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• Amazon Upgrades FreeTime; More Content for the Kid-Friendly Walled Garden

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  Earlier this year Amazon introduced FreeTime, a walled garden area intended to provide a kids-only app gallery on the Kindle Fire. It was up to parents to populate the content but now, with the recent update, Amazon brings together unlimited books, movies, games, and apps. Intended for children ages 3-8 the upgraded service eschews the you-pick-it-all approach and goes with a hand-curated collection of games, educational apps, books and more. In addition to the pile of hand-curated content, FreeTime also has built in time limits and individual profiles for different children. Every Kindle Fire, Kindle Fire HD, and Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ user can try out the service for thirty days without charge. After the thirty day trial the subscription price is $4.99 per month ($2.99 for Prime members). Hit up the link below to check out the full description of the service. Amazon FreeTime [Amazon] Our Geek Trivia App for Windows 8 is Now Available Everywhere How To Boot Your Android Phone or Tablet Into Safe Mode HTG Explains: Does Your Android Phone Need an Antivirus?

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• The Moon Illusion Explained [Video]

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  When the moon is on the horizon it looks radically larger than it does up in the sky; check out this video to see the science behind the illusion. [via Geeks Are Sexy] 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 HTG Explains: Why You Shouldn’t Use a Task Killer On Android

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• Fiber-Optic Cable Trick Brings Remote Triggering to Older Flashes

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  Many older flashes lack for a jack to input a sync cable and rely exclusively on a simple slave mode triggered by the primary flash. This hack uses a piece of scrap fiber optic cable to trigger the flash in bright conditions. Using a flash as an optical slave indoors isn’t much of a problem, but if you introduce bright light (such as outdoor lighting conditions), the ambient light can overpower the small on-camera flash and render the optical slave function useless. To overcome this, Marcell over at Fiber Strobe (a blog dedicated to cataloging experiments in incorporating fiber optics into photography) came up with a simple work around. By using some foam crafting materials and tape, he whipped up a simple mount for a strand of scrap fiber optic cable to connect between the on-camera flash and the sensor on the slave flash. Once attached it works exactly like as sync cable would, except it’s transmitting a pulse of light instead of a pulse of electricity. Hit up the link below for more pictures and a build guide. DIY Fiber Sync Cord [via DIY Photography] HTG Explains: What Is Windows RT and What Does It Mean To Me? HTG Explains: How Windows 8′s Secure Boot Feature Works & What It Means for Linux Hack Your Kindle for Easy Font Customization

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• Electrified Light Saber Helps You Slay Bugs Like a Jedi [Video]

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  This fun little DIY project combines a toy light saber with the guts of an electrified fly-swatter to yield a bug slaying sword perfect for your epic battles against the Empire’s tiniest soldiers. Courtesy of Caleb over at Hack A Day, the build is surprisingly simple and quick to put together (if you’re handy with a screw driver and soldering iron). Check out the video above to see the build and the results or hit up the link below to read more about it. Building a Bug Zapping Light Saber [Hack A Day] How to Make Your Laptop Choose a Wired Connection Instead of Wireless HTG Explains: What Is Two-Factor Authentication and Should I Be Using It? HTG Explains: What Is Windows RT and What Does It Mean To Me?

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• Repurpose an Old Android Phone as a Thermostat

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  If you’re interested in setting up a smart thermostat but put off by the high price of models like the Nest Learning Thermostat, this DIY project uses an old Android phone and a little DIY wiring to automate and network your home heating and cooling. What the project lacks for in terms of a polished off-the-shelf presentation, it certainly makes up for in versatility. Check out the above video to see Android Thermostat in action then hit up the link below for more information about the project–including the source code, build schematics, and more. Android Thermostat [via Hack A Day] Why Enabling “Do Not Track” Doesn’t Stop You From Being Tracked HTG Explains: What is the Windows Page File and Should You Disable It? How To Get a Better Wireless Signal and Reduce Wireless Network Interference

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• LEGO Ornaments Bring Geeky DIY Charm to Your Holiday Decorating

