DIY Wireless Repeater

I have a couple DD-WRT routers laying around the house and one actually came in handy.

I used the instructions here to make a wireless repeater.  It worked great!  I was up and running in under 5 minutes, probably even less.

This is something I've always wanted to do and thought that it should be pretty easy (and it was), though I'm sure most routers won't do it straight out of the box.

The hardest part by far is to get DD-WRT onto your router.  The newer ones are easy, but I had a couple old models that required the Micro Generic version telnetted old school style.

Just slipstreamed my first Windows XP installation disk.  A lot easier than the last time I looked up how to do it.

How to: http://lifehacker.com/386526/slipstream-service-pack-3-into-your-windows-xp-installation-cd
Slipstream software: http://www.nliteos.com/

This is the current project: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/beef-jerky-recipe/index.html

Cool picture from Pec Hungary

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=46.079244,18.233142&hl=en&ll=46.0761,18.24703&spn=0.00006,0.038409&sll=46.079244,18.233142&sspn=0.022833,0.038409&oq=pecs+hun&t=m&z=15&layer=c&cbll=46.0761,18.24703&cbp=12,0,,0,0&photoid=po-43617694

Unlock Remote Desktop Windows 7 Home Premium

Totally awesome: http://experts.windows.com/frms/windows_entertainment_and_connected_home/f/114/t/79427.aspx?PageIndex=1

Apps to SD

Another good tip, to allow more apps to be moved to the SD card.

The instructions weren't super clear because "adb.exe" is part of SuperOneClick, as far as I can tell.

Using the command "adb devices" then "adb shell pm setInstallLocation 2" worked for me. We'll see if stability is affected.

If it doesn't work, I can always change it back with "adb shell pm setInstallLocation 0"

Root and Flash Optimus V

Here's some good resources for rooting and then flashing an Optimus V.

I didn't find any good start to finish guides that didn't include a step like: "now flash the OS and you're done!" when I had no idea how to do that.

Here's just a handy starter, rooting "unlocks" your phone so you are essentially a superuser and can make big changes that you couldn't otherwise. Flashing the OS is what can make the big difference in the useability of your phone.

I used GingerBreak 1.2 to root, but my boot loader screen didn't give me all the options I needed (update, backup, etc.). So then I used Super One Click to essentially re-root using the command prompt.

Flashing was super easy. Move the .zip file that has your ROM (phone OS) to your SD card, then enter the boot loader menu (hold the home key + volume down + power when powering up) and choose "update from zip".

GingerBreak: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
Root and flash: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=935312
Bumblebee Rom: http://forums.androidcentral.com/optimus-v-rooting-roms-hacks/78705-rom-kernel-bumblebee-2-4-6-25-2011-a.html
How to flash the OS: http://www.thedroiddemos.com/2010/11/07/how-to-flash-a-custom-rom-on-android/

Windows Media Center

I haven't officially said it online, but I'm done with MediaPortal.

Windows Media Center in Windows 7 works so much better.

It's more stable, automatically downloads the program guide (for the correct time zone and time change), can be accessed on my android phone remotely, doesn't quit if disconnected from the network, wakes from sleep to record, has a better interface, and is just generally great overall.

Plus it has a great build in photo screensaver.

I've spent countless hours (days, weeks) tweaking, repairing, fixing, enhancing, un-enhancing...

My HTPC isn't a hobby anymore, I don't have to mess with it.