http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 05:46:03 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/D-Link-Wireless-Router-DIR-628-Setup-Without-CD/
D-Link Wireless Router DIR-628 Setup [Without CD] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/ZBHK/GIYWWBMF/FDQZBHKGIYWWBMF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/ZBHK/GIYWWBMF/FDQZBHKGIYWWBMF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/ZBHK/GIYWWBMF/FDQZBHKGIYWWBMF.SMALL.jpg Mr.Asmith9 Most, if not all, wireless routers can be set up without the software they come with. Here are the step by step instructions for most D-Link Wireless routers, but more specifically the DIR-628. Preparation for Setup Assuming you just purchased the router, open the package and remove the Wirele...
By: Mr.Asmith9

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Jan 2011 03:04:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Raspberry-Pi-Media-Panel-fka-Digita/
How to Make a Raspberry Pi Media Panel (fka Digital Photo Frame) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/NH3P/HFBKA1NY/FLMNH3PHFBKA1NY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/NH3P/HFBKA1NY/FLMNH3PHFBKA1NY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/NH3P/HFBKA1NY/FLMNH3PHFBKA1NY.SMALL.jpg andyjagoe The goal of this project was to create a low cost Raspberry Pi Media Panel--a nice looking screen that could stand in the living room or attach to the refrigerator with the primary purpose of streaming personal photo and video content full time, but also be able to do some other cool things when nee...
By: andyjagoe

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:45:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Book-into-a-laptop-case/
Book into a laptop case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/7U0A/GZUASLL1/F0P7U0AGZUASLL1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/7U0A/GZUASLL1/F0P7U0AGZUASLL1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/7U0A/GZUASLL1/F0P7U0AGZUASLL1.SMALL.jpg emmatennis I found the Book book laptop case online and fell in love. Untill I saw the price... I thought that it can't be that hard to make one myself! It turned out to be relatively easy to make, at the same time a lot of fun and also I got to choose what cover I wanted. Cheap, personal, cool and you don't ...
By: emmatennis

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2012 16:45:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mobile-wifi-antenna/
Mobile wifi antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/AP9L/HEXSDS2B/FOCAP9LHEXSDS2B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/AP9L/HEXSDS2B/FOCAP9LHEXSDS2B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/AP9L/HEXSDS2B/FOCAP9LHEXSDS2B.SMALL.jpg ROD917 Turn a external usb antenna into a mobile wifi antenna to get a better wifi signal. I work approximately 24 hours from my vehicle each week. I use my laptop while in my vehicle to access public wifi. My internal wifi antenna on my laptop computer does not get a good wifi signal. I purchased an exter...
By: ROD917

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 20:03:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Kitchen-PC/
Kitchen PC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/E387/HEI48DWJ/FGGE387HEI48DWJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/E387/HEI48DWJ/FGGE387HEI48DWJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/E387/HEI48DWJ/FGGE387HEI48DWJ.SMALL.jpg mbielawski With a PC in the kitchen you can look-up recipes, watch a movie/tv show, check your email, add items to the grocery list.  We use "Our Groceries" which syncs with android and iphones. A project based off my other instructable dual digital frame/wall mount pc, same idea just smaller. Screen I st...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:19:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Revive-dead-pixels-on-LCD-monitors-Laptops-Tele/
Revive dead pixels on LCD monitors, Laptops & Televisions - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/NYLB/HDYZ6R0V/F14NYLBHDYZ6R0V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/NYLB/HDYZ6R0V/F14NYLBHDYZ6R0V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/NYLB/HDYZ6R0V/F14NYLBHDYZ6R0V.SMALL.jpg Jetman50   This is a step by step on how to (possibly) revive dead pixels on virtually any LCD screen. I say virtually as there are certain conditions that will not allow the dead pixel(s) to be brought back, physical damage to the screen is one.   So first we'll start with the warnings: 1) This instructab...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 08:39:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/dual-digital-framewall-mount-pc/
dual digital frame/wall mount pc - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/6I37/HD4VGTWI/FX56I37HD4VGTWI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/6I37/HD4VGTWI/FX56I37HD4VGTWI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/6I37/HD4VGTWI/FX56I37HD4VGTWI.SMALL.jpg mbielawski We have thousands of digital pics stored on my server and we would like to enjoy them daily.  I decided to make a dual screen digital frame.  It can also be used to share videos, play internet radio...etc.  I removed all the unnecessary pieces from a beat up used laptop & also stripped out the scre...
By: mbielawski