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  Why settle for just a Death Star ornament when you can have a Death Star ornament you built yourself from LEGO? These DIY ornaments are a perfect geeky touch for your tree or gift for a LEGO loving friend. Courtesy of Chris McVeigh, we find nine DIY ornament guides that range from traditional (like teardrop ornaments and bulbs) to geeky (like Death Stars and Millennium Falcons). Hit up the link below to check out all the files and order the brick collections right through LEGO’s Pick a Brick service. LEGO Ornaments [via Geeks Are Sexy] HTG Explains: Why Screen Savers Are No Longer Necessary 6 Ways Windows 8 Is More Secure Than Windows 7 HTG Explains: Why It’s Good That Your Computer’s RAM Is Full

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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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• Star Wars – Battle of Hoth Recreated in Minecraft [Video]

  - by Asian Angel

  Star Wars and Minecraft each stand out on their own, but what if you combine the two into one awesome video? Enjoy the result with this video that YouTube user ParadiseDecay has created. Minecraft – Star Wars – Battle For Hoth [via Dorkly] HTG Explains: How Antivirus Software Works HTG Explains: Why Deleted Files Can Be Recovered and How You Can Prevent It HTG Explains: What Are the Sys Rq, Scroll Lock, and Pause/Break Keys on My Keyboard?

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• Focus On SOA & BPM for Oracle OpenWorld Now Available

  - by Lionel Dubreuil

  To help our valued customers & partners make the most of time spent at Oracle Openworld, please check out the Focus On Oracle Fusion Middleware documents.  Over the years, we've learned that these provide a great roadmap to must-attend sessions, demos, partner exhibits, and networking events during Oracle OpenWorld. SOA and BPM SOA for Developers BPM In addition to those “Focus On..” documents, session details (speakers, abstracts) can be found in the Content Catalog at: https://oracleus.activeevents.com/connect/search.ww?event=openworld We strongly recommend our customers to attend the following sessions: Service Integration (SOA) & BPM: “Using the Right Tools, Techniques, and Technologies for Integration Projects”  Monday, 10/1/2012; 3:15 PM; Moscone South - 308 BPM Suite: “Oracle Unified Business Process Management Suite 11g Overview and Roadmap” Monday, 10/1/ 2012; 12:15 PM; Moscone South – 308 SOA Suite:“Oracle SOA Suite, the Most Capable Tool for Every Possible Integration Challenge” Monday, 10/1/2012; 10:45 AM; Moscone South - 102 Foundation Pack: “Jump-starting Integration Projects with Oracle AIA Foundation Pack” Tuesday, 10/2/2012; 1:15 PM; Marriott Marquis - Salon 7 Oracle Enterprise Repository: “Gaining Victory over SOA and Application Integration Complexity” Tuesday, 10/2/2012; 1:15 PM; Moscone South - 310 See you in San Francisco! Not attending the show?  Some of the general and key sessions will be available online - so please stay tuned for those announcements as Oracle OpenWorld gets closer.

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• Focus On SOA & BPM for Oracle OpenWorld Now Available

  - by Lionel Dubreuil

  To help our valued customers & partners make the most of time spent at Oracle Openworld, please check out the Focus On Oracle Fusion Middleware documents.  Over the years, we've learned that these provide a great roadmap to must-attend sessions, demos, partner exhibits, and networking events during Oracle OpenWorld. SOA and BPM SOA for Developers BPM In addition to those “Focus On..” documents, session details (speakers, abstracts) can be found in the Content Catalog at: https://oracleus.activeevents.com/connect/search.ww?event=openworld We strongly recommend our customers to attend the following sessions: Service Integration (SOA) & BPM: “Using the Right Tools, Techniques, and Technologies for Integration Projects”  Monday, 10/1/2012; 3:15 PM; Moscone South - 308 BPM Suite: “Oracle Unified Business Process Management Suite 11g Overview and Roadmap” Monday, 10/1/ 2012; 12:15 PM; Moscone South – 308 SOA Suite:“Oracle SOA Suite, the Most Capable Tool for Every Possible Integration Challenge” Monday, 10/1/2012; 10:45 AM; Moscone South - 102 Foundation Pack: “Jump-starting Integration Projects with Oracle AIA Foundation Pack” Tuesday, 10/2/2012; 1:15 PM; Marriott Marquis - Salon 7 Oracle Enterprise Repository: “Gaining Victory over SOA and Application Integration Complexity” Tuesday, 10/2/2012; 1:15 PM; Moscone South - 310 See you in San Francisco! Not attending the show?  Some of the general and key sessions will be available online - so please stay tuned for those announcements as Oracle OpenWorld gets closer.

