Micrographs and Spectroscopy: There are Apps for That

Category: Mobile, Modding, Science & Technology
Posted: October 12, 2011 10:08AM
Author: Guest_Jim_*

With their incredible abilities and world-wide data connection, smartphones are of great interest to researchers, especially in medicine. Presented at the Optical Society of America’s Annual Meeting are methods to use the camera on an iPhone to perform medical tests that can save lives in poor nations and emergency situations. Using a simple ball-lens to increase the light falling on the sensor, the camera can resolve detail down to 1.7 microns, which is enough to distinguish kinds of blood cells. Though such a lens normally costs $30-40, mass production would reduce the cost. Also developed, though still being perfected, is a spectrometer accessory, also for the camera, which may have the ability to determine the oxygen concentration within the blood and identify disease chemical markers. Any images collected this way in the field, can also be wirelessly sent to an expert for further analysis. These new tools could also be used in classrooms, to demonstrate to enrich science lessons.

How to Put an Xbox 360 and PS3 in a PC Case

Category: Modding
Posted: September 5, 2011 01:42PM
Author: Nick Harezga

One intrepid modder that goes by the name Timofiend decided that he wanted to help bring an Xbox 360 and PS3 closer together, by putting both systems in a PC case. While the creator has acknowledged that his guide wasn't written as a tutorial, it does give a record of how he was able to do it. Tim takes you through everything he did in case you wish to attempt to recreate it, from the tools and materials he used to the end product. The pictures and words of Tim do the project much more justice than my words ever could, but I think it turned out really well. Have a look to see the incredible work that he was able to do.

UIST Third Annual Student Innovation Contest: Microsoft TouchMouse

Category: Input Devices, Gadgets, Modding, Science & Technology
Posted: August 11, 2011 08:35AM
Author: Guest_Jim_*

The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology is holding their third annual Student Innovation Contest and the reservation deadline is August 17. The goal of this contest is to develop new ways to interact with new hardware. This year the hardware is the, as yet unreleased, Microsoft TouchMouse. For those that enter and are eligible to participate in the contest Microsoft provides the hardware (TouchMouse) and access to the unreleased API. The winner is determined after demonstrations of everyone’s innovations on October 17 and announced the next day. For first place the winner receives $1500 and second place gets $500, but both also get a “spiffy trophy that you can show off to your friends and family.”

NVIDIA Unveils Duke Nukem Forever Case Mod

Category: Modding
Posted: June 23, 2011 04:29PM
Author: Nick Harezga

NVIDIA made a splash at the Duke Nukem Forever launch event in Dallas, bringing a great looking case mod with them. The mod was created with the help of Richard “DarthBeavis” Surroz, and features two 3D screens, two GTX580 GPUs, and a custom cooling solution. NVIDIA presented the mod to Randy Pitchford, the CEO of Gearbox, which developed the game. Check out the video interview with Randy below.

BitFenix Announces Case Modding Contest

Category: Modding
Posted: April 4, 2011 04:11PM
Author: Nick Harezga

BitFenix has announced a new contest for all the case modders out there, with the top prize being a Colossus Window chassis. In order to enter, there are three steps to follow:

1. Go to the BitFenix Facebook Page and click "Like"
2. Find the Modding Contest tab and fill in the contest form
3. Go to the BitFenix Case Modding Contest page and submit photos of your best case mod

If you aren't particularly skilled at modding, be sure to check out the entries on the contest page and vote for your favorite entry.

Mod Men Episode 3 Now Online

Category: Modding
Posted: March 15, 2011 04:03PM
Author: Nick Harezga

The Mod Men web show follows Bill and Randy from Mnpctech as they build a water cooled PC from the ground up. In this weeks episode, the acrylic pieces of the case are painted at the "Shanty Shack of Custom Colors." Bill also gets started on putting everything together. As an added bonus, you can also see how Bill created the Fractal Design Array Mini ITX NAS case that is being given away by the team. Check out episode three on the Mod Men website, and let us know what you think in the forums.

Episode Two of Mod Men Now Available

Category: Modding
Posted: March 8, 2011 04:17PM
Author: Nick Harezga

Mod Men, the web show that follows some modders from Mnpctech as they build a water cooled PC from the ground up, was released to the web last week. Episode two is now available, and features the construction of the main structure of the PC. It is custom milled by Bill and Randy from a 2 inch thick block of acrylic. Also included is a tutorial on applying a carbon fiber paint effect to any piece of hardware. Be sure to check out the video to find out exactly what a "Munky Transmission" is.

