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Building a War Spying Box
Episode overview
To demonstrate the dangers of unencrypted wireless cameras, Kevin Rose and Dan Huard reveal how to build and use the first ever handheld auto-switching warspying device. Designed from .. show full overview
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MythTV
Episode overview
Tired of shelling out hard earned cash to download the program listings of your DVR? Want to backup your videos but don't want to deal with the hassle of DRMed files? Kevin Rose & Dan .. show full overview
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Making High Quality A/V Cables
Episode overview
Say goodbye to the bank-breaking audio/video cables at your local electronics superstore. Save your money and build out your home theater DIY style. With a total running time of 45 .. show full overview
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Making High Quality A/V Cables
Episode overview
Say goodbye to the bank-breaking audio/video cables at your local electronics superstore. Save your money and build out your home theater DIY style. With a total running time of 45 .. show full overview
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Podcasting
Episode overview
Podcasting has become the radio phenomenon of the modern age. Kevin Rose and Dan Huard explain why podcasting is so popular and they show how to set up a basic podcast environment from .. show full overview
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Asterisk
Episode overview
Kevin Rose is joined by John Todd, a well known, leading Asterisk expert, to introduce you to the amazing VoIP (Voice over IP) world of Asterisk, the open source voip telephony toolkit. .. show full overview
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Maker Faire
Episode overview
The 2006 Maker Faire presents the do-it-yourself community with thousands of finished projects and inspired ideas. For their inaugural expo, Systm host, Dan Huard enlists the help of .. show full overview
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Apple TV
Episode overview
Patrick Norton and Dave Randolph take you through some of the more popular hacks and mods out there for the AppleTV. They have sorted out all the articles out there and have come up with .. show full overview
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Crane Game
Episode overview
Claw games are everywhere and there are almost as dark mysterious and full of questionable content as the Internet. Patrick, Dan and Dave take you through the inner working of a claw .. show full overview
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Maker Faire 2007
Episode overview
We take you through the second annual Maker Faire with Dan Huard and Jessica Corbin to find some of the most interesting projects out there. From two story houses on wheels to hooker .. show full overview
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Digg the Digg Button
Episode overview
DIGG, DIGG, DIGG, It's a circular world we are living in and what better way to show it off than with a Digg button that shows the Digg count of the Digg story you Digg on a giant Digg .. show full overview
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Cracking the iPhone
Episode overview
David Randolph and guest host Leah Culver stress test and then tear apart the iPhone immediately upon exiting the Apple store on launch day.
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AVR101
Episode overview
So you've heard about the DIGG button and P.O.V. toys, and maybe even LCD drivers. What drives them? How do they work? Why should you care? On this episode of Systm, we tackle that very .. show full overview
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Workbench
Episode overview
Tired of getting reamed for using your Mother's antique end table as your own personal workbench? Well then pay attention as David Randolph and Patrick Norton show you how to make a quick and dirty workbench SYSTM style.
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Geek Tools 101
Episode overview
Take a peek at the tools and equipment Patrick Norton and David Randolph have acquired over the years as they walk you through the must have gadgets every geek should have on their workbench.
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PCB Etching
Episode overview
Circuit Boards, nearly every modern electrical device uses them, but how do you make your own? David Randolph and Patrick Norton show you the path to success using ACID!
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Long Hop Wireless
Episode overview
In this episode, Patrick and David show off some antennas, attempt 1 and 10 mile wifi links, and learn why more power doesn't always mean more distance.
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Saving Energy
Episode overview
What uses more energy: tech toys, or AC that runs 24/7? On our first EcoSystm David and Patrick run an energy audit on everything from a desk fan to an HDTV, and take a close look at how ugly our energy bill is when we read the fine print.
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Obey the Laws (of Power)
Episode overview
Calculating resistance and power isn't hard... and, as David explains, knowing Ohm's Law and the Power Triangle can be darn useful when you're designing a project, sorting out power supply issues, or want to keep from burning your car down.
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Amps and Violence
Episode overview
It was Taser week on YouTube, which inspired David and Patrick to look at the tech behind electroshock weapons, from cattle prods to Tasers. It's a good reminder that Amps kill, not Volts. PS - be careful when you fry foil with a DIY camera taser.
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Batteries: The Organic iPod/LiO Fire Battery Failures
Episode overview
In our biggest failure since the WiFi Episode, Systm trys to power an iPod with Lemons and create a Lithium Ion battery fire. Find out what exactly a battery is... and why we want a battery tech breakthrough in the worst way.
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EcoSystm: Biodiesel!
