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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

  • Free WebApp Alternatives to Expensive Software

    May 23, 2009 // davisde // Cool Websites, Video Tags: adobe, alternative, apps, browser, documents, free, microsoft, office, photoshop, software, tips, tricks, tutorial, upload, web 3 Responses

    This video shows some free web based alternatives to common, expensive, software such as Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Camtasia, Illustrator, Acrobat, etc. These web based applications do not require you to pay anything or download anything. You can upload, edit, and save documents from directly within your browser.

     

    Microsoft Office – Google Docs

    Microsoft PowerPoint – Preezo

    Adobe Photoshop – Splashup

    Adobe Illustrator – Aviary

    Adobe Flash – Ajax Animator

    Instant Messenger Clients – Meebo

    Camtasia – ScreenToaster

    Windows Movie Maker – Jaycut

    Quicken – Mint

    Fax Software – FaxZero

    Adobe Acrobat – PDF Escape

     

    Special thanks to the suggestions by MikeTheDJ4 found here and here.

  • Free Face Recognition

    April 17, 2009 // davisde // Hacks, Safety & Security, Software Tips Tags: computer, software, tips, tricks, tutorial, unlock, webcam 9 Responses

    ***UPDATE*** New free software is now available and is much more stable than the mentioned version. You can find it here:

    http://www.luxand.com/blink/

    This video shows how to use facial recognition software to lock/unlock your computer using your computers webcam and your face. While the current version of the software is 20 USD, you can download a previous freeware version from here.

    Download version 1.2.1 (Please read NOTE)

    NOTE: Since this is an older version of the program, the company no longer offers any support for it. Do not use this version unless you are willing to assume the risks. If you have any doubts about this version, please don’t use it and simply purchase the most current version from KeyLemon.com. Just becaue it works on my computer doesn’t mean it will work on everyone’s computer.

  • Advanced WAX 2.0 Tutorial

    March 5, 2009 // davisde // Multimedia Tips, Software Tips Tags: editing, effects, free, software, special, tutorial, Video, warp, wax 6 Responses

    This will be a basic tutorial on how to use the different features of WAX 2.0 for advanced video editing and special effects. For project links and files, please visit the Video Effects forum on Tinkernut.com

    You can download the project files from here: http://www.tinkernut.com/downl….._files.zip

  • Special Effects Contest

    January 17, 2009 // davisde // Uncategorized Tags: adobe, contest, effects, free, software, special, Video, wax, win No Responses

    To enter the special effects video contest, please visit this link: http://www.youtube.com/group/tinkernutcontest. Contest is open to all gigafide youtube subscribers.

  • Tinkernut.com Contest

    January 15, 2009 // davisde // Uncategorized Tags: blog, contest, free, software, tinkernut, Video 4 Responses

    Special Thanks to babyhughey14 for this video:

    This video will show you how to make a screensaver using your own photos or videos. It requires two free programs: Format Factory and WG Screensaver Creator

  • 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

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