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• Focus On SOA & BPM for Oracle OpenWorld Now Available

  - by Lionel Dubreuil

  To help our valued customers & partners make the most of time spent at Oracle Openworld, please check out the Focus On Oracle Fusion Middleware documents.  Over the years, we've learned that these provide a great roadmap to must-attend sessions, demos, partner exhibits, and networking events during Oracle OpenWorld. SOA and BPM SOA for Developers BPM In addition to those “Focus On..” documents, session details (speakers, abstracts) can be found in the Content Catalog at: https://oracleus.activeevents.com/connect/search.ww?event=openworld We strongly recommend our customers to attend the following sessions: Service Integration (SOA) & BPM: “Using the Right Tools, Techniques, and Technologies for Integration Projects”  Monday, 10/1/2012; 3:15 PM; Moscone South - 308 BPM Suite: “Oracle Unified Business Process Management Suite 11g Overview and Roadmap” Monday, 10/1/ 2012; 12:15 PM; Moscone South – 308 SOA Suite:“Oracle SOA Suite, the Most Capable Tool for Every Possible Integration Challenge” Monday, 10/1/2012; 10:45 AM; Moscone South - 102 Foundation Pack: “Jump-starting Integration Projects with Oracle AIA Foundation Pack” Tuesday, 10/2/2012; 1:15 PM; Marriott Marquis - Salon 7 Oracle Enterprise Repository: “Gaining Victory over SOA and Application Integration Complexity” Tuesday, 10/2/2012; 1:15 PM; Moscone South - 310 See you in San Francisco! Not attending the show?  Some of the general and key sessions will be available online - so please stay tuned for those announcements as Oracle OpenWorld gets closer.

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• The Fellowship of the Ringwraiths [Video]

  - by Asian Angel

  While we all know what happened during the events of the first LOTR movie for the Fellowship, there were some unanswered questions about the Ringwraiths and their activities. Here finally is your opportunity to see what really happened… Fellowship of the Ringwraiths [via Neatorama] How to Factory Reset Your Android Phone or Tablet When It Won’t Boot Our Geek Trivia App for Windows 8 is Now Available Everywhere How To Boot Your Android Phone or Tablet Into Safe Mode

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• Immortal Kombat [Humorous Video]

  - by Asian Angel

  Sometimes the Grim Reaper’s job is quick and simple, but not this time as he comes to claim the soul of an avid gamer. Can they come to an amicable understanding or has this just evolved into Immortal Kombat? Note: Contains what may be considered to be inappropriate imagery just before video credits start. Immortal Kombat [via Dorkly] How to Use an Xbox 360 Controller On Your Windows PC Download the Official How-To Geek Trivia App for Windows 8 How to Banish Duplicate Photos with VisiPic

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• The Effects of Caffeine [Video]

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  Whether in a cup, a can, or a little bottle, millions of us slug back caffeinated beverages everyday. Check out this video to see how it effects your brain and why it keeps you alert. Courtesy of Alex Dainis at Bite Sci-zed, we’re treated to a rather energetic look at the function of caffeine in the body. Caffeine!! – Bite Sci-zed [via Geeks Are Sexy] How To Delete, Move, or Rename Locked Files in Windows HTG Explains: Why Screen Savers Are No Longer Necessary 6 Ways Windows 8 Is More Secure Than Windows 7

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• The Fantastic 4 Meets the Moleman, Parts 1 and 2 [Classic Radio Show from 1975]

  - by Asian Angel

  Are you ready for a Marvel super hero blast from the past? Then sit back and get ready to enjoy twenty-two minutes of classic radio show goodness from 1975 as the Fantastic 4 meets the Moleman! Special Note: Bill Murray plays the part of the Human Torch in this two part episode. You can enjoy more of these classic Fantastic 4 radio episodes by visiting the videos search query page linked below: Fantastic 4 Radio Shows – MrWaltherppk1 [YouTube] HTG Explains: What Is Windows RT and What Does It Mean To Me? HTG Explains: How Windows 8′s Secure Boot Feature Works & What It Means for Linux Hack Your Kindle for Easy Font Customization

