Tinkernut Labs



  • Backup Files Online

    June 2, 2008 // davisde // Software Tips, Video Tags: backup, diy, drive, files, ftp, internet, online, safety, tinkernut, tips, tricks, tutorial 1 Response


    This tutorial shows you how you can backup your files online.

  • Backup Up Your Files Automatically

    May 30, 2008 // davisde // Safety & Security, Video Tags: backup, data, diy, files, safety, security, tips, tricks, tutorial 1 Response


    The free program Idlebackup allows you to backup your files while your computer is idle.

  • Top 5 Firefox Extensions

    May 28, 2008 // davisde // Video, Web Tips Tags: add, browser, diy, extension, firefox, internet, tips, tricks, tutorial 2 Responses


    By request, here is a list of 5 Firefox extensions that should make for a better browsing experience. If you have any that you would like to share, please feel free to post them in the comments below.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Multimedia Tip: Create Animated Images

    April 19, 2008 // davisde // Multimedia Tips, Software Tips Tags: animated, animation, avatar, design, diy, image, multimedia, web 3 Responses


    This walks you through how to create an animated GIF image file that can be used in websites, as avatar’s, as icons, etc. This example walks you through how to make an animated signature.

  • Freeware Tip: Remotely Control A Computer

    April 10, 2008 // davisde // Software Tips, Video Tags: access, computer, control, diy, remote, tech, tutorial 4 Responses


    Control anyone’s computer remotely using this free program. This is great for performing remote technical support.

  • Gmail Tip: Unlimited E-mail Addresses

    April 10, 2008 // davisde // Video, Web Tips Tags: diy, email, fake, gmail, google, how, tip, to, tricks, tutorial 3 Responses


    This tip shows you how you can create unlimited e-mail addresses with your Gmail address for the purposes of organizing your incoming e-mail.

  • Make a DVR from an old computer

    April 10, 2008 // davisde // DIY Projects, Video Tags: computer, diy, media, orb, record, tutorial, tv, Video 4 Responses


    Turn an old computer into a DVR that you can use to watch TV and record shows from over the internet using a TV card and free software.

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