam.com)
    Rogers Wireless
    10-digit cell phone number @ pcs.rogers.com
    (ex.3332221111@pcs.rogers.com)

  • How To Create Flash MP3 Players

    April 23, 2008 // davisde // Cool Websites, Video Tags: diy, embed, flash, mp3, myspace, picture, player, tips, Video, website 4 Responses

    At Moonk.com you can create customized video, mp3, and photo players that you can embed on your website or myspace account.

  • Backup Your Files In Google Docs

    April 23, 2008 // davisde // Safety & Security, Video Tags: google, microsoft, office, word 1 Response

    Synchronize and backup your Microsoft Office Documents using Google Docs and Docsyncer.

  • How To Make Stop Motion Animations

    April 21, 2008 // davisde // DIY Projects, Video 3 Responses

    This video shows the basics of creating stop-motion animations. You will need a digital camera, a computer, and a video editing program. I used Windows Movie Maker.

  • Multimedia Tip: Professional Video Editing

    April 21, 2008 // davisde // Multimedia Tips, Software Tips Tags: adobe, diy, editing, effects, free, professional, special, tips, tricks, tutorial, Video, wax 6 Responses

    Wax 2.0 is a free non-linear video editor that can be used to add advanced effects to your videos. There are many different things you can do with Wax 2.0, but for this tutorial, I will show you how to zoom in on screencasts that we made in the last tutorial.

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