http://www.instructables.com Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:32:11 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Learn-How-To-Make-An-OS/
Learn How To Make An OS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/3T43/HHS9RUV8/FTX3T43HHS9RUV8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/3T43/HHS9RUV8/FTX3T43HHS9RUV8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/3T43/HHS9RUV8/FTX3T43HHS9RUV8.SMALL.jpg THAWKK An OS (operating system) is the foundation of every computer. It contains all of the programs and files necessary for the computer to function. Operating systems are made out of hundreds of thousands of lines of code and is usually programmed in C, C++, and most importantly, assembly. Making an OS i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:16:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-38/
Installing a Virtual Machine and Ubuntu on Windows 7 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/0Y79/HAWSLR02/F7L0Y79HAWSLR02.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/0Y79/HAWSLR02/F7L0Y79HAWSLR02.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/0Y79/HAWSLR02/F7L0Y79HAWSLR02.SMALL.jpg techshopzack Hey folks, this is Zack with your hot-off-the-press instructable.  I'm doing this so that I can use my awesome laptop for sending commands to BeagleBoard.  At the end are some cool links. This instructable will guide you in the installation of a virtual machine and the installation of a second oper...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:41:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-rip-a-disc-and-make-an-image-file/
How to rip a disc and make an image file - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/TSB5/H1EMZZZB/FQSTSB5H1EMZZZB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/TSB5/H1EMZZZB/FQSTSB5H1EMZZZB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/TSB5/H1EMZZZB/FQSTSB5H1EMZZZB.SMALL.jpg ARBrad Hey guys. First Instructable. My friend convinced me to join and share some of my limited technical knowledge, so here goes nothing. Lemme know what you think? Anyway, the purpose of this Instructable is to teach you guys how to make an .img or .bin file (And depending on the disc you're ripping, p...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:54:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-Ubuntu-LiveUSB/
How to make your own "Ubuntu LiveUSB" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/1MMY/GYPNRYIO/FGM1MMYGYPNRYIO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/1MMY/GYPNRYIO/FGM1MMYGYPNRYIO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/1MMY/GYPNRYIO/FGM1MMYGYPNRYIO.SMALL.gif ajulik1997 Ubuntu is a remote computer operating system based on Linux. It is a free and open source software, using its own desktop environment. (Somwhat simmilar to Windows.) A Live USB is a USB that has a bootable OS (Operating System) on it. This instructable will help you create one! (Please bear in mi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:18:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Whats-in-your-wallet-Imean-your-computer/
What's in your wallet (I mean your computer)? - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/BYJK/GV5JF5XQ/FY8BYJKGV5JF5XQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/BYJK/GV5JF5XQ/FY8BYJKGV5JF5XQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/BYJK/GV5JF5XQ/FY8BYJKGV5JF5XQ.SMALL.jpg Computothought What happens when computer people get together much like old car talk. What's in you machine? You want to say more than I don's know. The newest devices such as the touchpads, some netbooks, and etc. today are pretty much unfortunately throwaways. As for desktop computers,  at least for a while you ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:57:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Screen-Saver-Wallpaper-on-a-Mac/
Screen Saver Wallpaper on a Mac - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/ZGT7/GT9UA1QL/F7GZGT7GT9UA1QL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/ZGT7/GT9UA1QL/F7GZGT7GT9UA1QL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/ZGT7/GT9UA1QL/F7GZGT7GT9UA1QL.SMALL.jpg gl0rious in this Instructable, i will show you how to give your mac a screensaver instead of a wallpaper. setup first, you go to Finderapplicationsutilitiesterminal. once you have a terminal window open, go back to finder WITHOUT CLOSING THE WINDOW and open system preferences and set your screensaver to t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Oct 2011 14:00:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Bypass-ANY-School-Security-Software/
How To Bypass ANY School Security Software - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/BIJO/GT5JYLX6/FZGBIJOGT5JYLX6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/BIJO/GT5JYLX6/FZGBIJOGT5JYLX6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/BIJO/GT5JYLX6/FZGBIJOGT5JYLX6.SMALL.jpg TheTechGuy99 DISCLAIMER: This instructable is meant simply to show you HOW to do this. This instructable is in no way meant to tell you that you SHOULD do it. Any trouble you get into is a result of your own stupidity not the fault of this instructable. I'm sure anyone who has ever gone to school after the new ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:29:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Get-and-Install-Windows-8/
How to Get and Install Windows 8 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/UYFG/GSMZ724Y/FMFUYFGGSMZ724Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/UYFG/GSMZ724Y/FMFUYFGGSMZ724Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/UYFG/GSMZ724Y/FMFUYFGGSMZ724Y.SMALL.jpg joespicnictables NOTE: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR COMPUTER. :P Well, you probably heard about the new Windows 8 that Microsoft is creating. If not, check out this Wikipedia article here . This instructable will show you how to install Windows 8 via a usb drive. A Little Info... Again, I AM ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:58:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-OS-in-your-PC/
Android OS on your PC! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/DDCK/GRFMVEMS/F13DDCKGRFMVEMS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/DDCK/GRFMVEMS/F13DDCKGRFMVEMS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/DDCK/GRFMVEMS/F13DDCKGRFMVEMS.SMALL.jpg cuteboyz514 An Android phone is cool. It's like an iphone but without the "i" and the "phone" aside from the apple logo placed at the back. But did you know that you can have an Android phone installed in your laptop? Yup. You read it right. So here's how to turn your laptops and desktops into your dream Andr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:10:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-computer-sesion-for-really-dummie-people/