Mod Men Web Show Now Online

Category: Modding
Posted: March 1, 2011 05:08PM
Author: Nick Harezga

I had posted about the Mod Men web show earlier this month, and the first episode is now available for viewing. The show chronicles the adventures of Bill Owen from Mnpctech as he builds a water cooled PC from start to finish. Along the way, he will also offer tips for all the modders out there looking for some help. The first episode can be viewed here. Be sure to check out the forum thread to discuss the episode and let the rest of us know what you thought.

Inside Ben Heck's Workshop

Category: Modding
Posted: October 19, 2009 11:44AM
Author: Ben Grantham

If you're a fan of creative modding, particularly games consoles shoehorned into portable formats, then you'll probably already know who Ben Heck is. Including the recent addition of the PS3 slim laptop to his list of mods, his work is always impressively well thought out. With all of that, you might expect his workshop to be equally impressive, but no, it is relatively understated spare bedroom at his house in Madison, WI. Engadget paid a visit to have a poke around and to ask Ben a few questions about how he got into modding at what is essentially a professional level. Starting out with a portable Atari mod, it is nice to hear that Ben follows the common engineering principle of fiddling with things until they break. Including a look at a Bill Paxton (yes, really!) themed pinball machine project he is working on, the video is certainly worth a look. Ben's advice? Don't be afraid to take things apart. Oh, and make things that look cool.

Cooler Master Announces Modding Contest

Category: Modding
Posted: July 1, 2009 06:25PM
Author: Dale Shuck

Cooler Master has just announced the start of its 2009 Global Modding Contest with registration and entries being accepted beginning July 1. Cutoff for registration is September 30 with the winners to be announced October 15. Judging will be done by popular vote with three different categories being offered:

• Full Tower
• Mid Tower
• Unique

There will be three grand prizes awarded, one for each category, and an additional nine runner ups selected (three per category). Winners will receive prize packages with components from sponsors such as AMD, Crucial, CyberPowerPC, Intel Extreme Board Division, Final Fantasy XI, CM Storm , Choiix , MSI, Zotac and Kingston. You can find a complete list of rules and registration instructions at the contest web site.

DIY Multitouch Surface Computer

Category: Modding
Posted: April 8, 2009 06:50AM
Author: redtigerdragon

Microsoft has recently demoed a surface PC. And the price tag shows how new the technology is, at just around $10,000. But now, you can build your own. Maximum PC has an article of how to build it using a cabinet, a run of the mill PC, a good projector, around $400 worth of equipment ranging from lenses to parts for the screen, and some freeware. The article really goes in depth, and even shows how you could improve it through the small errors they made. Alright OCCers, who's going to be the first one to build one of these and start folding?

Retro Mod: The Commodore 64 Laptop

Category: Modding
Posted: April 6, 2009 10:56AM
Author: Ben Grantham

If you are old enough to remember the original Commodore 64 (which was released back in 1982) then you'll probably be suitably impressed by the latest in a long line of mods from Ben Heck (which have included laptop versions of the PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii). The Commodore 64 laptop manages to successfully capture all of the beige plastic style of the original machine, though it opts for some modern touches, such as the SD card emulation of the old floppy drive. It does however make use of a C64C motherboard and is powered with a Gamecube power supply. For that authentic experience you even get long loading times, taking you back to the time when making a snack while waiting for your game to start was common practise. While I never owned a C64 myself (it was a little before my time) similar experiences with a Spectrum and an Amiga 500 (which came along later, but was still decidedly beige) mean I am not surprised to hear this is apparently one of Ben Heck's favourite mods to date. You can see a video of the machine in action by following the link.

R2-D2 Garbage Can Case Mod Is Pretty Convincing

Category: Modding
Posted: March 23, 2009 03:18PM
Author: Ben Grantham

You don't have to be a Star Wars fan to appreciate the time and effort Frenk Janse put into his R2-D2 case mod. While it may not sport an integrated projector, it does feature enough attention to detail and creative flourishes to make it an impressive project. What may be most encouraging for some is that only $120 was spent to re-create this loveable little robotic character. Comprising largely of an old garbage can (albeit a suitably dome-topped affair), it manages to pack in a webcam, plenty of LEDs and some speakers to give R2 his customary bleep sounds. If you are a high performance hardware junkie, then the internals may be a bit of let down, but I doubt it would be the first concern of anyone spotting this in the flesh. You can view all the build details over at bit-tech.

