Blu-ray Backup possibility
I have all my pictures and videos on my desktop PC and NAS back from the year 2001. It is an archive for my children and my own life. I am always thinking about doing an offline backup. I used...
Category: Hardware
Setup the DD-WRT router syslog to a remote server
Here is an example of how I set up a remote log for the router I use fo a while. Router: D-Link DIR-880L, Firmware: DD-WRT v3.0-r42617 std (03/05/20) LAN IP: 192.168.1.1 Server: A VM on my DELL R710 machine. OS:...
DirecTV Broadband USB DECA Ethernet to Coax Kit
I bought two sets of these devices, DirecTV DCAU1R0-01 Broadband USB DECA Ethernet to Coax Kit. Two devices per set. So I got a total of four devices. Here are some technical terms of the name. DirecTV: DirecTV (trademarked as...
Tools for network cabling
When I need a new ethernet cable, I will make a customized one by myself. Because I have the tools. Almost nine years ago, I ordered the cable crimper and plugs from Monoprice. RJ-45 8P8C Plug Flat Stranded 50pcs/Bag $3.46,...
Dell R710 server
It is my new toy. Got from the Craiglist. A very nice young man put it on the list for sale. He said he replaced it with an R810. I received it last week. Let me put a list of...
How to setup a Client Bridged with DD-WRT router
I have a main (primary) router with the Internet connection in the living room. And I have two devices in the basement. How I make them connect to the Internet is a problem. Here I use secondary router wireless connect...
Save the Buffalo WZR-HP-G300NH Router
It is my old old Buffalo WZR-HP-G300NH Router. I used it for many years. Later last week I tried to upgrade the firmware to the newer one. But unfortunately, it is bricked. When I powered it up, after a while,...
Update Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 SSD firemware
A few days ago, my desktop promoted that one firmware needs to be updated. It is a Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 SSD. Almost nine months ago, I did a speed test on this SSD. Now, after the update,...
Change Logs of the BIOS of B450M DS3H
I mentioned the upgrade of the motherboard BIOS, B450M DS3H rev1.0. But I forgot to describe the difference and changes. 1) There is no need to go into the BIOS settings to do anything. I just restart the computer to...
Upgrade B450M DS3H BIOS to latest F50
It is my desktop PC‘s motherboard. Gigabyte B450M DS3H. This post focus on its BIOS. The original BIOS version shipped with the MB is F4. From my old post, you can see it. Before I upgrade it today, it...
Speed test with Shaw Speedtest
The Internet Service Provider I use is CIK Telcom. It is a virtual ISP. The connection is cable, actually from Shaw cable facility. I did the speed test a long time ago, in 2008. # Up to 5 Mbps download...
High CPU usage on Dell Inspiron 5570
It is in November 2019. There is a laptop, Dell Inspiron 5570. It is my mother in law’s laptop. Recently she found it is so slow and ask my help. I connected this laptop through Teamviewer. I checked the CPU...
Upgrade my Kindle Paperwhite 7th Gen. to v5.12.2
My Kindle Paperwhite 7th Generation was upgraded to 5.11.1.1 early this year. Late, I upgrade the firmware to 5.11.2. Now it is another upgrade available online. Check the version before upgrading. I touched the settings and settings again,...
USB Front Panel for PC
My PC case has a front panel. Including two USB 2.0 ports, one MIC port, and one earphone port. It is not enough. It is not fast enough. The motherboard Gigabyte B450M DS3H has F_USB30 and F_USB1 and F_USB2. I...
XiaoMi MiBox 3 Enhanced
I bought this set-top-box three years ago. It is Mi Box 3, enhanced edition. It cost me RMB399. Free shipping to my Chinese address. White color looks nice. Moden design. Not black anymore. Here is the specification. Rom: 8GB eMMC...