If you’re looking to spook your friends this Halloween with some high-tech tricks and treats, then you might want to consider using Xbox output on two screens as a password reset disk. This way, you can easily reset your Xbox password without having to type it in each time. Plus, if your computer is equipped with a high-tech Halloween display, then using Xbox output as a password reset disk may be the perfect way to show off your tech skills!
Output Your Xbox 360 to Two Screens
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Len writes in with the following Xbox 360 trick:
That’s a nifty gaming parlor trick, Len. For those readers who want to try it but have an HDMI only Xbox 360, a cheap HDMI splitter can help them realize their two-screen vision.
DIY Spooky Mirror Is a Cheap but High-Tech Halloween Prop
Meredith writes in with the following DIY Halloween project:
We definitely have to agree with your assessment, it looks like a complex and pricey project but all said it’s actually quite simple. Nice find!
Use an Old Flash Drive as a Password Reset
Ben writes in with a tip for getting some use out of your old USB drives:
That is a great use for a really old flash drive, Ben. For those of you following along at home you can check out our guide to setting up a Password Reset Disk in Windows Vista/7 and Windows 8.
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