Use your PS3 Sixaxis and Dualshock 3 controller to play games on your Android device Android gamers of the world, rejoice! Most of you probably have many games and an emulator or two in your device, but playing with those on-screen buttons can be quite annoying. The only ones able to avoid these on-screen controllers are Xperia Play owners, but what about the rest of us? Well, if you have your PS3 Sixaxis or Dualshock 3 controllers laying around your bedroom, you can now use those with your Android devices. This is possible thanks to an app called Sixaxis Controller, which lets you sync your PS3 controllers to your Android phone or tablet via Bluetooth. The application supports up to 4 controllers at once, so multiplayer action is definitely possible. As a gamer, I have not heard anything sweeter than this in a while. If the Sixaxis Controller app was not enough good news for you, this will surely make Xperia Play owners happy.
How To Mix Chalkboard Paint in Any Color We love using chalkboards as backdrops for displays and parties (like this one here!). So we were super excited to learn that you can create your own custom colors-and it's really easy! We first learned how from Martha Stewart whose tutorial you can read here. She recommends that you use latex paint, but we tried it out with acrylic paints with much success. Supplies: 1/2 cup acrylic paint (choose any color you like, or mix colors together to make the perfect shade!) 1. 2. Once your chalkboard has fully dried be sure to slate the surface before using it for the first time. Have fun creating any color combination you like!!
Old Bucket. Into Garden Hose Holder Earlier this spring I was on the hunt for a basic utilitarian object that pretty much anyone who owns a house has. Of course I’m talking about a full sized Merry-Go-Round outfitted with genuine Lippizaner stallions with pink feather plumes coming out of their heads. I didn’t have any luck finding one I liked. So I turned my attention to finding something else that pretty much every homeowner has. Again, I had no luck at all finding something that suited my needs, for the price I wanted to pay. I never did find it. Yup. Then this idea hit me out of the blue. Just take a bucket, 4 screws, and screw it to your fence. And then I happened to notice on Remodelista that Martha Stewart has already done the bucket thing. Now granted, it’s not to everyone’s tastes, I know. Either way you’re thinking outside the bucket.
Shes Crafty: DIY Multi-Chain &Ribbon Necklace | M.I.S.S. - StumbleUpon Due to the resounding success of her last She’s Crafty, my friend Pandora from Accessory Source is back with another lovely necklace DIY tutorial that would make a fantastic christmas present for a friend or relative! She says: When it comes to jewelry, I favor big and bold pieces. And while I tend to wear mostly gold, lately I’ve become obsessed with mixing metals like silver and gunmetal (and throwing in some bling for good measure!). You will need the following tools: ScissorsRulerPliers (optional)Ribbon-1 yardTwo jump rings (the size of a nickel). Supplies I chose a mix of metals in various colors and sizes and a few strands with rhinestones. All of my materials were purchased at Toho Shoji. Cut your first strand of chain to 12 inches Step 1: Cut your first strand 12 inches long. Cut your remaining strands each a half inch shorter than the next Step 2: Cut the remaining strands 1/2 inch shorter than the strand before. Pry open your jump ring and attach your longest strand Similar Posts:
How to Turn Your Android or iPhone into a Portable Retro Game Arcade Sleep Bot Tracker Log for Android Find out what's really happening in that missing third of your life...Smart Cycle Alarm + Movement Tracker + Sound Recorder + Sleep Debt Log + Data Analysis + Trend Graphs + Sleep Help + Auto-Wifi/Silence/Airplane modes + Export + Sync to mysleepbot.com The completely new Sleepbot is finally here! We’ve spent months developing a beautiful, intuitive sleep cycle tracker and dependable optimal alarm that lets you customize your sleep tracking. Record your movements and sounds during the night and wake up better each morning during light sleep. - Set and customize multiple alarms for your partner, as alerts- Easily customize smart alarm, motion tracking, sound recording options - Simple punch-in using widget, options for auto-silence and airplane mode- Includes quick solutions to fall asleep and stay awake- Set a automatic alarm to wake up.- Set a reminder for you to go to sleep. *** Supported by:~ Gentle Alarm~ Relax & Sleep~ Tasker **Note: New permissions.
Earthbag Construction EarthBag Homes - you're standing on the building materials... earthbag home Long sandbags are filled on-site and arranged in layers or as compressed coils. Stabilizers such as cement, lime, or sodium carbonate may be added to an ideal mix of 70% sand, 30% clay. Straw may also be added. The earthbags are then plastered over with adobe. Arquitectura en Equilibrio (Architecture in Balance) flickr.com earthbag home Plastic bags recycled into plastic bags -- if plastic does not break down for a thousand years, this building is sure to last several lifetimes. earthbag construction Foundations differ as per site. earthbag construction The time consuming part, filling the bags. earthbag construction Testing the strength of an arch. earthbag home Project Seres, Guatemala. projectseres.org, flickr.com earthbag home CalEarth -- Emergency Shelter Village, Hesperia, California. earthbag home Cal Earth -- Emergency Shelters. earthbag home CalEarth let the layers show. Resources: Lessons: More Pictures:
DIY Cheap 100 Hour Candles I am always on the look-out for homemade counterparts to store bought preparations. These DIY ’100 hour candles’ definitely fit the bill. In less than 5 minutes you have an inexpensive, refillable ’100 hour candle’ that will light up your home in the darkest of times. And for you ladies – these homemade alternatives are far more aesthetically pleasing than the store bought versions. So let’s get started. Supplies The supplies you need are pretty straight forward. Just as a side note, it took me forever to find the liquid paraffin. Step One: Create Opening For Wick I used some grass-trimming shears but you can use a knife or any other sharp tool to create your opening. Step Two: Insert Wick Instead of just putting the wick in like a candle, we’re going to place it so that it is doubled over. After having both ends through, pull down so that only a tiny amount of the folded piece of wick remains. Step Three: Pour Paraffin Into Jar Fill up your 1/2 pint mason jar with the liquid paraffin.