A computer sesion for really dummie people - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/TBQQ/GREPYCYB/FM6TBQQGREPYCYB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/TBQQ/GREPYCYB/FM6TBQQGREPYCYB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/TBQQ/GREPYCYB/FM6TBQQGREPYCYB.SMALL.jpg cosarara I'm really bad in english, so, if i have errors, please, tell me ^^ ____ Your grandma (maybe your dad?) are always asking you how to make anything with the computer? Is a normal browser too dificult for they? they usualy only use 4 or 5 webpages? I give you an easy solution ! :D lets make a s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:35:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ubuntu-Getting-Started-1104/
Ubuntu: Getting Started (11.04) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/XUOX/GR3935P4/FDDXUOXGR3935P4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/XUOX/GR3935P4/FDDXUOXGR3935P4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/XUOX/GR3935P4/FDDXUOXGR3935P4.SMALL.jpg wazupwiop Ubuntu is a linux operating system based off of Debian.  It is my personal favorite distribution of linux.  While Ubuntu is a great operating system, it can create some issues for both new and advanced linux users.  This instructable is to help demystify Ubuntu and give you some things to get starte...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:06:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Install-Mac-OS-X-Tiger-Leopard-or-Snow-L/
How to Install Mac OS X (Tiger, Leopard, or Snow Leopard) on a PC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/KT0R/G7DYL8EO/FCPKT0RG7DYL8EO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/KT0R/G7DYL8EO/FCPKT0RG7DYL8EO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/KT0R/G7DYL8EO/FCPKT0RG7DYL8EO.SMALL.jpg TheOneAndOnlyMissingNo. Hello. Today I will show you how to install Tiger, Leopard, or Snow Leopard on your PC running Windows. This will also tell you how to dual boot Vista/7 and OS X. DISCLAIMER: IF YOU INSTALL OS X (OR ANY MACINTOSH OS) ON A PC OR ANYTHING THAT IS NOT APPLE BRANDED, YOU ARE BREAKING YOUR END USER LICE...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 01:01:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bring-new-life-to-an-old-laptop-with-Ubuntu/
Bring new life to an old laptop with Ubuntu! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/LNLJ/GHTLUO1R/F9HLNLJGHTLUO1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/LNLJ/GHTLUO1R/F9HLNLJGHTLUO1R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/LNLJ/GHTLUO1R/F9HLNLJGHTLUO1R.SMALL.jpg your dog 1.7 GHz processor. 512 MB of RAM. 40 GB hard drive. If you know about computers, that sounds like the specs of a tablet or a netbook computer. However, this is from a Dell Latitude D600. Back in the day, this was a top of the line laptop. Thin and light, it was new technology. That was 7 years ago. ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Dec 2010 20:11:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-VIRTUAL-windows-home-server/
make a windows home server - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/R45L/GF06SXG5/FYQR45LGF06SXG5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/R45L/GF06SXG5/FYQR45LGF06SXG5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/R45L/GF06SXG5/FYQR45LGF06SXG5.SMALL.jpg unusedprofile Virtual Home Server this instructable is meant to help you make a Windows Home server without the need for a spare PC! For this you will need: A fairly decent PC (Dual core, 2 gb ram, around 200 gb free HDD) a copy of windows home server (install dvd and software) Oracle virtual box around 3 hours ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Oct 2010 20:04:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Ubuntu-Linux-look-like-Mac-OS-X/
How to make Ubuntu Linux look like Mac OS X - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/LIEN/GCJ0YAGM/FXMLIENGCJ0YAGM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/LIEN/GCJ0YAGM/FXMLIENGCJ0YAGM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/LIEN/GCJ0YAGM/FXMLIENGCJ0YAGM.SMALL.jpg J Man!!! My first instructable was how to make Vista look like a Mac, but this time it's Linux. This is what your desktop will look like after you've done this. If you want, download a dock. If you don't want a dock, just skip to step 2. But if you do, follow this step. Open Ubuntu Software Center / Cent...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:46:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-your-own-operating-system/
Create your own operating system! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/IUX7/GCJ0Y5CX/FI0IUX7GCJ0Y5CX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/IUX7/GCJ0Y5CX/FI0IUX7GCJ0Y5CX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/IUX7/GCJ0Y5CX/FI0IUX7GCJ0Y5CX.SMALL.jpg dungeon runner Nearly every true computer geek has, at some point, wanted to write an operating system. However, writing a custom kernel and other bits takes years of study, experience and patience. If you intend to keep your sanity, then the best course of action is to use someone else's code. Cosmos*, or C# op...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Aug 2010 13:29:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-install-Ubuntu-Linux-from-a-USB-drive/
How to install Ubuntu Linux from a USB drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVU/CLGD/GB3B61UF/FVUCLGDGB3B61UF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVU/CLGD/GB3B61UF/FVUCLGDGB3B61UF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVU/CLGD/GB3B61UF/FVUCLGDGB3B61UF.SMALL.jpg drresearch Hi, Have you ever needed to install an OS on a computer with no CD drive? Didn't want to waste a CD to try out the new OS you just downloaded? This instructable will show how to make a bootable USB flash drive to install the Ubuntu Linux operating system from it. Inventory!! Okay, so here is what...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Jul 2010 08:28:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mac-Cursors-for-Vista-5-Second-Tutorial/
Mac Cursors for Vista 5 Second Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/8AIC/G6MPLCSD/FJS8AICG6MPLCSD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/8AIC/G6MPLCSD/FJS8AICG6MPLCSD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/8AIC/G6MPLCSD/FJS8AICG6MPLCSD.SMALL.jpg MaconVista  This tutorial Will tell you in ONE easy step how to put mac Cursors on you're Vista... Without all the Hassle Step One  All you need is this.... - Mac OS X Leopard Cursor Installer -  The download is 1.5MB Put it on the desktop Double click it Run it... Allow it... Yes Next Finish Ok ...
By: MaconVista

