Computer Hacks

LEGO Full Auto Book Scanner

  The best inventions are ones that eliminate repetition, this automatic book scanner does just that. Believe it or not it was constructed using LEGO. ” After the invention of hyperpaper, I began to scan my books. Soon I found out that what I expected was true — It was awesomely BOREING! If this drudgery were to be automated! Scanning a book involves picking up the book from the scanner

DIY Server Rack

Deadly Computer Blog has some plans for a DIY Server Rack, who says you can’t buy computer gear at Lowe’s and Home Depot… “So, this is something mike has been looking to make for the past few days, ever since he got his new computer case for his awesome new computer. He originally wanted to buy a server rack, so he can mount his case in it, and mount the

Homemade Flight Simulator

  When thinking of new projects it is a good idea to think big, not sure I would have ever thought of building a Flight Simulator though. 🙂 “In 1998 I began the design and constuction of my 747-400 simulator. The approximate size of the simulator is 13ft wide x 11ft long and 9ft high. It will include every switch and panel in the 747-400. The Simulator has been built

Seamless LCD Monitor

If you are running out of screen realestate a new Radius 320 is sure to solve that problem. “The Radius 320â„¢ incorporates three 20.1″ LCD panels into a continuous display system with a total resolution of 5.76 million pixels. With the individual panels wrapping around the user, the Radius 320â„¢ provides an ergonomically-friendly viewing experience across a 50-inch diagonal. Independent of operating system, the Radius320â„¢ can be used on Windows,

Taking a Blowtorch to a Hard Drive

  Concerned about data on your old hard drives? Matt Fleming has an interesting solution. 🙂 “In the wake of all of the identity theft going on around the world, Matt Fleming, founder of Alicent Small Business Solutions in Las Vegas, NV demonstrates the proper way to destroy a used PC hard drive to prevent banks statements, SS# and other personal information from being extracted from the disposed of unit.