I've seen great ideas for modding old laptops, but what can I do with an old laptop word processor? [more inside]
posted by ollyolly on Dec 10, 2009 - 2 answers

Help me write retro-styled video game music! I've finally found a system that works for me, but its supported music formats are OGG - which is nice, but too heavyweight for the kind of retro feel I want - and MOD/XM, which has definite potential... [more inside]
posted by wanderingmind on Aug 17, 2009 - 6 answers

I'd like to make my own half life 2/counterstrike source mod - how do i go about that ? what programs do i get ? are there tutorials anywhere ?
posted by sgt.serenity on May 30, 2009 - 4 answers

Women's style question: I love clothes with a fitted hourglass silhouette. I've found a few hourglass-emphasizing styles that suit me, and would like more. Seeking visual style ideas as well as suggestions for brick-and-mortar shops in Toronto or NYC. [more inside]
posted by twistofrhyme on Apr 11, 2009 - 12 answers

Which quake engine (or other) is best to start cutting my teeth on as far as modding? [more inside]
posted by blackout on Mar 14, 2009 - 5 answers

Im going to be getting a Nintendo wii and want to mod chip it, but I have some questions. [more inside]
posted by Iax on Jan 22, 2009 - 9 answers

ModFilter: I have an olive green parka, and an itch to put a patch on it. I want it to be a witty and subtle thing, though. Is this do-able? [more inside]
posted by kmennie on Jan 7, 2009 - 6 answers

I just got an original xbox from a yard sale. Short of finding a game backup and trying to run it, or opening the case and looking for a hardware mod, is there any way to tell if it's modded?
posted by zippy on Aug 31, 2008 - 4 answers

I need advice with modding/hacking my PSP. I have info and have tried and failed. Help! [more inside]
posted by Ponderance on Aug 21, 2008 - 12 answers

my daughter 'mod podged' a collage to her wall. now that i'm remodeling, she's distraught about losing her work. anyone know a way to remove it from a painted, drywall surface? i've offered to photograph it, which i'm thinking is the only solution. any other suggestions, or just save my money for therapy? thanks.
posted by mdienno on May 24, 2008 - 16 answers

Where can I get a mod chip for the original Playstation? [more inside]
posted by bradbane on May 13, 2008 - 6 answers

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

Unlocked phone, but I want to "unbrand" it. How? [more inside]
posted by penciltopper on Feb 7, 2008 - 4 answers

ModFilter: I've been dating a gal for under a month. She's great! Her birthday's this weekend. What do I get her here in Chicago? Hint: She's really into '60s mod culture. [more inside]
posted by HeroZero on Jan 22, 2008 - 18 answers

What good fashion/style/beauty resources are out there for South Asian (Indian/Bangladeshi/Pakistani) women that aren't all about saris and lenghas? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jan 12, 2008 - 8 answers

Where can I find covers of popular songs done in the style of c64/amiga/mod/xm etc? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 5, 2008 - 9 answers

say i bought one of those eee pc laptops (google it if you don't know). How unrealistically difficult would it be to replace the sad little screen with something larger? [more inside]
posted by nihlton on Dec 10, 2007 - 13 answers

Any way to make use of a 7 inch LCD screen with an RCA input to make a cheap digital picture frame? [more inside]
posted by evanm on Nov 24, 2007 - 7 answers

Crazy idea for a modified guitar - has this been done? is it feasible? [more inside]
posted by primer_dimer on Oct 9, 2007 - 24 answers

I'm looking for advice, instructions, and products to achieve a 60's hair and makeup look. And by adopt, I mean look like this every day. [more inside]
posted by pieoverdone on Oct 8, 2007 - 21 answers

I saw a computer desk "mod" a couple of years ago, that I have been unable to find again, despite "Googleing" for hours. [more inside]
posted by Shakes the Clown on Oct 4, 2007 - 4 answers

I was just "upgraded" to a Custom PlayStationPortable Firmware (3.52 M33-4). I need help understanding/learning how to use it. [more inside]
posted by Master Gunner on Oct 1, 2007 - 3 answers

Xbox360, modded. [more inside]
posted by PenguinBukkake on Sep 20, 2007 - 5 answers

World of Warcraft filter: I want to create a group channel for all 3 guilds on the site channel. Possibly mod or addon? [more inside]
posted by spinko on Aug 13, 2007 - 4 answers

Looking for the name of this 60's - 70's interior design item: a floor-to-ceiling, metal, ornamental screen. [more inside]
posted by sluggo on Jul 23, 2007 - 4 answers

No-logo hardware mod: With what shape should I replace the glowing apple on the lid of a Mac laptop, and how? [more inside]
posted by allterrainbrain on Jul 20, 2007 - 21 answers

World of Warcraft filter: Is there any mods out there that show you where to for the quest? instead of searching for hours... [more inside]
posted by spinko on Jun 23, 2007 - 13 answers

Where can I find women's mod style clothes similar to this in NYC? [more inside]
posted by deinemutti on May 22, 2007 - 4 answers

How can I take OctaMED tracker files and make them into mp3? [more inside]
posted by PowerCat on Dec 6, 2006 - 4 answers