Life-Size Virtual Pinball Machine Is Pretty Awesome

Category: Modding
Posted: February 25, 2009 05:30PM
Author: Ben Grantham

If you've always wanted a full size pinball machine for your game room, then the cost may be a little restrictive. While still not cheap, another possible option would be to construct your own virtual machine with the help of a couple of LCD displays. That is just what one guy from the HyperSpin / HyperPin forums has done and the results are rather impressive. Using one large LCD screen and a smaller monitor combined with the Future Pinball simulator, you can load up and play a variety of machines meaning that replay value is dramatically increased. You can catch a video of the whole thing in action on YouTube.

Building a Laser Harp Controller for Guitar Hero

Category: Gaming, Modding
Posted: July 17, 2008 09:21AM
Author: Dale Shuck

Laser harps have been around for a while so building one may not be something new to some folks. Unless, of course, you build one and mod it to use as a controller to play Guitar Hero. That's what Stephen Hobley did using a single 450mw green laser. By splitting the laser into multiple beams using a mirror, Hobley is able to produce sounds using a PC to interpret hand movements (that deflect the laser beams) into sounds. The coolest aspect of the whole setup may be the script Hobley wrote that maps the sounds to keyboard controls for the Guitar Hero video game. The site linked above also has a video of Hobley playing Lynyrd Skynyrd's Freebird in the video game. You can head over to his site if you want to pick up a set of plans to build your own.

Build Yourself A Multi-Touch Pad

Category: Modding
Posted: April 30, 2008 08:11AM
Author: Ben Grantham

We can pretty much say without question that multi-touch technology is pretty neat, what with the associated improvements to usability and general intuitiveness of such an interface. Now what if I say that you could have your very own multi-touch pad with minimal outlay and a little bit of time? The guys over at Hackmod have put together such a device using common materials: A webcam, a cardboard box and a piece of glass. With a little bit of help from the right software, the pad appears to be about as effective as those on existing products although occupies considerably more real estate on your desk. The video explains in basic terms how to set one up yourself and you can find a bit more detail over at Instructables. Shrink it down a little and build it into your desk surface and maybe it would be viable for everyday use?

Ben Heck's PS3 Laptop How-To: Part 1

Category: Modding
Posted: April 24, 2008 11:00AM
Author: Ben Grantham

If you cast your minds back just a couple of weeks, you may remember that those lucky guys over at Engadget got a shiny new PS3 Laptop to auction off for charity courtesy of uber modder Benjamin Heckendorn (Ben Heck for short). Well now we will get to see all the work that went into producing the completed project, with part 1 kicking off by stripping down the Sony console and carfeully making notes and observations about all of the parts that go together to make the thing tick. It is obvious that the whole process takes some dedication from the very outset, which makes it very unlike all those electronic bit and bobs you pulled apart as a kid and then mysteriously (ok, not so mysteriously) never worked again when you tried to rebuild them. Part 2 promises the steps involved in re-arranging the parts of the PS3 so that it will fit in a laptop-style case, which is bound to be even more interesting. This is the kind of thing us avid tinkerers live for!

Master Modder Ben Heck Does It Again

Category: Modding
Posted: April 15, 2008 11:15AM
Author: Chris Benjamin

Modding maven Ben Heck has produced another masterpiece for marveling.  This time, Ben has created an Apple IIGS laptop - built from the original hardware that powered the ancient 8-bit computer.  Based on an original IIGS motherboard with RAM extension, this technological Frankenstein features a 15" LCD color screen, a CompactFlash unit used as a hard drive, built-in stereo speakers, and ports for a mouse, a floppy drive, and a joystick.  As is the case with all of Heck's creations, this is a one of a kind production and will not be built again.  Click HERE for more build pictures and details on the Apple IIGS project.  This guy is amazing...

The Playstation 3 Laptop Mod

Category: Modding
Posted: April 11, 2008 06:11AM
Author: Ben Grantham

Modder extraordinaire Ben Heck, whose previous projects have included laptop versions of the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii has been rather busy (on and off) for the past year and a half working on a PS3 portable to complete the trio of console mods. The project is now complete, with Sony's original 60GB console being shoehorned into a 'portable' format complete with 17" LCD screen, integrated keyboard, stereo speakers and USB ports. The unit was built by request for Engadget, who will be auctioning off the device for charity "real soon". It is a considerable achievement to get the rather chunky console into such a small enclosure, so we have nothing but respect (and maybe a little awe) for Ben's skills. Expect some 'making of' articles to follow in the near future.

