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Build an Android

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:58:00 GMT

Master Robot Builder David Calkins reveals the basics of putting together and programming your very own android. Plus find out what happens when we combine Patrick and non-dairy creamer.

By SYSTM

Tags : DIY, custom, hack, mods, patrick norton, revision3, systm, tech, techonology

Build Your Own NAS

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:07:00 GMT

If you're just itching for an excuse to reuse that retired desktop PC or laptop sitting in your closet there here's your chance. Today we'll be looking at the basics of installing FreeNAS, an open-source DIY NAS. So instead of spending money on off the shelf options why not save yourself some cash and make use of the stuff you already have and get a super customizable network storage device to boot.

By SYSTM

Tags : DIY, custom, hack, mods, patrick norton, revision3, systm, tech, techonology

Install Blu-Ray Playback into your HTPC

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:56:01 GMT

Patrick takes you through the steps of adding Blu-Ray playback to your Home Theatre PC, and highlights the issues you need to be aware of before you take the plunge.

By SYSTM

Tags : DIY, custom, hack, mods, patrick norton, revision3, systm, tech, techonology

The Best Way To Run Windows On Your Mac: VMWare vs. Parallels

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:16:00 GMT

CNET's Tom Merritt answers the great VMWare vs. Parallels question. Which is best for running Windows applications inside of OS X? Watch the show and find out!

By SYSTM

Tags : DIY, custom, hack, mods, patrick norton, revision3, systm, tech, techonology

DIY Portable Power Pack Keeps Your Toys Running

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:52:00 GMT

iPod? Camcorder? Notebook? Our Portable Power Pack will keep 'em running, plus we figure out if an AC Inverter or a DC/DC Converter is more efficient!

By SYSTM

Tags : DIY, custom, hack, mods, patrick norton, revision3, systm, tech, techonology

Drop Your CPU Temp 10 Degrees For Only $213!

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:36:00 GMT

Not counting the motherboard we fried, dropping our CPU temp 10 degrees Celsius cost us $21.30 per degree in parts. I think we've got all your water cooling questions answered!

By SYSTM

Tags : DIY, custom, hack, mods, patrick norton, revision3, systm, tech, techonology

Dead Motherboard Delays Systm 55

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:45:02 GMT

It's back to the PC parts store and a late delivery for this episode of Systm, thanks to a few well placed drops of coolant between our mobo and CPU.

By SYSTM

Tags : DIY, custom, hack, mods, patrick norton, revision3, systm, tech, techonology

Super Cooling Your PC

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:02:11 GMT

Back in episode 48 we showed you how to water cool your PC. Perfect if you want to overclock your system. But what happens when we bolt on a car radiator to that very same water cooling system?

By SYSTM

Tags : DIY, custom, hack, mods, patrick norton, revision3, systm, tech, techonology

The diyMod: Ultimate Audio or a Dead iPod

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:47:00 GMT

The diyMod skips the headphone amp in your iPod to get pure audio straight from the source... this is one of the toughest mods we've ever attempted!

By SYSTM

Tags : DIY, custom, hack, mods, patrick norton, revision3, systm, tech, techonology

Build a Must-Have iPhone Accessory

Wed, 28 May 2008 21:33:00 GMT

We show you how to replace an expensive iPhone/iPod dock with a small, cheap and very portable cable.

By SYSTM

Tags : DIY, custom, hack, mods, patrick norton, revision3, systm, tech, techonology

DIY Liquor: Distill Your Own Alcohol

Tue, 20 May 2008 07:12:22 GMT

You don't need yards of copper pipe to make liquor. Julia Nolan, a chemical engineer, shows us how to distill alcohol the easy way.

By SYSTM

Tags : Chemical Engineer (1:02) , DIY, Julia Nolan (1:02) , brandy (24:07) , burningshot (25:30) , custom, hack, mods, patrick norton, revision3, systm, tech, techonology

Add Night Vision To Your Car: Avoid Suicidal Deer

Tue, 13 May 2008 07:01:24 GMT

Adding thermal imaging to your car is a lot easier than you might think... think car stereo plus some light fabrication. Seeing further in the dark? That's priceles

By SYSTM

Tags : DIY, custom, hack, mods, patrick norton, revision3, systm, tech, techonology

Gas Prices killing you? We can help you max out your MPG!

Tue, 06 May 2008 07:10:30 GMT

Gas is over $4.00 a gallon all over San Francisco, so this episode is all about proven methods to get more MPG from your car, from changing the air filter to giving up on using your brakes.

By SYSTM

Tags : DIY, MPG estimates (2:05) , O2 sensor (5:18) , Once Upon a Time in Mexico (10:02) , Patrick Norton (1:31) , air filter (4:39) , cars (12:09) , coasting (8:58) , commuting (8:30) , contest info (14:26) , cooking (10:30) , credits (15:09) , cruise control (7:00) , custom, diy (10:30) , driving (6:05) , driving habits (6:05) , extreme options (11:29) , gas prices (0:20) , hack, insurance (13:20) , mileage (12:52) , mods, movie (10:02) , nationwide (0:20) , new testing (3:23) , oil (5:01) , online meeting (13:59) , outtakes (15:09) , patrick norton, price per year (12:52) , revision3, start (7:48) , stop (7:48) , systm, tech, techonology, tires (4:53) , trunk (5:01) , viewers (13:59)

Watercooling is Fun!

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:07:34 GMT

On David Randolph's final episode we go deep inside the thermal management on a $5000 PC, install a watercooling kit on the $500 and fabricate a fan adapter with the VersaLASER.

By SYSTM

Tags : DIY, custom, hack, mods, patrick norton, revision3, systm, tech, techonology

Overclock your PC

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:54:14 GMT

Back in the day, only the foolhardy overclocked a PC. Today? It's practically expected for home builders. We walk you thru the basics of getting free performance from your processor.

By SYSTM

Tags : DIY, custom, hack, mods, patrick norton, revision3, systm, tech, techonology

Versalaser

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:52:45 GMT

Get an up close and personal view of the latest toy in our toolbox. Whether it's ceramic, wood or acrylic this thing can cut or etch near anything!

By SYSTM

Tags : DIY, custom, hack, mods, patrick norton, revision3, systm, tech, techonology

Practically Free DIY WiFi Antennas

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:45:40 GMT

Cut and past your way to better WiFi reception? It costs pennies and takes the fabrication skills of a kindergartner... then bend a 6dBi Omni and a 10dBi directional out of copper wire!

By SYSTM

Tags : DIY, custom, hack, mods, patrick norton, revision3, systm, tech, techonology

Create light with Mentos, save gas and generate free power!

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:37:15 GMT

3 clever hacks: save on gas, use Mentos and Mt. Dew to create an emergency light and a way to harness the power of photons to create free energy.

By SYSTM

Tags : DIY, custom, hack, mods, patrick norton, revision3, systm, tech, techonology

Pimp Your Laptop with Paint, Lasers and Fur

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:33:32 GMT

A fabulous mink wrapped notebook? Automotive paints, laser etching and water bubble finishes? It's one of our odder episodes of Systm.

By SYSTM

Tags : DIY, custom, hack, mods, patrick norton, revision3, systm, tech, techonology

We Need A Bigger Cannon... and a VersaLaser!

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:29:54 GMT

300 yard tennis ball hucks? No problem. Your questions about calculating barrel to air chamber ratios, finding fittings and what exactly Schedule 40 is? No problem. David's new Versalaser? Problem: he's out sick!

By SYSTM

Tags : DIY, custom, hack, mods, patrick norton, revision3, systm, tech, techonology