15 October 2021 
Updating Firmware In Linux Using LVFS
Updating firmware has always been tricky, if not impossible using a Linux system. LVFS aims to change that.
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20 April 2021 
Explaining the PlayStation ‘CBOMB’ Issue
And why you should care.
3 August 2020 
Windows Update Changes: Here’s How You’re Affected
If you're running Windows 7 or older, installing updates is no longer as simple as it once was.
3 April 2020 
A Look Inside a Mega Drive Mini
The Mega Drive Mini is the latest mini retro console on the block - let's get one open, and see what's inside.
18 January 2020 
Cleaning Up Gentoo Distfiles
Over time, the Portage distfiles directory will fill up with obsolete cached data. Cleaning it out can save a considerable amount of space.
10 November 2019 
Unlocking A Xiaomi Bootloader
If you want to flash your Xiaomi phone, you'll need to unlock the bootloader. It's an easy process, provided you find the right tools.
10 August 2019 
Upgrading a Creality Ender 3 Power Supply
The stock Ender 3 power supply is large, noisy and manufactured by an unknown brand. I decided to fit an upgraded power supply, and documented how it was done.
13 July 2019 
Fixing a Pokémon Cartridge with Corrupted Graphics
Fixing it can be simpler than you might think.
7 October 2018 
Flashing a DPS5005 With OpenDPS
The DPS5005 is a cheap adjustable power module. Unfortunately, the UI is terrible. Fortunately, there is a solution.
22 September 2017 
Upgrading a Sega Game Gear Backlight to LED
The Sega Game Gear was one of the first backlit handheld consoles. Unfortunately, the backlight led to poor battery life. This LED mod will not only improve the quality of the backlight, but also increase battery life.
20 May 2017 
LiPo Charger with Reverse Polarity Protection
LiPo batteries are cheap, high capacity and ubiquitous in portable electronics. Having a portable USB charger to top them up is extremely useful, but not all batteries are wired the same. This board adds reverse polarity protection to Adafruit's Micro LiPo board, protecting both the IC and battery.
22 April 2017 
ZD915 Desoldering Tool Review
When working with electronics, a decent desoldering tool is a must have. The ZD915 is one of the cheapest desoldering tools available, but is it any good?
15 February 2017 Gotta Save ‘Em All: Pokémon FRAM Upgrade
Many old Pokemon cartridges have at some point experienced problems retaining save data. Replacing the battery usually fixes the problem, but only for as long as the new battery lasts. Let's find out if there is a more permanent fix...
30 November 2016 
Upgrading an Original Dualshock 4
Isn't it annoying when you have a limited edition item, which becomes obsolete when an upgrade is released? Maybe we can have the best of both worlds...
8 October 2016 
Dualshock 4 v2 Teardown
Sony have recently released an upgraded version of it's long-lived Dualshock controller. Version 2 of the Dualshock 4 has a few new features, but is the upgrade worth it?
9 September 2016 
Dualshock 4 Battery Upgrade
Double your Dualshock 4's battery life with this simple mod.