Newest iPhone Firmware Hacked

Category: Mobile, Software, Gadgets, Modding
Posted: March 31, 2008 01:37PM
Author: Chris Benjamin

It took less than 24 hours for the iPhone Dev Team to hack the iPhone's new 1.2.0 firmware, which fully unlocks the phone - allowing the iPhone owner to use any wireless carrier he/she pleases.  The hack also allows the owner to install any application on the phone, including the new "Contacts" app, which was previously available only on the iPod Touch.  The Dev Team claims that it will be extremely hard for Apple to patch this new hack.  Combining this news with the recent MacBook Air hack at CanSecWest, Apple's security team must be reeling.   At this point, it may be in Apple's best interest to just officially unlock the iPhone...

Tutorial: HD 3870 X2 volt mod

Category: Video Cards, Modding
Posted: February 13, 2008 01:29PM
Author: Andrew Robinson

Quantum-Force - Want to squeeze the last Mhz from your HD 3870 X2? Do you find yourself wondering just how much more you would be able to push your card if only it had a bit more voltage? Well wonder no more because Foxconn's own "Quantum-Force.net" has a nice tutorial with step by step instructions for you adventurous modders. In this short but informative tutorial they show and tell you how to direct more voltage to the GPU Core and the memory as well. With nothing but a little common sense, a soldering iron, 2 50ohm resistors and one 5K ohm resistor you can turn your already potent card into a fire breathing beast. Just be careful to keep the card within its operating temperature and don't go extreme with the voltage without some sort of "aftermarket" cooling solution.

Hardware Roundup: Friday Edition

Category: Video Cards, CPU's, Cases, Mobile, Manufacturers, Gaming, Input Devices, Storage / Hard Drives, Gadgets, Modding
Posted: January 25, 2008 07:45AM
Author: Dale Shuck

Time for another spin around the web.  Yesterday we were treated to a look at VIA's new Centaur technology and today we're back with more.  First we have VIA Isaiah Processor Architecture Preview - Low Power CPU from PC Perspective.  [H]ardocp returns with Centaur Technology Tour in Pictures with a look at the Centaur offices in Texas.  The Styx Gaming Mouse may not do for you what the river by that name did for Achilles but RBMods gives us a chance to check it out.  If you love your current mouse but it's looking a little worn, then head on over to Tech ARP for some advice from their Logitech MX510 Paint Mod Guide.  Gaming seems to be the focus of a lot of hardware these days and Sapphire's Ultimate HD 3850 and Atomic HD 3870 from HotHardware affords us another look at the recent AMD/ATI cards.  Neoseeker publishes a look at Core 2 Duo Scaling in Gaming.  Aeneon is a new line of memory products being offered by Qimonda.  While that name that might not be familiar to a lot of folks, you'll find their chips in a lot of applications including some of the best performing video cards.  Today Bjorn3d reviews the Aeneon Xtune DDR3-1333.  Also in the memory/storage department we have the Super Talent Pico A 2GB Flash Drive at ExtremeMHz.  Raidmax is well-known for their cases.  Find out why ThinkComputers says the Sagitta 2 PC Case isn't your typical gaming case.  In the gadgets arena we found the CoolIT Beverage Chiller at Overclockers Online and the iSkin Revo & Revo Clip for Apple iPhone at Legit Reviews.

Hardware Roundup: Tuesday Edition

Category: Video Cards, Motherboards, Cases, Memory, Power Supplies, Speakers/Headphones, Storage / Hard Drives, Modding, CPU Cooling, Trade Shows/Conventions
Posted: January 15, 2008 05:38AM
Author: Dale Shuck

