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  • 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.

  • How To Make & Read Barcodes

    April 10, 2009 // davisde // DIY Projects, Video Tags: generate, music, organize, tinkernut, tips, tricks, tutorial, videos 7 Responses

    This video will not only show you how to generate custom barcodes, but it will also show you how to log and keep track of your stuff by scanning the barcodes into your computer with your webcam.

  • 5 Great Computer Pranks

    March 31, 2009 // davisde // Computer Hardware, DIY Projects, Software Tips Tags: april, computer, fools, funny, tinkernut, tricks, tutorial 11 Responses

    This video will show you some great computer pranks to pull on your friends for April Fools day.

  • uʍop ǝpısdn ʇxǝʇ ɹnoʎ dıןɟ oʇ ʍoɥ

    March 3, 2009 // davisde // Cool Websites, DIY Projects, Hacks Tags: comments, forum, post, text, tinkernut, tips, tricks, tutorial, up, write 17 Responses

    Using the free website http://www.flipmytext.com, you can type any text upside down and use it to send as text messages or to post in forums and comments.

  • How To Repel Steam

    February 24, 2009 // davisde // DIY Projects Tags: household, quick, steam, tips, tricks, windows 4 Responses

    Believe it or not, shaving cream is an excellent way to prevent mirrors or windows from becoming fogged over. Just smear shaving cream over the window/mirror and wipe it off using a damp cloth. It should now prevent the window/mirror from becoming fogged over from steam. If it wears off, just repeat the process.

  • How To Install Dual Operating Systems

    February 12, 2009 // davisde // Linux Tips, Software Tips Tags: boot, computer, linux, operating, system, tips, tricks, tutorial, ubuntu, windows 9 Responses

    This video will guide you through the steps of setting your computer up to boot two different operating systems. The links used in this video are:

    Gparted – http://gparted.sourceforge.net/download.php

    Wubi – http://www.wubi-installer.org

    Boot Manager – http://gag.sourceforge.net

  • How To Make Portable Applications

    February 10, 2009 // davisde // Software Tips Tags: device, drive, geek, portable, tips, tricks, tutorial 2 Responses

    This video shows you how to make portable applications from (some) regular applications using free software. The software used in this video is listed below:

    http://inshame.blogspot.com/2007/10/how-to-make-portable-applications.html

    http://portableapps.com/node/9909

    http://portableapps.com/node/2022

    http://geek-menu.sourceforge.net

  • Use Any Object To Control Your Computer

    February 5, 2009 // davisde // Software Tips Tags: computer, control, games, mouse, object, remote, tips, tricks, tutorial, webcam, windows 3 Responses

    ***UPDATE: The software has now been updated to 8.0. Please disregard the method I suggest in this video and follow the updated method that is listed here:

    http://developers.camspace.com/tutorials/gamecontroller

    ****

    This is a follow up tutorial to the video posted about using a webcam to control games:

    This video shows you how to control your computer (mainly games and miscellaneous programs such as Google Earth) using your webcam. You will need the software found here:

    http://www.camspace.com

    (free game to use with Camspace)

    http://www.caiman.us/pageC2.php?nr=3411&f=3411-LudoRace.zip

  • How To Fix Stuck Pixels

    January 29, 2009 // davisde // Computer Hardware Tags: fix, how, lcd, screen, tips, to, tricks, tutorial 1 Response

    This video will show you a few techniques for removing stuck pixels from an LCD screen.

    ***DISCLAIMER***

    Please only use these as a last resort, as some of them can cause more damage to the LCD. Only attempt these if you are experienced and know what you are doing.

    Software website:

    http://www.flexcode.org/lcd.html

    Script Code:

    :A

    @color 53

    @color 35

    @color 23

    @color 32

    @goto A

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