Perl Computers & Programming

Check & fix your address on Google Maps

How to check & fix your address on Google Maps

This may be a no-brainer for some people, but I had no idea you could change where an address showed up on Google Maps. I don't know how many times I've seen that little green arrow pointing to the wrong ...

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Hack security cameras using Google Search

How to hack security cameras using Google Search

Google can do just about anything, so it doesn't surprise me when you can actually access and control unsecured security cameras on the web. What do you think the chances of you nabbing a criminal are ...

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Build a mineral oil cooled computer

How to build a mineral oil cooled computer

Fish are out. Computer guts are in. That's the new aquarium. In today's technological world, nobody wants to see little fishies swimming around anymore. They want to see the inner pride of their computer ...

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Hack Google

How to hack Google

The internet behemoth may rule the world like an Orwellian protagonist, but it does provide us with many a perk. With a few advanced searches you can turn GOOG from search engine to media library! Bulk up that ...

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Trace any IP address

How to trace any IP address

Ever wonder where that spammer lives? What about where your favorite website is? Simply find and search for their IP address to find the server locale. This is some useful information that could come in handy ...

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How to generate forms on the fly with Perl

Generate forms on the fly with Perl

This Perl Tutorial explores the CGI.pm module to create forms starting with a text box, password box, radio buttons and check boxes.

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How to generate frames on the fly with Perl

Generate frames on the fly with Perl

This Perl Tutorial explores the CGI.pm module to generate a frameset and frames on the fly.

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How to generate HTML on the fly with Perl

Generate HTML on the fly with Perl

This Perl Tutorial explores the CGI.pm module to create html tag shortcuts and to generate html web pages on the fly.

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How to generate tables on the fly with Perl

Generate tables on the fly with Perl

This Perl Tutorial explores using the CGI.pm module to create tables.

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How to get started with Perl

Get started with Perl

This Perl programming Tutorial features details on where to download Active Perl, where to download a good Perl Editor and how to say 'Hello ...more

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How to get web pages' source code with Perl

Get web pages' source code with Perl

How to use the LWP::Simple module in Perl to get a web pages source code.

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How to install a Perl module

Install a Perl module

How to use CPAN.pm to install a perl module on your computer as well as point out some minor problems like the .LOCK file and the NMAKE ...more

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How to install, remove, and upgrade Perl modules with PPM

Install, remove, and upgrade Perl modules with PPM

This Perl Tutorial shows how to install, remove and upgrade modules ...more

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How to open, read, and close a text file with Perl

Open, read, and close a text file with Perl

How to open, read, and close a text file, creating a handle for a file, when scripting in Perl.

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How to parse a form with Perl

Parse a form with Perl

This Perl Tutorial teaches you how to use the CGI.pm module to parse a form.

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How to print a block of text with Perl

Print a block of text with Perl

Perl Tutorial shows how to print a block of text with one print statement.

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How to redirect web browsers with Perl

Redirect web browsers with Perl

This Perl Tutorial explores the CGI.pm module to redirect a web browser and how to redirect a browser with the Location function.

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How to return an image from a Perl script

Return an image from a Perl script

This Perl Tutorial explores using the CGI.pm module to return an image from a script.

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How to return values from subroutines with Perl

Return values from subroutines with Perl

This Perl Tutorial shows how to return values from subroutines with 'return'.

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How to separate records with Perl

Separate records with Perl

This Perl Tutorial demonstrates how to use the output record separator predefined variable to separate records easily.

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How to set and read cookies with Perl

Set and read cookies with Perl

This Perl Tutorial explores the CGI.pm module to set and read cookies.

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How to set file permissions with Perl

Set file permissions with Perl

This Perl Tutorial explains the chmod function and how to set read, write and execute permissions for files and folders.

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How to set the scope of variables with Perl

Set the scope of variables with Perl

This Perl Tutorial shows how to set the scope of variables with the 'my' and 'local' keywords in subroutines.

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How to sort databases with Perl

Sort databases with Perl

This Perl Tutorial shows how to sort databases.

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How to tell time with Perl

Tell time with Perl

This Perl Tutorial shows how to use the time function to format the time simply and in a more advanced way.

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Perl (107 How-Tos)

Human Powered Ferris Wheel

According to Google's (albeit rough) translation from French to English: "A big wheel in India that does not work with an engine but using human power. Men throw themselves in front of the wheel ...

Make-It-Yourself LEGO Gummies

Turkey day is over, and you have this nice Friday-Saturday-Sunday stretch before it's back the daily grind. Here's a project that inspires both young and old: LeGummies brick shaped gummy candies ...

Geek-Shooting Rubberband Machine Gun

It's the idea that counts. This geeky rubberband machine gun is pretty sweet looking... but I wish it had a little more force. The gun can very quickly shoot (200!) rubberbands, but it just tumbles ...

4 Years in the Making: Insane Papercraft City

Tokyo art student, Wataru Itou, spent four long years crafting his meticulous paper city, entitled "A Castle On the Ocean".  The miniature papercraft city was constructed with ...

Jetman Flys Over Atlantic with DIY Wings - Plummets!

Yves Rossy, AKA Jetman, attempted to fly across the Atantic from Morocco to Spain yesterday. His homemade, jet powered wings "span 8 feet and are powered by four kerosene-fueled jet engines ...

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