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How to Make a Live Webcam Green Screen Using HTML5
Last Updated on Thursday, 25 October 2012 10:20 Written by DarkKnightH20 Thursday, 25 October 2012 10:17
HTML5 is the future of web browsing. It is ridiculously flexible and allows you to do more things than you could ever imagine.
Even the classic video game DOOM was ported over to HTML5 (with a bit of JavaScript too). And it runs great in web browsers!
So HTML5’s coolness is even further reinforced when you see awesome creations being developed such as a HTML5 Webcam Green Screen.
This proof of concept (video below) uses HTML5’s GetUserMedia function to put it all together.
This is pretty cutting edge stuff — so not all browsers will support the same HTML5 functions just yet (I’m looking at you, IE!).
In fact, for the HTML5 Green Screen Demo Page you will want to use Opera 12+ to view it successfully.
When all browsers are caught up in the world of HTML5 though, then this won’t be the case.
From one geek to another, let’s just put it as this: HTML5 is cool stuff!
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Iron Man 3 Preview
Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 October 2012 12:11 Written by Enki Wednesday, 24 October 2012 12:11
Didn’t think they’d make another one after the Avengers..
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How to Add Windows Start Button to Windows 8 (Free)
Last Updated on Saturday, 20 October 2012 12:44 Written by DarkKnightH20 Saturday, 20 October 2012 12:44
As you may know, Windows 8 Consumer Preview has NO start button in the left hand corner. For some people, this is annoying.
Until recently, StartDock had their application called Start8 available for free, which added a Start button for you. However, they became greedy (yes — I’m calling you guys out) and decided to start charging money for it. Now you can only get a trial.
A good alternative exists though: Pokki
This FREE application adds the button for you, as well as gives you access to Pokki apps (if you choose to use them). Awesome!
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JPlayer – Change Default Solution Based on Browser Type
Last Updated on Saturday, 20 October 2012 12:29 Written by DarkKnightH20 Saturday, 20 October 2012 12:22
Though this will likely help nobody, I thought I’d post this anyway.
I recently was installing JPlayer on a website and found that when the default solution was HTML / HTML5, the MP4 / M4V video being played would randomly stop after a certain amount of seconds. Similarly, Firefox had the same issue.
This was fixed by making FLASH the default solution, but doing that caused the video to be black / not show up for Internet Explorer — IE10, IE9, IE8, and IE7 — you would hear the audio but not see the video.
So I was in a bind. The default solution did not work for both browsers and would cause one to not be compatible.
I solved this by adding Web Browser detection / checking to the JavaScript. Specifically, it detects whether or not you are using Internet Explorer — and if you are, then you are served a HTML version of the player. If you are on Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera, or any other browser, then the Adobe Flash version is the default.
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Newest Gadget: Microsoft SURFACE Tablet
Last Updated on Thursday, 18 October 2012 12:49 Written by DarkKnightH20 Thursday, 18 October 2012 12:49
This is no normal tablet…No normal notebook…No normal laptop…
That’s pretty much what Microsoft is trying to get across to everybody.
In reality, that’s just them trying to push this $500 product on to people more easily as a better alternative to the Apple iPad and similar devices.
But is it better? Well, there are no specific Microsoft Surface Reviews just yet, as they aren’t released yet (and for that matter, will only be available ONLINE and through the MICROSOFT STORES when the date hits). But there are some previews available for this Windows 8 tablet device.
The good news? The Microsoft SURFACE Tablet is highly polished and beautiful looking. It sports a fantastic keyboard / cover that allows users to type uninhibited at full speed and gives them a mouse to use. The bad news? If you purchase this cover separately, then tack on an additional $120 to the already high price.
Still, high prices aren’t something to be upset about, considering similar Apple Products run at high cost as well. If you are a man or woman of gadgets, then you’ll definitely want this one still.
Here’s a commercial that shows the device, but not its use.
Enjoy the clicking noise of attaching the keyboard and moving the stand!
The screen is 10.6 inches with a 1366 x 768 resolution and it goes without saying that the screen is also multi-touch for your fingers. It would likely work well with a stylus or pen too. The pixel density of the screen is 148 pixels per inch (ppi). This is lower than the iPad’s retina display, which outdoes it at 2048 x 1536 and 264 PPI.