My brother and I loved the AD&D Gold Box gams when we were kids, and a recent playthrough of Pool of Radiance has left my brother with a party of multiclass characters that he's not eager to take into Curse of the Azure Bonds because as demihumans, they're all already at the highest level allowed for their class and race. I've heard of a hack or patch that removes the racial class limits from these old games, but Google turns up nothing. Does anyone know of such a hack or patch, and where I might find it?
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 4 answers

What are the challenges that independent filmmakers + people working in the industry (actors, crew, etc) face today? What tools do you use currently for the different stages of your production? What do you like about them, what do you wish for? [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2008 - 2 answers

Geeky DIY Homesteading [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2008 - 11 answers

I want my Mac's iSight camera to capture video, not just still photos. I'm running Tiger (10.4), not Leopard (10.5). Will anything other than upgrading to Leopard let my Mac do this? (Is there any hack or third-party software that lets the iSight act as a video camera under Tiger?)
posted on Jun 17, 2008 - 10 answers

I would like randomly selected items from a To-Do list to "float to the top" on a regular basis. Ideas? [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2008 - 9 answers

How would one go about creating new functionality with google maps API?(eg. create a button that controls the zoom interface in order to with the click of one button zooms out then zooms in a new location at some preset speed, or perhaps flies you to several locations with one button click) [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2008 - 2 answers

Is there a way to change IP configurations for a Wireless Netword Connection based on the Wireless network I am currently connected using Vista or any third-party software? [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm building a desk for my home office and I could use some help on how to personalize it. [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2008 - 12 answers

Is it possible to add an extension to a chair back to make it four or five inches taller? [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2008 - 2 answers

My mom wants a simple Mac on the cheap. I'm a nerd and willing to get my hands dirty. What's the best option for us? Handicap: I'm away for weeks at a time at college. [more inside]
posted on Feb 16, 2008 - 36 answers

How can I get my Photo Channel drawings off of the Wii? [more inside]
posted on Feb 9, 2008 - 3 answers

What is the current state of the art in Macintosh OS X vulnerabilities, exploits and other remote security issues? [more inside]
posted on Feb 3, 2008 - 4 answers

At the height of the "earn money viewing ads" craze there was a (PC-only) program that hacked the VGA driver, in Windows I think, to add a few extra lines in which to display ads. This would still give you, say, 640x480 for normal stuff with 20 or so lines added for an ad bar that went across the top or bottom of the screen. Does anyone have any pointers to information about it that survives on the Web?
posted on Nov 30, 2007 - 7 answers

back in the early 80's i played this game called Hack121 on my dad's PC for hours and hours. now, to my horror, my little brother has found it again and sent it to me. thing is, after more hours and some cheating, i'm not sure if i've finally "won" or not. anyone familiar with this game? [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 16 answers

Old garage door opener, and the last remote has gone missing. Can I go to radio shack, and make something work? I suspect this might sound nuts. [more inside]
posted on Nov 5, 2007 - 11 answers

How to get the most out of the wifi/browser capabilities of my Ipod Touch? [more inside]
posted on Oct 19, 2007 - 4 answers

Which is the most hackable portable media player out there? [more inside]
posted on Oct 15, 2007 - 14 answers

Which version control system should I learn/use? [more inside]
posted on Sep 12, 2007 - 18 answers

Anyone figured out a hack for HP QuickPlay (Direct Mode) on Vista? [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2007 - 3 answers

What neat electronic project can I build out of this old USRobotics Courier modem? [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2007 - 7 answers

I'm working for a political campaign who wants to produce a Google Maps application for their website showing the impact of the issue in various neighborhoods. I've played around with the Maps API just a little bit, but not enough to really pull this off on my own. [more inside]
posted on Jul 27, 2007 - 6 answers

I run a personal MediaWiki that I organize a lot of academic, business, and project related notes in. I also keep a journal, and all entries are in one category. The entries take the (automatic) form of "June 4 2007". So far so good, except when I look at the journal category page, I get an alphabetized listing, which is essentially useless. Finding a particular date isn't hard, but I'd like to see them all (or, you know, paginated to 60 or so) listed in reverse chronological order. How can I do this?
posted on Jun 4, 2007 - 3 answers

It occurred to me that I could probably find a used cell phone cheap that would be more useful and fun than my aging mono palm, and sync with my mac. I am looking for recommendations for phones in the $50 range (on ebay) that take adequate pictures and can perhaps play fun little Java games. I don't plan to use the actual phone to make calls, I just want a cheap calendar/camera/game doohickey. [more inside]
posted on Jun 1, 2007 - 9 answers

I've finally broken down and purchased an iPod. And I love it! Now I'd like to hear everyone's favorite features/hacks. [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2007 - 18 answers

As an "outsider", how do I find a back door in to a school or institution of research? Is there any way to "test in" to such a program - or to a degree? [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2007 - 13 answers

does anyone know how to bypass the registartion screen on windows xp? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2007 - 10 answers

I would like text I highlight to be put on the clipboard automatically, no need to push Ctrl-c. Is there anything like Firefox's AutoCopy extension but system wide (winXP)?
posted on Nov 26, 2006 - 2 answers