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:01:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ergonomic-Laptop-Stand-Made-From-a-Coat-Hanger/
Ergonomic Laptop Stand Made From a Coat Hanger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/Z0NI/FM2KBJC0/F3OZ0NIFM2KBJC0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/Z0NI/FM2KBJC0/F3OZ0NIFM2KBJC0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/Z0NI/FM2KBJC0/F3OZ0NIFM2KBJC0.SMALL.jpg tullytully Hello my name is Tully Gehan At the moment I am living in Beijing China and plan to be moving to Taiwan in a few months. So I am not too interested in buying much more furniture. However I notice that laptop screen being rather low tend to make me hunch over even more then I do with a desktop compu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:22:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Convert-a-Laptop-LCD-into-an-External-Monit/
How to Convert a Laptop LCD into an External Monitor. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/P82R/HA4MD6MK/FIKP82RHA4MD6MK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/P82R/HA4MD6MK/FIKP82RHA4MD6MK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/P82R/HA4MD6MK/FIKP82RHA4MD6MK.SMALL.jpg zerofootprint3 Hello there. This is my first Instructable A while back I was sitting around and wondering what to do with my dead laptop. I knew the mother board was fried but everything else was still in working condition. As a result, I decided to make an external monitor from my dead laptop and proceeded to do...
By: zerofootprint3

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Dec 2012 03:53:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-your-broken-Laptop-power-cord/
Repair your broken Laptop power cord. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/LEY0/FKLDYD6I/F0KLEY0FKLDYD6I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/LEY0/FKLDYD6I/F0KLEY0FKLDYD6I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/LEY0/FKLDYD6I/F0KLEY0FKLDYD6I.SMALL.jpg actionscription Fix your laptop power cord that hasn't been supplying consistent power for the past month, and completely died today. No matter how much you fondle the cord into this position or that, it won't charge your battery or power-up your computer. Here's the fix that costs zero dollars and only requires p...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Sep 2008 00:49:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-laptop/
Build your own laptop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/IXM5/FU0HYZJ0/F6UIXM5FU0HYZJ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/IXM5/FU0HYZJ0/F6UIXM5FU0HYZJ0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/IXM5/FU0HYZJ0/F6UIXM5FU0HYZJ0.SMALL.jpg bmlbytes Why would someone go out and buy a computer from a manufacturer like Dell or Gateway, when they could build a more powerful computer for less money? The answer, they do not know how to build it.This may sound like a complicated process, but in all actuality, it is very simple.This guide will help yo...
By: bmlbytes

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:43:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Clean-Laptop-Fan-and-Apply-Thermal-Paste-on/
How to Clean Laptop Fan and Apply Thermal Paste on CPU and GPU - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGZ/Y6QI/H994TFGX/FGZY6QIH994TFGX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGZ/Y6QI/H994TFGX/FGZY6QIH994TFGX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGZ/Y6QI/H994TFGX/FGZY6QIH994TFGX.SMALL.jpg Analogue-Chick A few weeks ago I experienced a problem with Flash Player causing my laptop to shut down due to overheating as CPU usage spike at the utmost. I noticed the trend about Flash when I turned back on the system and opened a facebook game, especially for Firefox users. I then googled for similar cases an...
By: Analogue-Chick

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2012 01:22:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Dongle-Elimination/
USB Dongle Elimination - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/I6OV/GSIFFZ12/F3ZI6OVGSIFFZ12.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/I6OV/GSIFFZ12/F3ZI6OVGSIFFZ12.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/I6OV/GSIFFZ12/F3ZI6OVGSIFFZ12.SMALL.jpg Jason-B If you own a laptop you most likely despise your track pad. Sure its fine if you just want to check your email but good luck trying to finger dance on the pad with a complex program like Auto-Cad. So your left with a couple of options; get a wired mouse (least expensive), get a Bluetooth mouse (most...
By: Jason-B

