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  • Convert DVD’s to iPod for free

    September 30, 2009 // davisde // DIY Projects, Hacks, Multimedia Tips, Software Tips Tags: convert, dvd, free, freeware, hack, ipod, media, movies, player, portable, software, tips, tricks, tutorial, Video 6 Responses



    This video will show you some free programs to use for converting DVD’s to play on iPod’s or other portable media devices. For all the links used in this video, as well as alternatives for Mac users, please refer to the link below:

    This video will show you some free programs to use for converting DVD’s to play on iPod’s or other portable media devices. You can find the links to the software used in the video below:

     

    DVD Fab (free) -http://www.dvdfab.com/free.htm

    Handbrake (free) – http://handbrake.fr/?article=download

    iTunes (free) – http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

     

    FOR MAC USERS: As I do not have a Mac, I cannot test this method, but a free program to remove dvd encryption is MacTheRipper. Once it has ripped the DVD to your computer, you can then use Handbrake to convert it as shown in the video.

  • How To Create/Edit PDF Files For Free

    September 30, 2009 // davisde // Cool Websites, Software Tips, Web Tips Tags: adobe, diy, edit, free, freeware, how, read, software, to, tutorial, write 4 Responses





    This tutorial will show you ways to read, edit, and create PDF files without spending any money. It requires 3 different pieces of software:

    http://www.foxitsoftware.com
    http://www.acrosoftware.com
    http://www.hellopdf.com

  • DIY Projects: Set Up An FTP Server

    August 11, 2008 // davisde // DIY Projects, Video Tags: block, diy, freeware, ftp, how, ip, router, server, software, to 4 Responses

    This video will show you how to set up an FTP server from behind a router using CrossFTP server (www.crossftp.com). If you need to find your main IP address, visit www.whatsmyip.org. (more…)

  • How To Map Your Mind

    August 1, 2008 // davisde // Software Tips, Video Tags: diy, free, freeware, map, organize, software 1 Response

    This video will show you the basics of mind mapping using “Free MindMap” found at http://freemind.sourceforge.net

  • 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

  • Make Your Photos HUGE

    July 1, 2008 // davisde // Cool Websites, Video Tags: art, camera, diy, freeware, multimedia, photo, picture, resize, tips, tricks, tutorial 1 Response

    This video introduces the website www.blockposters.com that allows you to turn a regular sized photo into a printable poster.

  • Turn Pictures Into Posters For Free

    June 3, 2008 // davisde // DIY Projects, Multimedia Tips, Software Tips Tags: art, camera, diy, freeware, multimedia, photo, picture, resize, tips, tricks, tutorial 1 Response

    This tutorial will show you how you can convert a regular sized picture into a printable, multi-page poster using free software.

  • How To Record Your Screen

    April 19, 2008 // davisde // Multimedia Tips, Software Tips Tags: desktop, freeware, record, screen, software, tutorial, Video 4 Responses

    Create screen recordings using the free software CamStudio

  • 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.

  • Free Stuff: WinDirStat

    February 6, 2008 // davisde // Safety & Security, Software Tips Tags: free, freeware, software, tips, tutorial, tweak, windows 1 Response

    This weeks freeware pick is called WinDirStat. It allows you to view everything that is taking up space on your hard drive and how much space it is taking. It presents it in a visual format that is easy to read.

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