Will Blu Ray make the modding of a PS3 that much harder? I seem to remember that it only took a few months after the original PlayStation and the PS2 came out, for people to figure out the way to mod them and make them play cracked games. Now, I'm far from an expert, but since every PS3 sold actually costs money to Sony it seems to me that once it becomes possible -- say, in the pring -- to mod the PS3 and people start sharing games like there's no tomorrow (the way it happened with the previous consoles) it could very well be a disaster for Sony. As I said I'm not an expert, though.
posted by matteo on Nov 24, 2006 - 31 answers

Is every Doc Johnson Pocket Rocket REALLY FREAKING LOUD, or do I have a defective one? Any simple mods to lower the noise level? Or do I just need to buy a different (but still cheap, mini & battery-powered) vibe that's not a POS? And if so, which one? (My previous Doc Johnson vibe was quiet & great -- for the six weeks before it died.)
posted by lorimer on Nov 7, 2006 - 11 answers

ComputerModFilter: I need suggestions on building a computer with space restrictions... [more inside]
posted by Kensational on Oct 14, 2006 - 12 answers

I will be working behind a bar at a 60's themed art opening... So what should I wear? [more inside]
posted by vernondalhart on Oct 10, 2006 - 10 answers

Modder question: I am looking to build a very thin case-mod and wonder/cant find if a MB (PCI/Graphics/RAM) slot extention cable exists? [more inside]
posted by Kensational on Oct 2, 2006 - 3 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 by JonnyRotten on May 8, 2006 - 6 answers

I got a 2002 Subaru Legacy GT wagon for my 16th birthday and I hate it. It's slow, boring, and gets about 20 MPG. (more details inside) I would really love to get a new car, probably for 12k max. any ideas on getting my parents to let me get a new one? [more inside]
posted by joshuak on Apr 19, 2006 - 68 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 by TrueVox on Apr 2, 2006 - 4 answers

ModFilter: I've been given a Flybook as a gift. It's a great little machine, but it has one incredible flaw (and a few minor ones): when used as a tablet, there is no way to right click. Help me add a mod a button or two, or three into this tiny little laptop. [more inside]
posted by Freen on Mar 24, 2006 - 7 answers

I just found one of these (not the receiver, just a controller) at a flea market for $1. Would it be possible to turn it into a substitute remote for this? [more inside]
posted by ericbop on Mar 11, 2006 - 2 answers

Is there any way to reduce the noise from my PS2's fan without risking it overheating? [more inside]
posted by krisjohn on Feb 21, 2006 - 3 answers

Modding a PS2. [more inside]
posted by graventy on Feb 1, 2006 - 5 answers

macModFilter: I have an idea for a mod to my old machine that's beyond my abilities. Apple store geniuses say it can't be done. (pshaw.) How do I find a mad scientist in the SF Bay Area who will take a hack at it? [more inside]
posted by bartleby on Jan 3, 2006 - 27 answers

How to best edit / produce the MOD files from my JVC CZ-MC200 camera? Need advice / software recommendations, please? [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb on Sep 14, 2005 - 2 answers

What are some great dorm room hacks/mods? [more inside]
posted by chuckforthought.com on Sep 13, 2005 - 21 answers

I just got an xBox specifically to mod it out but I'm a bit lost. It appears as if I don't even need a physical mod chip but is that really true. If this is so what's the use of them? [more inside]
posted by Napierzaza on Aug 17, 2005 - 16 answers

Have you used a low cost ($20-$50) Cold Air Intake on your car? [more inside]
posted by skyguy14 on Jul 12, 2005 - 7 answers

I want to get an XBox, mod it, stick a HD in it and then use XBMC, MAME, UAE and other various emulators and stuff. Honestly, how easy is this to do for a so-so technical person? What are good web resources? Or am I going to get myself into a whole world of pain? [more inside]
posted by ralawrence on Nov 17, 2004 - 11 answers

Recently The Howie linked to a place that sells modded Xboxen. My question is--if I get one of these modded boxes, can I just use it as a turnkey solution for running a little dual-boot computer that can emulate a bunch of game platforms, play my mp3s with a decent interface, and play quicktime movies that I've ripped with a reasonable amount of clarity? (oh yeah, and save xbox games to the HD). Or, is it one of those deals where I *could* do most of that stuff, but I'd spend a heck of a lot of time messing with config files and otherwise slowly morphing into a Eunuchs Guru...

Or would I just be better off getting a cheap little mini-itx computer and putting an lcd monitor on it?
posted by mecran01 on Sep 25, 2004 - 15 answers

I'm trying to remember the name of a certain "Mod Era" item: it was a set of mobiles consisting of colored plastic birds with stickered eyes which dangled from metal springs.

And no, I'm not asking for your old set, I just wanna know what they're called.
posted by Smart Dalek on Mar 3, 2004 - 2 answers

I tore apart an old, effectively dead PowerBook 540c in order to salvage workable parts. Most notably, the active matrix TFT LCD screen, a Toshiba LTM09C017, was in fine condition. I would love to try to hook this up to an SVGA out, but I can't find pinouts or spec sheets. Can you?
posted by plinth on Feb 17, 2004 - 2 answers