Search Results for: dd-wrt

APC RBC2 — The concept of “planned obsolescence” is nowhere more visible than in the battery backup (or UPS – Uninterrupted Power Supply) market. With the insane prices the manufacturers charge for batteries, it’s easy to compare it to the video game console industry: the companies must barely break even (or maybe even […]

Dead UPS Batteries? There’s a Cheaper Way!

This entry was posted in DIY Technology and tagged 1280 1290 APC battery backup RBC RBC109 RBC2 RBC24 RBC63 replacement battery S20BLK UB1280 UB1290 UPS on December 19, 2012 by Steve Jenkins (updated 4999 days ago)

You probably haven’t stopped and really thought about exactly how many devices you have in your home that plug into a power outlet. So do it now. Go ahead. I’ll wait…. Now, think about how many of those devices have some sort of electronic or digital component. It’s probably way […]

What’s the “Best” Whole-House Surge Protection?

This entry was posted in DIY Home Theater & Automation Product Reviews Technology and tagged 51120-1 CHSPT2ULTRA compare comparison Cutler Hammer Eaton Leviton lightning product review review Schneider Electric SDSB1175C Square D surge suppressor SurgeBreaker Plus SYC-120/240-T2 Syscom whole-house surge protector on October 16, 2014 by Steve Jenkins (updated 4377 days ago)

Otis Elite Cleaning System — Like most gun owners, I enjoy taking firearms to the range, the woods, or even taking an occasional pot shot at a coyote in the back yard. And, like most gun owners, I’m always looking for tools to make caring for my firearms easier. Call me crazy, but sometimes I […]

Review: Otis Elite Gun Cleaning System

This entry was posted in Guns Product Reviews and tagged cleaning system elite gun cleaning Otis review on July 26, 2012 by Steve Jenkins (updated 5149 days ago)

Rasmus Lerdorf's opcache-status script — When I upgraded to PHP 5.5, I also said goodbye to my beloved APC cache (which never let me down) in favor of Zend OPcache, because it’s already part of the PHP package. Back when I used APC, one of my favorite tools was the apc.php script that showed cache status and allowed me […]

My Favorite Zend OPcache Status Scripts

This entry was posted in Linux Reference Technology and tagged APC apc.php cache memcache memcached OPcache opcode cache php cache script user data cache Zend on July 3, 2014 by Steve Jenkins (updated 4372 days ago)

Small opening at the top of the faucet's trim — Some of my previous posts might make it sound like I’m bagging on plumbers. I’m not. I love plumbers! They bring drinking water and hot showers to my house, and take the poop away. But I will bag on plumbers (or any other “professionals”) when they do stuff wrong — […]

Is Your Shower’s Trim Ring Draining Properly?

This entry was posted in DIY and tagged DIY drain hole faucet Kohler plumbing shower trim on December 13, 2013 by Steve Jenkins (updated 4654 days ago)

New fittings installed in minutes — If you’ve read any of my previous plumbing DIY posts, you know I’m a fan of SharkBite slip-fittings. Yes, they’re more expensive than standard copper or CPVC fittings, but their primary benefit is how easy they are to install… and remove for re-use or reconfiguration. Normally, you don’t have to remove plumbing fittings […]

DIY: SharkBite Fittings Make Adding a Check Valve Easy

This entry was posted in DIY and tagged check valve hot water tank plumbing SharkBite water heater on June 2, 2014 by Steve Jenkins (updated 4518 days ago)

Whirlpool inverter box — The most popular DIY post on my blog is, by far, How to Fix a Whirlpool & KitchenAid W10219463 / 2307028 Control Board for $6. As of this post, it’s received over 430 comments; the vast majority from frustrated homeowners who went online in a last ditch effort to find a way to […]

A Cheap(er) Fix for Whirlpool / KitchenAid / Kenmore Refrigerator ...

This entry was posted in DIY Reference and tagged compressor control control board digital inverter digital speed control DIY fix fridge inverter board inverter box JennAir Kenmore KitchenAid Maytag referigerator Repair replace W10133449 W10629033 on October 11, 2015 by Steve Jenkins

The Harmony Ultimate handheld remote communicates via RF to the Harmony Hub, which blasts IR to all your devices — Universal remotes have come a long way… and I’ve been along for the ride for pretty much the entire journey. I owned an old-skool “All In One” remote that controlled my cable box, VCR, and TV. I owned a variety of Phillips Pronto and Marantz RC5000 controllers, which required me […]

Product Review: Logitech Harmony Ultimate Remote

This entry was posted in Home Theater & Automation Product Reviews and tagged Harmony Harmony Hub Harmony Touch Harmony Ultimate Logitech MyHarmony product review review Ultimate on August 26, 2013 by Steve Jenkins (updated 4786 days ago)

I hate throwing away old computer equipment. Whenever I buy a new system, the older ones tend to find other roles in my digital life. Maybe not on my desktop any more, but maybe in the playroom, or in a closet, or on my floor, or some other location where […]

Upgrade your Dell Dimension 4600 AGP Graphics Adapter and RAM

This entry was posted in DIY Technology Windows and tagged 3d graphics AGP Dell Dimension 4600 graphics card RAM Upgrade on November 3, 2013 by Steve Jenkins (updated 4728 days ago)

If you do a Google search on “Escalade warped rotors,” you’ll quickly find lots of stories from Cadillac Escalade owners complaining about their front brake wear. It’s easy to understand why. These behemoths are heavy. The standard 2008 Escalade’s gross weight is 7,100 lbs. But if you opt for the longer […]

Product Review: Brake Performance Front Rotors for 2008 Cadillac Escalade ...

This entry was posted in Cars DIY Product Reviews and tagged brake Cadillac Escalade how to pads rotors vibration warped on August 28, 2014 by Steve Jenkins (updated 4430 days ago)