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Open Source Hardware Certifications for May 2025

Make Magazine - Fri, 06/06/2025 - 16:00

Our favorite open source hardware certifications in May include a mist maker, snow scale, and prosthetic hand.

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Review: Neoden YY1 PCB Assembly Bundle

Make Magazine - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 16:00

We reviewed Neoden's YY1 PCB tools to see if they can turn your workshop into a PCBA factory.

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Very Sucky — Mini Kirby Fume Extractor

Make Magazine - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 17:00

Solder more safely everywhere by printing a portable mini fume extractor shaped like that adorable pink puffball, Kirby.

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Boards Guide 2025: AI at the Edge

Make Magazine - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 16:00

Our top dev board picks for your edge AI application, from our 2025 boards guide.

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Homework Machine Saves Time, Possibly

Make Magazine - Sat, 05/31/2025 - 16:00

Devadath PR's automatic homework machine was arguably more educational to build than the homework it wrote.

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Lower-Cost Metal 3D Printing

Make Magazine - Fri, 05/30/2025 - 16:00

You can 3D print with metal filament in your garage!

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Review: Procolored F13 Panda DTF Printer

Make Magazine - Wed, 05/28/2025 - 16:00

We reviewed the Procolored F13 Panda DTF printer. If you or your organization need a lot of custom shirts, it could be a great fit.

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DFRobot LattePanda Mu

Make Magazine - Mon, 05/26/2025 - 08:39

The LattePanda Mu is DFRobot’s take on the compute modules offered by the likes of Raspberry Pi. Unlike the Arm-powered Pi CM4, however, it is based on the quad-core 3.4GHz Intel N100, with claimed performance of more than double the latest Pi 5, as well as 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 64GB of integrated eMMC […]

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The High and Low Tech Behind the Displays of Tomorrow

Make Magazine - Fri, 05/23/2025 - 16:00

Manufacturers at Display Week 2025 showed off a range of high-end and humble technology.

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You’re Invited to a Fireside Chat with Matt Eaton

Make Magazine - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 23:20

Dale and Matt will discuss beginner-friendly approaches to Arduino-powered robotic arms, using simple, affordable parts.

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Highlights from Rocky Mountain RepRap Festival 2025

Make Magazine - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 16:00

There were multi-color 3D printers, robot arms, and MakerChips at the 2025 Rocky Mountain RepRap Festival.

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Calling All Makers to Maker Faire Rome 2025

Make Magazine - Mon, 05/19/2025 - 05:52

Do you have a prototype, project or workshop? Come share it at one of the largest making, creativity, technology and innovation events in Europe hosted by Innova Camera and taking place in Rome’s historical Gozometro district on October 17-19th. Maker Faire Rome 2025 seeks original, sustainable and concrete projects. Who can join in ? Makers, […]

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Joshintosh Merges Vintage Mac and Powerful PC

Make Magazine - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 22:00

Josh Greenwalt recycled a vintage Mac into a powerful-yet-stylish gaming computer with impressive attention to detail.

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DRM Removal Tools--Remove DRM from iTunes M4V and M4P with DRM Removal Bundle

Wired - Fri, 03/04/2011 - 09:03

Summary: New page: [[Image:Bundle.jpg]] If you are looking for a way of enjoying iTunes movies and music on any computer or portable devices, Tune4mac DRM removal bundle is going to be your best assistant. ...

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If you are looking for a way of enjoying iTunes movies and music on any computer or portable devices, Tune4mac DRM removal bundle is going to be your best assistant. This[http://www.tune4mac.com/thanksgiving-day.html''' iTunes DRM Removal Bundle'''], including M4V converter plus and M4P converter, is designed for iTunes users who want to remove DRM from iTunes M4V video and M4P audio purchases and rentals to other formats that can be played on any computer and portable devices except for Apple iPod, iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. The best part is that you can own both M4V and M4P converter with only $59.95.

'''Remove DRM from iTunes M4V Movies Easily'''

[http://www.tune4mac.com/mac-itunes-video-converter-platinum/index.html '''Tune4mac M4V Converter Plus'''] is a professional DRM remover to convert iTunes purchased or rented M4V on Mac OS X legally. It converts M4V to MP4, AVI, MOV, MPEG, WMV, FLV, etc. The converted files can be played on Apple iPhone, iPod, iPad, PSP, PS3, Zune HD, BlackBerry, Nokia and so forth.

