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Found a Broken $1500 TV—Here’s How I Fixed It for $25

Alan McCloskeyJun 4, 2026July 17, 20260

Fix a TV bright spot repair issue by identifying faulty LED strips. Learn to disassemble your screen safely to restore picture quality. This guide helps

Is Your Recycle Bin Destroying Your OLED?

Alan McCloskeyJun 3, 2026July 17, 20260

Stop OLED burn-in caused by static desktop icons. Learn two simple methods to hide or manage persistent icons on your screen. If you use an

Your Steam Machine Setup is Incomplete Without This

Alan McCloskeyJun 1, 2026July 17, 20260

If you’re using Bazzite for your own Steam Machine alternative, this video shows you how to enhance your experience. Learn about extensive steam machine customization

Laptop Running Slow? This Registry Hack Changes Everything

Alan McCloskeyMay 27, 2026July 17, 20260

Learn how to double your Intel laptop’s CPU speed for free on Windows 10 and 11. This guide covers essential computer speed adjustments, including modifying

Is Your PC Ready for GTA 6? DON’T Upgrade Until You Watch This!

Alan McCloskeyMay 26, 2026July 17, 20260

Are you ready for Grand Theft Auto when it releases? This video covers essential PC upgrades and costs to ensure a smooth experience. We provide

DIY PCB Etching: A Simple Way to Build Your Own Circuits

Alan McCloskeyMay 12, 2026July 17, 20260

Learn the process of motherboard etching using UV light and resist material to create custom designs on your hardware. This guide explains how to properly

Decky Crashed After Update? This Works

Alan McCloskeyMay 11, 2026July 17, 20260

If your Decky is broken after an update and are getting an error message, sometimes you don’t get an option to fix it in game

Is Your Steam Deck Stuck? Do This Immediately

Alan McCloskeyMay 4, 2026July 17, 20260

I encountered a scary bootloop issue with my Steam Deck this morning after removing the memory card. The device was stuck with a blank screen

ASRock Motherboard Setup | Step-by-Step Tutorial

Alan McCloskeyMay 1, 2026July 17, 20260

This video provides a detailed guide on the proper motherboard installation, specifically focusing on an ASRock motherboard. Learn how to safely handle components and connect

Hidden Explorer Shell Options in Windows 8

Alan McCloskeyNov 29, 2014November 29, 20140

There are hidden Explorer shell options in Windows 8 that allow you to completely exit the shell. The best part is that no registry settings

How to Disable Windows 8 Touch Keyboard

Alan McCloskeySep 18, 2014November 28, 20140

Windows 8's on-screen keyboard can appear when you don't want it, even if you have a physical keyboard attached. There's how to disable Windows 8

How to Program Media Center Remote

Alan McCloskeyJul 29, 2014July 29, 20140

By default, the VOL + and VOL - buttons on the remote control for Media Center PC control the system volume on your computer, and

How to Repair Bose QC15 Headphones

Alan McCloskeyJul 1, 2014July 1, 20140

The padding on my Bose QC15 headphones popped a seam and the leather cracked. Here's how to repair the earcups.

How to Find Linux CPU Usage

Alan McCloskeyJul 1, 2014October 8, 20141

If you do a lot of server administration, then you'll no doubt have to do some performance testing at some point. If nothing else, you'll

Ubuntu’s Thin Vertical Taskbar on Windows 8

Alan McCloskeyJun 4, 2014June 21, 20140

Duplicating the vertical taskbar implemented with Ubuntu on Windows 8 is not without its caveats. This guide shows you how to pull it off.