Linux and vintage tech
This is not a "how-to" but rather a commentary on this task. My oldest son complained of a damaged upper screen on his Nintendo DS Lite so I thought, "meh, how hard can it be?" Without doing an real research on it, I purchased the replacement screen, watched a couple YouTube videos and I started … Continue reading Nintendo DS Lite Upper LCD Replacement
I have had three Commodore 64 computers that were not functional. I was committed to fixing the computers to get them operational. One of these machines is my actual first computer from my childhood, the other two, not sure where they came from but were not functional. I identified on one that the CIA (complex … Continue reading Calling an Expert | Three Commodore 64s Back from the Dead
My vintage gaming fun came to a quick pause when the stick part of my Joystick decided to detach itself from the base of this "human-machine interface device." At first very upset but then I thought, "I'm sure I can fix this." Sure enough, I was able to and although I didn't do it because … Continue reading Repairing TheJoystick for TheC64
One of the big life enhancements I have had in the last few years was mounting a computer in the Kitchen above the sink. I realized that there is an inherent hazard in mixing electronics and kitchen activities but I maintain a strong belief that this can also be a very beneficial mix. Having openSUSE … Continue reading Logitech K400+ Keyboard Water Spill Repair
System failures are not always what you think they might be and had I known what the failure was, I would have saved a lot of time of fiddling around. This is a memo to future me and perhaps a cautionary tale for your future technology adventures. In short, I could have saved a lot … Continue reading Dell Inspiron 20 3048 Black Screen
In 2019, I bought into DeWalt 20v MAX cordless tool platform as part of my mission to reduce complexity in and improve efficiency in as many aspects of my life as possible. This is a long term mission of mine with many facets but basic tools was at the foundation of this plan. DeWalt has … Continue reading Badaptor | DeWalt 20v MAX battery to Ryobi 18v One+
I am of the opinion, if you plan to have a desktop computer, and by that I mean a machine without a built in battery, you need to have a UPS or Uninterruptible Power Supply. I am of the belief, go as large as you can reasonably afford. Should you have a power interruption, your … Continue reading APC Smart-UPS 1500 Battery Replacement
This was one of those unscheduled projects that I really had no intention of doing but when you have a persistent 9 year old that wants to take apart and rebuild a battery for some Ryobi tools, sometimes, you just have to give in. I did purchase a bunch of NiCad 2200 mAhr C-cell batteries … Continue reading Rebuilding a Ryobi 18v NiCad Battery
My trusty old Diesel powered truck developed another issue, the radiator was leaking coolant and I couldn't help but think about the many Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes where Geordi La Forge telling the bridge, "We have a coolant leak" That began my task of gathering things and knowledge to get this process started. … Continue reading 2001 Ford F-350 Radiator Replacement
I purchased a medium of the road Bluedio headset that I have been using in both Bluetooth and wired modes. It's pretty decent and they fit my head well. Unfortunately, my Magilla Guerrilla handling of it I snapped the headband. I didn't think I was being rough with it but I do have a track … Continue reading Broken Headband on Bluetooth Headphones | Repair Instead of Replace