Tinkernut Labs

  • 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.

  • Google Bike Hack

    April 7, 2010 // davisde // DIY Projects Tags: alarm, bike, diy, exercise, google, hack, maps, reality, tricks, tutorial, usb, virtual 5 Responses





    Hook up your exercise bike to Google Maps and turn your boring stationary bike into a virtual reality excursion!

    Links:

    Google Maps
    http://maps.google.com
    Targus Keypad
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00008NG7N?ie=UTF8&tag=tinkernut-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00008NG7N
    Magnetic Switch
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001337AO2?ie=UTF8&tag=tinkernut-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001337AO2
    Soldering Equipment
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009ZD2AG?ie=UTF8&tag=tinkernut-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0009ZD2AG
    Project Page
    http://www.izonsoft.co.uk/Projects/googleBike.asp

  • How To Make An Auto Hacking USB Drive

    February 10, 2010 // davisde // Hacks Tags: auto, drive, executable, firefox, gfi, hack, hacking, passwords, steal, tips, tricks, usb, virus 24 Responses


    This video will show you how to make an auto-hacking USB drive and how to protect yourself from them.
    You can find all scripts at my forum post: http://www.tinkernut.com/forum/video-tutorial-help/how-to-make-an-auto-hacking-usb-drive
    U3 Universal customizer- http://www.u3community.com/viewtopic.php?t=434
    Batch to exe converter http://download.cnet.com/Bat-To-Exe-Converter/3000-2069_4-10555897.html
    Nirsoft Utilities http://www.nirsoft.net

  • How To Get Google Chrome OS

    December 11, 2009 // davisde // Software Tips Tags: box, chrome, download, google, install, operating, os, pc, preview, system, tinkernut, tips, tricks, tutorial, usb, virtual 11 Responses




    This video shows you two different ways for installing Chrome OS by Google without harming your current computer settings. The links below are used in the video:

    Win32 Image Writer – https://launchpad.net/win32-image-writer/+download

    ChromiumOS Cherry – http://www.tinkernut.com/demos/215_chrome/ChromeOS-Cherry.tar.gz

    VirtualBox – http://www.virtulabox.org

  • How To Make a Solar Charging Bag

    November 22, 2009 // davisde // DIY Projects, Howcast & Tinkernut Tags: diy, electronics, green, Howcast & Tinkernut, projects, usb 6 Responses


    How To Make a Solar Charging Bag on Howcast

    Never worry about a dead cell phone again! Charge your portable electronics by harnessing the power of the sun.

  • 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

  • DIY Project: Make USB Christmas Lights

    December 9, 2008 // davisde // DIY Projects, Video Tags: christmas, hack, lights, mod, tricks, usb 2 Responses

    This video covers the steps for creating USB Christmas lights.
    Related: Music Controlled Lights

  • How To Use Portable Applications

    November 20, 2008 // davisde // Software Tips, Video Tags: portable, tips, usb 5 Responses

    This video shows how to use and install portable appications on a portable storage device, including SD cards, USB sticks and iPods.http://www.portableapps.com

  • Run USB Through Phone Lines

    September 5, 2008 // davisde // DIY Projects, Video Tags: diy, extension, hack, phone, tricks, tutorial, usb 6 Responses

    This videos is a submission for the HouseHold Hacker video contest and it’s purpose is to show you how to run a USB cable through existing phone cords.

  • Put X-Box Media Center On Your PC

    August 27, 2008 // davisde // Software Tips, Video Tags: boot, center, computer, diy, Gaming, media, pc, tutorial, usb, xbox 1 Response

    This video will show you how to put XBMC on a 1 gig or larger flash drive and then boot to it on any PC that can boot to USB drives.

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