Turn a Webcam into a Motion Detecting and Email Notifying Security Cam

If you have an old web cam or two laying around you can convert them into a CCTV system that pushes email and growl notifications to you any time motion is detected in the area they are monitoring.
Sean, a DIYer from the UK, wanted to put his always-on-server to even more use. By linking a webcam to the server and setting up Yawcam (for the motion detection and email notification) on the server and a

How To Save, Share, Download, and Install Custom Photoshop Actions

Photoshop Actions, you may remember, allow users to do record and replay complex tasks with no programming skill. But exporting, sharing, and installing downloaded actions can be confusing. Here’s simple instructions on how you can do all three.

Craft a Simple Laptop and Tablet Stand from Cardboard

You need to prop your laptop or tablet up at a comfortable angle but you’re not too excited about the idea of spending a lot of money on a stand. Fair enough, this study cardboard stand should do the trick.
It’s not pretty–although if you have access to a laser cutter and acrylic it could be–but it gets the job done. Hit

How To Change the Pitch and Tempo of an Audio Track Independently

When you’re putting audio tracks together, you’ll often notice that there are discrepancies between them. Using Audacity, you can easily change the tempo of a song independently of the pitch, or vice-versa, to better suit your project.

IE10 Platform Preview Shows Off Next Generation CSS and HTML Tricks

Internet Explorer 10 Platform Preview is now available for download and offers a peak into what’s coming next in the world of CSS and HTML 5. Check out this demonstration video to see the new code in action.
Although the download itself is intended for developers, any geek can enjoy seeing what’s in store for future web browsers. Watch the video above to see some of the new features like CSS gradients, flexible and effective

Add Interstellar Beauty to Chrome and Iron with Cosmic Fringe Themes

 Recently we featured a beautiful Cosmic Fringe theme for Windows 7 and today we have matching themes for Chrome and Iron to share with you.