Category • Misc
Random fixes, network tweaks, gadgets, NBN VoIP setups and other projects that don’t quite fit under money, electronics or travel.
Step-by-step guide to fixing a leaking KitchenAid K400 glass jar by replacing the worn 608RS spindle bearings. Clear photos, troubleshooting tips, and practical repair steps to get your blender running leak-free again. Read more →
How I configured Zoiper as a VoIP softphone with Aussie Broadband NBN, including the key settings you need. Read more →
Fresh batteries, no light! I tracked down the contact issue inside the Black Diamond Spot 325 and fixed it. Read more →
Apache on my Synology DiskStation refused to start. Here’s how I found the cause and got it running again. Read more →
My take on the Gensafe (Sydney Tools) GHS2000i inverter generator, including why I chose it and how it performs. Read more →
Making the A6 GSM module work with a Pro Micro Arduino board, plus all the obstacles I had to work through. Read more →
How I modified the Webalizer config on a Synology DiskStation to enable reverse DNS lookups for country information. Read more →
I added a permanent “ding dong” chime to the Dahua video intercom so it behaves more like a traditional doorbell. Read more →
A small hardware mod to add a visible power indicator to the Minx Air 100. Includes how to open it up safely. Read more →
If you want a doorbell that can ring your mobile devices, this one can do it, but there are some limitations. Read more →
Windows Driver Foundation kept taking focus away from my active window. Here’s how I tracked it down and resolved it. Read more →
Using a Synology DiskStation as an internet radio hub – plus a collection of the stations I listen to. Read more →