-Fixes & Hacks- Archives - Page 2 of 2

HUDL bricked after factory reset and how to fix it

February 17, 2021

2010s Software

I did a factory reset on my Tesco HUDL

It turns out that was a mistake. The HUDL is getting on a bit now and while it may not be able to run the most recent apps it still can be used for some basic functions. I blew the dust from my old HUDL tablet…

Whirly Wheelers needing a little fixing.

November 10, 2020

1970s Hardware Toys Traditional Games

a 1970s Whirly Wheelers game showing toy cyclists on a yellow track preparing to race.

A little something special for me in this post in the shape of Whirly Wheelers.

But before that I wanted to say that since my last post I've become a Grandfather. My first Grandchild, a boy, was born on the 30th June and he's amazing. Now 19 weeks old, he's teething and this morning he…

Some XBOX classic dabbling

January 3, 2019

2000s Hardware Microsoft Video Games XBOX

Not what I consider retro...

... but the original XBOX (or XBOX Classic as I often see it now called) is venturing into that limbo area between "current" and "retro". I never owned the original XBOX, I simply didn't have the time to invest in one due to work and family life. I have had…

Gemini tank by Vaporesso and loose negative post fix

April 12, 2017

Hardware Vaping

My Vaporesso Target Pro and Gemini RTA tank

I'd been happily using my Kangertech Subox mini v2 for a while now. That was until, while dropping a new coil in the RBA deck, I managed to send it scooting along the kitchen worktop and into the washing up bowl full of hot water. I dried…

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