Tinkernut Labs



  • Make XP Look Like Vista

    July 22, 2008 // davisde // Hacks, Software Tips Tags: aero, diy, extension, freeware, look, vista, xp 5 Responses


    This video will show you how to make Windows XP look like Windows Vista using free software:
    http://lee-soft.com/
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwl…
    http://desktop.google.com

  • Remove DRM’s from music

    June 24, 2008 // davisde // Hacks, Video Tags: digital, Hacks, itunes, music, protection, tips, tricks, tutorial 2 Responses


    This video shows you how to remove the Digital Rights Management(DRM) protection from iTunes music.

  • Hacking Tip: Trace IP addresses to a location

    June 19, 2008 // davisde // Hacks, Video Tags: diy, find, hack, internet, ip, map, tips, tricks, tutorial, website 7 Responses


    This video will show you how you can trace IP address or websites to a specific location. 

  • Hacking Tip: Forge E-mail Addresses

    May 5, 2008 // davisde // Hacks, Video Tags: email, gmail, hack, hacking, hotmail, how, spoof, to, webmail 7 Responses


    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

    April 14, 2008 // davisde // Hacks, Video Tags: dvd, freeware, movie, multimedia, protection, rip, software 1 Response


    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

    March 10, 2008 // davisde // Hacks, Programming Tips, Video Tags: computer, fake, how, prank, to, tutorial, virus 7 Responses


    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

    February 25, 2008 // davisde // DIY Projects, Hacks, Video Tags: cell, computer, hack, instructional, phone, text 26 Responses


    ***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

    November 5, 2007 // davisde // Hacks, Video Tags: cell, free, gizmo, hack, instructional, phone, programs, tutorial 2 Responses


    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

    September 18, 2007 // davisde // DIY Projects, Hacks, Video Tags: craft, hack, instructional, photos, pictures, technology, tutorial 2 Responses


    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

    August 18, 2007 // davisde // Hacks, Multimedia Tips, Software Tips, Web Tips Tags: download, google, hack, mp3, music, myspace, radio, tutorial, Video, web, youtube 3 Responses


    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.

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