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• Explore Six of the Ocean’s Incredible Coral Reefs with Google Maps

  - by Asian Angel

  Are you ready to view some gorgeous underwater photography and explore our ocean’s coral reefs from the comfort of your desktop? Then you will definitely enjoy this wonderful collection of underwater ‘street view level’ coral reef images from Google Maps. Once you get started you can easily lose yourself in the tranquillity and beauty of these oceanic kingdoms. Here is a quick peek at the collection that is available for your viewing pleasure… 8 Deadly Commands You Should Never Run on Linux 14 Special Google Searches That Show Instant Answers How To Create a Customized Windows 7 Installation Disc With Integrated Updates

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• Tolkien’s Rivendell Rendered in LEGO

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  If you’re a fan of all things geeky rendered in LEGO–and we certainly are–you’ll want to take a moment to appreciate this incredible model of the mythical Rivendell from the Lord of the Rings universe. Courtesy of builders Blake Baer and Jake Bittner, the behemoth model measures nearly 4×3 ft. in size, weighs 120 pounds, and required over 50,000 LEGO bricks. Hit up the link below to check out the full set of photos. Rivendell in LEGO [via Geeks Are Sexy] How To Switch Webmail Providers Without Losing All Your Email How To Force Windows Applications to Use a Specific CPU HTG Explains: Is UPnP a Security Risk?

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• Add 33 Unique Biomes to Minecraft with the Biomes O’ Plenty Mod Pack

  - by Asian Angel

  Are you tired of looking at the same old biomes in Minecraft? Then add some fresh scenery with the Biomes O’ Plenty mod pack and enjoy a whole new Minecraft world! Biomes included in the mod pack: Birch Forest, Bog, Cherry Blossom Grove, Crag, Deadlands, Dense Forest, Field, Frost Forest, Garden, Glacier, Highland, Mangrove, Marsh, Meadow, Mesa, Mountain, Mystic Grove, Oasis, Ominous Woods, Orchard, Prairie, Quagmire, Rainforest, Savanna, Scrubland, Seasonal Forest, Shrubland, Spruce Forest, Tropics, Tundra, Wasteland, Wetlands, and Woodlands. You can download the mod pack, view the setup instructions, see images of each biome type, and more by visiting the link below. [1.3.2] [MODLOADERMP] Biomes O’ Plenty – Adds 33 Unique Biomes! (SSP/SMP) [via BoingBoing] 8 Deadly Commands You Should Never Run on Linux 14 Special Google Searches That Show Instant Answers How To Create a Customized Windows 7 Installation Disc With Integrated Updates

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• So Your Laptop’s Fan Has Stopped Working Then? [Humorous Image]

  - by Asian Angel

  There is such a thing as dust build-up and then there are the odd cases of dust-ball evolution… What is the worst case of dust build-up that you have dealt with? Make sure to share your stories with your fellow readers in the comments! Help, my laptop’s fan is not working! [via Reddit Tech Support Gore] Secure Yourself by Using Two-Step Verification on These 16 Web Services How to Fix a Stuck Pixel on an LCD Monitor How to Factory Reset Your Android Phone or Tablet When It Won’t Boot

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• Viewing the Future Through the ‘Eyes of the Past’ [Humorous Image]

  - by Asian Angel

  Really makes you feel nostalgic, eh? You can access the full-size version to get a better view of the upper right corner here. O_O This is a close approximation of the original title of the post. [via Reddit - Tech Support Gore] How To Get a Better Wireless Signal and Reduce Wireless Network Interference How To Troubleshoot Internet Connection Problems 7 Ways To Free Up Hard Disk Space On Windows

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• When You are Asked to Help with Internet Issues [Comic]

  - by Asian Angel

  We all know what that ‘first glance’ sinking feeling is like… Internet issues (Kelly Angel – Anything About Nothing! Blog) [via Fail Desk] Why Does 64-Bit Windows Need a Separate “Program Files (x86)” Folder? Why Your Android Phone Isn’t Getting Operating System Updates and What You Can Do About It How To Delete, Move, or Rename Locked Files in Windows