A DIY "look for less" LOVE! | The Adventures of an Urban Socialite™ Top two images from Honestly… WTF (total cost about $5)/ Bottom image from Oak– retail $372.00 Love this clever project from Erica and Lauren of Honestly… WTF… so much so I might even attempt it– I love these bracelets! The best part is, there are tons of options in terms of hex nuts (they have bronze, steel, etc.) and twine color, size, etc. and the project is super straight-forward. Have fun! Via MCSpice Save iMessage Conversations to PC or Mac in 3 Steps I want to save iMessage history including attachments on my iPhone to the computer, so that I can copy or send it to my Email. Is it possible? I use iPhone 4, iOS 5.0.1. Thanks:) Still save iMessage from iPhone to PC or Mac by making a screenshot of it? Stop it now. Don't know where to find an iMessage exporting tool? Solution 1: Save iMessages with Dr.Fone for iOS Solution 2: Save iMessages from iPhone with TunesGo Solution 1: Save iMessages with Dr.Fone for iOS Download the trial version of the Dr.Fone for iOS below for free: If you're a Windows user, please choose the Windows version for your iPhone. Step 1. When you run the program, you'll see the main window on your computer as follows. For iPhone 5S/5C/5/4S, iPad with Retina display, iPad mini, The new iPad, iPad 2 and iPod touch 5 (no message attachments): For iPhone 4/3GS, iPad 1 and iPod touch 4 (including message attachments): You can choose the Advanced Mode to enter a higher scan mode. Step 2. 1. Step 3. Step 1. Step 2.
Watchdog - Zomut Watchdog replaces task killers. Task killers blindly kill all apps on the phone, causing increased load times when they're accessed again, or even loss of functionality if it kills something important. Android takes care of starting and stopping apps on demand. Do not expect an automatic, kill every app on the phone task killer. Your phone is not that broken. Killing is bad! Here is a good description of the android app lifecycle management. The fact that you can see an application's process "running" does not mean the application is running or doing anything. A key to how Android handles applications in this way is that processes don't shut down cleanly. What Android doesn't do is alert on processes that aren't behaving well. What it does If you've ever had your phone seem strangely warm or had a dead phone early in the day it was likely a runaway app on your phone. WhiteList the application to optimize the phone's battery life. Getting Started
Live Green - Simply Wood Rings Are Simply Too Cool To wear something that was once alive, that holds within it still this life, is not the same as to wear a piece of metal that has been mined from the earth. Discover a collection of beautiful rings made from salvaged and found wood! There have many unique rings throughout history: the Lord of the Rings, Johnny Cash’s ring of fire, and of course, the annoying ring around the collar. Simply Wood Rings is an amazing store that sells a variety of wooden rings. Most of the wood comes from a variety of salvaged and recycled wooden products, such as a customer’s old violin or baseball bat. So, want to see a few of the rings? All photos from simplywoodrings These wooden rings are a great alternative to traditional silver and gold rings. Grow Old with You - Thank you From Simply Wood Rings from Gustav Reyes on Vimeo. Share this with Your Friends
30 Creative Ways To Repurpose & Reuse Old Stuff We all have stuff that no longer serves any purpose around the house, but we still have trouble getting rid of it. Either it’s “still OK”, or “might come in handy” or just holds some sentimental value to it. In extreme cases, this might lead to hoarding, but if you’re creative enough, you can solve the problem by repurposing, upcycling and reusing your old things. Besides serving a purpose (again), repurposed items add this lovely touch of creativity and coziness to the space. Heck, most of the time, upcycled things become even cooler than they originally were. [Read more...] In order to help you get started, we made a selection of 30 creative repurposing, upcycling and reuse ideas. 1. (link) 2. (link) 3. (link) 4. (link) 5. (link) 6. (link) 7. (link) 8. (link) 9. (link) 10. 11. (link) 12. 13. (link) 14. (link) 15. (link) 16. (link) 17. (link) 18. (link) 19. Toasted bagel + avocado in a CD spindle. 20. (link) 21. (link) 22. (link) 23. (Buy: here or here) 24. (link) 25. (link) 26. (link) 27. (link) 28. (link)
Save & Export iPhone SMS Text Messages & to Mac or PC | iExplorer Introduction Text messages are taking over, they're replacing phone calls and e-mail. The texts on your iPhone are now one of your most important forms of communcation with your friends, family, loved ones and coworkers. Maybe a friend sent you a funny joke that you want to save or maybe you need to make a backup of a text for legal purposes. What you will neediExplorerAn iPhone, iPad, or iPodA Mac or PC with iTunes installedUSB cable to connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPodBefore you begin If you don't already have iExplorer installed, click here for more information, or download it using the link below. Download for MacOpens in a new tab iExplorer can load, read and export text messages that are either on your iPhone or ones that have been saved in an iTunes Backup already on your computer. Access Text Messages on Your iPhone To access text messages on an iPhone, open iExplorer and connect your iPhone to your computer. Access Text Messages from an iTunes Backup of an iPhone