Episode 1x02

From Hak5

Synopsis

In this episode of HAK.5 we show you how to install a 12-volt accessory outlet in your case, add a webcam to the light script, keep your taskbar clean with a free utility, manage the Windows XP firewall from the command line, create a leet external hard drive case, and install a unix-like disk image over a network. Plus a special interview with an Internet Icon.

Mod: Installing a custom 12-volt accessory outlet into a PC case

Supplies:
*12dcv power adapte (RS Cat.# 270-1556)
*Rocker Switch (RS Cat.# 275-731) (optional)
*Soldering Iron and Solder
*Wire Cutter/stripper
*Rotary Tool
*Male Molox Connector
*Multi-Meter
*Heat Shrink

Homebrew Hack: Adding a webcam to the home automation script

Add the following lines of code to the head of the html in your php file:

Code:

<meta http-equiv="refresh" content="6" />
 <meta http-equiv="expires" content="0" />

And of course the img tag for your file:

Code:

<img src="/webcam.jpg">

The webcam software used, Dorgem, can be found at http://dorgem.sourceforge.net

Chick Tip: Using powermenu to keep your taskbar clean

Powermenu can be found here.

Creating a custom external hard drive case, with fan and exaust ports

Supplies can be found here.

Automating Windows XP firewall configuration with batch scripts and autorun

Enable firewall:

netsh firewall set opmode enable

Disable firewall:

netsh firewall set opmode disable

Open port example:

netsh firewall add portopening TCP 80 Webserver

Close port example:

netsh firewall delete portopening TCP 80

Autorun.inf:

[autorun]
 action=configfirewall
 shellexecute=batchfile.bat