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:04:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Laptop-USB-Light-Mini/
How to make Laptop USB Light Mini - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/ZGQU/GGBZITAP/FOLZGQUGGBZITAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/ZGQU/GGBZITAP/FOLZGQUGGBZITAP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/ZGQU/GGBZITAP/FOLZGQUGGBZITAP.SMALL.jpg hpsaturn I have an old damaged flash drive that I don't want to throw away, what can I do with it? Thinking about the nights my girlfriend was bothered when I had to work at bed with lights on, I decided to bring it to life as a Laptop light. Then here is what I did, How to make a laptop USB Light from reu...
By: hpsaturn

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:32:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LapPi-A-Raspberry-Pi-Netbook/
LapPi - A Raspberry Pi Netbook - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXN/P9DX/H8RVBCHF/FXNP9DXH8RVBCHF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXN/P9DX/H8RVBCHF/FXNP9DXH8RVBCHF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXN/P9DX/H8RVBCHF/FXNP9DXH8RVBCHF.SMALL.jpg SilverJimny The Raspberry Pi is a remarkable machine. Lightweight, powerful, and until now it was completely tethered to a wall socket. The LapPi is built to free the Pi! It's made from a mixture of spare parts, unallocated electronics, and scrapped components & cables I have built it in response to the Raspber...
By: SilverJimny

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:13:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stand-Alone-CD-Player/
Stand Alone CD Player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/ZK95/H5TUCM4V/FIQZK95H5TUCM4V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/ZK95/H5TUCM4V/FIQZK95H5TUCM4V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/ZK95/H5TUCM4V/FIQZK95H5TUCM4V.SMALL.jpg MrJentis This is the follow up project from my cd player adapter project I did earlier to make a stand alone cd player. Other computer recycling projects I did were the Case/Safe and the EPFU. Tools and Materials This is my version of how to make a stand alone cd player using your old and useless comput...
By: MrJentis

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 06:53:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MacBookiMac-Rack-Hack/
MacBook/iMac Rack Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/MKB7/FMEGABKL/F5RMKB7FMEGABKL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/MKB7/FMEGABKL/F5RMKB7FMEGABKL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/MKB7/FMEGABKL/F5RMKB7FMEGABKL.SMALL.jpg mattlumpkin How to get all the benefits of an iMac/All-in-one PC from your Macbook/laptop without sacrificing portability or desktop space.I basically modified a wire mesh office file holder to mount on back of a 22in. LCD to hold my Macbook for desktop use, conveniently hiding the computer while providing e...
By: mattlumpkin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2008 23:44:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Bypass-Windows-30-day-Activation-Product-/
How To Bypass Windows 30 day Activation / Product Key Requirements - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/0H0O/FRL5GHVY/FDH0H0OFRL5GHVY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/0H0O/FRL5GHVY/FDH0H0OFRL5GHVY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/0H0O/FRL5GHVY/FDH0H0OFRL5GHVY.SMALL.jpg DuFFxP93 This is my first Instructable!!! I'll show you how to bypass that annoying activation screen that Windows gives you after your 30 days are up. Microsoft requires you to enter a valid Product key within 30 days of installing Windows. It's a little trick to prevent piracy of their software. I'll show ...
By: DuFFxP93

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:14:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Laptop/
Steampunk Laptop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX7/6EII/H2WEYBXD/FX76EIIH2WEYBXD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX7/6EII/H2WEYBXD/FX76EIIH2WEYBXD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX7/6EII/H2WEYBXD/FX76EIIH2WEYBXD.SMALL.jpg Admiral Aaron Ravensdale Hi all, Today I will present you my newest Steampunk-Design Workshop creation. Here you can read something about how i got the idea to built my first Steampunk Laptop. Because my pictures are soo poor... I deside to take a video in HD, you will enjoy it!!! Depend on the diversity of the ...
By: Admiral Aaron Ravensdale

