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By  Codrut Neagu  on 06/17/2014 Previous editions of Windows allowed users to create ad hoc wireless connections between computers. You could use those connections to create a wireless network between multiple computers or to share the Internet connection that was available on one of them. This can no longer be done in Windows 8.1, at least not using a visual interface and the mouse. However, with the help of the  Command Prompt  and a few commands, you too can turn your Windows 8.1 laptop or hybrid device into a WiFi access point. Here's how: What You Need in Order for This to Work In order to use your Windows 8.1 laptop or hybrid device as an WiFi access point for other devices, it must have at least 2 network cards installed and one of them must be a wireless network card. One of them must be connected to the internet. Setup scenarios we tested and worked great include: One laptop using its Ethernet connection for Internet access and its...

by   Julie M. Rodriguez , 01/17/14 filed under:   biomimicry ,  gallery ,  Wearable Technology 7428   Share on Tumblr Email South Korean designer  Jeabyun Yeon  just unveiled a conceptual scuba mask that would allow divers to  breathe underwater  without oxygen tanks. The mask, called the Triton, consists of two branching arms designed to serve as “gills” that extract oxygen from the water and deliver breathable air directly into their wearer’s lungs. Instead of hauling around heavy  scuba equipment , swimmers could simply bite down on a plastic mouth piece. The device is  covered in plastic “scales”  which allow water to enter through small holes, where it enters a chamber that separates the oxygen from the liquid. The Triton’s internal filter utilizes fine threads with holes smaller than  water molecules , so that only air is able to pass through. The ox...

95 Most photographers, at some point in their career, make a decision to begin photographing people. Your decision may be simply to include people in your  landscape photography  (for the purpose of establishing scale). But many of you will want to begin, or advance, your skills in the area of portraits. Humans, as subject matter for your photographic art, are one of the most interesting, rewarding, and challenging subjects that you’ll ever take on. The reason is that each and every one of us is unique: unique in the way we look and unique in our personality. As a portrait photographer you can simply place someone in front of a background, light them appropriately, and create a portrait. Head Shot 04  by  Andrea Sugden , on Flickr This type of portrait will suffice for some uses. It’s technically fine. But, it doesn’t have the “Wow” factor. But, as a portrait photographic “artist”, you will want to take some time to study your ...