Replace iRobot Roomba Battery
I have a robot vacuum, iRobot Roomba 551. I can not recall when I bought it. But, I think it is five years old at least 4 or 5 years. I bought it at Costco. Maybe a little bit over...
Category: Hardware
[Fixed] OBi110 is not working with Google Voice
Just a few days ago, my OBi110 device does not work with my Google Voice. I can not dial out, and no incoming call, until today, I fixed it. Sometimes it said some configuration error. I sign in my OBiTalk...
Upgrade Curcial BX100 SSD Firmware
It is almost two years old of my Crucial BX100 256GB SSD. Now, I upgraded its firmware from MU01 to MU02. Then I did the benchmark test. The result is very clear that new firmware improve the performance. The original...
LG IPS 24MP56HQ Monitor Display Quality Assurance Report
Today, when I clean up my desk, I found a piece of paper whose title is Display Quality Assurance Report for LG monitor. It looks like LG will calibrates this type of product before the factory release. I do not...
Google Nexus 7 (2013) Got a OTA Update
Google start its monthly security update since November 2015. November Security Update here. December Security Update here. The Android version is still 6.0.1. The date of Android security patch level was changed. Build number was changed when update too. Before...
LG IPS 24MP56HQ Monitor
I bought a new monitor at Costco. LG IPS monitor MP56. The specifications: Screen Size 23.8″ Panel Type AH-IPS Color Depth 16.7M colors Aspect Ratio 16:9 Screen resolution 1920X1080 Brightness 250cd/m2 Response Time 5ms Contrast Ratio- DFC 5M:1 Viewing Angle...
Nexus 7 (2013) OTA upgrade to Android 6.0.1
It is another OTA upgrade of Nexus 7 (2013). Before upgrade, the The update size is 66.2MB. Go to the update screen and press DOWNLOAD.
Upgrade Nexus 7 (2013) to Android 6
My Nexus 7 (2013) tablet got the OTA upgrade notice on November 10, 2015. It is a big update from Android 5 to Android 6, or from Lollipop to Marshmallow. It is said new Android 6.0 Marshmallow improved performance, battery...
New 1TB WD10EZEX Hard Disk
To replace my broken hard drive, I did a lot of research. From Seagate to Western Digital, from 1TB to 3TB, from WD blue to WD green. At the last, I choose WD10EZEX again. Off course, price, stock, how fast...
A Broken Western Digital 1TB Hard Disk
It is a WD10EXEZ SATA,64MB Cache 1.0TB hard disk. I bought it in the end of 2012. Now it is almost three years. I found it is not working yesterday morning. The Windows 7 can not found the hard drive...
Mi Power Bank 10400mAH
I have a Mi Power Bank 10400mAH. I got it three months ago, about $15. First, I like the large capacity. 10400mAH When I use it to charge my cellphone, it can do about 4 full charges. Per specs from...
Fix Acer AL1916W Monitor
I have a LCD monitor, Acer AL1916W. I can remember when I bought it. But I do believe it is more than six years. I have two more monitor. One is Acer 1716B in early 2006, and Acer X223W in...
Kindle Touch firmware upgrade to 5.3.7.3
Just upgrade my Kindle Touch to 5.3.7.3 by OTA. First turn on WIFI on settings. Then Wait, about 5 to 10 minutes. It will download the update firmware file to Kindle, which is about 116MB. Then follow the instruction below:...
OTA update on Nexus 7 2013 Wifi version
Just received an OTA update and I pressed the install without hesitate. But it is only another small security update for Android 5.1.1. From LMY48M to LMY48T. Baded on the post on xda developers forum, Android 6, Marshmallow update is...
Cool Speakers Overhead
When you take your Polaris UTV out for a ride, it’s all about the experience. A side by side allows you to bring someone else with you along for every adventure as you take on tough terrain, the elements, and...