Articles

How to get the AC guy to fix an Air Conditioner Start Capacitor: N2T2 EP 2

Today on New Things, New Tech: Most techs don't believe you really have a problem unless they see it first hand. I told the guy that one of the AC compressors wasn't starting all the time. We'd get repeated dimming of lights before the unit would start up. So to prove the problem, I created this video.

Which Apps Should I Disable in Android?

Let's cut to the chase, you have apps on your Android phone that you don't want, which are safe to disable? This is a non-exhaustive list of applications that can be disabled without root on our test phones (currently a Galaxy Note 3) and…

Gen Rapid Home DSi Charger Teardown and Electrical Tests

What's with this cheap third party DSi charger? Is it any good?
DSi USB Charging Cable on a Budget

DSi USB Charging Cable on a Budget

Your DSi doesn't have a charger, don't worry, we can fix that for cheap!
HIGH FREQUENCY N64 Controller Teardown

HIGH FREQUENCY N64 Controller Teardown and Analog + Z Trigger Repair

Let's try to fix a $1 N64 controller that was broken in a rage quit. I mean I assume it was a rage quit.

What Happened to this Samsung Phone Charger

Something weird happened to this phone charger, I investigate, and possibly repair it.

A Look Into some Hot Swap Server Power Supplies

https://youtu.be/RYFzw5QPYcg Taking the tops off power supplies to have a look at how they get so much power in such a small form factor.
Dollar Store Precision Screwdriver Set Review

Dollar Store Precision Screwdriver Set Review

A review of the Dollar Store Tool Bench Hardware Precision Screwdriver set. Can it be any good?
Disney Infinity Base Teardown

Disney Infinity Base Teardown

Thousands of these are going to flood second hand shops, this one thrown at me for free, but what's IN it?! Watch to find out.
Dollar Store Automatic Light Teardown

Dollar Store Automatic Light Teardown

Perfect for drawers, cabinets, walkways and more! ...but maybe not, watch to find out why! So sorry for that cringy intro...

Videos – New Things New Tech

Videos – Nick’s Electronics

Videos – Dollar Store Finds