iDrive vs. Wasabi for cloud backups
People should not only backup their computers and phones but have at least one backup outside of their house to prevent loss from fire or theft. The best service was…
Determining the health of a Prius battery
Hybrid car batteries are reliable but eventually wear out. I have a 2005 Prius with over 250,000 miles and wanted to see if there was a way to see how…
Toyota Prius AC refrigerant charging
The Toyota dealer determined a 2005 Prius had a slow refrigerant leak likely in the compressor. To replace the compressor would be $800 and doing that repair on a…
How to download Facebook photos and videos
Many people rely on Facebook to store photos, videos, and other information. However, this creates a worry that they won't be able to get back their data should their…
Raspberry PI 3 with VGA monitor
An old monitor can be turned into a pretty decent computer and gaming machine. It is a fun project to do with kids. Parts and Materials Raspberry PI Model 3…
Sonos and Airplay with old audio equipment
Audio equipment from the 1950's to 2010 has generally been interchangeable. This meant you could buy speakers, amps, record players, and tape decks from different manufacturers to build a system…
Scanning old photos
Most people have albums and boxes full of old photos slowly deteriorating and being ignored in the digital age. The solution is scanning the photos into digital files, organizing…
DIY badminton and volleyball poles
The cost of a badminton or volleyball set increases with the durability of the poles that hold the net. Even kits over $100 have low-durability collapsable plastic poles. There are…
Portable river dock DIY plans
Requirements A small dock that would float on a river whose water levels changes dramatically throughout the season. The dock needed to be light enough for 1 person to…
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