How-To Guides from Gadget Hacks: Page 218

Don't buy those $100+ laser pointers. Watch this video, and for under $50 you can make your own that is capable of burning, popping balloons, and cutting things!

You have a webcam, right? Nowadays, who doesn't? But just because you all have webcams doesn't mean you're using them the same way. And a great way to take full advantage of your peripheral or built-in webcam is by turning it into a security camera. This video will show you how to turn it into a security cam by accessing the video feed remotely over the internet. And it's a really simple solution—you just need to sign up for a USTREAM account, which allows you to stream webcam footage live!

See how to increase the mW of a 5 mW Green Laser Pointer!

This video tutorial is how to do the Chuck Norris Google hack. You don't find Chuck Norris, he finds you.

Watch this video to learn how to use the address bar of your web browser. The browser in the video is Internet Explorer 7, but the process is the same for pretty much any browser, including Firefox.

So, you've found yourself in a hotel room, and for some reason you just have to remove that cable from the wall. However, it is protected by a cable lock. In this instructional video, see how to defeat these using a piece of toilet paper, a pen, and the cable lock itself!

If you have a five BNC input on your plasma or LCD tv, here is how you can make a cable to the length you need.

This video explains how to speed up Opera to browse the Internet at fast speeds.

Have you maybe been eyeballing some things you'd rather other people didn't know about? Clear your Internet history and leave your anxiety behind.

Watch this video to learn how to make annotations in your YouTube videos. This adds a level of interactivity to your web videos that was not previously possible.

This tutorial shows you how to work with images in Dynamic Flash Gallery (DMG) website templates.

This tutorial shows you how to install your new Drupal theme template and configure the blocks for your website content.

If you have an osCommerce shop, this video will show you how to upload files and change permissions for your store using cPanel X.

In the season finale of Know How, Tim uses a laser pointer and a wine glass to scan a 3-D image of his mom's head. You have to see it to believe it.

This video shows you how to install an osCommerce template using the web hosting interface cPanel X.

This tutorial shows you how to change the default window title name from osCommerce to whatever your store name is using cPanel X.

Learn how to make a light bulb light up with common household items. This is how you make a light bulb light with:1-Tin Foil2-D Battery3-a small light bulb(#40 suggested)

Build a device that automatically takes and uploads pictures of your life every 30 seconds on the Internet.

Learn the basic controls and how to use Google Earth to make maps.

How to build a laptop docking system so that you can plug your Samsung YP-P2 Mp3 player directly into your laptop.

See how to make a simple bifilar coil for the Bedini motor, otherwise called the SSG or schoolgirl motor. The Bedini motor can create some free energy. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to build a coil for the Bedini motor.

Tires of those wire two button mouses, or even the wireless clickers? Well, come no further, the soapmouse is here. What in the hell is a soapmouse? Well, just watch and learn, and make one yourself.

Watch this video to receive instruction on how to create an automatic signature in all outgoing mails. This video shows the Danish version of Google Apps, but its the same procedure in the English version, and in Gmail.

Watch this video to receive instruction on how to upload a user image in Google Apps and Gmail. This video shows the Danish version of Google Apps, but its the same procedure in the English version, and in Gmail.

Watch this video to learn how to combine multiple urls that you would like to share with your friends into one link.

In this video, Mr. Safety explains how to gain a YouTube sponsor. The keys are creativity, confidence, patience, persistence, and passion.

Dr. Kiki makes a homemade cantenna, an antenna made out of a can, duh! Moujan reports back from the ultimate DIY event, Maker Faire 2008, and Heather goes beekeeping in the Fringe - all on PopSiren.

This shows you how to modify a webcam so that you can attach it to a telescope. Just think, you'll never have to look in that eyepiece again. Just stuff this thing down there.

This video tutorial will teach you a simple hack that will allow you to hide a secret message in any digital picture. Who knew a picture could actually be worth a thousand words? Real words, embedded within! For detailed, step-by-step instructions on recreating this hack yourself, take a look. Keep your messages on the Internet secret with this how-to.

As far as the world of consumer electronics goes, it doesn't get much greener than recycling solar panels. In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to solder together broken solar panels, giving them new life as a functional AA battery charger, which produces about 6 volts in direct sunlight and about 3 volts indoors. In order to get started on this hack, you'll need a number broken solar panels (which can be had cheap for cheap on the Internet), a low-temperature soldering iron, silver-bearing...

Learn how to use your Windows Mobile phone to control your computer. You never have to get off the couch again! Jesus, that's sad.

I have used a laptop HDD in this video. I'm showing how to get the magnet out so you can use it on your paint spray - or were ever you want... this is a strong magnet, so you can use it without problems.

In this soldering tip video brought to you by BEST, Inc. Norman Mier demonstrates the installation of a TSOP32 component using the multi-lead method.

In this soldering tip video brought to you by BEST, Inc. Norman Mier demonstrates pad preparation for surface mount items using the wicking method.

In this soldering tip video brought to you by BEST, Inc. Norman Mier demonstrates site preparation for BGA placement.

In this soldering tip video brought to you by BEST, Inc. Norman Mier demonstrates the installation of an 0402 component.

This is a StencilQuik soldering demonstration video. This breakthrough method allows you to simplify placement/replacement saving 50% or more of time required to rework BGAs or CSPs.

In this two-part soldering tip video brought to you by BEST, Inc. Norman Mier demonstrates the placing of a J-leaded component on a PLCC circuit board using lead-free solder.

In this soldering tip video brought to you by BEST, Inc. Norman Mier certified master instructor for Soldering Skills demonstrates multi-plated through-hole tweezer method, also known as SOIC tweezer method.

In this soldering tip video brought to you by BEST, Inc. Norman Mier certified master instructor for Soldering Skills demonstrates removal of plated through-hole flat leads.