![]() | How to replace the timing belt in a 1991 Chev SprintThe process for removing a timing belt from an 89-91 Sprint/Metro/Firefly, since I’ve done this about a dozen times. |
![]() | Replacing rear wheel bearings in a 1991 Chevy SprintIf your car is making a lovely crunching sound, here is the full process with pictures. Rear wheel bearings for other cars are often similar. |
Logitech Premium USB Stereo Headset 350 reviewA look at Logitech’s headset, and some problems I ran into 2 days later. |
Key broken in the ignition of your Sprint/Swift/Metro/Firefly? Here’s how to fix it.How to get the broken key out of the ignition by removing the lock assembly. Burglars: Please don’t read. |
![]() | Energizer CHDC-CA Compact AA/AAA NiMH Battery Charger ReviewA review of the Energizer Battery Cooker. I mean… Battery Charger. No wait, I was right the first time. |
![]() | Blast from the past: Mac OS X on a regular PC experiment in 2006If you ever wondered what early hackintoshing looked like, hop in my time machine and take a look at one of the earliest installs in history. The 3 part series has been condensed into a single page for easy reading. |
Gigabyte GA-8I915ME-GL motherboard reviewA look at the GA-8I915ME-GL motherboard. Fairly spec oriented, though I do include screenshots of the BIOS as well. |
Kill A Watt P4400 ReviewA short look at the Kill A Watt power device – an item that helps you check the power consumption of each of your devices. |
![]() | Why can’t you connect neutral to ground to convert an outlet from 2-prong to 3-prong?Another riddle (sort of). I suppose it could be a PSA too. |
![]() | NITS M15AAA 15″ LCD Monitor ReviewA look at a monitor that nobody’s ever heard about from a company that nobody’s ever heard about. |
![]() | The Four Wise-men, the Angry King, and the Hats.An interesting, and somewhat challenging riddle with a story attached. |
Buying a printer? Consider the cost of ink!Far too often, people compare the prices of printers at face value. Years later, they may have spent 10X the amount in ink. |
You should use a UPS with your computer.A UPS is one of those things that should be a no-brainer. No, it’s not an exciting purchase. Know what else isn’t exciting? Brownouts, power surges, blackouts, and fried computers. |
![]() | Review – Fortron Sparkle ATX-400PN – 400 Watt Power Supply (PSU)A solid $40 power supply without frills. |
Why your next PSU should be a high-efficiency oneSpoiler: Less wasted heat, less money wasted on electricity. |
Webhosting Review – asmallorange.comA fairly standard webhost review of asmallorange. |
The Chitika Experiment…In part 1, I go over a few reasons for trying out Chitika to begin with, and the experiment itself. In Part 2, I’m faced with disappointing early results, and try making a few changes, hoping for improvement. |
Wake up and find you can’t move, breathe, or cry for help..?My encounter with sleep paralysis. |
Could a linux-based Google OS compete with Microsoft Windows?Pondering the possibility of a Google-based operating system. Maybe one day? |
Wireless High-Speed in Rural ManitobaA look at the current (and limited) High Speed internet options in rural Manitoba. |