Tinkernut Labs

  • Backup Your Entire Computer For Free

    November 4, 2009 // davisde // Safety & Security, Software Tips Tags: backup, computer, data, free, restore, save, security, software, tinkernut, tips, tricks, tutorial 19 Responses




    Protect yourself from computer crashes by backing up your computer using this free software. GFI Backup utility: http://www.gfi.com Belarc Advisor (License Keys) http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

  • 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.

  • Have Your E-mail Read To You

    October 15, 2009 // davisde // Cool Websites, Software Tips Tags: email, internet, mp3, read, text, tips, tricks, tutorial 6 Responses





    Using the free text to Mp3 converter, Vozme, you can have any online text read back to you and you can also download it and save it to your computer.

  • Create Your Own Fonts

    October 14, 2009 // davisde // Cool Websites, Software Tips Tags: create, tips, tricks, tutorial, word, write 4 Responses





    This video shows you how you can create your own customized font. To do this, we will be using the website http://fontstruct.fontshop.com

  • How To Make a Fog Machine

    October 12, 2009 // davisde // DIY Projects, Howcast & Tinkernut Tags: diy, Hacks, halloween, household, Howcast & Tinkernut, tips, tricks 5 Responses


    How To Make a Fog Machine With a Household Iron on Howcast

    Liven up your parties by making your own fog machine, using items that you can find around the house. Get the full instructions here.

  • Make A Guitar Hero Clone

    October 8, 2009 // davisde // DIY Projects, Gaming Tags: clone, computer, diy, free, game, Gaming, make, tips, tricks, usb, wii, xbox 4 Responses





    This tutorial will show you how you can create your own Guitar Hero Clone using free software and a controller that you can make using parts that total around $22. These are the links used in this video:

    http://fretsonfire.sourceforge.net

  • 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.

  • How To Hack Bluetooth Headsets

    September 30, 2009 // davisde // DIY Projects, Hacks, Safety & Security Tags: bluetooth, cell, hack, hacking, mobile, sonar, tinkernut, tips, tricks, tutorial, wireless 9 Responses




    This video shows one of the vulnerabilities of some bluetooth headsets. To prevent this vulnerability, it’s best to invest a little more money into a more secure headset and making sure your headset is turned off when not in use. You can find all of the links and scripts used in this video, as well as find answers to questions you may have at the link below:

    http://www.tinkernut.com/groups/videotutorial-extras/forum/topic/how-to-hack-bluetooth-headsets/

  • 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.

  • Free Video Editing Tip: 3D Compositing

    September 30, 2009 // davisde // Multimedia Tips, Software Tips Tags: 3d, editing, effects, free, home, movie, special, tips, tricks, tutorial, Video, wax 5 Responses




    This video shows the basics of compositing 3D animations onto your videos using the free Wax 2.0 video editor.

    Download the Project Files – http://www.tinkernut.com/demos/197_coin_wax.zip
    Free 3D Models – http://artist-3d.com/
    Wax 2.0 – http://www.debugmode.com/wax

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