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'''Convert iTunes M4P to MP3, AAC, WAV in High Quality'''

[http://www.remove-drm-software.com/m4p-converter-mac.html '''Tune4mac M4P Converter'''] is a powerful and easy-to-use M4P to MP3 music converter for Mac OS X. It can convert purchased iTunes DRM protected M4P, M4B and M4A files to plain MP3, AAC or WAV formats ready for use on any computers or mobile music devices such as iPod, iPhone, PSP, Zune, mobile phone, MP3 player, MP4 player, etc. It supports batch converting with ID tags preserved.

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'''Features of iTunes DRM Converter Bundle:'''

1. All in one M4V Converter: Supports conversion between various formats, like M4V to MP4, M4V to AVI, M4V to MOV, M4V to MPEG, M4V to WMV, etc.

2. Supports multiple portable devices, such as M4V to iPhone, M4V to iPod, iPad, M4V to PSP, PS3, M4V to Zune, etc.

3. Highly Customized M4V Converter: Allows customized conversion, which means users can set the profile settings manually, like video bit rate, video size, audio channel all at one time.

4. Super High Speed and Quality: The conversation is quick, for it offers amazing recording speed. The DRM removal does no harm to the video quality, and the conversion almost keeps the original definition.

5. Batch Conversion: Both M4V and M4P converters support batch M4V videos and M4P audios conversion to save users' time.

'''System Requirements:'''

• Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 (Snow Leopard)

• At least 512M physical RAM

• 1G Hz Intel or PowerPC processor, or above

• 1024*768 resolution display or higher

• iTunes M4P and M4V files playable on iTunes


DVD to iPad 2--Rip DVD Collections to iPad 2 for Backup

Wired - Fri, 03/04/2011 - 08:22

Summary: New page: Thinner. Lighter. Faster. You got it? Yes, what we talk about is iPad 2 from Apple, with dual-core A5 chip, two cameras and a smart cover. This all-new designed iPad 2 is going to be avail...

Thinner. Lighter. Faster. You got it? Yes, what we talk about is iPad 2 from Apple, with dual-core A5 chip, two cameras and a smart cover. This all-new designed iPad 2 is going to be available on March 11 in Apple Retail Store. So if you are a movie fan and thinking about ordering an iPad 2, you may need a '''DVD to iPad 2''' Converter to help you rip your favorite DVD collections to iPad 2 for watching in the future.

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One of the best DVD to iPad 2 Converter is called [http://www.tune4mac.com/mac-dvd-converter/index.html '''Tune4mac DVD Converter Pro'''], an all-in-one Mac DVD ripper software, which converts DVD movies to MPEG-4 format compatible with iPad 2 on Mac OS X 10.4 or later with high quality. This DVD to iPad 2 Converter supports 480p, 576p and 720p TV out for iPad. And it converts both encrypted and non-encrypted DVD movies to iPad video with high speed. The following is a specific tutorial to rip DVD to iPad 2 for backup.

'''Convert DVD to iPad 2 MPEG-4 with DVD to iPad Converter'''

Tools Required:

* [http://www.tune4mac.com/mac-dvd-converter/dvdconverter-intel.dmg '''Tune4mac DVD Converter Pro'''] (Free Trial)


* DVD collections

'''FYI: Hot DVD Movie List'''

The King's Speech

Inception

Toy Story 3

The Social Network

Tangled

The Fighter

127 Hours

'''How to Rip DVD to iPad 2'''

Step 1. Launch Tune4mac DVD to iPad Converter. Insert DVD.

Step 2. Click "Load DVD" button to select the chapters you want to convert to iPad.

Step 3. Choose output format as "Apple iPad".

Note: You are also allowed to customize the DVD settings, like audio channel, subtitles.

Step 4. Click "Encode" button to start to convert DVD to iPad 2.

After the conversion process is completed, you can get your own unique MPEG-4 videos to be imported to your iPad 2 and enjoy them anytime you like.

