Misc Compute

Standalone compute, hardware, and repair posts that are useful to keep navigable without forcing them into the Homelab or Amiga chains.

22 January 2022

A quick repair example showing how leaking capacitors can bring old monitors back to life for very little cost.

8 April 2023

PC water cooling can pay off in noise and performance, but this maintenance pass shows what growth and clogging eventually look like.

A high-end Sony Bluetooth headset gets new soft parts, glue where needed, and a more thorough repair than simple replacement alone.

Posted in DIY, DIY Misc

A simple DIY cat tree built from leftover wood and sisal rope, adapted to survive balcony use better than the usual fluffy versions.

A tiny active splitter for running two guitar amps at once, with buffering, ground lift, and phase correction built in.

A straightforward set of component upgrades that can noticeably improve older Naim power amps and similar hi-fi amplifiers.