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• How to Store the Contents of Your Office ‘Zip File’ Style [Humorous Image]

  - by Asian Angel

  There is plenty of room for that new computer you were wanting, but you had better hope that you do not need an item from the bottom of the stack moments from now… You can view more organizational wonderment and visit Michael’s website using the links below… OMG – OCD (Image Collection) Visit the Artist’s Website – Michael Johansson [via MUO] 6 Start Menu Replacements for Windows 8 What Is the Purpose of the “Do Not Cover This Hole” Hole on Hard Drives? How To Log Into The Desktop, Add a Start Menu, and Disable Hot Corners in Windows 8

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• No Rush, Defragging that Drive can Wait [Humorous Image]

  - by Asian Angel

  That drive is only fragmented a little bit…nothing to worry about there. View a Larger Version of the Image You should defragment this volume. Ya think?! [via Fail Desk] What’s the Difference Between Sleep and Hibernate in Windows? Screenshot Tour: XBMC 11 Eden Rocks Improved iOS Support, AirPlay, and Even a Custom XBMC OS How To Be Your Own Personal Clone Army (With a Little Photoshop)

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• 3D Printed Records Bring New Tunes to Iconic Fisher-Price Toy Player

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  Have an old toy Fisher-Price record player your kids aren’t exactly enamored with? Now, thanks to the miracle of 3D printing, you can create new records for it. Courtesy of Fred Murphy, this Instructables tutorial will guide you through the process of taking music and encoding it in a 3D printer file that will yield a tiny plastic record the Fisher-Prince record player can play. Check out the video above to see the finished product or hit up the link below to read the full tutorial. 3D Printing for the Fisher-Price Record Player [via Make] How to Get Pro Features in Windows Home Versions with Third Party Tools HTG Explains: Is ReadyBoost Worth Using? HTG Explains: What The Windows Event Viewer Is and How You Can Use It

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• How to ‘Bounce’ Drops of Water on Top of a Pool of Water Indefinitely [Physics Video]

  - by Asian Angel

  Normally drops of water are automatically ‘absorbed’ into a larger pool of water when contact is made, but there is one way to stop those water drops from coalescing with the rest: vibration. This awesome video shows the process in action as drops of water remain on top of the pool of water and even form groups of drops! Drops on Drops on Drops Article [Physics Buzz Blog] Drops on Drops on Drops Video [YouTube] [via Neatorama] How Hackers Can Disguise Malicious Programs With Fake File Extensions Can Dust Actually Damage My Computer? What To Do If You Get a Virus on Your Computer

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• Darth Vader Wins Big [Humorous Comic]

  - by Asian Angel

  Everyone’s favorite Star Wars villain receives a notice in the mail saying he won a contest, but did he really hit it big or is karma dishing out some payback? Note: Make sure to take a close look at the letter shown in the second panel for an additional laugh! Darth Vader Wins Big (Dorkly) [via Neatorama] HTG Explains: Why Linux Doesn’t Need Defragmenting How to Convert News Feeds to Ebooks with Calibre How To Customize Your Wallpaper with Google Image Searches, RSS Feeds, and More

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• Clockwork: A 40,000 Piece K’Nex Ball Machine [Video]

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  You may have built a simple marble raceway out of construction toys like LEGO or K’Nex at some point in your life. No matter how grand a raceway it was, we can assure you it had nothing on this 40,000 piece room-sized monster. The creator, Austron, writes: This is Clockwork, my fifth major K’nex ball machine, and my largest and most complex K’nex structure to date. It took 8 months to build, has over 40,000 pieces, over 450 feet of track, 21 different paths, 8 motors, 5 lifts, and a one-of-a-kind computer-controlled crane, as well as two computer-controlled illuminated K’nex balls. For a more in-depth look at the construction we suggest checking out both his YouTube channel and his build blog. [via Make] How to Get Pro Features in Windows Home Versions with Third Party Tools HTG Explains: Is ReadyBoost Worth Using? HTG Explains: What The Windows Event Viewer Is and How You Can Use It

