7 February 2022 
Install a New Linux OS On a Dell Wyse 3040
The Dell Wyse 3040 is a compact, fanless thin client. Here's how to replace the factory OS with a fully fledged Linux distro.
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1 January 2022 
CentOS Discontinued: 5 Alternative OS’s
CentOS support has now ended. We take a look at five possible alternatives, and give our verdict on each one.
29 December 2021 
Making Sense of the USB Standards
The USB standard is ubiquitous, yet has one of the most confusing naming conventions known to mankind. This article attempts to clear up some of the confusion.
19 November 2021 
Convert a Wii U Dock to USB C
The Wii U GamePad dock uses a proprietary charging port. This guide shows you how to swap it out for a USB C port.
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.
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.
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.
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...
9 September 2016 
Dualshock 4 Battery Upgrade
Double your Dualshock 4's battery life with this simple mod.
28 May 2016 
Replace a DS Lite Charging Port with Mini USB
The DS Lite uses a proprietary charging port. This guide will show you how to swap it for something more standard.
19 April 2016 
Replacing an iPod Mini Battery
Because keeping an old device going is cheaper than buying a new one.
27 March 2016 
Repairing an Original Xbox
It might be over a decade old, but this Xbox just wont stop playing. Which is much more irritating than it might sound. Fortunately, there is a solution.