Our web wanderings turned up a lot of reviews to go through today.  Let's begin by welcoming a new affiliate to the fold, HotHardware, who brings us a review of the Asus EAH3850 TOP Graphics Card.  While we're looking at video cards, [H]ardocp gives us a chance to look at the other side of the ATI/NVIDIA competition with an evaluation of the Palit GeForce 8800 GT Super+1GB.  Also in the NVIDIA camp is the XFX GeForce 8800 GT XXX 512MB Alpha Dog Edition at NVNews.  Now we move on to memory with two reviews of DDR3 kits.  First up is the Supertalent ProjectX 2GB DDR3-1800 Memory Kit at RBMods followed by Crucial Ballistix DDR3-1600 from Bjorn3D.  For an amazing original case mod, check out Project: Eutanasia at MetkuMods and watch as the builder takes us from design to completion.  It's always fun to take a look at what the previous year had in store and LostCircuits treats us to their 2007: A Retrospective.  Looking forward, we find the Intel Skulltrail Out In Feb '08! at Tech ARP.  Skulltrail/V8 is Intel's dual quad-core processor board that gives you a chance to have octo-core processing and four PCI-E x16 slots.  Given that kind of setup, you'll have a real need for some serious power like the Cooler Master Real Power Pro 1250W PSU at TweakTown.  Keeping your Intel processor cool and quiet is a job for the Auras LPT-700 Heatsink and FrostyTech reports on how well it succeeds at that job.  OCModshop gives us a look at the Razer Piranha Gaming Headset (also reviewed by OCC).  We all have a need for the ability to store our data and multimedia files.  A network storage device is one solution to this problem and Virtual-Hideout reviews the Thecus N5200 Pro NAS today.  For a little video envy you can check out the Samsung SyncMaster 245T 24-Inch LCD Monitor at Tweaknews.  And in the "It's Not Over Until It's Over" department we have more CES 2008 coverage from ThinkComputers (Intel) and Techgage (Cars).

Hardware Roundup: Tuesday Edition

Category: Video Cards, CPU's, Cooling, Power Supplies, Storage / Hard Drives, Gadgets, Modding, CPU Cooling
Posted: December 18, 2007 05:16AM
Author: Dale Shuck

The web yielded up several reviews today starting with the Desktop CPU Comparison Guide Rev. 4.4 at Tech ARP where they've added several processors including  the AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Black Edition & 5000+ Black Edition processors.  [H]ardocp brings us an evaluation of the XFX 8800 GT 256MB Alpha Dog XXX Edition video card.  We also have some entries in the cooling arena with the Thermalright MST-9775 LE Intel Heatsink from FrostyTech while  ThinkComputers has a look at the Thermaltake Extreme Spirit II Chipset Cooler.  Madshrimps looks at several A-DATA flash drives today.  If you think bigger is better, then have a look at the Ultra ULT40064 X3 1000 Watt Power Supply reviewed by Bjorn3D.  Gideontech has a look at he CIRAGO Bluetooth BTA-3210 EDR, a mini Bluetooh USB adapter.  Finally, it's not too late fro last minute additions to your holiday wish list, so look at some of the modding goodies on the PC Apex 2007 Holiday Wish List.

Desktop CPU Comparison Guide Rev. 4.4 @ Tech ARP
XFX 8800 GT 256MB Alpha Dog XXX Edition @ [H]ardocp
CIRAGO Bluetooth BTA-3210 EDR @ GideonTech
A-DATA Nobility & Classic PD17, PD18 & PD19 USB Flash Drives @ Madshrimps
Thermalright MST-9775 LE Intel Heatsink @ FrostyTech
Case Mod Blog 2007 Holiday Wish List @ PC Apex
Thermaltake Extreme Spirit II Chipset Cooler @ ThinkComputers
Ultra ULT40064 X3 1000 Watt Power Supply @ Bjorn3D

Hardware Roundup: Wednesday Edition

Category: Motherboards, Power Supplies, Storage / Hard Drives, Modding, CPU Cooling
Posted: December 5, 2007 02:57AM
Author: Dale Shuck

Today we have a nice collection of reviews from around the web beginning with a head-to-head comparison of two Corsair power supplies from [H]ardocp.  While there, be sure to read their review of three factory overclocked 8800GT video cards from from Asus, EVGA, and MSI.   In the motherboard  department, PCSTATS reviews the Foxconn Mars Intel P35 Express and TweakTown examines the ASUS ROG Series X38 DDR3 Maximus Extreme.  We don't often get a chance to look at peripherals such as printers, but today Bona Fide Reviews brings us the Samsung CLX-2160N color laser multifunction printer.  If you're looking for extra storage then Virtual-Hideout's review of the Vantec NexStar MX dual HDD enclosure is for you.  TweakTown also has the Thermaltake MaxOrb CPU cooler on tap today.  Finally, PC Apex has an article on recommended case modding tools for all you aspiring modders out there.

