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Repairing a broken connector tongue

The plastic connector for connecting the Internet cable is a very fragile thing. Especially often, when the cable is regularly connected to various devices, the locking tab of the connector breaks. Such a breakdown leads to the fact that the detachable connection is not

Powerful DIY blower

A very powerful blower that produces a good air flow that can easily blow out any dust from the computer system unit. Such high power is achieved by the optimal design of the installation, the use of powerful and high-speed

How to increase the range of your laptop's Wi-Fi

I had an old netbook that was almost ten years old. And during the entire time of its use, I experienced a little discomfort, since it received Wi-Fi very poorly. I didn’t pay special attention to this fact until I got my hands on a laptop from

Treatment of dead pixels

You bought a monitor, TV or laptop and one or more dead pixels appeared on the screen, then before the warranty expires, you can try contacting a service center to have your device repaired. If enough time has passed since the purchase,

Voltage switch between computer power supply pins

When you repair a computer power supply or perform modifications, you need to constantly take voltage measurements. It is also sometimes necessary to measure resistance using output voltages. I decided to assemble an adapter device between the power supply and

How to restore a UPS battery

If your uninterruptible power supply for your computer after several years has ceased to support the load after a power outage, then most likely its battery has failed. This is the most common failure

How to find your favorite song on the Internet

How to recognize a musical composition heard on the radio, included in a selection of unlisted tracks on YouTube, heard in films or videos, in order to add this composition to your playlist? How to find out what songs are stored on your computer

Automatic cooler speed controller

Cooling fans are now found in many household appliances, be it computers, stereo systems, or home theaters. They do their job well, cool the heating elements, but at the same time they emit a heart-rending, and very

DIY computer microphone

It’s very difficult to get by without a computer microphone these days; without it you can’t use voice search, and you won’t be able to chat with a friend via video call. However, not all computers have built-in microphones; moreover, they are often

Twisted wire harness from a plastic bottle

Very useful and necessary household wire harnesses can be made from a plastic bottle. The bundles can be of almost any size and any number of wires can be laid in them. I recommend everyone who has a computer at home to take

HDD grinder with speed control

Surely, most people have old hard drives lying idle in their bins. From it you can make a necessary and useful thing for sharpening knives, scalpels and other objects - a miniature grinding machine with a wheel rotation speed controller.

How to make a digital microscope from a web camera

It's no secret that the world around us has subtle structures, the organization and structure of which cannot be discerned by the human eye. The entire universe remained inaccessible and unknown until the microscope was invented. This device

Survival on metered Internet with new features of Windows 10

Since the introduction of Windows 10, Microsoft has received a lot of complaints from users of expensive metered Internet connections. The system already had some solutions to survive in terms of tariff plans with per-megabyte payment. Another

How to increase sound volume with weak computer speakers

The volume of laptop speakers and budget audio speakers is usually set to the bare minimum - playing soft music in the background or watching a video in a subdued environment. But often laptop speakers and cheap speakers, even with minimal

Increasing Wi-Fi speed - five ways

Wireless Internet is wildly popular today. And this is no coincidence, because it practically does not require cables and connections, and a computer with the ability to accept a network via the Wi-Fi protocol can be located throughout the apartment. Well, of course

How to make a directional Wi-Fi antenna

Wireless Internet networks are everywhere today. And most of our computers can perceive them. However, sometimes the signal strength is not enough to simply connect, not to mention fully surf the online space. For help

Powerful Wi-Fi gun antenna

This is an easy to manufacture and very powerful Wi-Fi antenna like a cannon. With its help you can receive and transmit a Wi-Fi signal not only over hundreds of meters, but over several kilometers! The antenna gun resembles the look of a space blaster and just like this

Powerful homemade Wi-Fi antenna

The Internet today is as necessary as air, and modern life without it is simply unthinkable. And how joyful it is to realize that there are more and more free access points using Wi-Fi technology. But not everyone manages to use them, because the signal can be

Simple DIY keyboard backlight

When typing in the dark, be it text or correspondence on the Internet, you always end up not understanding what. I do not have touch typing. So I'm constantly looking for a way to backlight the keyboard. My previous designs were worn out by time and a little helped him

How to crimp an RJ45 connector with a simple screwdriver

Wired connections via twisted pair to home computer networks are still relevant. This cable can be used to connect a router, router and any number of computers in your home. The connection with this cable occurs through an RJ45 connector.

How to easily boost your Wi-Fi signal

Another simple way to boost the signal of your Wi-Fi router, laptop or computer without spending a penny. The story will be about how to make an attachment for an existing router antenna with your own hands, with the help of which you can

How to Improve Wi-Fi in 5 Minutes Using an Aluminum Can

This is 100% working and the simplest way to increase the Wi-Fi signal reception radius. Its essence is to add a reflector to the existing antenna, which will concentrate the signal in one direction, like a reflector in

Night vision device from camera

Everyone today knows about night vision devices. In films, they are often used by superheroes to attack their opponents at night. Some people use them as sights for night hunting. And some people just like video shooting in the dark. How

Keyboard lighting

I want to share with you my example of how I made a simple keyboard backlight for my favorite computer. This backlight does not shine into the eyes and has electronic brightness adjustment. It can be connected either to the power supply itself

How to make a home furniture jack from a broken caulk gun

There will be no flies left on your site if you make this flytrap from one and a half rubles

How to increase ventilation draft naturally with your own hands

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