Technology
Josh writes “After scoping out the new AJAX multi-platform IM client 
Video with sound on iPods with Linux
I finally got around to checking this out…“we’re going to do something pretty bold… we’re going to release the iPod Video.” Finally, I got sound and video to work together on the iPod Photo (thanks to a new audio driver by Bernard). It should show up in CVS soon (within the next few hours). It’ll be in the next nightly kernel+podzilla.” [via] Link. HOW TO and downloads here. I’ll post a video soon, so far it worked great.
Andy’s Plywood Case Mod
Josh writes “This is my friend’s weblog, he made this computer for his friend out of spare parts he had lying around, and lacking a case, he mounted it on a piece of plywood and added some led lights. Not really an innovative project, but pretty pro nonetheless”… Link.
TOOLBOX: PowerSquid Outlet Multiplier
Most of us electronics obsessed folks know that the everyday power strip just doesn’t cut it. A typical 5-outlet strip might be able to accommodate two bulky power converters, so you end up needing three of them to connect your five devices. Definitely not a pretty picture. To solve this problem some brilliant person eliminated the actual strip and simply connected together five flexible outlets. Now your big square power converters can exist in peaceful harmony, all of them humming along in unison to the same lovely tune. [via] Link.
HOW TO – Portable CE 2.0
The idea is simple: Using the Windows CE emulator, I could have my entire “internet communications system” on a virtual machine that I carried around with my on my USB keychain. I could essentally plug it into the USB port of any machine running Windows, and bring up the emulator and use Internet Explorer, Messenger, Inbox, etc. Version 2.0 is now based off the new ARM based Device Emulator which can run native Pocket PC binaries. Yes, you read that correctly – with this version, you will be able to run most Pocket PC apps from emulation. Link.
HOW TO install SLAX on an iPod nano
Great HOW TO from Jake “I was intrigued by the idea of having all my own bookmarks, my own desktop/icon artwork and themes and preferences, all my own programs and data instantly available to me on any computer on campus. The computer essentially becomes a temporary host for my personal operating system — which I carry in my pocket. SLAX seemed to be the best balance of customization, function, and ease of use…This is a howto on installing SLAX on an iPod nano. It may seem long, but I tried not to gloss over or leave out any details”. Link.
Metal milk jug and waste paper can PC mods…
This Russian forum has some really neat photos of a couple interesting PC case mods – the first is a metal milk tin. The mod adds a clear window, cow print fur and stuffed cow which looks out. The second is a metal waste paper basket. Thanks Karel! Link.