Episode overview
Diesels get better mileage than gas engines. Biodiesel has a lower carbon footprint and supports farmers. Great reasons to dump a gas engine and run biodiesel. Want a better reason? Exxon made 36 Billion last year... you don't have to buy gasoline.
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Under the Sea with an R.O.V.
Episode overview
Taking on the deep abyss with such courage and the fortitude of a modern day Columbus, Brendan White and Dave Randolph launch their R.O.V. into the shallow end of the kiddie pool.
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Motion Activated Silly String Shooter
Episode overview
It's Halloween again, instead of trick or treating, why not stay home and surprise the kids looking for treats with a shot of silly string at the back of their heads. Joey Rabier shows .. show full overview
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The Month of MAME: The Cabinet
Episode overview
A month of MAME? Absolutley. David has a dream of building a superior classic arcade game emulator, so we're building a full size cabinet from the ground up. Get your quarters!
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MAME Case II
Episode overview
Our arcade sized MAME case is taking a bit longer to build than we expected. So we’re spending a second episode building our classic arcade emulator. In part II: plastic wood, cutting vent holes, and lots of sanding!
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MAME Part 3: Mounting the TV, Buttons, Trackball, Coin Door and Speakers!
Episode overview
Buttons! Trackball! TV! Coin Door! Speakers! Our arcade sized MAME case is on track. We've got template help for the buttons... and tips on not getting shocked by the TV!
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MAME Part 4: OS, Emulators, Wiring Those Buttons!
Episode overview
Our MAME Arcade Cabinet is alive! Dave walks you thru wiring the controls, Brendan has the word on which OS to run, along with lots of info on configuring MAME on your fave OS!
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MAME Part 5: It's Over...
Episode overview
On this episode of SYSTM, the month of MAME comes to a conclusion as the cabinet gets a healthy coating of paint and elbow grease courtesy of Joey, plus Patrick Norton and Brendan White .. show full overview
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Viewer Questions, Comments and the great Lemon Battery Part Deux.
Episode overview
We've been stockpiling your comments and questions for a couple months... Alternative Hydrogen Generation. Potato Guns. You need a load to measure current. Building a Radar Jammer...
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Voltage Regulators: Breadboarding a DIY USB Power Supply
Episode overview
Today we turn a 7805 Voltage Regulator and 4 AA batteries into a very simple Power Supply to charge anything that runs off USB. Breadboarding circuits are fun!
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Wired Magazine/Living Homes Exhibit in LA
Episode overview
On this episode of (Eco)Systm, we venture out and take a tour of the Wired Magazine/Living Homes Exhibit in LA. This collaborative effort will redefine what we typically think of when we .. show full overview
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DIY Hydrogen for More MPG: Part 1
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Car + Hydrogen = Better Mileage? We're not quite ready to drop the cash on one of those under hood mileage boosters being sold all over the web.. but using water electrolysis to produce Hydrogen sounded like a good first step!
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DIY Live Broadcasting Online
Episode overview
Live video broadcasts from a cell phone? On the flight home from CES 2008 we realized watching Robert Scoble walking and streaming live video with Qik was way cool... and something we wanted to play with on Systm.
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Painting Your Project, Notebook or PC: Rattlecan 101
Episode overview
Have we painted a notebook? Sure. PC Case? Absolutely. Various and sundry DIY projects? Yup. Ryan and Nik want some help painting laptops and PC cases... so we've got a collection of .. show full overview
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Share Internet Access at Highway Speeds: EVDO + WiFi
Episode overview
We've got half a day of wiring to build the Wireless Access Truck out of an EVDO modem, a Wilson Electronics Cell Phone Booster, a 12V Mini ITX PC and a WiFi adapter... Hit it.
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Avoid a Fire - Wire your Car Safely
Episode overview
Whether it's the PC in our Wireless Access Truck, a massive 1000W amplifier or an extra power plug for a cell phone, the same rules apply... ignore 'em, and you could turn your car into a fire hazard... or just blow out its electrical system.
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A Badass Firewall From A Junk PC
Episode overview
If it's got a 386 processor and 32MB of RAM, and you can find a pair of Ethernet cards, you can turn that Junk PC into a serious Firewall to protect your network.
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Waterproof Your Thumbdrive
Episode overview
Got five minutes? You can make any USB Thumbdrive waterproof with epoxy and a popsicle stick! Your USB Flash Drive need never fear the washing machine again if you waterproof it... if you've got ten minutes and a popsicle stick, you can do this!
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Automate Guitar Hero
Episode overview
Cheating At Guitar Hero: An introduction to show controllers, by David Randolph
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DIY Combat Robot
Episode overview
Command the respect and admiration of others and build a robot.... that destroys other robots!
