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  • How To Spot A Fanboy

    September 27, 2013 // davisde // DIY Projects Tags: android, apple, google, microsoft, xbox 1 Response

    Technology has attracted swarms of avid, zealots fans known as “fanboys” (or fangirls). Find out how to spot one!

    Sources used in the video:
    Lifehacker Article

    Ars Technica Article

  • Ballmer resigns as Microsoft CEO

    August 24, 2013 // davisde // Microblog Tags: microsoft 1 Response

    Steve Ballmer resigns as Microsoft CEO, sweat glands rejoice
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  • Vintage Microsoft BOB Unboxing 1995

    April 2, 2012 // davisde // Software Tips Tags: access, april, fools, gag, gigafide, microsoft, old, prank, software, tinkernut, vhs, windows 7 Responses



    Footage of Microsoft BOB Unboxing for April fools day 2012.

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  • How To Download and Install Windows 8

    September 22, 2011 // davisde // Software Tips Tags: 8, download, eight, guide, how, install, microsoft, operating, os, peek, preview, sneak, software, system, tinkernut, tips, to, tricks, tutorial, virtual, virtualbox, windows 22 Responses

    Preview the next version of Windows by downloading it or free and installing it on Virtualbox. This will let you install it and use it without screwing up the rest of your computer.

    Download:
    Windows 8 – http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/br229516
    Virtualbox – http://www.virtualbox.org
    MetroController – http://winaero.com/download.php?view.15
    Windows 8 Start Menu Toggle – http://solo-dev.deviantart.com/art/Windows-8-Start-Menu-Toggle-258422929

  • Save Your Digital Life!

    August 3, 2011 // davisde // Safety & Security Tags: avatar, backup, cloud, digital, download, facebook, flickr, friends, gmail, google, hotmail, life, live, microsoft, photos, picture, restore, rss, save, twitter 8 Responses

    Don’t wait for disaster to strike your web accounts. Be prepared and back them all up using these simple tools.

    Photo Grabber:
    http://code.google.com/p/photograbber/

    Google Takeout:
    https://www.google.com/takeout

    Backup Pop3 e-mail accounts:
    http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/44791/how-to-backup-your-web-based-email-account-using-thunderbird

    Twitter RSS:
    http://search.twitter.com/search.rss?q=Your_Twitter_Name

    Backupify:
    https://www.backupify.com

    View/Add more suggestions:
    http://www.tinkernut.com/groups/videotutorial-extras/forum/topic/backup-your-online-accounts

  • Make Windows 7 Look Like Windows 8

    June 30, 2011 // davisde // Software Tips Tags: 7, 8, aero, beta, eight, interactive, leak, look, microsoft, new, operating, os, peek, preview, sneak, software, system, theme, windows 19 Responses




    This video will show you how you can get the best parts of Windows 8 on your current Windows 7 PC.

    Links:
    Winsplit – http://www.winsplit-revolution.com/
    Interactive Wallpaper – http://okozo.com/interactive/
    Mosaic – http://mosaicproject.codeplex.com/
    Theme pack – http://www.windowsvalley.com/downloads/personalize/themepacks/Windows-vNext.themepack

  • Dual Boot Your Phone with Windows Mobile And Android

    February 7, 2011 // davisde // Featured Articles, Hacks Tags: android, cell, google, hack, microsoft, mobile, mod, phone, windows 21 Responses

    If you want to repurpose an old Windows Mobile Phone that you may have lying around, you can convert it to an Android phone in a few simple steps.

    Links:

    Android Eclair for HTC Vogue – http://www.tinkernut.com/demos/269_dualboot/android_eclair_vogue.zip
    Gen.YDualBoot – http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=623792

    Popular Android Ports:
    NOTE- If your phone isn’t listed, just google your phone adding “android” after it.
    HTC Touch – http://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/androidhtc/
    iPhone – http://www.redmondpie.com/install-android-on-iphone-3g-2g-with-iphodroid
    Samsung i900, i910, i780, i907- http://andromnia.net/wiki/home

  • Windows 7 Upgrade Hacks

    November 11, 2009 // davisde // Hacks, Software Tips Tags: 7, beta, Hacks, install, microsoft, professional, tips, tricks, tutorial, ultimate, windows, work 9 Responses





    This video covers two hacks to get around Windows 7 upgrade limitations. One is a hack that lets you upgrade from the Windows 7 Release Candidate (Beta version) and the other hack allows you to upgrade to a downgraded Windows Edition (ex. Vista Ultimate to Windows 7 Professional).

  • Make XP Look Like Windows 7

    October 20, 2009 // davisde // Software Tips Tags: 7, aero, look, microsoft, pc, theme, tinkernut, tips, tricks, tutorial, windows, xp 99 Responses


    This video will show you how to make your Windows XP machine look and act like Windows 7. Download the files here.

  • Get Microsoft Office For Free Online

    October 3, 2009 // davisde // Software Tips, Web Tips Tags: cloud, documents, free, microsoft, office, online, software, tips, tricks, word 5 Responses





    Find out how to gain access to Microsoft’s new Microsoft Office Online feature.

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