Build Your Own XGA Projector II: Suitable TFT Monitors

Published on December 1, 2004 to Display Panels and Monitors

The conclusions from our first XGA projector story remain: fun and fascination are guaranteed when you build your own projector. However, some folks have told us they need help finding TFT monitors with panels that are well-suited to the project, so we felt it was time to update the topic and list suitable candidates. Read more

Rolling your own Car PC

Published on June 22, 2006 to Desktop Computers

In-Car PCs are something you generally see fitted into the Humvees of the rich and famous, allowing them to play MP3s, navigate via GPS and watch movies all in one neat package. However with a bit of do-it-yourself work, you too can have a CarPC! Read more

The Feds can own your WLAN too

Published on March 31, 2005 to Networking

WEP cracking usually conjures up images of geeks with evil intent. But Humphrey Cheung recently attended an FBI demonstration that showed at least some law enforcement types not only know about the latest generation of tools but also how to use 'em. Read more

Make Your Own Coffee Table Book

Published on June 29, 2008 to Digital Still Cameras

Chances are you'll attend at least one photo-op worthy event this summer. Turn your snaps into an eye-catching, professionally-bound book. Read more

Fix Your Own PC

Published on June 9, 2008 to Components

This chapter from Wiley Publishing's "Fix Your Own PC", details some tips and techniques you can use to solve common PC hardware problems. Read more