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Systm Builds a Cannon
Episode overview
There's nothing wrong with potato guns... we love sparking up Right Guard as much as the next geek. But compressed air, now that makes for a seriously fun cannon.
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We Need A Bigger Cannon... and a VersaLaser!
Episode overview
300 yard tennis ball hucks? No problem. Your questions about calculating barrel to air chamber ratios, finding fittings and what exactly Schedule 40 is? No problem. David's new Versalaser? Problem: he's out sick!
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Pimp Your Laptop with Paint, Lasers and Fur
Episode overview
A fabulous mink wrapped notebook? Automotive paints, laser etching and water bubble finishes? It's one of our odder episodes of Systm.
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Create light with Mentos, save gas and generate free power!
Episode overview
3 clever hacks: save on gas, use Mentos and Mt. Dew to create an emergency light and a way to harness the power of photons to create free energy.
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Practically Free DIY WiFi Antennas
Episode overview
Cut and past your way to better WiFi reception? It costs pennies and takes the fabrication skills of a kindergartner... then bend a 6dBi Omni and a 10dBi directional out of copper wire!
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Versalaser
Episode overview
Get an up close and personal view of the latest toy in our toolbox. Whether it's ceramic, wood or acrylic this thing can cut or etch near anything!
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Overclock your PC
Episode overview
Back in the day, only the foolhardy overclocked a PC. Today? It's practically expected for home builders. We walk you thru the basics of getting free performance from your processor.
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Watercooling is Fun!
Episode overview
On David Randolph's final episode we go deep inside the thermal management on a $5000 PC, install a watercooling kit on the $500 and fabricate a fan adapter with the VersaLASER.
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Gas Prices killing you? We can help you max out your MPG!
Episode overview
Gas is over $4.00 a gallon all over San Francisco, so this episode is all about proven methods to get more MPG from your car, from changing the air filter to giving up on using your brakes.
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Add Night Vision To Your Car: Avoid Suicidal Deer
Episode overview
Adding thermal imaging to your car is a lot easier than you might think... think car stereo plus some light fabrication. Seeing further in the dark? That's priceless.
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DIY Liquor: Distill Your Own Alcohol
Episode overview
You don't need yards of copper pipe to make liquor. Julia Nolan, a chemical engineer, shows us how to distill alcohol the easy way.
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Build a Must-Have iPod Accessory
Episode overview
We show you how to replace an expensive iPhone/iPod dock with a small, cheap and very portable cable.
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The diyMod: Ultimate Audio or a Dead iPod
Episode overview
The diyMod skips the headphone amp in your iPod to get pure audio straight from the source... this is one of the toughest mods we've ever attempted!
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Super Cooling Your PC
Episode overview
Back in episode 48 we showed you how to water cool your PC. Perfect if you want to overclock your system. But what happens when we bolt on a car radiator to that very same water cooling system?
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Dead Motherboard Delays Systm 55
Episode overview
It's back to the PC parts store and a late delivery for this episode of Systm, thanks to a few well placed drops of coolant between our mobo and CPU.
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Drop Your CPU Temp 10 Degrees For Only $213!
Episode overview
Not counting the motherboard we fried, dropping our CPU temp 10 degrees Celsius cost us $21.30 per degree in parts. I think we've got all your water cooling questions answered!
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DIY Portable Power Pack Keeps Your Toys Running
Episode overview
iPod? Camcorder? Notebook? Our Portable Power Pack will keep 'em running, plus we figure out if an AC Inverter or a DC/DC Converter is more efficient!
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The Best Way To Run Windows On Your Mac: VMWare vs. Parallels
Episode overview
CNET's Tom Merritt answers the great VMWare vs. Parallels question. Which is best for running Windows applications inside of OS X? Watch the show and find out!
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Install Blu-Ray Playback into your HTPC
Episode overview
Patrick takes you through the steps of adding Blu-Ray playback to your Home Theatre PC, and highlights the issues you need to be aware of before you take the plunge.
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Build Your Own NAS
Episode overview
If you're just itching for an excuse to reuse that retired desktop PC or laptop sitting in your closet there here's your chance. Today we'll be looking at the basics of installing .. show full overview
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Build an Android
Episode overview
Master Robot Builder David Calkins reveals the basics of putting together and programming your very own android. Plus find out what happens when we combine Patrick and non-dairy creamer.
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Bluetooth Speakerphone Mod
Episode overview
With the sudden interest in hands-free operation of cellphones while driving Pat though it would be cool to take it one step further and use a speakerphone instead. Speakerphones are .. show full overview
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3 Secrets To Awesome Surround Sound
Episode overview
Dolby’s wizards reveal the three key tips to getting the best multichannel audio out of your home theater
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MythTV: Free Media Center From a Junk PC!
