Tuesday, February 13
Another Windows Prank
Here is another windows prank I found on Digg that will leave people stunned when they return to their work station. It's called "Blue Screen of Death Simulation Prank".
It's really quick to load up. It goes like this:
1) Press WIN+R
2) Type: cmd + enter (this will take you to "DOS")
3) Next type: color 1f (this gives the nice blue screen of death color code)
4) Double click the black-DOS-like icon on the top left of the window
5) Select "full screen mode" and be prepared to enter a 1980's style interface!
This is where the fun starts! Welcome to the 80's. Next:
6) Type: debug+enter
7) type: u + enter (this will display some "unassembled" memory code)
8) do that 2 more times (u + enter) to dump some more memory to the screen.
9) next type r + enter (that will dump some registry settings on the screen)
10) next press enter a couple of times to generate some blank lines
11) Finally... type a scary warning message. I often go with this:
"WARNING: A critical error has occured. To attemp recovery, press ENTER now."
Of course when they press enter, debug returns a real error-message, because it does not recognize that command!
Now just sit back and enjoy their shock when they return to their work station. I like to do this to the prettiest of ladies in the office so they call me for help. The solution to back out of this screen is only 2 quick steps:
a) type: Q + enter (this closes debug)
b) type: exit + enter (this exits "dos" and returns to windows) and voila! problem solved.
When my prank victims call me to their desk for help, I simply walk over and say,
- Me: "Hmmm.... Sally. Looks like you got a critical error there. What did you do?"
- Hot office girl: "Ummm nothing. I don't know. Ghosh, I just came back to my desk and it was like that."
- Me: "Well, I see here at memory address #xxxxx that... oh yes... wait... I think I can fix this for you."
- Hot office girl: "really?"
- Me: "Yup. Let me see here...."
With just a cuople of key strokes, Windows-XP returns, and I then walk away like a cowboy who rides off into the sunset. That last part is important: you have to just walk away immediately (rather than linger at her desk) to create that last touch of mystique. If she's single she'll be impressed and might even flirt with you afterwards.
Monday, February 12
The Human Factor In Gadget, Web Design
Wonder why YouTube skyrocketed in popularity in less than two years? One obvious reason is that the video-sharing Web site has kept it simple. YouTube doesn't require a video player download or a special account just to watch a video. With just a click on a link, a video is up and running in a few seconds. It's a people-friendly design, and that attention to simplicity has paid off.
Read full article:
http://news.com.com/2100-1008_3-6158224.html?part=rss&tag=2547-1_3-0-5&subj=news
Sunday, February 11
iPod Background Finally Possible
Over at iPodwizard they have discovered how to add a background to your iPod using the Apple Firmware.
Check it out:
http://www.ipodwizard.net/showthread.php?t=19031
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