Tinkernut Labs



  • Why is YouTube so slow?

    August 17, 2013 // davisde // Web Tips Tags: internet, network, speed, time, vpn, youtube 54 Responses


    This video diagnoses the reasons that Youtube videos take so long to load, and offers tips and suggestions to make them load faster.

  • 4 Clever Ethernet Cable Hacks

    August 1, 2013 // davisde // Computer Hardware, Hacks Tags: business, electronics, extension, internet, power, run, usb, wire 4 Responses


    Even though wireless technology is making ethernet cables obsolete, let’s take a look at some ways to breathe new life into these technological wonders.

  • How To Make A Web App In 7 Minutes

    May 4, 2013 // davisde // Programming Tips Tags: app, application, basic, google, interface, internet, object, program, programming, quick, script, Scripting, scripts, user, web 15 Responses


    Writing a web app is actually pretty simple when using the free tools that Google provides.

     

    http://script.google.com

     

    http://www.w3schools.com/jsref/jsref_obj_math.asp

  • Hacking Tip: How To Use Proxies

    July 21, 2011 // davisde // Hacks Tags: address, anonymous, browser, chrome, hidden, hide, internet, ip, private, proxy, secure, security, web 32 Responses






    Proxies are great for surfing the web anonymously. This video will show you how to set up them up and use them.

    Proxify – http://proxify.com
    HideMyAss – http://hidemyass.com
    WhatIsMyIPAdress – http://whatismyipaddress.com
    Foxy Proxy – https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/foxyproxy-standard
    Proxy Switchy – https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/caehdcpeofiiigpdhbabniblemipncjj
    Tor Project – https://www.torproject.org
    IP Hider – http://www.allanonymity.com/ip-hider-hide-ip-software
    Tutorial on using IP Hider –

    In this episode you will learn how to create a Flash website from scratch using completely free software. Here is what we will be creating:
    http://www.tinkernut.com/demos/279_flash_site/index.html

    Links used in this video:
    Project Files – http://http://www.tinkernut.com/demos/279_flash_site/279_flash_site.zip
    Adobe Rome – http://rome.adobe.com

  • Sync iTunes with Amazon Cloud Player

    April 13, 2011 // davisde // Cool Websites, Featured Articles, Multimedia Tips Tags: android, audio, cloud, device, internet, itunes, mobile, music, player, portable 18 Responses



    Description:
    Last week Amazon announced their new cloud player for music. But many of us already use and store our files with iTunes. This video shows you how you can sync your music to both programs so that when you purchase a song from one, it automatically syncs with the other.

    Links used in this video:
    http://www.amazon.com
    http://www.gladinet.com/p/download_starter_direct.htm
    https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=C26EFA36-98E0-4EE9-A7C5-98D0592D8C52&displaylang=en

  • Super Simple Webcam Surveillance System

    October 4, 2010 // davisde // Safety & Security Tags: computer, diy, free, home, internet, protection, security, tutorial, ustream, Video, webcam 13 Responses






    In this episode, we will learn how to create a multi-webcam surveillance system using free software.

    VH Toolkit: http://www.tinkernut.com/demos/VHToolkit_inst.exe
    Ustream: http://www.ustream.tv

  • How To Make A Cheap WiFi Radio

    August 30, 2010 // davisde // DIY Projects Tags: asus, cheap, diy, internet, mp3, music, player, radio, shoutcast, wifi, wireless 40 Responses






    In this episode, I will show you how to create a cheap WiFi radio for under $50.

    Downloads
    Firmware direct download – http://wiki.openwrt.org/toh/asus/wl520gu
    Asus Restoration Utility – http://www.tinkernut.com/demos/253_wifi_radio/wl520.zip
    Putty – http://the.earth.li/~sgtatham/putty/latest/x86/putty.exe
    Ario MPD client – http://sourceforge.net/projects/ario-player/files/
    GTK+ for Windows – http://gtk-win.sourceforge.net/home/index.php/en/Downloads

    Parts Needed:
    Asus WL-520GU – http://www.amazon.com/Asus-WL-520GU-ASUS-Wireless-Router/dp/B000R3BTDC
    USB Sound – http://www.amazon.com/External-Channel-Sound-Adapter-Notebook/dp/B000N35A0Y

    Links:
    MPC Commands – http://linux.die.net/man/1/mpc
    MPD Clients – http://mpd.wikia.com/wiki/Clients

    Reference Sites:
    OpenWRT – http://www.openwrt.org
    MightyOhm – http://mightyohm.com

  • Download and test drive Internet Explorer 9

    March 22, 2010 // davisde // Microblog Tags: beta, internet, Microblog 4 Responses



    Internet Explorer 9: Platform Demos

  • How To Supercharge the Web

    January 20, 2010 // davisde // Web Tips Tags: internet, speed, tinkernut, tips, tricks, tutorial, virus, web 2 Responses





    This video shows you how to improve your internet speeds.

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