Episode overview
Don't have a lot of money for a new Home Theater PC? No problem. Mythbox is open source, free and runs great on a cheap PC. It's perfect for a HTPC if you're on a budget!
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Build The Perfect Windows Media Center PC
Episode overview
DVR, HD Tuner, Blu-ray and more... Our fave HDTV expert, PCMag.com's Robert Heron, joins us with a host of tricks for turning Vista's Windows Media Center into a great Home Theater PC
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Photo Archaeology
Episode overview
Using the power of digital photos, common web tools and photo sharing sites we show you how Cassidy Curtis is documenting the changes to living breathing cities that's accessible to almost everyone with the click of a mouse.
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Build Yourself A 'Segway'
Episode overview
Learn how this high school student did the Segway one better... by building his own self balancing scooter!
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Build a 1080p HD Projector
Episode overview
1080p projectors still cost mounds of cash: in the long awaited conclusion of our Home Theater Month, David and Patrick build one up from a Lumenlab DIY Projector Kit.
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Insane Origami! aka How to Fold a Satellite
Episode overview
What does origami have to do with technology?
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DIY Electroluminescence: Great Light Without The Shocks
Episode overview
Lighting a tech project with Electroluminescent material can look super professional, but it's easy to damage it or shock yourself. Learn how to safely add EL to any tech project in this episode of Systm!
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Free $500 Router Upgrade (For your junk $50 Router!)
Episode overview
Your router gets a major upgrade with the free Tomato Firmware: monitor bandwidth consumption, boost your WiFi signal, make major QoS tweaks, track the results with shiny graphics... and more!
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Make Electricity Sing: Build a Theremin
Episode overview
Synthesizers are cool, but the theremin is the original electronic instrument. We show you how to build one, and a master theremin player shows you what you can do with it.
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Build a 3D Scanner From A $25 Laser Level
Episode overview
Use a free download to turn a laser level and a netcam into a highly accurate 3D scanner... all you need is a corner and a printer to make it all work!
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Stop Scammers: Nuke, Grind or Melt Your Hard Drive
Episode overview
Selling your old computerr? Donating it to charity? Learn how to permanently wipe your hard drives, with and without a blow torch!
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DIY Halloween Projects
Episode overview
Make your own Brain in a Jar and a Giant Robot Spider - guaranteed to creep out your friends and frighten your neighbors!
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DIY RFID Beer Safe
Episode overview
Dave and Pat break down the basics of RFID technology and show you how to put it to use by building an RFID beer safe!
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Wardriving in 60 Seconds, AK-47 vs. HD, EL Noise
Episode overview
More on Router Firmware, EL, Wiring Robots, Wardriving, Data Sanitizing... and your ideas for future episodes: growing pot, building lightsaber replicas and DIY headphone amps!
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Dead Space: We Built Gravity Boots
Episode overview
Inspired by EA's Dead Space, we build our very own set of gravity boots, then have David try to walk upside in a warehouse.
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Build a Sumo Robot From Hell
Episode overview
Ready to build your first robot? A sumo robot is a great place to start, and we've got the complete how to from David Calkins!
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DIY Portable Nintendo 64
Episode overview
Watch us hack a Nintendo 64 into a portable gaming system complete with screen, speakers and battery power: Full Nintendo anywhere you go!
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Soldering Your Own Headphone Amp
Episode overview
Learn to solder by building yourself the most excellent Chu Moy headphone amp. It sounds great but cheap enough to give away as holiday stocking stuffers.
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4 Fun Fruit Cake Hacks
Episode overview
Death to fruitcakes! We show you how to burn them in the fireplace, blast them into outer space on a toy rocket, or turn them into a functional doorstop or arty stained glass. Spare your friends and family the shame of...
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Dead Space: We Built Gravity Boots
Episode overview
Inspired by EA's Dead Space, we build our very own set of gravity boots, then have David try to walk upside in a warehouse.
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Unlock secret features on your digital camera
Episode overview
Forget about paying for a new camera: this simple firmware hack gives Canon PowerShot cameras a real kick the pants!
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How To Build a Movie Jukebox, Part 1: Rip Your DVDs
Episode overview
Want to play your video collection on any media extender, console or Apple TV? Step one is to get your movies off of the DVDs and onto your hard drive! Part 1 of our DIY Video Jukebox Series
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Cheap and Easy Hard Drive Upgrade
Episode overview
More storage and a performance boost? Upgrade your hard drive without having to re-install anything!