'''Tips:''' For more other iPad 2 tools, please visit our website: [http://www.tune4mac.com http://www.tune4mac.com]


AudioBook DRM Removal--How to Convert DRM AA to MP3, AAC, WAV

Wired - Thu, 03/03/2011 - 08:35

Summary: New page: [[Image:The-kings-speech.jpg]] The King's Speech has become a big winner of the 83rd Academy Awards. You may have already watched this movie, right? But do you know that The King's Speech...

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The King's Speech has become a big winner of the 83rd Academy Awards. You may have already watched this movie, right? But do you know that The King's Speech has been made to audiobook? You can download it from iTunes Store or Audible.com and enjoy it on the go.

But you should have known that audiobooks in iTunes Store are protected .AA files, which are only allowed to play on Apple's devices, like iPhone, iPod, iTunes. If you want to play iTunes audiobooks on non-Apple players, or burn those audiobooks to CD discs, you have to remove the DRM protection firstly. Actually you can fix this problem with Tune4mac iTunes Audio Converter to convert protected '''AA to MP3, AAC or WAV''' on Mac.

'''Convert AA to MP3, AAC with Tune4mac AA to MP3 Converter'''

[http://www.tune4mac.com/mac-itunes-audio-converter/index.html '''Tune4mac iTunes Audio Converter'''] is a powerful AA to MP3, AA to AAC converter, which helps you remove DRM from iTunes protected or non-protected AA files to MP3, AAC in high speed with CD quality. What's more, it also converts purchased AA from Audible.com to MP3, AAC, WAV.

'''Features of iTunes Audio Converter--AA to MP3, AA to AAC'''

* Remove DRM Protections Legally
Tune4mac iTunes Audio Converter removes DRM from any protected audiobook in iTunes Store easily.

* Batch Conversion Supported
You can add a dozen of audiobooks once to save your time.

* ID Tags Kept for Converted Audio Books
The ID Tags will be preserved in output MP3, AAC or WAV files after the conversion.

* Big File Splitter Inside
If you need to have serveral small files instead of a big one, the Split funciton will help you.

'''Only 3 Steps to Remove DRM from AA and Convert AA to MP3 on Mac'''

Step 1. Launch AudioBook Converter. Click "Add" to add audiobooks you want to convert.

Step 2. Set "Preference" to choose output format as .MP3.

Step 3. Click "Convert" button to convert AA to MP3.

'''Popular Audio Books Made Into Films:'''

The King's Speech
127 Hours
True Grit
Winter's Bone
The Town
The Last Song

'''Tips:''' If you are running Windows XP, Vista or Win 7, and also want to convert AA to MP3, WAV on Windows, you can use[http://www.remove-drm-software.com/win-audio-book/ '''Notecable Audio Converter'''], which can convert any M4P, WMA, AA, M4B to MP3, WMA or WAV. But if you want to remove DRM from iTunes protected M4V movies, like The King's Speech, Inception, we recommend [http://www.tune4mac.com/mac-itunes-video-converter-platinum/index.html '''Tune4mac M4V Converter Plus'''].


Blu-Ray DVD Copy - Copy Blu-Ray to DVD, Blu-Ray to Computer

Wired - Wed, 03/02/2011 - 08:46

Summary: Any DVD Cloner provides a powerful Blu-Ray DVD Copy software to copy and burn blu-ray movies to dvd disc, computer

'''What's Blu Ray'''

'''Blu-ray (not Blue-ray)''' also known as Blu-ray Disc (BD), is the name of a new optical disc format jointly developed by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA). Blu-Ray format was developed to enable recording, rewriting and playback of high-definition video (HD), as well as storing large amounts of data. It offers larger store capacity and higher definition videos than traditional DVDs, so than it becomes more and more popular in our media lives.

Blu Ray movies are precious and valuable to their owners that paid to be able to watch their movies, but how do they protect their investment? Copying the movie to your hard drive or copying blu ray dvds to common dvd will insure that if anything happens to the disc, you will still be able to watch it. Let's find out copy blu ray.

With '''Pavtube [http://www.any-dvd-cloner.com/blue-ray-dvd-copy.html Blu Ray DVD Copy software]''', you can easily back up Blu Ray movie DVD to DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW disc, or copy blu ray discs to hard drive, remove DVD copy protection from blu ray dvd discs in just a few clicks. [copy blu ray] These working copies allow you to play your Blu Ray DVDs on home and computer DVD players every day without the inevitable risk of getting your originals scratched or damaged. You get Blu Ray disc protection with no loss of playback quality.