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 01:58:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-SSD-Solid-State-Drive-in-your-MacBook/
Installing SSD (Solid State Drive) in your MacBook Pro 13" or 15" unibody - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/VFBC/H0OJ28FW/F4JVFBCH0OJ28FW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/VFBC/H0OJ28FW/F4JVFBCH0OJ28FW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/VFBC/H0OJ28FW/F4JVFBCH0OJ28FW.SMALL.jpg Doctor Jazz These days more and more people are switching to using SSD or Solid State Drives in their laptops and you might be thinking about joining them and following the trend. SSD drives have a number advantages over conventional spinning hard drives, the main being their input/output speed. They also don't...
By: Doctor Jazz

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 21:15:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Wood-Grain-Laptop-Wrap/
DIY Wood-Grain Laptop Wrap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/8Y02/GZUAFBM1/FAG8Y02GZUAFBM1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/8Y02/GZUAFBM1/FAG8Y02GZUAFBM1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/8Y02/GZUAFBM1/FAG8Y02GZUAFBM1.SMALL.jpg JosieFeather A simple tutorial for turning your scratched and dented laptop into a fun and unique statement! Supplies: Wood-Grain Contact paper (found at most dollar stores), x-acto knife, scissors, tracing paper. So, to start, go ahead and power off your laptop and take out the battery so you're free to work ...
By: JosieFeather

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:20:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-housing-mod/
Laptop housing mod "DRAGONWARE" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HDPL/GZLW44WG/FY0HDPLGZLW44WG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HDPL/GZLW44WG/FY0HDPLGZLW44WG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HDPL/GZLW44WG/FY0HDPLGZLW44WG.SMALL.jpg Tkdwn My old laptop was screaming for a new paint job and the fujitsu-siemens logo was boring, so i made my self a new logo, carved it with my engraving/multipurpose tool and filled the void with some epoxy resin and LED's (light emitting diodes). It was quite a hassle adding the resin, and  keeping it in...
By: Tkdwn

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:33:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-tablet-pc-from-an-old-laptop/
How to make a tablet pc from an old laptop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/ZUVU/GVOX0X0J/F7YZUVUGVOX0X0J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/ZUVU/GVOX0X0J/F7YZUVUGVOX0X0J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/ZUVU/GVOX0X0J/F7YZUVUGVOX0X0J.SMALL.jpg mkarvonen Check out my other projects: Xbox Hackintosh casemod And DIY Spy phone In this project i used an old Fujitsu Siemens life book S series laptop. It has got a 1 Ghz processor and 256 Mb ram, (not sure about the graphic card but i know its between 8-32 Mb). In this instructable i will show how t...
By: mkarvonen

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 06:05:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Stop-Your-Laptop-Overheating/
How to Stop Your Laptop Overheating - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/JVYU/GR0E72XO/FQHJVYUGR0E72XO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/JVYU/GR0E72XO/FQHJVYUGR0E72XO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/JVYU/GR0E72XO/FQHJVYUGR0E72XO.SMALL.jpg Andre Coetzee Introduction: Computer (Laptop) Cooling Basics The cooling of the CPU (Central Processing Unit), otherwise referred to as "The Chip" or to laymen "The Brain" of the laptop is a dilemma that most manufacturers have to face when designing a laptop enclosure (casing) and choosing the correct CPU for it...
By: Andre Coetzee

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Aug 2011 13:43:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/laptop-tripod/
laptop tripod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/RHDS/GPBD5BHY/FIHRHDSGPBD5BHY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/RHDS/GPBD5BHY/FIHRHDSGPBD5BHY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/RHDS/GPBD5BHY/FIHRHDSGPBD5BHY.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus My netbook is great; it's small, portable and has enough juice to do everything I need when I'm on the move. However, there's been times where I need to conduct work in a specific area and there's no desk or suitable space to set my computer down and type. There's even been a few close calls where m...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2011 17:02:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-to-Desktop-Conversion/
Laptop to Desktop Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/R8E6/GOL8AVN2/F4XR8E6GOL8AVN2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/R8E6/GOL8AVN2/F4XR8E6GOL8AVN2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/R8E6/GOL8AVN2/F4XR8E6GOL8AVN2.SMALL.jpg Michael Chen           In this instructable, you will learn how to transform an old, broken laptop into a nice desktop. This project involves a total rework of the computer case. With this mod, you can give new life to an old laptop.In order to do this, you do not need any advanced craftmanship or tools (but if ...
By: Michael Chen