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:12:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Rocket-Dock-look-EXACTLY-like-Mac-OS-Xs-Dock/
Make Rocket Dock look EXACTLY like Mac OS X's Dock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQA/A40S/G6MPLCEQ/FQAA40SG6MPLCEQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQA/A40S/G6MPLCEQ/FQAA40SG6MPLCEQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQA/A40S/G6MPLCEQ/FQAA40SG6MPLCEQ.SMALL.jpg MaconVista Welcome!  Im just going to show you a Very Detailed Guide to make you're Rocketdock look like a MAC OS X Dock ;) Enlarge the image to see the End result ---FOR WINDOWS VISTA-- Check out my Mac OS X Cursors for Vista Here Check out my Mac OS X Leopard visual style for vista Tutorial Here Step...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:02:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/getting-the-most-out-of-KDE/
getting the most out of KDE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/4QU3/G68GYGP5/F884QU3G68GYGP5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/4QU3/G68GYGP5/F884QU3G68GYGP5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/4QU3/G68GYGP5/F884QU3G68GYGP5.SMALL.jpg albylovesscience Well i am now back (yes i have been gone) i had to focus on high school. i took a small hiatus and now my creative batteries are recharged to whip out better more detailed Ibles. Point: i will provide a detailed guide on how to mostly make KDE  "Physically appealing" .  i strive to do this because...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:37:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PS1-Emulator-for-Mac-OS-X-Snow-Leopard/
PS1 Emulator for Mac OS X Snow Leopard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/WQ94/G51GEVSU/FNRWQ94G51GEVSU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/WQ94/G51GEVSU/FNRWQ94G51GEVSU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/WQ94/G51GEVSU/FNRWQ94G51GEVSU.SMALL.jpg spikemp Okay then everyone, this is how to install and get up and running with a PS1 emulator for your Mac running Snow Leopard. Without any hesitation, let's get started! You will need: *Mac with Snow Leopard (Other versions are untested) *Internet access (Already got) Downloads First off, you're goi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:21:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Taste-your-inner-apple-Check-a-Macs-specs/
Taste your inner apple: Check a Mac's specs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Z/CBUD/G2L3BSN6/F0ZCBUDG2L3BSN6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Z/CBUD/G2L3BSN6/F0ZCBUDG2L3BSN6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Z/CBUD/G2L3BSN6/F0ZCBUDG2L3BSN6.SMALL.jpg Marble of Doom Does this have a stupid title?  Do you really know the specs of your mac? Well then find out!(note: this instructable is done on a PPC Mac running OS 10.4.11 but it's the same process Intel Macs and on OS 10.0 - 10.6) So what are you looking for anyway? Do you have a Mac in front of you? Is it on...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Dec 2009 20:02:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Goolgle-Productivity-Tool-GoogleGoogleGoogleGoogl/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/DPC7/G2HDYR2W/FGADPC7G2HDYR2W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/DPC7/G2HDYR2W/FGADPC7G2HDYR2W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/DPC7/G2HDYR2W/FGADPC7G2HDYR2W.SMALL.jpg mjgizmos We show you a great little google productivity tool featuring the new google layout which you can learn how to get in our other videos on here and youtube
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:43:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Google-Chrome-OS-Installation-Tutorial/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/L15G/G2HDZSD8/FNAL15GG2HDZSD8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/L15G/G2HDZSD8/FNAL15GG2HDZSD8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/L15G/G2HDZSD8/FNAL15GG2HDZSD8.SMALL.jpg mjgizmos We show you how to install ChromeOS on a mac or Pc using VMWare Fusion.All links are in the youtube video description.  Please subscribe to our instructables and youtube accounts.  
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:14:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Apple-Remote-Slideshow-for-the-instructable/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/8VYV/G1BBD058/FA98VYVG1BBD058.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/8VYV/G1BBD058/FA98VYVG1BBD058.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/8VYV/G1BBD058/FA98VYVG1BBD058.SMALL.jpg computergeek  Here are some of the completed pictures for my instructable: DIY Apple Remote Shield for the Arduino. Have fun! I hope you like it!
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:40:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Boot-from-USB-on-a-bios-that-doesnt-support-it/
Boot from USB on a bios that doesn't support it - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/O681/G1M2GG8I/FNDO681G1M2GG8I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/O681/G1M2GG8I/FNDO681G1M2GG8I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/O681/G1M2GG8I/FNDO681G1M2GG8I.SMALL.jpg Se1f_Destruct This instructable is my second, and is VERY useful when you have a bootable flash drive. It shows you how to create and use the PLoP boot manager. ----------You will need---------- A computer (doesn't need to be windows) A CD A flash drive with an OS installed on it. CD writer CD burning software c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:08:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Apple-Remote-Shield-for-the-Arduino/
DIY Apple Remote Shield for the Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/8VYV/G1BBD058/FA98VYVG1BBD058.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/8VYV/G1BBD058/FA98VYVG1BBD058.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/8VYV/G1BBD058/FA98VYVG1BBD058.SMALL.jpg computergeek Have you ever wanted to make an apple remote? Or maybe want to have one of your arduino creations be able to control iTunes on your Mac, your iPod, Or your Apple TV? Now you can! Awhile back I was working on a project that that I wanted to be able to start music the on my mac through the IR receiver...
By: computergeek

