If you have a few old hard drives lying around and would like to put them to better use, or just fancy replacing the plastic case of your current hard drive with something a little more natural, Lifehacker reader Mike Osbourne can guide you through the process with his DIY wooden hard drive … [Read more...] about Build Your Own Wooden Hard Drive Enclosure
DIY Projects
Russian Dueling Transformers Short Movie (video)
Check out this awesome short movie created by Russian filmmaker Alexander Semenov using a Canon 550D and Nikon D5000 HD, both of which retail for under $1,000. The shot took 2 hours to film and then another month to edit and add the effects using software such as 3DS Max 8, After Effects CS4, and … [Read more...] about Russian Dueling Transformers Short Movie (video)
Newton OS Running On iPhone (video)
If you are a fan of Apple retro gear, then this little mod running the old Newton OS on an iPhone 3G will brighten up your day. Check out the video after the jump. The Open Einstein project is actually an emulator that allows you to run the Newton OS on other operating systems. The Legacy of … [Read more...] about Newton OS Running On iPhone (video)
Fan Created Half-Life Movie Trailer
A fan of Half-Life and Previs Supervisor at Weta Digital, (Peter Jackson’s VFX facility in New Zealand), Marco Spitoni has created his own Half-Life Movie Trailer. Check out his creation after the jump. Marco explains why he embarked on the trailer creation: I’ve always been in love with the PC … [Read more...] about Fan Created Half-Life Movie Trailer
Make Your Own Full Size Dalek
If you are a fan of Dr Who and especially the Daleks, you might fancy building your very own this weekend now that the original blueprints have been published on the TomR's Media Creations website and made available once again. The Origin of the Daleks The Daleks were created by writer Terry … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Full Size Dalek
Make Your Smartphone Look Like Your Favourite Camera
The guys over at Photojojo have put together a handy guide that is designed to help you make your smartphone look like your favorite camera, and you can even take photos of your own camera and give your smartphone its look. What you will need to do this is a smartphone, a camera, or even a photo of … [Read more...] about Make Your Smartphone Look Like Your Favourite Camera
Setup Google Calendar Desktop Notifications
If you are still hanging on to Outlook for the desktop notifications, you may finally be able to drop it and use Google Calendar instead if desired. With a few tweaks in Chrome and enabling a Labs feature, you can receive popup notifications direct to your desktop from Google Calendar. Setting … [Read more...] about Setup Google Calendar Desktop Notifications
DIY Streaming Wifi Radio (video)
If you enjoy listening to Spotify, Pandora, Last FM, or any other music streaming service on the Internet and have a few hours to spare this weekend, you might like to create your own Wifi streaming radio. Check out the instruction video after the jump. Tinkernut has created a great, … [Read more...] about DIY Streaming Wifi Radio (video)
Apple Newton iPhone Case
An innovative modder is currently trying to modify an old retro Apple Newton device into a funky retro case for the latest iPhone. I wonder if it improves the phone reception. Very little details are available at the moment but the modder has been responsible for other Apple hacks such as the G4 … [Read more...] about Apple Newton iPhone Case
Nintendo Entertainment System Coffee Table
If you're a fan of retro Nintendo consoles, you're going to love this coffee table created by Matt. The table looks absolutely massive compared to a real console that is on top of the table in the picture below, in the top corner. The Design and Functionality Matt has even added lift-up holders … [Read more...] about Nintendo Entertainment System Coffee Table
Introducing A DIY iPhone Macro Lens
The basic instructions are dead simple: salvage the lens of a cheap disposable camera and attach it to a wire brace. The genius behind this contraption is its reusability. Unlike just taping the salvaged macro lens, this one’s for keeps. So if you’re game for a little iPhone camera upgrade, take a … [Read more...] about Introducing A DIY iPhone Macro Lens
Automated Nerf Machinegun Wins Inventor Cash And Acclaim
Rick Prescott must be feeling like a million bucks right now, even if the official cash prize for topping the MAKE/Design News Gadget Freak Design Contest is only $1,000. The reason is pretty clear cut given the success of his diabolical creation. While Mr. Prescott is far from Thomas Edison … [Read more...] about Automated Nerf Machinegun Wins Inventor Cash And Acclaim
