It’s here – the first in a regular series of features! Check out my first post on Engadget, about cutting SIMs, changing APNs, and mobile freedom… Then listen to Chris … Continue Reading Feature: Cutting SIMs, changing APNs, and mobile freedom
Tonight I was inspired by Micky Aldridge (not Ricky Cadden, as I said in the video – my apologies to both), who wrote about Nokia finally acknowledging the N97 scratched … Continue Reading Fixing a scratched lens with a floppy disk
Welcome to part 4 of a multi-part post on moddng the Acer Aspire One! In part 1, I showed how to take the Aspire One apart, how to upgrade the … Continue Reading Modding the Acer Aspire One – eSATA
So, after more tinkering with the Sony VAIO P, I have successfully managed to mod the Gobi radio from Qualcomm (built-in WWAN) from EDVO-only to EGDE/HSDPA! I have documented the … Continue Reading Sony VAIO P – HSDPA mod
I have successfully managed to downgrade the Sony VAIO P to Windows XP (from Vista). I used this guide started by this person and contributed this information :) Most importantly, … Continue Reading Sony VAIO P – Windows XP downgrade
tnkgrl Mobile is 2 years old today! It’s been a great 2nd year. I’ve looked at a lot of devices, both short and long term, like the Nokia N95-3, Apple … Continue Reading 2nd anniversary
Welcome to part 3 of a multi-part post on moddng the Acer Aspire One! In part 1, I showed how to take the Aspire One apart, how to upgrade the … Continue Reading Modding the Acer Aspire One – HSDPA
Since I have an Asus 901 (Eee) on loan for a couple more days, I’ve cracked it open. Here are is some pictures pr0n :) There are several boards inside, … Continue Reading Inside the Asus 901 (Eee)
Welcome to part 2 of a multi-part post on moddng the Acer Aspire One! In part 1, I showed how to take the Aspire One apart, how to upgrade the … Continue Reading Modding the Acer Aspire One – hard drive
Welcome to part 1 of a multi-part post on moddng the Acer Aspire One! In this part, I demonstrate how to take the Aspire One apart, how to upgrade the … Continue Reading Modding the Acer Aspire One – Bluetooth
So like me, you have a MacBook Air SuperDrive… It’s affordable, it’s functional, it’s sexy. If only it was usable with other Macs and PCs! Well rejoice :) I have … Continue Reading MacBook Air SuperDrive for all
Recently, a member of handtops.com (where I’m a moderator) lent me his Vulcan FlipStart and Fujitsu LifeBook U810 for me play with! Last year I published an HSDPA mod for … Continue Reading Vulcan Flipstart HSDPA mod
Listen up, all you Boot Camp’in MacBook Air users… Can’t find Windows drivers for the Apple USB Ethernet adapter? Want to use use the adapter on another Windows machine? Are you … Continue Reading Windows drivers for Apple USB Ethernet adapter
Last week I researched how to subvert the Asus 701 (Eee)! Last year I documented adding internal USB Bluetooth to another sub-notebook… Now I’ve combined the two – I’ve added … Continue Reading Modding the Asus 701 (Eee) – Bluetooth
After spending several evenings exploring the motherboard of my Asus 701 (Eee) for USB signals and 5V (off in standby) here’s what I’ve discovered. There’s a 5V trace (off in … Continue Reading Modding the Asus 701 (Eee)
The Maker Faire was lots of fun again this year (read more about it here, here, and here). There was tons of interesting stuff to see, but this DIY mobile … Continue Reading DIY mobile phone
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