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:02:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-2-way-motor-control-for-the-arduino/
Simple 2-way motor control for the arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/F88U/G0SD2ZKW/FWHF88UG0SD2ZKW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/F88U/G0SD2ZKW/FWHF88UG0SD2ZKW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/F88U/G0SD2ZKW/FWHF88UG0SD2ZKW.SMALL.jpg computergeek When I say simple, I don't mean use a speed control. But control the motor directly without any external circuitry. Here's how:How this came about:I recently was working on an instructable about charlieplexing with an arduino. And I was wondering if the same principle would work with motors to some ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:34:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-boot-PUD-Linux-off-a-flash-drive/
How to boot PUD Linux off a flash drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/ZVZ4/G0ZWL5ZH/FZVZVZ4G0ZWL5ZH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/ZVZ4/G0ZWL5ZH/FZVZVZ4G0ZWL5ZH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/ZVZ4/G0ZWL5ZH/FZVZVZ4G0ZWL5ZH.SMALL.jpg Se1f_Destruct This instructable teaches you how to install PUD, a 260MB OS, on your flash drive. This is my first instructable so please, be hard on me. It is persistent, so it will save its settings on exit. I am not responsible for anything happening to your computer, but if you follow the instructions exactly,...
By: Se1f_Destruct

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:54:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Vista-like-like-Mac/
How to make Vista look like Mac - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/YGGR/G0ZWLCV0/F53YGGRG0ZWLCV0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/YGGR/G0ZWLCV0/F53YGGRG0ZWLCV0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/YGGR/G0ZWLCV0/F53YGGRG0ZWLCV0.SMALL.jpg J Man!!!  Hi. Today I`m gonna make a new instructable. Title really says all so I hope you enjoy this theme. It will look something like that. Comment and rate please and tell me if this helped you. Step 1: The Dock (including theme)  Go to http://www.rocketdock.com and install the latest version. Run Roc...
By: J Man!!!

