Freshdoug

This completely redefines the projector market. No more, ducking under the projector, or having to find a spot in a small room to plug it in. This projector hits all the marks for control and portability. But does it lack in the image quality department? I'll find out when I win... good luck to all!

Ah, this nostalgia. My comment is a little off-topic for this particular thread, so I understand if people say gtfo, but back in my day Google Translate (or Altivista Translate at the time) gets around most blocked pages on school networks (at least it used to when I was in Public School). Anyone else use this instead of a vpn? And to comment on A Guy Eating Cereal's post, that list is crazy. I would end up trying to find ways around it simply because it is so strict. I'm sure that would be an interesting experience.

Dat armpit sweat though. As a large sweaty man, I feel for this guy,

I see you haven't tethered before. Most US carriers block certain webpages while using hotspot or tether --like Netflix for example--. This is a workaround for it. Especially if you are a T-Mobile user or using a flat rate carrier.

So, you pay a monthly amount of dollars for unlimited data on your phone? Tethering has always been a viable option for people on the go who hate small screens, but there are some things that need to be known before you start tethering: 1. Some cell service companies HATE this feature, some are ok with it in moderation, and some just don't care. Some companies charge extra for this service, be warned! Do some research on which company would be the best fit (I prefer Metro PCS $60 USD in the US as that covers everything). 2. Companies know people are going to use this, so you're gonna have to do some troubleshooting to get things working optimally. 3. Some phones are better at this than others. Known working models include Samsung S3, S4, and S5 running Android 4.0 and higher, BLU Studio Series phones, and LG. 4. When set up properly, internet will be available anywhere you get Data signals. 5. Applet programs (such as Steam, Minecraft, ect), will have difficulty connecting as the DNS does not resolve those server IP addresses (not because the name is not found, but because the DNS won't allow the connection, as most mobile browsers don't directly connect to a game server like Mohjang), or the User Agent is invalid, headers may be incorrectly scripted, ect ect, techno-jargon, and there are work-arounds for this which may be added later. Now, on to what you will need: Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, or (maybe Mac OS?) I haven't tested it. For Linux users, everything should work right out of the box, Linux's User Agent is close enough to your Android Device that packets and headers will be allowed. Go ahead and follow the steps from the icon to set up your tether. For Windows users, modern browsers are your friend. Internet Explorer may work right out of the box for most people (if it does, #netflix). You can try this by starting from the icon, and starting up Internet Explorer, (try netflix, as this won't work on a phone browser). Chrome and Firefox both have an extension/addon called User-Agent Switcher. Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/user-agent-switcher Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-Us/firefox/addon/user-agent-switcher/ You'll need to download either of these extensions, depending on which browser you want/need with an actual internet connection. No tethering this. Now, let's get your phone's user agent. If you have Chrome or Firefox on your phone, I recommend matching them with your computer to allow for JavaScript to run correctly. For me, I opened Chrome, go to the dropdown menu in the upper-right hand corner, and make sure 'Request Desktop Site' is checked. Next, in your address bar, or 'Omni Bar' for you google nerds, type in 'whats my user agent'. Your search engine should produce a result for whatsmyuseragent.com. Select this option and now switch over to your computer. Chrome: Once you have the addon, configure a new User-Agent by going to chrome://extensions/ ; find User-Agent Switcher, and click on the 'Options' link. Then click on 'New User Agent'. Now think up a name for your new agent, something classy like, 'linus420noscopepewpewpewonatuesday' or whatever, the next text space will be the User Agent. It's basically a string variable that tells a server what your browser is, whether your on a Desktop or Mobile platform ect. You'll need to retype the User Agent String that you pulled up on your phone, in the text box on your desktop. Example User Agent String (may work if you are lazy): Mozilla/5.0 (X11; Linux x86_64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/42.0.2311.109 Safari/537.36 Now click save. In your chrome browser, you should have a blue icon, shaped like a planet. Click on this. In the dropdown menu, select the user agent you just created. Now get a USB cable compatible with your phone, plug in your phone to your computer, install drivers. On your phone, locate your Tethering and Portable Hotspot options; (for Android 4.4 go into your system settings > more wireless > tethering & portable hotspot > and select USB Tethering). You'll notice there are other options for WiFi Tether and Bluetooth Tethering. These may work for you, I prefer having the faster (436 Mb/s) transfer rate of USB. And now try going to a webpage, something with Adobe Flash plugins are ideal testing sites because most people can't use flash on their phones. Disable/unplug your other connections to test this. Firefox: For Firefox User's, you follow almost the same steps as chrome except you will go to the User Agent Switcher Icon in the upper-right hand corner, click it, then click on 'Edit User Agents', and click 'New' , select 'New User Agent', and you'll only need to enter the 'Description' (aka Name), and User Agent. then click ok. Then click the User-Agent Switch Icon once more, and select your newly created User Agent. For everyone who read/followed this tutorial, I applaud you and appreciate the traffic. I realize this is a wall of text, and a picture speaks 1000 words, soon I'll try to get a more visual How-To created. That being said, whipping out a laptop, hooking up your phone and watching cat videos on YouTube while traveling will impress your friends, and the ladies love it.

Yeah, I'd love to see Tesla fund this research. With plans for a 'GigaFactory' in Nevada, this would not only cut costs, but create a safer battery for cars. So exciting! If it really only takes a few minutes for charging, wireless charging could also benefit!

Nobody confirmed 10.1. If anything it will be version 10.1.XX just like the current technical preview version 10049, aka 10.0.49.

Stanford put out a new video about: Aluminum Graphite Batteries. This was first announced March 23, 2015, and finally we have a working example. These batteries are only currently capable of 2 volts with a carry charge of 40 watts; however, if connected in series, 2 batteries would produce more voltage than a standard lithium battery at nearly 1/3rd the size. The technology still has quite a ways to go in terms of efficiency in order to really be competitive with Li-Ion batteries, but the safety level of these batteries make them game changers. Original Stanford report: http://news.stanford.edu/news/2015/march/aluminum-ion-battery-033115.html

Good luck everyone! Favorite Vids: The insanity of this build, I want all the porn on my 100 TB Server! https://www.vessel.com/videos/LCoY5zfFf Hard Tube bending? Bring your lube! #LinusTubeFits https://www.vessel.com/videos/JYZEYDYx0 Vessel Username: TheFreshestDoug Twitter Handle: @Freshest_Doug

Good luck Everyone! Happy Holidays!

I enjoy the content and the effort that is put in every single week for the average Joe. Good luck to everyone in the contest, I know i'll have my fingers folded.

I like Sony guts DBrand does a great job personalizing your electronics!

My favorite Techquickie my favorite Jay Vid Good luck all, hope I wins