Tinkernut Labs

  • Make A Quick And Easy Print Server

    May 11, 2011 // davisde // Computer Hardware, Featured Articles Tags: cloud, dropbox, google, linux, mac, paper, print, printer, server, set, up, vista, windows, xp 8 Responses

    Ever wanted to set up a print server? Follow this walk through and set up a server that you can print to from anywhere, using any device.

  • How To Make An Operating System

    August 2, 2010 // davisde // Programming Tips Tags: boot, box, code, create, linux, mac, make, operating, os, programming, system, virtual, windows, write, xp 43 Responses



    In this episode, gigafide shows you how to create our own operating system using the Assembly programming language.

    Project Files:
    http://www.tinkernut.com/demos/248_os/tinkeros.zip

    Learn Assembly:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assembly_language
    http://www.drpaulcarter.com/pcasm/
    http://www.xs4all.nl/~smit/asm01001.htm
    http://joelgompert.com/OS/TableOfContents.htm

    Operating System Credit/Reference:
    http://mikeos.berlios.de

    Virtual Box:
    http://www.virtualbox.org

    Disk Images:
    http://www.allbootdisks.com/download/95.html

    NASM:
    http://nasm.sourceforge.net/index.php

  • 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.

  • How To Fix A Windows BSOD

    August 7, 2009 // davisde // Safety & Security, Video Tags: 7, boot, data, safe, screen, tinkernut, tips, tricks, tutorial, vista, windows, xp 18 Responses




    This video covers the basics of how to fix the most common Windows Blue Screen Errors, commonly referred to as the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD).

  • How To Slipstream Windows Installations

    June 12, 2009 // davisde // DIY Projects, Software Tips Tags: cd, format, install, tips, tricks, tutorial, virus, vista, windows, xp 8 Responses

    ***THIS TUTORIAL IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS*** Learn how to make a Windows installation that automatically enters your CD-Key, enters your information and automatically installs updates, drivers and your favorite programs.

  • How To Add Themes To Your Desktop

    March 27, 2009 // davisde // DIY Projects, Linux Tips, Software Tips Tags: add, art, desktop, download, linux, theme, tinkernut, ubuntu, vista, xp 5 Responses

    This video will show you how to customize Windows XP, Vista and Ubuntu Linux with personalized themes.

  • Software Tip: Mac-like Taskbar For Windows

    October 15, 2008 // davisde // Software Tips, Video Tags: mac, tips, tweak, vista, windows, xp 8 Responses

    This video introduces RocketDock, a free application that allows you to add a customizable mac-like taskbar to Windows.

  • Hacking Tip: Recover Windows Passwords

    October 6, 2008 // davisde // Hacks, Video Tags: hack, password, tricks, vista, windows, xp 4 Responses

    This video shows you how to recover lost or forgotten Windows passwords using the free programs Ophcrack and IsoRecorder to record ISO images to CD.

  • Create A Hidden XP Account

    September 8, 2008 // davisde // Hacks, Video Tags: Hacks, hidden, secret, tricks, user, windows, xp 6 Responses

    This video will show you how to make a hidden Windows XP User account. Please note that this video requires editing the Windows Registry, so follow the steps in the video exactly.

  • DIY Projects: Share A Printer Over A Network

    August 13, 2008 // davisde // DIY Projects, Video Tags: install, network, print, printer, share, vista, xp 3 Responses

    This video lays out the steps for sharing a printer over a network. This tutorial assumes that the printer is installed on another computer and not connected directly to the network.
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