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.
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Free Inbound Calls
// davisde // Hacks, Video Tags: cell, free, gizmo, hack, instructional, phone, programs, tutorial 2 Responses
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Make A Digital Picture Frame
// 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.
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Make Your Own Arcade Game
// davisde // Gaming, Programming Tips, Video Tags: arcade, atari, diy, game, Gaming, hack, instructional, pacman, tutorial 5 Responses
Create your own customized arcade game using your own characters, music, backgrounds, etc. This requires a free basic version of GameMaker 7.0. For written instructions, as well as the sample game that I made, click the links below:-Sample Tinkernut Game (Zipped file)
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Ways to get MP3’s
// 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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Rip DVD’s to a CD
// davisde // Hacks, Video Tags: burn, diy, dvd, hack, how, movie, rip, to, tutorial, Video 14 Responses
This video tutorial will show you how you can backup your DVD’s to your computer and then compress them so that they can fit onto a CD. This project requires two free programs: DVD Decrypter and AutoGK. This software is Windows only. If you are using a Mac, please use the Handbrake software. Also, if your DVD seems to be copy-protected, please try this software: RipIt4Me. -
YouTube to DVD
// davisde // Hacks, Video, Web Tips Tags: download, dvd, hack, multimedia, tutorial, Video, youtube 2 Responses
In this tutorial, you will learn how to download your favorite YouTube videos and burn them to DVD so that you can play them on your TV. This project requires iPod Video Converter and DVD Flick. This software is Windows only. If you are using a different OS, please download and read the PDF file for alternatives. Also, you may note that DVD Flick doesn’t support menus. For alternate software that supports menus, please refer to the PDF file.-Download PDF file.