RSA SecurID is a two-factor authentication device. It gives out number that change depending on the time, and correct number is needed to log-in to sensitive systems (=one-time password functionality). RSA SecurID 700 is a small key fob that connects easily to any key ring. Here is front panel of RSA SecurID 700. There is →
This old IBM SCSI hard disk was built in kind of strange way. I am just wondering why… →
I have previously tested Qi wireless charging receiver model Universal Qi Wireless Charging Receiver Kit For Micro USB Cellphone.This Universal Qi Wireless Charging Receiver Kit For Micro USB Cellphone a about a size of a credit card and ultra-thin in design. It is designed so that it could be installed inside cell phone – or it →
Here is teardown of one failed power supply. What is inside Two 6.8 uF 400V capacitors had failed and burned the mains fuse. Good design that it was well protected. But again the failure was bad electrolytic capacitors. This device was not worth to repair. →
This is a tear-down of one TT6061A based touch dimmer that could not handle touch and failed (static electricity killed it). This dimmer module manufactured by Eaglerise was found inside a desk lamp. Inside view The construction inside looks pretty OK. There is a proper normal fuse there (tiny ceramic fuse) and also over-temperature protection →
In my earier posting LED tube replaces fluorescent I wrote that due real Fluorescent lamp fire danger I have pretty much tried to get rid of potentially dangerous tradtional starters in the fuorescent lamps. So I replaced the starter with electronic safety model – if bulb does not start, it will stay off without heating. →
Will the fancy new tech in the S7 be as cool as it’s cracked up to be? Only a teardown will tell. https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Samsung+Galaxy+S7+Teardown/56686 Posted from WordPress for Android →
Mastech MS8209 is real multimeter that can measure almost anything. I have written some comments on Mastech MS8209 years ago. Some technical data on the back of the multimeter. The things I liked: – practically all the necessary multimeter measurements including frequency and capacitance measurements – good mechanical consruction, convient size and durable – the →
I bought usb to ps2 keyboard plus mouse adapter “USB Male to PS2 Female Cable Adapter Converter Use For Keyboard Mouse” from Banggood to connect some older hardware (especially on old bar code reader with PS/2 keyboard interface) to new computer. This particular USB Male to PS2 Female Cable Adapter Converter Use For Keyboard Mouse was →
A power supply is an electronic device that supplies electric energy to an electrical load. Most of the power supplies you use every day are the AC-DC power supplies that convert mains AC power (typically in 100-240V range) to low voltage DC (typically 5V to 24V). In those power supplies the output will be electrically →