Two Mad Geeks

Using the free CHDK firmware package, you can take amazing high-speed photos, shoot better low-light pics and add support for high-definition formats. Your cheap digital camera is in fact capable of a lot more than the user manual tell you.

Link: Wired How-To Wiki

Some lucky bastards have unlimited funds, while others have to pinch every penny, but it’s possible to put together a potent PC for just about any budget. The key is targeting different price/performance points; to that end, our system guides offer three configurations.

Link: Ars System Guide