[youtube http://www.youtube.com?v=aBhF_qfG4Qc] Here’s a great example of how to solve problems through automation…. The problem, living next to a set of train tracks, and the noise that they make…  The solution, automatically close the windows, when a train is passing through… Using a webcam, open-source motion detection software, and an arduino, I’ve created an automatic window […]
This feature allows other users to start your computer and use the account that you establish to automatically log on. Enabling auto logon makes your computer more convenient to use, but can pose a security risk since anyone can just turn the machine on and access your files. Mac OS X This may vary slightly depending […]
What’s the “Legacy USB” feature mean in the Bios? The legacy USB bios setting allows the bios to take a modern USB keyboard & mouse and to make it look like a PS/2 style keyboard and mouse. This allows you to easily use the Windows installer, and other packages that might not have USB support […]
Have you ever wanted to quickly switch from High Performance to Power Saver mode to save some battery life? With a quick command line in a shortcut, you can do it with a keystroke. Here’s a quick-and-dirty method to create a shortcut for switching between Windows power management plans—and once you have the command line, […]
Periodically, I have needed to change the settings for Windows CD Autoplay… Feel free to offer a more streamlined suggestion, or anything else in the comments… Windows XP Open My Computer or Explorer Highlight the CD-ROM drive, right-click the CD-ROM drive and click properties. Click the AutoPlay tab. Within this section you will be able […]