Max did a great guide on converting a cpu cooler into a graphics card cooler. Produced better results than expensive graphics coolers even though its lighter and cheaper. Test results available. [
GeoURL to Google Earth transformation
This experiment uses a custom XSLT to convert GeoURL’s site-specific “near” information in RSS format to create a Google Earth KML file. You can create a static list (a snapshot based on the current sites indexed by GeoURL) or a Google Earth network link, which can be refreshed from within the application to get an up-to-date listing. Link. Handy for some our past HOW TOs.
HOW TO add USB Power To The Tunecast 2
Here’s a modified tunecast 2 that now uses USB and PS/2 power instead of AAA batteries. This is part of an ongoing project that also increases the range by 20-30 feet. [via] Link.
College Students Build, Live In High-Tech ‘Smart’ Dorm
Duke University students are building and will live in a 4,500-square-foot “SMART” house. The purpose of the experimental project is to continuously invent and test home tech. For example, humming a tune will turn on the stereo and play the song you were humming. Alarm clocks initiate the process of breakfast being cooked by machines. [via]. Link.
Thermosyphons – Better Approach to CPU Cooling?
In our quest for simplicity and low cost, we decided that eliminating the pump was a key objective. Enter the Thermosyphon. What attracted us to thermosyphons is the utter simplicity of it all – a closed system with no pump requiring no maintenance. In addition, the working fluid can be non-conductive and non-toxic, desirable characteristics for any liquid cooling electronics. [via] Link.
DIY OLED keyboard? from an Apple Keyboard!
It looks like someone made their own version of the OLED keyboard, you know the keyboards that might be coming out soon with tiny LCD screens on the keys that can change based on application, language, etc…It’s hard to tell exactly what’s going on, other than someone made their own DIY version from an Apple Keyboard. Link. Attempted translation here.