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• 1st Issue of GIMP Magazine now Available [Free Download]

  - by Asian Angel

  Are you ready for an awesome (and free) magazine that is all about GIMP? Then GIMP Magazine is the publication that you have been looking for! This free quarterly magazine focuses on photography, digital arts, tips and tricks, step by step tutorials, master classes, help desk questions, and so much more. You can access the 1st issue in three ways: As a direct PDF download As a Bit-Torrent download View it online at Issuu Choose the option that works best for you! Note: The PDF file is 47.1 MB in size. A sample page from the magazine for your viewing pleasure… HTG Explains: Is ReadyBoost Worth Using? HTG Explains: What The Windows Event Viewer Is and How You Can Use It HTG Explains: How Windows Uses The Task Scheduler for System Tasks

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• SharePointBeginners: A new group for a global noob community

  - by PeterBrunone

  Recently, a discussion broke out (go figure) on a SharePoint list that I frequent.  It had grown in size to the point where the more advanced members were sometimes turned off by the volume of questions that appeared TOO simple.  This happens all the time, as something becomes larger and specialization is necessary.Anyhoo, my response was to create the SharePoint Beginners group.  Come out and join us at http://groups.google.com/group/sharepointbeginners , where no question is too simple; all we ask is to show us that you tried to find the answer.

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• Extend Oracle Sales Cloud with Oracle Platform as a Service

  - by Richard Lefebvre

  Use these Oracle guided-learning courses to learn how to extend Oracle Sales Cloud with Oracle Platform as a Service (PaaS) services. While this course is focused on using Oracle PaaS infrastructure services, many of the techniques presented are applicable to customers on Software as a Service (SaaS) environments. If you are a consultant embarking on an Oracle Fusion Applications SaaS implementation project or an Independent Solution Vendors (ISVs) looking to integrate a solution with Oracle Sales Cloud, this training is for you!

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• Remote Control Holder Mod Stores Tablet Close At Hand

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  If you spend most of your iPad time lounging on your couch or in bed, this simple IKEA hack will keep your favorite tablet stowed right at your finger tips. IKEA’s inexpensive remote control holder, the $4.99 Flort, is easy to hack from a remote holster into an tablet holder. You simply flip it around, sew up the edge of the back flap, and holster your tablet in it–your tablet fits all the way inside, in the above image the iPad is tucked in semi-precariously to demonstrate it sliding inside. Hit up the link below for step-by-step pictures. Smartest Way to Store Your iPad for $4.99 [IKEAHackers] HTG Explains: When Do You Need to Update Your Drivers? How to Make the Kindle Fire Silk Browser *Actually* Fast! Amazon’s New Kindle Fire Tablet: the How-To Geek Review

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• Geek Chess: Nixie Tubes as Board Pieces [Video]

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  We’ve seen some geeky chessboards in our day, but this board is a masterpiece of geekiness. Check out the video to see the Nixie tubes in action. Courtesy of a tinker named Tony, we find this delightfully analog and geeky chess set. He writes: This developed as a spinoff from the hardware and controllers I’m designing for a range of nixie clocks and watches as a ‘simple’ project that wouldn’t need much software to complete it. All visible parts are made from materials contemporary with Nixie technology and no modern plastics or resins are used anywhere in its’ consruction (other than the electronic components and PCBs). The board and pieces are machined from phenolic resin laminate and assembled using brass fittings. The brown base pieces have been filled and wiped with gold and silver engravers wax, giving a ‘worn gilding’ appearance. The displays are ex-Soviet Nixie gas display tubes, manufactured in the early 1980s. No Chinese LEDs here… How to Banish Duplicate Photos with VisiPic How to Make Your Laptop Choose a Wired Connection Instead of Wireless HTG Explains: What Is Two-Factor Authentication and Should I Be Using It?

