how-to
10/26/2007
Zombies in Plain English
Zombies are a growing concern for the modern American, so we can't help but feel thankful towards Lee and Sachi LeFever's The Common Craft Show. By using a style called "papercraft" to literally illustrate the ways in which one can identify a zombie and escape their unceasing onslaught, the LeFevers are providing a much needed public service. Watch it now. Before it's too late...
08/29/2007
The iPhone Unlocked! Rejoice!
Well, it only took hackers two months to unlock the iPhone's hidden ability to use other networks besides AT&T. The first such case appeared about a week ago, and it was the work of a 17 year old kid who goes by the alias "geohot." You can watch his video here, and be sure to watch until the very end because you'll be treated to the creepiest look you'll get today.
This video, on the other hand, is much newer and provides a seemingly much simpler strategy for unlocking the iPhone. "Uniquephones" makes it look like pretty much anyone can do it, although beware that the video might be a bit boring for the non-technically minded; it's literally just a guy holding his camera while he pushes buttons on stuff. (If you want something more entertaining, check out this cute little spoof.)
Personally, I don't really see what the big deal is. I have yet to hear any convincing evidence that one cell phone company is better than any other, and I'm sure it's only a matter of time before you can get an iPhone on any network anyway. But what do I know?
06/28/2007
French Maid TV: How To Share Photos
I'll never fully understand what strange facet of human sexuality inspires the French maid fetish (though I suppose the short skirt/low-cut top combo is a factor). But Tim Street's charming and well-produced comedy series combines narrative and instructional video in a fun and engaging way.
In this episode, Laura is greatly saddened by the theft of her French maid uniform and feather duster. But with the help of a firmly tucked towel and the French Maid TV Detective Agency, she's able to take photos of the culprit -- and then share them using TubesNow.com. It's an entertaining sexy time. If you like French maids, that is. Which apparently everyone does.
