How-To: Stream Live Cable TV On Your Computer For Free

What you will need:

-- PC w/ XBMC Server installed (download link: www.Kodi.tv)
-- internet connection

1) Download and install XBMC.
2) Follow this link and follow the instructions in order to install the add-on helper.
3) Follow this link to download and install the ProjectFreeTV add-on.
4) Follow this link and follow the instructions in order to add the ProjectFreeTV add-on to XBMC.
5) Optional: Connect your computer to your TV monitor via HDMI cable in order to watch on a larger monitor.


That's it. Now you can stream live TV straight to your computer for absolutely free.

Note: since XBMC is streaming from various different online sources, some of the shows that you click on may possess links that do not work.

How-To: Create Your Own Wireless Network Without An ISP (Using Just An iPhone!)

This is a very useful trick that enables an individual to have internet access anywhere at all times. This was necessary for me, as I just moved into a new apartment, while I was waiting on an ISP to come out and install my equipment to set up my internet connection.

What you will need:

-- jailbroken iPhone

-- Laptop 

-- (optionally -- this device would strengthen the signal connection, ~$6 on eBay) USB WLAN dongle 

Steps:

1) Install tetherme (or any other similar program if this one doesn't work for you) onto your jailbroken iPhone. 

2) This app will allow you to either use USB tethering, that is, using your phone's internet connection in order to give your laptop internet access, or a personal wifi hotspot, with no need for USB connection. Simply check your desired option and it should work.

3) (optionally) Connect USB dongle to strengthen network speed and increase range.

NOTE: Depending on your laptop you may have to change some network settings additionally to get it properly working.

How-to: Play Call of Duty (or any games, really) On Your TV Using Only An Android

Let me begin by saying this is not actually Call of Duty, but rather, Call of Mini. Nonetheless, it is a very smooth and intense 3rd person shooter with a halo-2 feel and matchmaking style. It is available now for free on the Google Play Store.

What you will need:

-- Android smartphone with Call of Mini and Screencast installed.

-- USB OTG cable (about $2 on Amazon)

-- TV with Chromecast dongle

-- xbox 360 controller (optional)

1) Once the chromecast is setup, go to the screencast app, and cast your android screen to your TV. 

2) Run Call of Mini (or other desired game), and it should appear on your TV. 

optional: connect and setup xbox 360 controller by connecting it to your phone with the OTG cable.

Simple as that. Now you are playing games for free and it feels like you're getting the console experience. 

How-To: Connect to Chromecast on Public Wifi, Hotel, or University Network in 3 Steps

You will need:

-- PC with Connectify Hotspot software installed.
-- Chromecast
-- Ethernet cable
-- Smart phone

1) Connect PC to internet LAN using ethernet cable.
2) Install and run Connectify to create a wifi hotspot server.
3) Use Chromecast app on your smart phone to setup the Chromecast and connect it to the wifi network that you created with Connectify.

That's it. You should be ready to stream content.

NOTE: Mac users are able to do this by installing VMware Fusion or some other virtual PC to run Windows, and then follow the same steps.

For any troubleshooting, leave a comment, and I will do my best to resolve the issue.