Friday, March 29, 2013

Changing EXIF data

Some people have come to me asking me if it is possible to change the date and time of a picture using Windows. The answer is yes. 

To do this task you need to download a piece of software, but first things first. Where can you find the date and time of when a picture was created, accessed and modified? If you right the icon of the picture and select properties, you will see the window below (please note that your window may be slightly different depending on the version of Windows which you are using): 




To modify these dates first download EXIF Date Changer. There are several tools out there but this is one the one I like and recommend. From the menu below you will want to check "All images in source folder" if what you intend to do is to change the dates of more than 1 file in 1 folder. For this demonstration I will only change the date of my 25.jpg picture.



Once that you have installed the program, follow these steps:
1- Select if you want to change the date and time of a folder or from a single picture.
2- Select the source (where the picture is stored).
3- Set the date which you want the picture to have.
4- Click "Process Photos".
5- (optional) Click on the options tab and uncheck "Rename files to:" if you want to keep the picture file name (25.jpg in my case).

The picture which you chose will appear on the destination folder (for me its under my pictures > 2 org > adjusted.

Here is the link to download EXIF Date changer: Go here and select from any of the mirrors available.

Remember, I do not own EXIF Date Changer and I am not responsable to any damage done to your files or pictures. Follow this procedure at your own risk.

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Opening iPod 6th Generation

Hello world! 

This is my first blog entry. Opening an iPod 6th Generation. 

Genius bar? I don't think so! Opening an iPod is easy but it requires patience and some skill with handling electronics. First you just need to slightly pop the cover with a soft tool or something soft and flat like on the image below.




Once that the cover has been slightly opened, Insert flat objects all the way down until you release the hinges (you should hear a clicking sound) like on the image below. 




Note that there are 2 more hinges at the top but they are not hard to pop once that the ones on the image below have been released. You should NOT start with the ones on the top because its easier to crack your screen if you do so. I personally prefer to start with the ones on the center by the sides of the iPod.

Once that you have managed to get the cover like on the picture below, you will be able to pull the cover up from top to bottom. 

WARNING: At the bottom of the ipod there is a small connector. Be careful with it and do not apply brute force or you may damage the main board/connector.



Remember that you will end up bending your iPod unless you use soft tools. I am not liable for any damage done following this procedure.


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