'''Key Features of Pavtube Blu Ray DVD Copy Software: copy blu ray'''

Perfect 100% Blu Ray DVD Clone, copy Blu Ray to DVD disc.
Remove Blu Ray DVD Copy protections.
Copy Blu Ray DVD to DVD folder, ISO files on hard drive.
Burn DVD folder, ISO files to Blu Ray discs.

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''' How to use Pavtube Blu Ray DVD Copy software: copy blu ray'''

'''Step 1.''' Insert a Blu Ray DVD disc to your DVD drive, and load it by clicking "Source" Dropdown Menu.


'''Step 2.''' Choose Target output path by clicking "Target" dropdown menu. Take Blu Ray to DVD folder as an example.

'''Step 3.''' Settings for copying blu ray

Input the Disc lable as you like. You can also set below settings by clicking on the round part

'''Step 4.''' Click "Start" button to start copying Blu Ray DVDs.

Wait for a while, your blu ray dvds will be copied as DVD folder on hard drive successfully.

On the page: [http://www.any-dvd-cloner.com/copy-blu-ray/ http://www.any-dvd-cloner.com/copy-blu-ray/], you can learn more details about how to copy blu-ray movies.


Free DRM from iTunes M4V Purchases and Rentals to MP4, MOV, AVI

Wired - Wed, 03/02/2011 - 08:11

Summary: New page: [[Image:ITunes.jpg]] iTunes .M4V files are protected by Apple's DRM(Digital Rights Management) policy, which limits the usage of iTunes video contents on the third-party software except f...

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iTunes .M4V files are protected by Apple's DRM(Digital Rights Management) policy, which limits the usage of iTunes video contents on the third-party software except for Apples'. The .M4V files format is based on the MPEG-4 Part 2 compression, which is a global multimedia standard. If you want to play the DRM protected iTunes M4V purchases or rentals on your non-Apple devices, you should firstly remove the DRM protection from the M4V movies you purchased or rented from iTunes Store.

[http://www.tune4mac.com/mac-itunes-video-converter-platinum/index.html '''Tune4mac M4V Converter Plus'''] is the very tool designed to help Mac users free DRM protections from iTunes M4V purchases and rentals. It converts DRM protected iTunes M4V movies to '''MOV, MP4, AVI, WMV''' supported by '''QuickTime, PSP, PS3, Zune, BlackBerry, Gphone, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Xoom''', etc besides '''Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod and Apple TV'''. The following is a detailed guide to convert iTunes M4V purchases or rentals to MP4, MOV, AVI.

'''How to Convert iTunes M4V to MP4, MO4, AVI'''

Tools Required:

* iTunes
* iTunes M4V purchases or rentals
* Tune4mac M4V Converter Plus


Step 1. Launch Tune4mac M4V Converter Plus and iTunes.

Step 2. Click "Add" button to add iTunes M4V moives to M4V Converter Plus. Or you can just drag & drop the M4V movies to the converter.

Step 3. Select output formats as .MP4, .MOV, .AVI you desire.

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Step 4. Select output folder as you like.

Step 5. Click "Convert" button to start to convert M4V to MP4, MOV or AVI.

'''For Windows Users''': If you are running a Windows OS, and you are also looking for a software to remove DRM from iTunes M4V purchases, [http://www.remove-drm-software.com/m4v-converter-win/''' Tune4win M4V Converter'''] will help you. Tune4win M4V Converter is a professional M4V DRM removal tool which can remove DRM protections from iTunes purchased M4V movies. It also supports converting M4V to MP4, M4V to MOV, M4V to AVI, etc.


Copy 83rd Oscar Winners DVD Movies to DVD/Hard Ddrive for Backup

Wired - Tue, 03/01/2011 - 08:23

Summary: New page: [[Image:Oscar.jpg]] '''Q 1:''' I have collected a stack of some Oscar winners DVD movies, such as Toy Story 3, Inception, The King's Speech. And I wish to make a backup of those DVDs to b...

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'''Q 1:''' I have collected a stack of some Oscar winners DVD movies, such as Toy Story 3, Inception, The King's Speech. And I wish to make a backup of those DVDs to blank discs so as to keep them for a long time. Is there any good DVD copy software which can help me to copy DVD to DVD?