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Three Portable USB Battery Packs You Can Build
Episode overview
In today's episode, we're going to help you build three USB battery power supplies so you never run out of power for your favorite gadgets!
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Stream Your Video and Music
Episode overview
Set up a personal media server, it's easy, and you'll have access to your favorite tunes and movies no matter where you go!
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Video Jukebox Part 2: Build Your Movie Server
Episode overview
Now that you've got your movies encoded, we show you how to distribute them over your home network.
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Easy Flash Drive Boot: Run Windows Or Ubuntu On Any PC!
Episode overview
Security, safety, ease of repair, USB Flash Drives are more than just storage, they're a great way to run your safe copy Linux or Windows on -any- machine that can boot from USB!
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Dynamic DNS: Access Your Home Computer Remotely
Episode overview
Want access to your files stored at home? How about hosting a home web server? Static IPs are expensive, if you can even get one. We set up Dynamic DNS instead!
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Want The Best HDTV Picture? Got $20? You Can Calibrate Your HDTV Like A Pro!
Episode overview
PCMag's HDTV expert, Robert Heron, teaches us top notch HDTV calibration tricks using tools anybody can afford!
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Lightsaber Build: Exact Star Wars Replicas, Totally Custom, And A Duel!
Episode overview
Luke, Darth and Obi-Wan's Lightsabers were pieced out of junk piles. David shows you how to build exact replicas and an original design from The Custom Saber Shop. Then he picks a fight with Patrick.
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UPS + Car Battery = More Computing (Or a 48 Hour Disco Ball?!?) UPS Hack!
Episode overview
UPS Hack! Take the tiny battery out of your Uninteruptible Power Supply and replace it with a car battery: you get to run your UPS for a lot longer, and potentially melt your face!
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How to Build an Oil-Cooled Aquarium PC
Episode overview
The most disgusting PC hack ever! We build a computer inside an aquarium, and then fill it full of mineral oil, to see if full-on liquid immersion cooling will work better than air or .. show full overview
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How Badass is Your PC? Benchmark It!
Episode overview
Is your rig the fastest it can be? Join us as the folks from Extremetech.com show us the best tips, tools and techniques for benchmarking your PC!
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Better Bass Cheap and Easy: Build a Cardboard Subwoofer!
Episode overview
Build your very own high quality sealed subwoofer in just a fraction of the time it would take to build a traditional box. It's all about Sonotube, the toughest cardboard you'll ever meet!
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Giant Hamster Wheel Powers Your PC
Episode overview
From the inverter you plug into, to battery banks used to store energy, a Hamster Wheel Powerd PC has a lot in common with other alternative energy sources like Solar, Wind, Water or Bicycles!
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Build A Custom Windows Recovery Disk!
Episode overview
Save yourself the hassle of rebuilding your system in the event of a catastrophic disk failure, by creating a custom recovery disc... and learn about Rescue CDs and Slipstreaming while you do!
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Add Multiple Power Outlets to Your Car
Episode overview
Tired of not having enough power points in your car to keep your phone charged, your GPS on, and your DVD/monitor combo playing? Change all that by adding additional 12 volt power outlets to your car.
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DIY Flame Thrower for 100 Episodes
Episode overview
Systm hits the 100th episode, and to celebrate we decided to light up our cake with a DIY flame thrower!
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Liquid Nitrogen Makes Delicious Ice Cream in Under a Minute!
Episode overview
It's been super hot this week in San Francisco, which has the Systm crew thinking of home made ice cream, but using Liquid Nitrogen instead of a boring old ice cream maker!
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Raise A Flag Everytime you Get Gmail
Episode overview
Learn how to use microcontrollers to control just about anything as we build a device that raises a flag every time you get a new email!
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Build a Remote Controlled Beer Keg
Episode overview
Although the modern beer keg has been with us since the 1960's the technology surrounding it has advanced much. Sure the materials might be different, and the gas mixture more suited to .. show full overview
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Control Your PC From Anywhere!
Episode overview
Get to your home PC when you're on vacation, whether to download copies of the baby pixs, some fresh music, or upload a bunch of pictures you want off your camera! Bypass network .. show full overview
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Lego Mindstorms: Robot Building Made Easy
Episode overview
Building a robot requires many skills: metal working, soldering, drilling, and of course programming. It also means investing in the right tools and materials. It also requires a ton of .. show full overview
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unRAID The Free NAS That Recovers Data If A Drive Fails
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We love a good FreeNAS... who doesn't? A Network Attached Storage box solves a problem lots of folks have: there's never enough space for all your data. Whether your storing documents, .. show full overview

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