Here is one useful trick I invented when looking around the transformers/power supplies I had. NOKIA ACP-7 Europe Standard Charger (Original) has a specification of 230 V, 50 Hz, 4.8 VA. Output 3.7 V, 355 mA. A normal 1W white LED is driven with 350 mA maximum continuous current and typically 3-3.8V voltage drop over →
I was recently subjected to a practical joke that nearly made me lose my nerves. Me and my dear colleague shared a common workroom in which we worked. One day he had a nice idea and he brought a remotely controllable socket and connected my display to it. When ever he was in the room →
In many offices they have some PC- and IT-magazines delivered to the coffee room. If you know that your colleague is interested in some specific magazine, wait for the next issue, and do the following… Use the stapler to staple all the sheets of the magazine together and then write a post-it as follows: “John, →
If you happen to have a troller full of old pc’s waiting in the office to be collected and further disposed, you can still utilize them. For example you can cheer up your collegues by carrying the old pc’s and place them onto your collegues room or a cubicle. You should do this when your →
Do need real strength in your DIY fixes? This is definetly for you. Addition to those nice post-its 3M has nuclear grade duck tape. Check details at 3M product page. You can buy this killer product from Amazon.com. Price of 33.99$ is bit stiff compared to usual stuff, but you will get real stuff →
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