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:04:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Controlling-an-Arduino-with-Cocoa/
Controlling an Arduino with Cocoa (Mac OS X) or C# (Windows) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/AXQG/G0RSH2NS/F3GAXQGG0RSH2NS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/AXQG/G0RSH2NS/F3GAXQGG0RSH2NS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/AXQG/G0RSH2NS/F3GAXQGG0RSH2NS.SMALL.jpg computergeek  No I'm not talking about controlling an Arduino with a chocolate bar or cocoa powder. I'm talking about the programming language, Objective-C. So what is cocoa? Cocoa is a set of frameworks written in the programming language of Objective-C for Mac OS X. No there isn't a test at the steps so you do...
By: computergeek

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:18:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Harry-Potter-spells-voice-recognition-for-os-x-use/
How to use the speech tool in Mac Os X 10.5 leopard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F64/X56Y/FZQ1FKF2/F64X56YFZQ1FKF2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F64/X56Y/FZQ1FKF2/F64X56YFZQ1FKF2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F64/X56Y/FZQ1FKF2/F64X56YFZQ1FKF2.SMALL.jpg A-Nony-Mus I am a big Harry Potter fan and Have always wanted to be able to cast spells. Wouldn't it be cool to be able to knock someone out by saying a single word? Or how about being able to unlock a door without a key? Then I stumbled upon this instructable but, alas, I run Mac os x and not windows so I dec...
By: A-Nony-Mus

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:16:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-update-and-jailbreak-IpodIphone-on-30-OS-/
How to update and jailbreak Ipod/Iphone on 3.0 OS (NOT FOR IPHONE 3GS) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/B6RZ/FWEGKA3Q/FUOB6RZFWEGKA3Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/B6RZ/FWEGKA3Q/FUOB6RZFWEGKA3Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/B6RZ/FWEGKA3Q/FUOB6RZFWEGKA3Q.SMALL.jpg Biocas I will be showing you how to update and jailbreak your Iphone 2g/3g or Ipod touch 1g/2g. This instructable is not for the new Iphone 3GS. Please be advised that I take no responsibility if you break your Iphone/Ipod. If you want to do this please read on. Getting the software needed. You will ...
By: Biocas

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:07:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Windows-2000-look-like-Windows-XP/
How to make Windows 2000 look like Windows XP - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/6NQL/FVDDPYKG/FZX6NQLFVDDPYKG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/6NQL/FVDDPYKG/FZX6NQLFVDDPYKG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/6NQL/FVDDPYKG/FZX6NQLFVDDPYKG.SMALL.jpg TNovelist During this tutorial, you will be able to make your boring Windows 2000 interface look exactly like XP with the help of a few softwares. There are a few items that won't be included, such as the appearance of the control panel and such. You will be able to skin your PC, get the XP start menu, replac...
By: TNovelist

