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DIY Linux Web Server HACK – Automate your MySQL MySQL database backups

Posted on February 10, 2008 by max

Okay, I’ve been running dedicated servers for couple years now and I used to mess around with Linux boxes back in college.

Here’s an essential automatic script and a cron job you will need in order to keep your backup automatic.

Yes, if you get a dedicated server, don’t get their stupid extra $15/month for backing up your database.  (All they do is make scripts like this one and charge you for it)

You can follow this example and go spend that money on junk food.

So all you have to do is FTP your backup files.

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DIY QUICK HACK – HOWTO make a bathroom ventilation fan using a PC fan in just 1 minute!

Posted on February 9, 2008 by max

Okay, I haven’t been doing much DIYs but here’s a fun one for your bathroom.

Here’s the story:

My bathroom has a vent but no fan. Everytime I shower, the vent does not work well enough to ventilate the bathroom of the fog generated.

So, I decided to build a small little bathroom ventilation fan using some PC fans I had laying around the house and a 12 DC adaptor I also had around.

What you need:

1 PC Fan

1 12V DC Adaptor (You probably have one laying around the house too, you just don’t rea

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Zedomax Christmas Wreath now on… Lifehacker!

Posted on December 17, 2007 by max

TIgHT! We are on Lifehacker!!! Although it’s been almost a year since we last made that Christmas Wreath

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Our LED Christmas Wreath has virally spread over the internet

Posted on December 16, 2007 by max

video://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZzkUdAS8cQ

In case you have been missing out, our LED Christmas Wreath has been “virally” spreading over the internet without our knowledge. Some people are even making money off our videos but we like it since it’s being virally spread everywhere.

Well, we just wanted you to know that this can be made by simply following our direction here.

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Christmas DIYs – Go make yourself one of Zedomax’s LED Christmas Tree!

Posted on December 16, 2007 by max

video://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgLhllDEzWU

Wow, it’s been almost a year since we’ve made some Christmas DIYs. To bring them back to life, we are featuring it here again and well tell you to go make yourself one by following our directions here.

BTW, we are going to go buy a real Ch

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Halloween DIYs – Pitchfork LED, Talking Halloween Basket, and spinning wireless thingee

Posted on September 12, 2007 by max

Pitchfork LED!

Although we haven’t been doing much DIYs lately, you can check out the Pitchfork LED for ideas for this Halloween!

Here’s the really cool spinning bluetooth wireless

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Live Blogging – Zedomax Booth at Maker Faire

Posted on May 19, 2007 by max

Hey we are live at the Maker Faire, blogging live! See our automated camera that follows people? Well, it’s a $160 Logitech camera we got in a hurry at Best Buy last night just before the store closed. Glad we got it working although the internet here sucks sometimes. Anyway, our booth is really popular! 🙂

Garrett is doing a great job with the crowd while I am hiding in the back. (Why am I hiding? Blogging of course!)

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DIY – How to make a Soju Lamp

Posted on May 8, 2007 by max

Similar to the previous post, here’s Zedomax Soju Lamp. The great thing is that I didn’t even TRY to make it, it was just there from my dedication to drinking daily while blogging. (Yes, if you are over 18, we recommend this route. Make sure to have a companion while drinking. DWC – Drink with a companion) Although I drink beer mostly, sometimes I resort to Soju because it’s only 16% alcohol and let’s me drink less thus not getting a beer belly. Plus, soju does give you better ideas an

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Zedomax DIY 128 – HOW TO Make a Glowing Heart LED Night Light!

Posted on April 27, 2007 by max

video://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCQFVtAb2z0

video://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_u5nO1TPrc

I was at my local Dollar Store the other day and when I saw this Heart shaped Touch Light, I had to hack one for my gf.Here’s a quick hack on how to make a regular Touch Light and make it into a Glowing Heart Night Light.

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Parts List

Touch Light from local Dollar Stor

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DIY – The BEST WAY to blog – My latest strategy to blogging creatively

Posted on April 23, 2007 by max

(Above is a screenshot of typical night at my apartment me blogging. Yes if you park at the Lincoln Park golf course, make sure to wave at me and yell out “Zedomax”)

Here’s some guidelines on best ways to blogging:

Wear comfortable clothes. My choice is the HULK Boxers from Wal-mart. (only $2.99) I usually don’t wear any shirts. If you must, make sure to wear a t

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