Category: computer - Jose Pino's Projects and Tidbits.

Beware of Acer Warranty Service

Here is my experience with Acer Warranty Service done thru CompUSA. The victim: An ACER Aspire 5002WLCi Notebook. (15/1/2009)
Category: computer opinion bad_ones - Updated: 2009/07/23

Computer to TV adapter.

Simple adapter to connect an old computer with CGA video graphics card to any TV. (11/26/2007)
Category: homemade diy circuits computer - Updated: 2009/07/23

Connect a Video Printer VGA

Using a "High Integrity" SVGA monitor Cable to connect your IEEE 1284 printer. (8/1/2007)
Category: computer funny humor - Updated: 2009/07/23

Fix 'Regedit disabled by Administrator'

Perhaps caused by a virus or by someone else, you may get a popup indicating that regedit was disabled. Here is how to fix that issue. (August 8, 2009)
Category: computer howto - Updated: 2009/08/08

The problem with this old Samsung SyncMaster CRT monitor was the colors displayed were incorrect. The monitor was not able to display the RED color. (September 7, 2009)
Category: howto diy computer - Updated: 2009/09/06

How To Repair Dell E172Fbp Display

Here are the instructions, and photos, how I did fix my DELL display E172Fbp LCD with a "flashing power light". This repair also works for model E171Fbp and E173Fbp. It may solve the "black screen" problem. An $8.00 USD repair. (5/12/2007)
Category: diy electronics computer howto - Updated: 2009/07/23

Homemade WiFi Lid Antenna.

A homemade Antenna using a USB Wifi adapter, a lid and some wood. I got 13dB gain. (7/29/2007)
Category: hacks projects diy homemade computer howto - Updated: 2009/07/23

Inside a Hard Disk.

Let's find how looks like inside a Hard Disk. (1/15/2008)
Category: computer interesting electronics - Updated: 2009/07/23

Wireless-G USB adapter model WUSB54CC with external antenna

Linksys Wireless G USB antenna.

Hacking the Linksys Compact Wireless-G USB adapter model WUSB54CC to connect an external antenna. (10/24/2008)
Category: computer hacks diy homemade howto - Updated: 2010/01/19

Nikon Coolpix L10 Software glitch

A software "bug" found on Nikon Coolpix L10 cameras and how to solve it. (10/27/2008)
Category: computer trips howto - Updated: 2009/07/25

Opening SAMSUNG SyncMaster back cover.

Instructions and steps how I did removed the back cover of my Samsung syncmaster 753v for service. (August 30, 2009)
Category: howto diy computer - Updated: 2009/08/29

Opening cd or dvd drive with a paperclip

Open a CD/DVD drive with paperclip.

How to open a CD or DVD drive using a paperclip without turning on the computer. (August 5, 2009)
Category: howto computer - Updated: 2009/10/11

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Popups? Virus? Adware? Get rid of them.

Here is a simple way to kill all these popups, adware, Spyware and virus. (2/19/2006)
Category: discover computer howto - Updated: 2009/07/23

Removing the CD/DVD cover for service.

Instructions and/or basic steps how to remove the CD or DVD drive cover for service. (August 7, 2009)
Category: computer diy howto - Updated: 2009/08/07

USB LED Light.

A simply and easy-to-make circuit, useful when working with the computer at night. (6/8/2006)
Category: homemade diy computer light - Updated: 2009/07/23

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