Anyone who regularly builds circuits or repairs devices wish they had a good LCR meter. With such an instrument, you can easily and accurately measure resistors, capacitors, and coils. The FNIRSI LC1020E is a handheld LCR meter designed for hobbyists and repair technicians who need more features than than a standard multimeter or basic LRC →
The Secret Weapon or a Safety Hazard? The Truth About the OSS TEAM W01 Inductance Tester If you’ve spent any time browsing electronics repair forums or watching diagnostic videos lately, you’ve probably seen it: A sleek, pen-sized black circuit board being waved over smartphone motherboards. The green LED lights up, and—boom—the component is declared healthy →
This posting is here to collect cyber security news in June 2026. I post links to security vulnerability news to comments of this article. You are also free to post related links to comments. →
Here are two reviews of nice looking Parkside tools, that are 4 Volt battery powered, insulated electrician screwdrivers. The first video is the version sold few years ago (I have one) and the second video shows a newer more colorful version. Those are great little tools for hobbyist use. Parkside Cordless Screwdriver 4V PASD 4 →
Thank you Onion, I don’t feel any less relieved. Research has concluded that you are completely and utterly goddamn boned. I thought The Onion was supposed to be satire. Refreshing to see such forthright, honest journalism.. no hyperbole, exaggerations, just good old-fashioned reporting.. Expert Explains Why, Essentially, You’re Fucked | Onion Now: Focus https://youtu.be/Bex5LyzbbBE?si=1L-ZwHRCVG9lWhPT The →
I have had many years this universal travel adapter from Biltema to be able to connect my laptop power supply with grounded schuko plug hopefully safely to several different outlets used in different countries. Many other travel adapters only work well with ungrounded loads (typically either accept only ungrounded plug or leave ground not connected). →
This posting is here to collect cyber security news in May 2026. I post links to security vulnerability news to comments of this article. You are also free to post related links to comments. →
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) keys are widely used in modern locking and alarm systems as a secure and convenient method of access control. These keys typically come in the form of small cards, key fobs, or tags that contain an embedded microchip and antenna. When brought near an RFID reader, they transmit a unique identification →
Hacker Breaks Down 26 Hacking Scenes From Movies & TV Hacker and security researcher Samy Kamkar takes a look at a variety of hacking scenes from popular media and examines their authenticity. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZQz9tkEHIg →
For a change it is nice to see circuit designs that would work posted to Facebook (most AI Slop circuits seen in Facebook do not work at all). Even those circuits would work, those circuits are potentially very dangerous circuit if not built exactly right. The biggest dangers are electrocution and fire. Start with circuit →