Is there a neat trick for stirring up natural/old-fashioned peanut butter? [more inside]
posted on Oct 28, 2006 - 25 answers

I was in a public location last weekend with a wi-fi enabled laptop (windows xp). Someone, with another laptop, was broadcasting a session id with the name "Free Wireless Internet." Without really thinking about what I was doing, I connected to this machine for a duration of approx 5 minutes thinking that I would get free internet. There was in fact no internet access. The next time I checked my computer for certain files, I noticed that a bunch of data was missing. Is it possible to do wi-fi computer to computer hacks? In just 5 minutes? [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2006 - 28 answers

My '92 Nissan Altima has a freakin' CAR PHONE in it. What can I do with it? [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2006 - 5 answers

Is there an simple/free way to list all of the residential mailing address surrounding a specific address or within a specific postal code area? (ie. What are all of the residential mailing addresses within a 1 mile radius of 123 Main St., Anytown USA?). I know that I can always purchase a mailing list, etc. but I was hoping someone knew of a clever way to find this information online. I do not need the residents name, just the mailing address. Any suggestions?
posted on Oct 17, 2006 - 7 answers

EvilFilter: I want to hack a machine on my own company's network. [more inside]
posted on Oct 12, 2006 - 24 answers

What is MSN Tracker V2.0 and am I at risk of getting hacked? [more inside]
posted on Oct 11, 2006 - 1 answers

Tips for hand soldering leads to printed flexible circuits? [more inside]
posted on Sep 22, 2006 - 11 answers

Can I access (hax0r!) my now screen-less xubuntu laptop over my home network? [more inside]
posted on Aug 27, 2006 - 16 answers

Cycle Computer to Computer conversion. I would like to run the wire from the magnetic sensor to my laptop and then handle the data programmatically. What is the best and cheapest way to do this so I can read from the port using established methods? Parallel port, USB? Cannibalize a cycle computer or build from scratch?
posted on Aug 23, 2006 - 16 answers

I'm leaving on a long road trip and my muffler is loose and rattling, because a friend installed a trailer hitch and had to remove one of the brackets. I've wired it together, but the wire came loose, and I am trying to figure out a fast and easy way to hold this in place for the trip so the rattling doesn't drive me insane. [more inside]
posted on Aug 9, 2006 - 12 answers

Would it be possible to turn an old PDA into a multi-item timer? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2006 - 6 answers

I have a HP Compaq Tablet PC TC1100 that I have bought for work purposes, I would like to hack the pen, so I can make it smaller, and mountable on a Bluetooth wireless scanner that is used in conjunction with the tablet. [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2006 - 6 answers

Email to Web? Or, help me play songs on my computer with my cellphone. [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2006 - 8 answers

Any good suggestions on a Media Center OS for my main tower? WMCE would be my optimal choice (I won an Xbox 360 from Mt. Dew, and I wanna use it's full functionality). However, I also have a modded xbox to use as a frontend. Oh, and by media center, what I really mean is TiVo like setup. Any other functionality is gravy. [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2006 - 4 answers

Where can I find someone to make a simple alteration to a OS X java program? This program allows me to play internet scrabble on isc.ro [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2006 - 10 answers

What is the command / string / path for piping local audio through Winamp? IE, I want Winamp to run whatever is being output through my soundcard, Multi-media soundsystem or DirectSound as wave through it's DSPs. [more inside]
posted on Mar 22, 2006 - 2 answers

iBook SE 466 (Clamshell) and iBook 500 (white, G3 processor) - Can I use the Clamshell's DVD drive in the iBook 500? [more inside]
posted on Mar 22, 2006 - 4 answers

Wuz she hax0r3d?
Scenarios that explain this situation, please: Someone (not I) tries to connect to the 'Net on her AOHell account & gets an error message, the gist of which is "Ain't gonna log you on; reppy5 is already logged on to your account at another location." reppy5 is not one of the accounts/screen-names she has ever created. Has she been hacked? Used as a zombie? Hacked by a zombie? A zombie for what, for spam? [more inside]
posted on Feb 3, 2006 - 12 answers

What are your favorite PalmIII-compatible applications, games and toys? Tips and tricks? Tweaks? Hacks? [more inside]
posted on Jan 15, 2006 - 6 answers

What does the inside of an Apple Wireless Keyboard look like? Specifically, I'm interested in the active electronic part of it. A picture would be great, but not required. [more inside]
posted on Jan 2, 2006 - 10 answers

Ethical dilemma filter: How to move on from negative consequences of a hack done out of real concern? [more inside]
posted on Dec 30, 2005 - 11 answers

Can I do a modem data connection over voice-only CDMA digital cell phone? How about other data/SMS/email hacks? [more inside]
posted on Dec 29, 2005 - 9 answers

I was reading this thread the other day and it got me wondering how the iTMS gift voucher system works. We have friend who is working here in Australia until the end of the year and has a US credit card, can she get us a gift certificate if we have .mac account or do we need to have a US iTMS account for it to work? [more inside]
posted on Oct 13, 2005 - 1 answers