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  • Free Face Recognition

    April 17, 2009 // davisde // Hacks, Safety & Security, Software Tips Tags: computer, software, tips, tricks, tutorial, unlock, webcam 9 Responses

    ***UPDATE*** New free software is now available and is much more stable than the mentioned version. You can find it here:

    http://www.luxand.com/blink/

    This video shows how to use facial recognition software to lock/unlock your computer using your computers webcam and your face. While the current version of the software is 20 USD, you can download a previous freeware version from here.

    Download version 1.2.1 (Please read NOTE)

    NOTE: Since this is an older version of the program, the company no longer offers any support for it. Do not use this version unless you are willing to assume the risks. If you have any doubts about this version, please don’t use it and simply purchase the most current version from KeyLemon.com. Just becaue it works on my computer doesn’t mean it will work on everyone’s computer.

  • 5 Great Computer Pranks

    March 31, 2009 // davisde // Computer Hardware, DIY Projects, Software Tips Tags: april, computer, fools, funny, tinkernut, tricks, tutorial 11 Responses

    This video will show you some great computer pranks to pull on your friends for April Fools day.

  • Increase The Life Of Your Hard Drive

    February 26, 2009 // davisde // Computer Hardware, Safety & Security Tags: computer, data, drive, hard, life, safety, up, virus 7 Responses

    With all that we do on computers now-a-days, it is important to make sure we take care of them so that our data remains safe. This video covers the measures that you can take to increase the life of your computer’s hard drive. You can find all the links and notes used in this video at:

    http://www.tinkernut.com/forum/video-tutorial-help/increase-the-life-of-your-hard-drive

  • How To Install Dual Operating Systems

    February 12, 2009 // davisde // Linux Tips, Software Tips Tags: boot, computer, linux, operating, system, tips, tricks, tutorial, ubuntu, windows 9 Responses

    This video will guide you through the steps of setting your computer up to boot two different operating systems. The links used in this video are:

    Gparted – http://gparted.sourceforge.net/download.php

    Wubi – http://www.wubi-installer.org

    Boot Manager – http://gag.sourceforge.net

  • Use Any Object To Control Your Computer

    February 5, 2009 // davisde // Software Tips Tags: computer, control, games, mouse, object, remote, tips, tricks, tutorial, webcam, windows 3 Responses

    ***UPDATE: The software has now been updated to 8.0. Please disregard the method I suggest in this video and follow the updated method that is listed here:

    http://developers.camspace.com/tutorials/gamecontroller

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    This is a follow up tutorial to the video posted about using a webcam to control games:

    This video shows you how to control your computer (mainly games and miscellaneous programs such as Google Earth) using your webcam. You will need the software found here:

    http://www.camspace.com

    (free game to use with Camspace)

    http://www.caiman.us/pageC2.php?nr=3411&f=3411-LudoRace.zip

  • Windows Tip: Find What’s Running On Your Computer

    December 18, 2008 // davisde // Safety & Security, Software Tips Tags: computer, start, tips, tricks, tweak, windows 2 Responses

    This video shows you how to determine what processes are running on your computer and which one’s are harmful.

    Startup Programs List

    SysInfo

    ProcessLibrary

  • Put X-Box Media Center On Your PC

    August 27, 2008 // davisde // Software Tips, Video Tags: boot, center, computer, diy, Gaming, media, pc, tutorial, usb, xbox 1 Response

    This video will show you how to put XBMC on a 1 gig or larger flash drive and then boot to it on any PC that can boot to USB drives.

  • 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

  • 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.

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