Still wondering whether a hacked Mac OS X version will work flawlessly on your netbook or not? Well, Boing Boing Gadgets has got a nifty chart up on their blog showing what function works with which netbook.

The outcome is that if you own an MSI Wind or Dell Mini 9 netbook, then you’re in luck coz these are the only two netbooks that support important functions like Wi-Fi, USB, LAN, Audio, Bluetooth after the OS installation.

For the tutorial on how to install the Mac OS X on MSI Wind, head over here.

[Via BBG]

Wired.com writers recently managed to make a Hackintosh netbook for themselves. They have successfully installed Mac OS X on Samsung NC10, MSI Wind and Medion Akoya Mini. Now they are providing a nifty tutorial for the layman to do the task. It really isn’t some rocket science as you have to just follow the instructions in the article.

Wi-Fi and USB ports won’t work but a video has been posted explaining how to swap a defunct Wi-Fi chip with a Mac compatible one.

A user successfully installed the Mac OS on his Dell Mini 9.

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For MSI Wind

Today I will admit that in my 20 years of age, I have never been able to solve this mysterious colorful Rubik’s Cube. It was too difficult for me which on the other hand is as easy for this Tilted Twister bot. This robot is made completely out of Lego Mindstorms kit and it works by keeping the cube on its turntable. The sensors now take over as it detects the cube place, the colors and then goes for the knockout. Watch the video to see it in action and if you seem interested in building yourself, here’s the DIY guide.

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There have been emulators available for us to enjoy all our NES classics. But this modder has taken a different approach by integrating the emulator right into the USB NES controller. There’s a video to prove it and if you’re fascinated by this act, you can make yourself one too.

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[Via Engadget]

What a cool thing it was when we used to watch movies, family videos from our VHS cassettes. Back then it was revolutionary. But with the advent of CDs, these VHS cassettes became passé and are just lying in the storeroom. And if you’re one of those then this DIY tutorial will help to put those cassettes to a good use. It can be transformed to a USB Hub and add to it flashy LEDs.

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[Via BoingBoinggadgets]

Today, USB flash drives are available in different sizes and shapes. But this one takes the cake for being so unique and realistic. A wrecked looking USB cable which is in fact a USB flash drive. The procedure is simple as Evil Mad Scientist aka Windell puts out in the DIY guide but if you’re not a pro or feel lazy, you can pick yours one up from Fred who are selling this drive as HACKED! with 2GB capacity.

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We have seen many USB powered gadgets in the past but this DIY USB gadget is something different. The newest in the queue will take away your precious USB port but in turn helps you to make popcorn. Check the vid, if you’re interested in making one too.

[Via CG]

So I hear you’re a celebrity in your vicinity. Or maybe you’re afraid of getting caught with another woman. Don’t you worry coz Anti-Paparazzi Glares comes to your rescue. It doesn’t cost much except your own sunglasses, a pair of batteries, LED and wires. Hit the play button to make your own.

[Via Hiptechblog]

So you know how to make your Eee PC touchscreen. Now check the latest DIY which will help to make the keyboard, a backlit one so that you can work in dark too.

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Asus Eee PC is a good steal but it lacks touchscreen which would have made the Eee more fun to play with. But fret not as here is a DIY tutorial to make Eee PC 701 touchscreen. The author has also modded Eee 900.

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[Via Engadget]