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October 18, 2015 D. I. Y. Projects

Modding 102 – Introduction

student 20 is back after a long hiatus, ready to get started on mod suggestions to make a bunch of games more amazing than they already are!

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July 15, 2015 D. I. Y. Projects

Converting a Router into a Bridge – Linksys WRT54G v4

Turning an old router into a bridge is the perfect way to repurpose a device you may not need anymore, and it opens us all kinds of fun possibilities for your growing home network. Check out how DD-WRT can breathe new life in yesterday’s router!

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May 31, 2015 D. I. Y. Projects

The Bacconeer’s Guide to Spotting Fake Game Boy Games

Our resident Dr. Crocodile returns with another excursion on fake games, this time of the Game Boy and Game Boy Color variety. Luckily this time she didn’t buy any herself.

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May 20, 2015 D. I. Y. Projects

The Bacconeer’s Guide to Spotting Fake Pokemon GBA Games

From the overwhelming sorrow of a bad Ebay purchase, our resident Dr. Crocodile explains how you can spot a fake Pokemon Game Boy Advance game as she breaks open her fakes.

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April 14, 2015 D. I. Y. Projects

Part 4: Modding 101: Load Order

Are your mods causing your game to crash? Are you getting error messages in-game? Did launching your game cause a Blue Screen of Death? Mod order might be your problem… and student 20 is here to help!

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February 1, 2015 D. I. Y. Projects

Converting a Router into a Wireless Bridge

Have an old router lying around? Need more functionality from your home network? This project will teach you how to convert a router to a wireless bridge or wi-fi extender using free software! With this procedure you can set up a secondary wired station in your house without running dozens of feet of cords throughout your home, as well as extend your router’s range and provide a second wireless access point! Depending on the devices in your home, this can open up a whole new world of possibilities and really milk the most out of both your connection and your devices.

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January 30, 2015 D. I. Y. Projects

Part 2: Modding 101: So, you play-tested this before release, right?

So, you meant for dragons to fly backwards, or… You didn’t. Okay, well, let’s see what the Community can do about that! student 20’s continuing Modding series talks about mods that fix bugs, and how to find mods in general.

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January 20, 2015 D. I. Y. Projects

Part 1: Modding 101: Backitup, Backitup

In his first article on the fantastic world of Modding, student 20 goes over making backups and special modding software. He also makes many humorous remarks, and provides general entertainment for all!

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January 18, 2015 D. I. Y. Projects

How to Fix a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 tablet has an unfortunate design flaw that renders it useless once the battery has discharged with the unit left on. Thankfully, there’s a pretty simple fix to this. If your Galaxy Tab 3 suddenly won’t turn on and is unresponsive when plugged in, this could be just the fix you need.

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June 2, 2014 D. I. Y. Projects

PS3 Repairs Part 2 – Disassembly

by Malefico To expand our coverage of game console repair and maintenance, I’ve put together this guide to help those who want to maintain or need to repair their PS3. Part […]

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May 23, 2014 D. I. Y. Projects

How to use a DualShock 4 Controller on your PC

At some point in the near future, I’d like to chronicle my emulation exploits; for now it entails a couple of Castlevania releases, but this is potentially useful information for anyone into […]

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May 7, 2014 D. I. Y. Projects

Bushmaster – Gaming and Multimedia PC Part 2

Platform: PC Category: DIY Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate (depends on your comfort level) By Malefico Unfortunately, my camera died before the project was complete, so bro was kind enough to send […]

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May 7, 2014 D. I. Y. Projects

Bushmaster – Gaming and Multimedia PC Part 1

Platform: PC Category: DIY Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate (depends on your comfort level) By Malefico Part One – Parts and Basic Installation My brother is an avid FPS gamer and a family […]

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April 29, 2014 Beyond Bacon, D. I. Y. Projects

Troubleshooting – How To Diagnose Computer Issues

Platform: PC / Mac Category: DIY Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate By Malefico Nearly everyone knows the heartbreak and frustration of trying to use their computer only to have problems arise, preventing […]

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April 24, 2014 Beyond Bacon, D. I. Y. Projects

Build Your Very Own POS (Project Old School)

Platform: PC Skill Level: Intermediate – Requires some fabrication Nerd Rating: 8 out of 10 (Windows Sux) By Malefico For other DIY computer stuff, check out my page here. When I […]

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