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 Jun 2011 19:23:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Toshiba-Laptop-BIOS-Reset-Dongle/
Toshiba Laptop BIOS Reset Dongle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/FZ58/GKS0TNF6/FC2FZ58GKS0TNF6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/FZ58/GKS0TNF6/FC2FZ58GKS0TNF6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/FZ58/GKS0TNF6/FC2FZ58GKS0TNF6.SMALL.jpg Harrymatic So you've got an old Toshiba Satellite (full list of compatible models at the bottom), turned it on and to your aggravation you are greeted with a Password prompt. While there are several ways to go about removing the password, I chose to build a very simple dongle device which connects to the paral...
By: Harrymatic

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Mar 2011 11:13:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-simple-laptop-hack-for-making-your-CDDVD-dr/
Super simple laptop hack for making your CD/DVD drive easier to open. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/RO14/G68HA11V/FPXRO14G68HA11V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/RO14/G68HA11V/FPXRO14G68HA11V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/RO14/G68HA11V/FPXRO14G68HA11V.SMALL.gif inchman  OK, so this isn’t exactly a problem that has plague man since the dawn of time, but it is something that bothers me about laptop CD/DVD drives that is so simple to solve. Here is the problem, to open the CD/DVD drive on most laptops you need to push a button on the right side of the computer that ...
By: inchman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:53:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-flash-drive-that-copys-users-files-si/
How to make flash drive that copy's users files silently and automatically - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/X990/FSFOIOR1/F45X990FSFOIOR1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/X990/FSFOIOR1/F45X990FSFOIOR1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/X990/FSFOIOR1/F45X990FSFOIOR1.SMALL.jpg bigdaddyclint ****** THIS INSTRUCTABLE IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY IT IS ILEGAL TO COPY SOMEONES FILES WITHOUT THEIR PERMISSION I AM NOT RESPONSABLE FOR ANY THING THAT MAY OR MAYNOT HAPPEN IF THIS INFORMATION IS USED IMPROPERLY**************** How to build a simple five file usb drive that copy's current use...
By: bigdaddyclint

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:28:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ethno-Look-Laptop-Hard-Cover/
Ethno-Look Laptop Hard Cover - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/281T/G9NGTTYC/F1L281TG9NGTTYC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/281T/G9NGTTYC/F1L281TG9NGTTYC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/281T/G9NGTTYC/F1L281TG9NGTTYC.SMALL.jpg laxap Make a fun-looking removable hard cover for your laptop. It protects the lid and makes your laptop unique! You can personalize some softwares with "skins", so why not the hardware (literally)? Gluing fabric on the lid would be much easier, but not easily removable. This cover has to be hard becaus...
By: laxap

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 16:34:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Several-Easy-Steps-to-Boost-Your-Computers-Speed/
Several Easy Steps to Boost Your Computer's Speed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/A3G6/FRL5IAQ7/FH2A3G6FRL5IAQ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/A3G6/FRL5IAQ7/FH2A3G6FRL5IAQ7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/A3G6/FRL5IAQ7/FH2A3G6FRL5IAQ7.SMALL.jpg lukethebook333 VERSION 2.0! I have run the entire guide through Microsoft Word's spell checker, and went through the whole Instructable checking for errors. It should be a lot easier to read and sift through the information. You may notice some new steps as well ;) Enjoy! In this Instructable I will show you a fe...
By: lukethebook333

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:07:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ThinkSafe%3a-A-Magnetic-Power-Connector-for-Thinkpad/
ThinkSafe: A Magnetic Power Connector for Thinkpads - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F2T/7HND/4N6ET9K6LU1/F2T7HND4N6ET9K6LU1.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F2T/7HND/4N6ET9K6LU1/F2T7HND4N6ET9K6LU1.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F2T/7HND/4N6ET9K6LU1/F2T7HND4N6ET9K6LU1.SMALL.jpg breath My Thinkpad's power connection started getting flaky, so I made a magnetic connector that works just like Apple's MagSafe connectors. It's effective, cool-looking, and breaks away cleanly when kicked. I used common materials that I had around or could find at my local hardware store, so you should...
By: breath