Corsair VX550W vs. Corsair HX520W @ [H]ardocp
GeForce 8800 GT Overclocked Roundup @ [H]ardocp
Foxconn Mars Intel P35 Express Motherboard @ PCSTATS
Samsung CLX-2160N Color Laser Multifunction Printer @ BonafideReviews
ASUS ROG Series X38 DDR3 Maximus Extreme @ TweakTown
Vantec NexStar MX Dual HDD Enclosure @ Virtual-Hideout
mnpctech Recommended Tools for Case Modding @ PC Apex
Thermaltake MaxOrb CPU Cooler @ TweakTown

News: Intel Core2 Extreme X7800 - Notebook Overclocking

Category: CPU's, Manufacturers, Modding
Posted: July 16, 2007 10:04AM
Author: Ben Grantham

DailyTech - For those of you not satisfied with overclocking your desktop machines, Intel has released a notebook processor with an unlocked multiplier. Apparently a Belgian site has already pushed the chip to 3.0GHz from the standard 2.6GHz. I suspect most people will be put off by the high price tag of $851 (in quantities of 1,000 mind you), though if you absolutely must extend your addiction for tweaking to your lappy, then this should be the chip to do it. - jammin *News Editor*

"Intel officially announced the Core 2 Extreme X7800 yesterday. This marks the first time that the "Extreme" nomenclature has made its way over to Intel's mobile processors. And although battery life and heat are typical concerns of notebook users, the new Core 2 Extreme X7800 will find its way into desktop replacement notebooks that will likely be tethered to a wall outlet 24-7. As a result, Intel has unlocked the multiplier on the processor. So those who have no qualms about overclocking a mobile processor are now free to do so."

OCC Guide: How to Make a High-Quality Audio Interconnect for Your PC

Category: Sound Cards, Speakers/Headphones, OCC News, Modding
Posted: May 29, 2007 08:59PM
Author: Dale Shuck

OverclockersClub - Ok, so you've got a high-quality soundcard, and a decent amplifier/receiver and some nice speakers, but what do you use to connect your pc to your amp?  Most people use the cheapest, piece of crap cable that they picked up for pocket change because it does the job.  But what if you want something better and don't want to pay a stupid amount of money on an audio interconnect? The answer? Make your own!

Click HERE to discuss this article in the OCC Forums. - Nemo *News Editor*

Review: MNPC Tech's Bulgin Switch Mounting Plate & Switches

Category: Cases, Gadgets, Modding
Posted: May 22, 2007 07:08PM
Author: Christopher Murphy

Modders-Inc. - MNPCTech has no doubt hit a sweet spot when it comes to their billet aluminum products. The Bulgin Switch Plate goes for $29.99 and the Vandal Resistant switches are $4.99 each. This is a small price to pay when it comes to adding some class to your computer. The Bulgin switch plate is just under 3 and 1/2 inches long so if you plan to use this in the place of two 3 and 1/2 drive bays, you will find that its a tad short. Bill and the guys at MNPCTech definitely offer a quality product and outstanding service. They have a wide range of products ranging from modified cases, bolt on accessories, to even providing some very nice how-to guides to aid in installation.

News: Intel China's Modding Expo

Category: Cases, General News, Modding
Posted: May 22, 2007 04:18PM
Author: Christopher Murphy

bit-tech - Celebrity endorsements are a powerful marketing tool: women spend billions on cosmetics because a movie star tells them “they’re worth it”. Thousands of weekend golfers lap up Nike equipment to “be like Tiger”. But would the same thing work for a product like a processor? Faced with the challenge of sexing-up CPUs as part of a domestic marketing push, Intel China devised an impressively progressive plan: tap into the talent of the worldwide modding community to combine beauty on the outside with speed and power efficiency on the inside.

How-To: Hide your recent Documents, Pictures, and Programs on Vista's Start Menu

Category: Operating Systems, Modding
Posted: May 21, 2007 11:21AM
Author: Josh Jones

OCModshop - If you have a computer that's shared by a few others in your home (wife, roommates, sentient demon monkeys), then you want to protect your privacy as much as possible. Let's face it, people are nosy, and given the chance they will look through your medicine cabinet, open your desk drawers, and check out the latest opened files on your PC. You can tell your spouse she has to have her own login, but their first thought is usually "What exactly is he trying to hide?"... Don't go down that road, seriously. Simply prevent the display of your recently opened programs and documents in your Start Menu.