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Technology 101: 5 Things I Learned When I Upgraded an Old Laptop

Laptop DELL DIY Upgrade Electronics

Repairing or upgrading a laptop indeed requires a certain level of expertise, primarily due to the intricate design and integration of its components. Unlike a light bulb, which operates on a simple electrical circuit, laptops are complex assemblies with parts like the motherboard, CPU, and storage drives working in unison. These components are often soldered or tightly packed within the laptop’s slim casing, making them difficult to access without specialized tools and knowledge. Furthermore, the risk of static damage to sensitive electronics adds another layer of challenge. So don’t try this at home and let the professionals handle such tasks to avoid any potential damage or data loss.

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Makeover 101: Part 4 – Learning Basics of LED Light Installation

LED Home COB House

My first large-scale experience with LED lights is when I decided to get an electrician to add new fans in the bedrooms and replace all the fluorescent lights in the house with brighter, more lasting lights. In some places like the living room, I added extra double lights which make the whole area very bright. There was not much work required for replacing fluorescent with LED lights but working with LED strips for the kitchen cabinet is going to be different. Photo by Max Rahubovskiy.

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Home Makeover 101: Part 3 – Repairing Broken & Old Kitchen Cabinet (Continued)

Kitchen Cabinet Hinges Interior Design

Before I forget about this, this is a continuation of the DIY project to repair the broken kitchen cabinet which initially started with the idea of just changing the rusted hinges but it went on into a proper makeover of the whole kitchen cabinet as the tabletop was still in good condition.

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