Windows 11 debloat

September 13, 2024

Be wary when asked “Let’s connect you to a network”.  Think [SHIFT]+[F10] , cmd, “oobe\bypassnro”, “I don’t have internet”, etc.  Rufus will have taken care of local account already. Reminders: Advertising, Telemetry, Bloatware, Bitlocker, Edge, (stealthy) OneDrive sync, Teams, Copilot, Core Isolation FPS drop. [Post setup tips go here — uncharted territory as of yet.  […]

New computer

September 11, 2024

Sep 2024 Parts list AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D – Base: 4.2GHz, Boost: 5.0GHz / 104MB Cache / AM5 / 8 Core / 120 Watt. Arctic Cooling P12 Fan – 5 Pack – Black, 120mm, 1800rpm Fixed Speed, 3-pin Connector, Fluid Dynamic Bearing – Optimised for Static Pressure – Note these are not PWM controlled 4-pin […]

Recreational Pilot License (RPL)

January 6, 2023

Why? Why not.  There are a lot of factors to consider, but some of the more obvious easily overlooked ones: Your licence is perpetual – it never expires! You will however be required to pass a medical every 1-2 years, and pass a flight review every 2 years. A recreational pilot license allows you to: fly […]

Dulux metalshield

November 6, 2022

When sanding: – Scotch brite – cordless drill with 150mm round velcro sanding pad – multitool with standard scraper blade and triangular sanding pad. – orbital sander When painting, keep this handy: – Rags – Tissue paper – 1x nitrile or latex glove on hand you are painting with – Mineral Turps – keep all […]

Pressure cleaner

September 20, 2022

Careful – vinyl siding hardiboard fibro exterior cladding (Primeline) is easily damaged. To clean outside of house: sodium-hypochlorite (bleach) diluted in water (2%) and splash of dish soap (no ammonia).

Protected: 2012 Nissan Navara D22 Dual Cab ST-R (4×4) 2.5 CR

July 23, 2022

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Program car key fob (Toyota Kluger / Prado / RAV4)

May 29, 2022

Note: To check correct key for your car you can pop open your existing key case cover and check number stamped be on remote part number should be “50171” and “42050” Remote Programming: STEP1. Open Driver side door STEP 2. Put the Original key in and out of ignition for 2 times STEP 3. Close […]

Air compressor

October 27, 2021

Unit conversion 1 inch = 25.4mm 1 bar = 14.5 psi (pounds per square inch) 1 cfm = 38.3 lpm (litres per minute) 1hp = 0.75 kW Air compressor Garnet grit blasting requires a free air delivery (FAD) of 18-22 cubic feet per minute (500-700 litres per minute) of airflow at at least 100 pounds […]

Kinetic art wind spinner

October 1, 2021

Kinetic Wind Spinners from Evergreen Garden   Anthony Howe – Di-Octo   Ivan Black – Hex   Ivan Black – Vane Series (disc square star)       Ivan Black – Golden Section   George Rickey – Breaking Column The location of the pivots is not critical.  The closer to the base, the more counterweight […]

Electrical

September 13, 2021

Disclaimer Always contact a certified electrician for mains powered electrical wiring. Information may contain errors.  Information may be incomplete.  Information is provided for my own personal education only.  No warranty.  No guarantees. Earth vs Neutral Ground or (protective) earth in a mains AC power electrical wiring system is a conductor that provides a low-impedance path to the earth […]