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Jun 2009 08:30:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-an-Old-Mac-Into-a-Home-File-Server/
Turn an Old Mac Into a Home File Server! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV2/DZWI/FSSIHHMU/FV2DZWIFSSIHHMU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV2/DZWI/FSSIHHMU/FV2DZWIFSSIHHMU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV2/DZWI/FSSIHHMU/FV2DZWIFSSIHHMU.SMALL.jpg Radioactive_Legos If you're a devoted Mac user like me, chances are, you'll have an old Mac sitting around somewhere, collecting dust. Don't give it away or send it off to be killed, repurpose it for use as a home file server! With simple configuration, you will be able to access its files wirelessly, from anywhere...
By: Radioactive_Legos

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2009 18:20:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Windows-look-like-OS-X-105/
Make Windows look like OS X 10.5 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/LCFI/FS6PI1UG/FMOLCFIFS6PI1UG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/LCFI/FS6PI1UG/FMOLCFIFS6PI1UG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/LCFI/FS6PI1UG/FMOLCFIFS6PI1UG.SMALL.jpg steven93 ill show you how to make windows look like mac what u need This is what you will need -Windows -a web browser -Finder Bar from http://landvermesser.tripod.com/Finderbar_v.1.5.zip -Mac CD Burner from http://landvermesser.tripod.com/MacBurner_v.1.0.zip -CD Burner up date http://...
By: steven93

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:20:08 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/How-to-Install-Mac-OS-X-Leopard-from-a-Damaged-DVD/
How to Install Mac OS X Leopard from a Damaged DVD Using an iPod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/HXT0/FQPTT3LF/F6QHXT0FQPTT3LF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/HXT0/FQPTT3LF/F6QHXT0FQPTT3LF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/HXT0/FQPTT3LF/F6QHXT0FQPTT3LF.SMALL.jpg ewilhelm I replaced the hard drive on a mac mini and needed to reinstall OS X. Unfortunately, my copy of the Leopard DVD would not boot the mini, or my MacBook Pro -- the computers both just spun it up and down multiple times before ejecting it and displaying the circle-with-a-slash symbol. On closer inspe...
By: ewilhelm

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Feb 2009 11:07:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lego-iPhone-Dock/
Lego iPhone Dock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5P/H7LZ/FPWWYVCG/F5PH7LZFPWWYVCG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5P/H7LZ/FPWWYVCG/F5PH7LZFPWWYVCG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5P/H7LZ/FPWWYVCG/F5PH7LZFPWWYVCG.SMALL.jpg FruitFly Title pretty much explains itself, here's an iPhone dock I made out of Lego. It's very simple and took me about a minute to build, but I'm just posting it here to maybe inspire others and see what better and more effective ideas they might come up with. For the techy or photo geeks, all pictures w...
By: FruitFly

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:38:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Install-Leapord-1055-on-your-PC/
NEW Leapard 10.5.6! on your PC! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/T6XL/FOMYNWOA/FXLT6XLFOMYNWOA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/T6XL/FOMYNWOA/FXLT6XLFOMYNWOA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/T6XL/FOMYNWOA/FXLT6XLFOMYNWOA.SMALL.jpg CyberTech2000 This is a very detialed step by step guide for installing real Leapard (10.5.6) on your PC. VIDEO COMING SOON. This is a set of guidelines for installing OS X Leopard onto a PC. What you choose to do with this information is up to you, and I am in no way responsible for whatever happens to your mach...
By: CyberTech2000

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:18:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Fake-Stack-in-OS-X-104/
Make A Fake Stack in OS X 10.4 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/7VA4/FKFUGIK5/F0G7VA4FKFUGIK5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/7VA4/FKFUGIK5/F0G7VA4FKFUGIK5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/7VA4/FKFUGIK5/F0G7VA4FKFUGIK5.SMALL.jpg acaz93 Have Leopard in your Macintosh ? Neither me That's why I made this instructable Just because I want all my crap easily accesible ! The only thing you need is your mac and the mandatory hardware (mouse , keyboard, screen...) Create a copy of your desired folder Right click the folder , select ...
By: acaz93

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:06:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fossilize-Your-Apple-MacBook-Data-Backup-and-Pres/
Upgrade Your Apple MacBook: Data Backup and Preservation. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/1NRM/FK27BIH3/FHV1NRMFK27BIH3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/1NRM/FK27BIH3/FHV1NRMFK27BIH3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/1NRM/FK27BIH3/FHV1NRMFK27BIH3.SMALL.jpg lamedust My Mac hard disk got really fat and full, it was disgusting. This problem is happening to many people who have bought the original MacBooks. They are feeling the distinctly tight pinch of a small hard drive. I bought my macbook ~2 years ago and it came with a 60Gig hard disk, clearly not enough for ...
By: lamedust

