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Continue reading →: Craftsman Lawn Tractor Won’t Move Forward (917. 289081)
The Short Version: One of the belts had jumped off the transaxle pulley. After putting the belt back on the pulley (easily accessed beneath the battery) it moved forward and backwards without any problems. Last weekend I decided to work on the lawn mower so I could get some yard…
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Continue reading →: RetroBit Retro Adapter NES Controller to USB Port Adapter
Using an original game console controller makes a big difference when playing emulated games. The experience can end up being as good as playing an original system. There’s just a certain feel to the buttons that usually can’t be replicated with a newer controller. It’s a combination of several factors…
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Continue reading →: May Flash N64 Controller Adapter for PC USB
The Short Version: On a Mac it seems that only the port on the right can be used but Windows users didn’t report the same problem. I had a calibration issue the first time I used the adapter with an original N64 controller but the next time I fired up…
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Continue reading →: Using a ResMed Quattro FX Full-Face CPAP Mask
For a while I was using a ResMed Mirage Quattro Full-Face mask with my CPAP machine. It worked well for me. It certainly worked better than my first one, the ResMed Ultra Mirage. Several months ago my wife got her first CPAP machine and mask. She’s been using a ResMed…
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Continue reading →: An Easy Way to Block Foundation Vents
The Short Version: Shielding the crawlspace from the coldest winds by blocking certain foundation vents seems to have helped warm up one of the corner rooms (and possibly the rest of the house). The tools are simple – a black trash bag and black duct tape Gorilla Tape. I cut…
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Continue reading →: Dewalt DC9310 Battery Charger and Black and Decker Firestorm Batteries
The Short Version: A Dewalt DC9310 1-Hour Charger is a good replacement for a Black and Decker Firestorm battery charger. It costs significantly more than the original but based on reviews it is far more reliable and safer. It won’t overcharge the batteries. In addition, it will work with many…
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Continue reading →: Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter Won’t Connect to Xbox Live
The Short Version: I can make it work by selecting “Connect to Xbox Live”, letting it fail the test, and then choosing the option to test the connection to Xbox Live. After it completes successfully I can then connect to Xbox Live. I never found a solution to this problem.…
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Continue reading →: Mario 64 DS: Simplifying Shifting Sand Land
The Short Version: There is a red question block on the roof of the rock pavilion. Mario can back-flip up to the top and get a Wing Cap, which can be used to fly to any point in the level.
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I’m Mike
Welcome to my blog, which I have maintained for several years, off and on, to share things that I’ve learned from numerous projects and various problem solving escapades. This is my way of giving something back to the online communities that have helped me learn more about a wide variety of topics.
