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Running LED’s from a simple bridge rectifier: a look at my little project.

Collecting data from Bridgelux/Cree datasheets and the Cree tool, and figuring out what’s the most efficient way to go… within reason.

A look inside (yet another) E27-based grow LED… this time, a mid-priced model that looked cheap from the get-go, and despite being advertised as 15W, only pulls 3W from the wall.

Opening up another UFO grow light. This time, a 130W grow LED that uses 132x1W leds (SMD5630). I take a look at the internals, measure the voltage, make comparisons to previous leds, etc.

You know what they say: Buy cheap, buy twice! But in this case we might be able to just fix it.

If your washing machine has a broken spider and you’re thinking of trying to repair it, the steps I went through on mine are listed here.

A number of Whirlpool washers end up with bearing problems. You can throw it out, pay $ for a new basket, or replace the bearings. I did the latter.

A comparison of 2 locally-available 1500W oil-filled heaters. Each have their strengths and weaknesses, depending on what features you’re looking for.

Winegard makes wonderful large heavy-duty antennas. I go through the assembly/installation process and provide a few thoughts at the end.

I exposed a couple locally-available air purifiers to a smoky room. Here’s how it turned out.

Ever wonder how much juice the items in your house use? I tested a number of items and you may find the results surprising.

The Government of Manitoba is getting a little more high-tech! You can now process PST payments online.

Having trouble finding the Mages Collective Cache in DA:O? I sure was.

Addressing stutter on the Mac using VLC 1.x, with a screenshot to help along the way.

Trying to get the LaserJet 1600 working on Mac OS X isn’t a simple plug-and-play experience, though it is possible.

Trying to find Prime 95 for the Mac was a little tricky. After a fair bit of searching, I finally came across the download link.

A review of the Energizer Battery Cooker. I mean… Battery Charger. No wait, I was right the first time.

A short look at the Kill A Watt power device – an item that helps you check the power consumption of each of your devices.

My encounter with sleep paralysis.

Pondering the possibility of a Google-based operating system. Maybe one day?