Two simple ways to fix a stuck or broken CD or DVD optical drive without the use of a hammer. If your CD tray won’t open and all you hear is a clicking noise then this video might solve your issues. We also show a method of testing the drives outside of a machine.
We show two different types of USB external hard drive enclosures, IDE and SATA, in this video. We also use an old ATX power supply that has been converted as our 12 volt power source for these drives.
Armed with your latest, greatest website idea, you buy a second hand web server and you program it. As you register your domain name, you realize your local cable company has blocked port 80. What to do? On this edition of the Guru Brew, I will teach you how to forward around port 80, so […]
To make fog machines smoke crawl along the floor, it must first be cooled. With only a couple of inexpensive parts and a few minutes of time, we will show you how to build this DIY Fog Chiller. Build it for your next party! Yes, we had a few problems with this one but it […]
Keep your portable computer working better and longer! Following these simple maintenance and usage tips, anyone can prolong the life of a laptop or notebook substantially. The main reason why many notebook and laptops die an unnatural death is because of heat buildup. Removing dirt and dust together with allowing proper air flow can make […]
