Archive for July, 2011
Gamma Burst [Wallpaper]
Burst of Gamma [deviantART] How to Make Photos Look Like Pencil Drawings in About One Minute Create Instagram Style Photo Effects with GIMP or Photoshop How-To Geek is Hiring a Geeky Writer – Here’s the Details
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How to Make Photos Look Like Pencil Drawings in About One Minute
Ever seen a mall photobooth create a “pencil drawing” from a photo? Give us about one minute, and see how you can create an easy grayscale image effect that looks like a tonal pencil drawing. Check it out! Automated software and Photoshop filters just try to awkwardly add pencil textures to your images. With some [...]
25Jul2011 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
Upgrade your Windows Home Server with Amahi
Windows Home Server (WHS) is one of the most reliable and feature rich network attached storage devices on the market. However, WHS 2011 removed some key features. If you’re looking for an upgrade without losing features; look not further than Amahi. A few praised features of Windows Home Server when it launched in 2007 were: Drive extender: [...]
25Jul2011 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
Week in Geek: Google Labs will be Shutting Down
This week we learned how to create Instagram style photo effects with GIMP or Photoshop, found out which dedicated todo list apps you prefer best, learned about the differences between various Linux Shells, announced that we are taking applications for a new writer here at How-To Geek, had fun customizing our desktops with classic alien [...]
25Jul2011 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
Desktop Fun: Space Invaders Wallpaper Collection
Those pesky little aliens from Space Invaders have been with us for many years now and have found a special place in our game loving hearts. So look to the skies, power up your laser cannons, and get ready to add a retro gaming touch to your desktop with our Space Invaders Wallpaper collection. Create [...]
24Jul2011 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
If it Takes a Lifetime – Animated Mario Short [Video]
This unique video provides a “behind the scenes” look at Mario’s regeneration and what he goes through each time he dies during game play. No matter what happens he never gives up and keeps going until he rescues his one true love. If It Takes a Lifetime – Brawl in the Family [via Dorkly Bits] [...]
22Jul2011 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
How People see You when You Fix Their Computer versus Reality [Humorous Image]
Yeah Mom, I’m just good with computers [9GAG] Create Instagram Style Photo Effects with GIMP or Photoshop How-To Geek is Hiring a Geeky Writer – Here’s the Details How To Secure Your Wi-Fi Network Against Intrusion
22Jul2011 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
The Aperture Olympiad; A Portal 2 Fan Film [Video]
What happens after the end of the Portal 2 co-op campaign? This fan films sets out to answer that question. The Aperture Olympiad [YouTube] Create Instagram Style Photo Effects with GIMP or Photoshop How-To Geek is Hiring a Geeky Writer – Here’s the Details How To Secure Your Wi-Fi Network Against Intrusion
22Jul2011 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
What You Said: Do You Use a Dedicated Todo List App?
Earlier this week we asked you to share your favorite todo list apps and now we’re back to highlight your favorites. By far and away the tasks function in Outlook got the most nods. It’s not technically a stand alone application as most people also use it for email and calendar management, but it’s worth [...]
22Jul2011 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
Electronics Case Torture Tests [Video]
See how Pelican cases and other electronics enclosures stand up to extreme torture tests in this video and companion article. Popular Science puts several brands of enclosures through a set of torture tests involving a pool, dirt bike, fire, a forklift, and other hazards. Watch the video above and then hit up the link below [...]
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