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• Water Balloons In Slow Motion [Video]

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  As part of our ongoing campaign to prove that everything looks better in slow motion, we present to you: ultra slow motion footage of rippling water balloons. [via Boing Boing] HTG Explains: How Windows Uses The Task Scheduler for System Tasks HTG Explains: Why Do Hard Drives Show the Wrong Capacity in Windows? Java is Insecure and Awful, It’s Time to Disable It, and Here’s How

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• The Glitch [Video]

  - by Asian Angel

  Things are fine in Video Game Land until one day when a soldier encounters an unusual phenomena…his weapon is partially buried in the pavement and undergoing extreme shifting movements. Can Mario and friends save Video Game Land from the Malevolent Glitch or is it game over for everyone?! The Glitch [via Geeks are Sexy] How to Access Your Router If You Forget the Password Secure Yourself by Using Two-Step Verification on These 16 Web Services How to Fix a Stuck Pixel on an LCD Monitor

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• The Space Invader – A Childhood to Adulthood Story [Comic]

  - by Asian Angel

  Did you ever wonder what life is like for the Invaders? Take a journey through time with this particular Invader as he grows from a child into adulthood and decides to join the war. Note: We have shown only the first panel here. You can view the entire comic story by visiting the link below. The Invader – EL Comics [via Neatorama] How to Get Pro Features in Windows Home Versions with Third Party Tools HTG Explains: Is ReadyBoost Worth Using? HTG Explains: What The Windows Event Viewer Is and How You Can Use It

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• Make Sure to Use a ‘Dog Friendly’ Ringtone Next Time [Humorous Image]

  - by Asian Angel

  Apparently the dog found your taste in ringtones on the new Blackberry to be lacking… Gave this guy a new Blackberry last week. He brought it back in today… [via Reddit Tech Support Gore] Why Does 64-Bit Windows Need a Separate “Program Files (x86)” Folder? Why Your Android Phone Isn’t Getting Operating System Updates and What You Can Do About It How To Delete, Move, or Rename Locked Files in Windows

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• The (Totally) Phantom Menace Takes a Hard Look at Star Wars Saber Duels [Video]

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  If you feel like the light saber duels in Star Wars are long on choreography and short on actual brutal combat, you’re sure to get a chuckle out of this “training” guide highlighting how not to kill your opponent. [via Neatorama] What’s the Difference Between Sleep and Hibernate in Windows? Screenshot Tour: XBMC 11 Eden Rocks Improved iOS Support, AirPlay, and Even a Custom XBMC OS How To Be Your Own Personal Clone Army (With a Little Photoshop)

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• Laser Cutter Plays Portal Theme Song While Cutting Aperture Science Logo [Video]

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  We’re at a total loss to think of anything more geeky than a laser cutter programmed to simultaneously laser cut the Aperture Science logo while playing “Stile Alive” from Portal. If you’re unfamiliar with the original tune, check out this video. [via Boing Boing] The HTG Guide to Hiding Your Data in a TrueCrypt Hidden Volume Make Your Own Windows 8 Start Button with Zero Memory Usage Reader Request: How To Repair Blurry Photos

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• Massive Minecraft Creation Is a Functional Graphing Calculator

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  We’re no stranger to cool Minecraft creations, but this project takes Minecraft design to a whole new level. An industrious teen has built functional graphing calculator out of Minecraft blocks. It’s an absolutely enormous project that, if constructed in real life instead of in a virtual Minecraft space, would loom over a city. To fully appreciate how much ingenuity and effort went into the project, we’d suggest hitting up the comments over at Slashdot where commenters discuss the numerous obstacles and design tricks he would have needed to overcome and employ to pull the project off. [via Slashdot] What’s the Difference Between Sleep and Hibernate in Windows? Screenshot Tour: XBMC 11 Eden Rocks Improved iOS Support, AirPlay, and Even a Custom XBMC OS How To Be Your Own Personal Clone Army (With a Little Photoshop)

