Category Hardware

Hardware

Upgrading My Home Network For Fiber Internet

My town recently had fiber internet installed, and the sign-up flyers have been bombarding the mailbox. The offer? 1 gig symmetrical, price locked for 2 years – no contract, free install and will be almost half the monthly price I…

Steve
October 3, 2024

Hardware

Powerwise Charger Not Working

I was recently asked if I could take a look at a Powerwise 28115-G04 charger to see if I might be able to fix it. After some research, I found out that they now supply one circuit board that replaces both circuit boards in the charger. After I got the part replaced, it started working again.

Steve
June 14, 2018

Hardware

Default Usernames and Passwords for Routers

Looking for your router's default username and password? This reference will provide default router username and password variations for commonly used routers you may have - or come across.

Steve
June 11, 2017

Hardware

How to Tether Android Phone

Have you ever wondered how you can tether your Android phone? It's actually easier than you think. In this tutorial, I'll show you how simple it is to set up a mobile hotspot.

Steve
April 29, 2015

Hardware

How to Root Samsung Captivate

I had an old Samsung Captivate just lying around so I decided to root it. Here's a tutorial on how to root the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S Captivate.

Steve
August 1, 2014

Hardware

Should I Buy A Chromebook?

This is a valid question for anyone who has sparked an interest in the Chromebook. The question is, should I buy one? Before you decide, here are some things you need to know.

Steve
June 30, 2014