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1 to 25 of 25Andrew Lockhart on Network Security Hacks
Learn effective methods for defending your servers and networks from a variety of devious and subtle attacks.
Type: Presentation Topic: Engineering
Tags:hacks networking security
Aquaskipper the Hydrofoil Ornithopter
Tim Anderson
Bounce up and down and the Aquaskipper's wing flaps and propels this homemade, human-powered, wooden, hull-less hydrofoil ornithopter like Sweden's Trampofoil and South Africa's Pumpabike.
Type: Presentation Topic: Engineering | Science
Tags:hydrofoil human powered ornithopter
Art of the Catapult
Bill Gurstelle
Author of "Backyard Ballistics" and "Art of the Catapult", Bill Gurstelle offers a historical and technological review of the catapult as well as a preview of the day's King of Fling contest.
Type: Presentation Topic: Engineering
Tags:ballistics catapult king+of+fling fling
Backyard Ballistics
Bill Gurstelle
Get a historical and technological review of potato cannons, air cannons, trebuchets and catapults from the author of "Backyard Ballistics" and "Art of the Catapult."
Type: Presentation Topic: Engineering
Tags:ballistics potato+cannon cannons catapults trebuchets
Cassette Jockey World Championships
The Evolution Control Committee
Cassette Jockeys vie for prizes in this uniquely entertaining competition for modded boomboxes, walkmans and other CJ-created instruments. Rounds Sunday only.
Type: Presentation Topic: Arts
Tags:cj cassette jockey contest
Coin-Op Arcadia
Tim Hunkin
Best known for his terrific BBC series "The Secret Life of Machines", Hunkin also masterfully crafts whimsical, coin-operated, mad contraptions that blend the history of penny arcade mechanics with modern wit and technology.
Type: Presentation Topic: Engineering
Tags:coin-op penny+arcade arcade
Damien Stolarz on Car PC Hacks
Whether you're venturing into car PC for the first time or an experienced hobbyist, hop in for a joy ride.
Type: Presentation Topic: Engineering
Tags:car auto pc hacks
Graffiti Research Lab & the Anti-Advertising Agency
James Powderly and Steve Lambert
Learn how technologies and urban systems are hacked to take back control of the streets and other public spaces from corporations, advertisers and local and federal governments.
Type: Presentation Topic: Arts
Tags:graffiti+research+lab "anti-advertising agency" grl aaa graffiti hardware hacking opensource GNU a
I Heart Switch
Alison Lewis
Alison Lewis talks about the new wave of electronic crafts and fashion technology with designers Diana Eng, Emily Albinski, and Syuzi Pakhchyan.
Type: Presentation Topic: Crafts
Tags:switch electronics fashion
Jason Striegel Hackszine.com
O'Reilly's Hacks Series reclaims the term 'hacking' for the good guys--innovators who explore and experiment, unearth shortcuts, create useful tools, and come up with fun things to try on their own.
Type: Presentation Topic: Engineering
Tags:hacks hackszine
Josh Paul on Digital Video Hacks
With digital video, the hacking possibilities are limitless, for both amateurs and professional artists. From acquiring footage, mixing, editing, and adding effects to final distribution, you can learn some unique tips, tools, and techniques for every stage of video production.
Type: Presentation Topic: Arts
Tags:digital video hacks
Kyle Rankin on Knoppix/Ubuntu Hacks
Get Ubuntu installation advice and tips on getting the most out of the free applications packaged with the Ubuntu Linux distribution. Plus, learn how the Knoppix Live CD can help you troubleshoot, repair, upgrade, disinfect, and generally be productive without Windows--without the difficulty of installing Linux itself.
Type: Presentation Topic: Engineering
Tags:ubuntu knoppix hacks
Mister Jalopy's Garage
Mister Jalopy
Mister Jalopy says, "a throwaway society means rocket science technology is available for bubble gum money and a willingness to get dirty." Exploring "Deep Sea Suburbs" has given him insight into custom vans, backyard anthropology, and the California dream.
Type: Presentation Topic: Engineering
Tags:mister+jalopy mister jalopy mechanic cars auto
Moonshine-Powered Motors
David Blume
See how to produce your own alcohol auto fuel from ground corn and enzymes, and how to convert your car to run on it.
Type: Presentation Topic: Engineering | Science
Tags:Biofuel distill distillation moonshine auto+fuel E-85 alcohol+fuel ethanol "car conversion to al
Open Source Hardware
Phillip Torrone and Limor Fried
Make Senior Editor Phil Torrone and kit-maker Limor Fried of Adafruit Industries discuss how open source hardware is
playing out in gadgets, kits and homebrew projects.
Type: Presentation Topic: Engineering
Tags:open+source+hardware open source hardware
Paulina Hollers and Carlin
Brent Green
Enjoy this collection of animated films, with live sound effects and musical accompaniment provided by the filmmaker.
Type: Presentation Topic: Arts
Tags:Brent+Green Nervous+Films Bellwether+Gallery animated films outsider art folk art
Rich Gibson on Google Maps and Mapping Hacks
Learn creative ways to add to and customize the satellite images and underlying API of Google Maps. Plus, learn some simple techniques available to developers and power users who want to draw digital maps.
Type: Presentation Topic: Engineering
Tags:google mapping location hacks
Rich Gibson on Wireless Hacks
Whether your wireless network needs to extend to the edge of your office or to the other end of town, some non-obvious, "from the field" techniques will show you how to get the job done.
Type: Presentation Topic: Engineering
Tags:wireless hacks networking
Searching for ET with SETI@home
Dan Werthimer
Are we alone? Discover life in the universe--or at least the possibility of it. Learn how your computer could be the one to detect the first signal from a civilization beyond Earth.
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Simple Sewing
Lotta Jansdotter
The author of "Simple Sewing: Patterns and How-To for 24 Fresh and Easy Projects" shares the inspiration behind and projects from her new book. Afterwards, she will sign books and answer your crafty questions.
Type: Presentation Topic: Crafts
Tags:crafts sewing
The Art of Motion Control
Bruce Shapiro
The history of Bruce Shapiro's large-scale motion control installations at national and international science centers.
Type: Presentation Topic: Arts | Engineering | Science
Tags:art kinetic+art CNC algorithmic+art motion+control
The Woz
Steve Wozniak
Meet the renowned Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist who helped shape the computing industry.
Type: Presentation Topic: Engineering
Tags:woz wozniak apple
wardrobe_remix
Tricia Royal
Share your flare for everyday creative outfits. Post pictures of yourself donning your unique threads. Be inspired by trendsetters, and spur other fashion mavens with your style.
Type: Presentation Topic: Arts
Tags:fashion, street+fashion, d.i.y.,
Weekend Projects/Drawbot
Bre Pettis and Phillip Torrone
Stop by and meet Phillip and Bre of the blog and podcast who will be putting the drawing robot through its paces!
Type: Presentation Topic: Engineering
Tags:weekend projects bre+pettis
Yo-Yo to Wow You
Doctor Popular
Five minutes, music, and a yo-yo is all Dr. Popular needs to amaze you with the newest styles of innovative yo-yo play.
Type: Presentation Topic: Arts
Tags:yo-yo Makers+Faire Doctor+Popular
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