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:15:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-automatically-shutdown-your-windows-vista-c/
How to automatically shutdown your windows vista computer... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/QFFW/FIWH5SLF/FNHQFFWFIWH5SLF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/QFFW/FIWH5SLF/FNHQFFWFIWH5SLF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/QFFW/FIWH5SLF/FNHQFFWFIWH5SLF.SMALL.jpg SCRIPTmaster In response to the public demand and that the method that i used in the previous instructable that is designed for xp doesnt work for vista i made this instructable which is special for turning off vista automatically...this will show you how to let your windows vista turn off automatically at a sp...
By: SCRIPTmaster

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:00:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-HackintoshOSx86-1048-on-your-PC/
Installing Hackintosh/OSx86 10.4.8 on your PC! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FPN/KXUJ/FI3W3IBE/FPNKXUJFI3W3IBE.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FPN/KXUJ/FI3W3IBE/FPNKXUJFI3W3IBE.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FPN/KXUJ/FI3W3IBE/FPNKXUJFI3W3IBE.SMALL.jpg Xap Update: I got my new laptop and i'm making an instructable for 10.5.2, look for it within the next few days. I AM IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT YOU DO WITH THIS INFORMATION... PLEASE KEEP IN MIND YOU MUST BE AN APPLE DEVELOPER TO INSTALL MAC OS X ON YOUR PC WITHOUT BREAKING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS...
By: Xap

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jul 2008 08:30:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Windows-Vista-Or-XP-Look-Like-Mac-Os-X/
How to make Windows Vista Or XP Look Like Mac Os X Without Putting Your Computer At Risk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F2I/K4A0/FHOI1YRF/F2IK4A0FHOI1YRF.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F2I/K4A0/FHOI1YRF/F2IK4A0FHOI1YRF.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F2I/K4A0/FHOI1YRF/F2IK4A0FHOI1YRF.SMALL.jpg laxdude31 There is an easy way to make boring old vista or XP look almost exactly like Mac Os X its really easy come learn how! To download go to http://rocketdock.com Step 1 Download & Install Rocketdock Download and Install Rocketdock for XP Or Vista. And Move all icons into the dock itself. Unlock the ...
By: laxdude31

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:22:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Boot-and-Run-Ubuntu-from-a-Flash-Drive/
Boot and Run Ubuntu from a Flash Drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/0CO7/FAQDX9CU/FVL0CO7FAQDX9CU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/0CO7/FAQDX9CU/FVL0CO7FAQDX9CU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/0CO7/FAQDX9CU/FVL0CO7FAQDX9CU.SMALL.jpg TechnoGeek95 Running an operating system, like Windows, off of your flash drive can be very useful sometimes. You can recover your data from a hard drive and copy it to an external hard drive if that computer won't boot up or scan that computer for viruses and so on... This Instructable will show you how to inst...
By: TechnoGeek95

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:06:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Program-Audacity-To-Record-At-A-Certain-Tim/
How to Program Audacity To Record At A Certain Time - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/8VQ8/FBVHE8W7/FNO8VQ8FBVHE8W7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/8VQ8/FBVHE8W7/FNO8VQ8FBVHE8W7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/8VQ8/FBVHE8W7/FNO8VQ8FBVHE8W7.SMALL.jpg acaz93 It is A quick Trick , use it to spy , to record a phone call or simply to record your history class speech while you're out Using the popular Open-source app Audacitylet's begin Pre-Requisites Before Anything Else , Download And Install Audacity Download It From HEREAudacity is multi-platform , ...
By: acaz93

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2008 20:47:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mac-OS-7-on-Windows/
Mac OS 7 on Windows - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FBB/UTXR/F0CWGFNG/FBBUTXRF0CWGFNG.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBB/UTXR/F0CWGFNG/FBBUTXRF0CWGFNG.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBB/UTXR/F0CWGFNG/FBBUTXRF0CWGFNG.SMALL.jpg lookatmygrlyfont In this instructable you will learn how to install Mac OS 7 on windows. Dont worry I have all the files you need. :)DOWNLOAD THIS FROM APPLE..... You wont need it but its just so apple gets the credit for the OS. So please download if your gonna do this. Download and Unrar. Ok here are those file...
By: lookatmygrlyfont

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