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• Turn the Cables from Your Gaming or Electronics Setup into a Wall-Based Work of Art

  - by Asian Angel

  When it comes to gaming setups or our favorite electronics, there are always lots of cables to deal with. Now you could just bundle those cables up and try to hide them as best you can or you could turn them into a work of art… You can see additional pictures and find out how to set up your own wall-based work of art with those cables by visiting the blog post linked below. Feature Friday: Cords Away [via There I Fixed It] Here’s How to Download Windows 8 Release Preview Right Now HTG Explains: Why Linux Doesn’t Need Defragmenting How to Convert News Feeds to Ebooks with Calibre

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• Mystical Energy Wallpaper Collection for Your iPad

  - by Akemi Iwaya

  The air starts to crackle around you as bright light appears, serving as a portal that transports you into a whole new and strange world beyond your imagination. Travel to new realms of thought, emotion, and energy on your iPad’s screen with the first in our series of Mystical Energy Wallpaper collections. Mystical Energy Series 1 Note: Click on the pictures to view and download the full-size versions at their individual homepages. The images shown here are in thumbnail format.                     

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• Need a Better Cleanup Tool [Humorous Image]

  - by Asian Angel

  Obviously some cleanup tools work better than others…and sometimes common sense cleanup is the best tool of all! Note: Notice the timeline in the image… View the Full-Size Version of the Image Got a sales guys laptop back… Note the times. [via Fail Desk] The Best Free Portable Apps for Your Flash Drive Toolkit How to Own Your Own Website (Even If You Can’t Build One) Pt 3 How to Sync Your Media Across Your Entire House with XBMC

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• Star Wars Roguelike Combines Star Wars and Old School ASCII Adventures

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  Mashup ASCII-based adventuring, Star Wars, and some sweet light saber sound effects, and you’ve got this old-school in-browser adventure game: Star Wars Roguelike. Play a Jedi or Sith and move about the ASCII world with simple keyboard commands. You’re not going to be blow away by the photo-realistic graphics, but you are going to be able to play it on your aging work computer. Hit up the link below to take the game for a spin. Star Wars Roguelike [via Boing Boing] How To Boot Your Android Phone or Tablet Into Safe Mode HTG Explains: Does Your Android Phone Need an Antivirus? How To Use USB Drives With the Nexus 7 and Other Android Devices

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• Free Universal Construction Kit Links Different Construction Toy Systems

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  If you or a young tinker in your household is disappointed that there is no way to link LEGO bricks and Lincoln Logs (or other construction toys on the market) this project is for you. Free Universal Construction Kit is project oriented around creating inter-operable linking bricks that allow the user to link previously non-compatible building system. Using the bricks you can, for example, attach LEGO bricks to a K’Nex construction. The adapter bricks are all available as free 3D printer models–download them, fire up your 3D printer, and start mish-mashing your construction sets. Free Universal Construction Kits [via Make] The HTG Guide to Hiding Your Data in a TrueCrypt Hidden Volume Make Your Own Windows 8 Start Button with Zero Memory Usage Reader Request: How To Repair Blurry Photos

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• Rainy Day Wallpaper Collection for Your iPhone

  - by Akemi Iwaya

  Rainy days are great for staying indoors to read your favorite new book, taking a nap, or even going outside for a quiet walk. Let the rain fall on your iPhone’s screen with the first in our series of Rainy Day Wallpaper collections. Rainy Day Series 1 Note: Click on the pictures to view and download the full-size versions at their individual homepages. The images shown here are in thumbnail format.                     

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