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2006 01:48:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Better-Computing-Through-Velcro-Make-Your-Laptop-/
Better Computing Through Velcro: Make Your Laptop A Dock For External HDD's - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/58B8/G5FR01ED/F2358B8G5FR01ED.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/58B8/G5FR01ED/F2358B8G5FR01ED.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/58B8/G5FR01ED/F2358B8G5FR01ED.SMALL.jpg thread_soul THE PROBLEM: There's rarely a safe and convenient place to put a portable external hard drive when using a laptop in a mobile, non-desk situation. Example:  You're working on your laptop and want to back up some files or work on some media that you have stored on an external drive.  You pull it ou...
By: thread_soul

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:37:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/MagSafe-for-the-Rest-of-Us-A-DIY-Magnetic-Power-A/
MagSafe for the Rest of Us: A DIY Magnetic Power Adaptor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/13HP/G5FQZWP9/FSO13HPG5FQZWP9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/13HP/G5FQZWP9/FSO13HPG5FQZWP9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/13HP/G5FQZWP9/FSO13HPG5FQZWP9.SMALL.jpg Freeload We all know that one of the most common places for a laptop to break is its power adaptor. The combination of being directly attached to the motherboard, heat, and constant moving and shifting leads the connector to become loose and sloppy. Eventually the connection stops working altogether. Apple h...
By: Freeload

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Feb 2010 07:12:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wave-Laptop-Stand-Making-3D-Shapes-in-Ilustrator/
Wave Laptop Stand (Making 3D Shapes in Illustrator) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/EJJS/FRXWGIMN/F18EJJSFRXWGIMN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/EJJS/FRXWGIMN/F18EJJSFRXWGIMN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/EJJS/FRXWGIMN/F18EJJSFRXWGIMN.SMALL.jpg nagutron I wanted a nicer laptop stand. I wanted to to make something with a beautiful, organic form. And I work at Instructables, so I have access to an awesome Epilog laser cutter. The shape that you see in the images below is the result. I'm pretty happy with it; it's really pleasing to the eye, and is a...
By: nagutron

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2009 17:57:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Everybody-Else-Is-Making-A-Laptop-Stand-So-Why-Ca/
Everybody Else Is Making A Laptop Stand, So Why Can't I? - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/M7R3/G33OY69E/FE8M7R3G33OY69E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/M7R3/G33OY69E/FE8M7R3G33OY69E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/M7R3/G33OY69E/FE8M7R3G33OY69E.SMALL.jpg laxap Or how I transformed a tray into a laptop stand. We don't have TV, but we like to lay on a blanket and watch DVDs on the laptop. This laptop stand will insure good stability and air flow. A Laptop, a Blanket, and A Tray So we have a new big laptop (they've become both big and cheap these days)...
By: laxap

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:05:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-Converted-to-2nd-Monitor/
Laptop Converted to 2nd Monitor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F44/PB40/F37OW9NT/F44PB40F37OW9NT.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F44/PB40/F37OW9NT/F44PB40F37OW9NT.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F44/PB40/F37OW9NT/F44PB40F37OW9NT.SMALL.jpg punish3r The idea is to create more screen real estate in a small package at a low price. Here in 2007, the idea of purchasing a flat screen and plunking it down on my desk as a 2nd monitor was definitely appealing, but I am still unwilling to spend that much on a display device knowing full well that a "be...
By: punish3r

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2007 01:50:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Wood-Veneer-Laptop-Mod/
Wood Veneer Laptop Mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/08KN/G0AMJ4GC/FYI08KNG0AMJ4GC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/08KN/G0AMJ4GC/FYI08KNG0AMJ4GC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/08KN/G0AMJ4GC/FYI08KNG0AMJ4GC.SMALL.jpg DracoGT This is my first Instructable YAY! In this Instructable I will show you how to apply a wood veneer finish to your laptop to achieve an old school look to modern tech.Disclaimer: I'm not responsable for any permanent damgage to your laptop, if you don't want to permanently change your laptop than thi...
By: DracoGT

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