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• Oracle OpenWorld 2012 Hands-on Lab: “Using Oracle AIA Foundation Pack for Oracle E-Business Suite Integration”

  - by Lionel Dubreuil

  Sharpen your Oracle skill sets and master Oracle technology in Oracle OpenWorld Hands-on Labs.In self-paced, practical learning sessions covering everything from business applications to middleware, database, storage, and enterprise management solutions, you'll discover new ways to derive maximum benefits from your Oracle hardware and software solutionsOracle experts will be available in person to answer questions and guide you through each lab.Hands-on Labs fill up early, and seats are limited, so don’t be late.This HOL10233 - Using Oracle AIA Foundation Pack for Oracle E-Business Suite Integration is scheduled for: Date: Monday, Oct 1 Time: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Location: Marriott Marquis - Nob Hill CD In this Hands-on Lab, learn how to integrate Oracle E-Business Suite with third-party applications in your ecosystem with Oracle Application Integration Architecture (AIA) Foundation Pack.This hands-on lab focuses on SOA-based integration with Oracle E-Business Suite, using Oracle E-Business Suite Integrated SOA Gateway or Oracle Applications Adapter to orchestrate a process across disparate applications in your ecosystem.Objectives for this session are to: Learn how to design and build an integration, from functional definition to development Learn how to automatically build services with robust error handling logic Learn how to discover and reuse services available in Oracle E-Business Suite

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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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• Portal Turret Recreation an Amazing Clone of the Original [Video]

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  Last week Valve, the company behind the Portal series, received a crate containing a stunning replica of the iconic Portal turret sentry. Check out this video to see the turret in action. Valve explains the origin of the crate: On September 13th, 2012, Valve received another mysterious crate from WETA Workshop. Inside was a full-scale, articulated Portal turret, complete with a motion sensor. Once again, WETA Workshop’s gone far, far beyond our expectations to deliver something truly amazing. Thank you, WETA Workshop! If you’re ready to waste a little time geeking out over awesome props, designs, and other special FX goodies, you’ll definitely want to check out WETA’s site. [via Geeks Are Sexy] How To Create a Customized Windows 7 Installation Disc With Integrated Updates How to Get Pro Features in Windows Home Versions with Third Party Tools HTG Explains: Is ReadyBoost Worth Using?

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• Download the Mountain Views from Romania Theme for Windows 7 and 8

  - by Asian Angel

  Are you ready to add some serene and beautiful mountain scenery to your desktop? Then you will definitely want to grab a copy of the Mountain Views from Romania Theme for Windows 7 and 8. The theme comes with five wonderful images from photographer Mihai Despan to add a peaceful mood to your favorite computer. Special Note: The photos in the theme do not contain the black strip shown in the image above. Those were ‘added’ during the image editing process for our post. Uncovering Artists Through Windows Themes – Mihai Despan [7 Tutorials] Why Enabling “Do Not Track” Doesn’t Stop You From Being Tracked HTG Explains: What is the Windows Page File and Should You Disable It? How To Get a Better Wireless Signal and Reduce Wireless Network Interference

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• DIY Carbonator Creates Pop Rocks Like Fizzy Fruit [Science]

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  If you’ve ever sat around wishing that scientists would stop wasting time trying to solve pressing global problems and instead genetically engineer a bizarre but delicious hybrid of Pop Rocks candy and wholesome fruit, this mad scientist experiment is for you. Over at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories they share a really fun weekend project. Contributor Rich Faulhaber was looking for a way to make eating fruit extra fun and science-infused for his kids. His solution? Build a homemade carbon dioxide injector that infuses fruit with carbonation. Having trouble imagining that? Envision a bowl of strawberries where every strawberry burst into a crazy flurry of strawberry flavor and champagne bubbles every time you bit into it. Fizzy fruit! Hit up the link below to see how he took pretty common parts: a C02 tank from a paint ball gun, a water filter canister from the hardware store, and other cheap and readily available parts (with the exception of the gas regulator which he suggests you shop garage sales and surplus stores to find a deal on), and combined them together to create a C02 fruit infuser. Hit up the link below to read more about his setup and the procedure he uses to infuse fruit with carbonation. The C02inator [Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories via Hack a Day] HTG Explains: What Are Character Encodings and How Do They Differ?How To Make Disposable Sleeves for Your In-Ear MonitorsMacs Don’t Make You Creative! So Why Do Artists Really Love Apple?

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