'''Q 2:''' I rented some Oscar winners DVD movies from DVD store and want to back up those DVDs to hard drive so that I can enjoy them in no time. Which DVD burning tool shall I use?

Since the 83rd Oscar Award has come to an end, many movie lovers may want to purchase or rent your favorite Oscar winners DVD from DVD stores so as to recall those classic film scenes. But you know, the DVD rentals are going to be expired after a period of time. And the DVDs could be scratched or damaged over time. So it's necessary to make your favorite Oscar DVD copies with DVD copy tool before it's too late.

'''Copy DVD to DVD or Hard Drive with Any DVD Cloner'''

[http://www.remove-drm-software.com/any-dvd-cloner/index.html '''Any DVD Cloner for Windows'''] is one of the best DVD backup software for Windows OS. It offers several solutions to copy DVD movies. Firstly, it allows you to copy DVD to DVD with 1:1 ratio, including DVD-9 to DVD-5.

And you can also copy your favorite Oscar DVD to hard drive as DVD folder or DVD ISO file. Any DVD Cloner is able to burn your DVD to DVD+-R, DVD+-RW, and DVD -RAM.

'''Step by Step: How to Clone Oscar DVD Movies to Blank DVD'''

Step 1. Download and Install Any DVD Cloner.

Step 2. Insert your DVD movie into the drive and click "Open DVD" button.

Step 3. Select the titles you want to copy.

Step 4. Insert a Blank disc and click "Copy DVD" button.

'''Clone Encrypted DVD to DVD with Enhanced Copy Method'''

Any DVD Cloner is able to decrypt DVD copy protections, including DVD Region Code, CSS, UOPS, ArccOS and so forth. If you can't copy your DVD with the above method, it's probably because that the DVD is encrypted with more complicated protection measures than normal region code, Macrovision and CSS. So to copy encrypted DVDs to DVD or hard drive, you may just manually set the method to be Enhanced.

'''Tips:''' If you are running a Mac and also want to copy Oscar DVD or other DVDs to DVD or hard drive, you can try[http://www.tune4mac.com/mac-dvd-cloner-platinum/ '''Any DVD Cloner Platinum for Mac'''], which is able to clone DVD to blank DVD disc, copy DVD to hard drive as DVD folder on Mac. It compresses DVD-9 to DVD-5 and removes DVD region code, CSS, etc. Except for the burning function, it can also rip DVD movies to iPhone, iPod, PSP, Xbox 360 and so forth.

'''Related Topic:'''

How to [http://www.tune4mac.com/mac-dvd-copy/copy-inception.html '''Copy Inception DVD to DVD'''] with Tune4mac DVD Copy?

And for more information of the 83rd Oscar Award Winners, please visit: [http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/83/nominees.html '''83rd Academy Awards Winners''']


Spoil Your Grandparents

Wired - Mon, 02/28/2011 - 20:26

Summary:

Your grandparents are the only ones you can depend on to pinch your cheeks and send a $25 check to you every single birthday. What have you done for them lately?

Here are some ideas for you to return the favor to your favorite seniors.

===Make Them Something===
*Video Montage: You know your parents have been videoing you since birth. Pick a classic, family-oriented, heart-felt song from your grandparent's generation and edit some of those old home videos.
* Pie: Nothing says I love you like a pie. Make sure you take in to account any dietary limitations they might have (nothing is worse that having a pie and not being able to eat it).
*Homemade Card: Write down why you love them, draw it yourself.
*Care Package: Spice up their normal mail routine of throwing away junkmail by sending a care package.


===Spend Time With Them===
*Fix Something: Help them check their email and fix their computer issues; fix that old chair with a wobble.
*Family Vacation: Nothing says, I love you like going on a cruise with them. In fact, get your parents involved and they will probably pay for the whole family to go on vacation.
*Mow the Lawn: Pull some weeds, mow the lawn, help them trim the trees.
*Home Care: Clean out the gutters, get on the roof and sweep it off
*Garage Sale: Organize and help them get rid of the clutter.


===Give Them Something===
*Gift Certificates to their favorite restaurant.
*Something they had when they were a child (original or remake).

[[Category:Gift Giving]]


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