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Raspberry Pi heatsink and case fan continued

The heatsink I ordered for my Raspberry Pi arrived with double-sided tape instead of a thermal pad; so I installed to the official case fan accessory instead.

The official Raspberry Pi accessory distributor conundrum

Why isn’t the Norwegian keyboard layout variant of the official Raspberry Pi keyboard accessory available for sale in Norway? Norway must be its only market.

Rollerblade wheels are a great upgrade for your office chair

Rollerblade-style wheels don’t resist movement and help you stay slightly less inactive while spending hours in your office chair.

The projector lamp trap

Projector bulbs have a limited life-time, and getting hold of them can be difficult. Here are my experience from owning three projectors over the last decade.

I replaced the aging battery on my MacBook Pro

The battery on my seven-year-old MacBook Pro 15″ had begun to swell and replacing it myself was way cheaper than via an authorized dealer.

Don’t super glue heatsinks to your Raspberry Pi

Super glue is heat-insulating and shouldn’t be used to attach an aluminum heatsink to thermal hotspots on your Raspberry Pi. Use thermal glue/pads instead.

Intel: replace thermal compound “every few years”

Your computer’s thermal compound (paste/grease) is slowly displaced by the “push-out” effect. It must be replaced periodically to maintain high performance.

Review: Beurer TL20 daylight therapy lamp

A daylight therapy lamp is used to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Here’s my review of the new Beurer TL20 that fits perfectly under a computer screen.

Linux on Lenovo ThinkPad T14: great except the webcam/mic

Lenovo continues its tradition of excellent Linux hardware support on the ThinkPad T14. Except minor issues with the built-in webcams and microphone.

Fretted M.2 connector cause difficult-to-diagnose performance slowdown

A fretted PCIe M.2 connector between the mainboard and an M.2 SATA SSD drive caused intermittent and difficult-to-diagnose Windows 10 performance problems.

The $10 LensPen Hurricane Blower vs a $1 air puffer

Comparing a cheap air puffer to a brand-name model. You get what you pay for, even when it comes to a simple product like an air puffer/blower.

Look for EU’s new QR code to know your new TV and monitor’s longevity

The new energy-efficiency labels contain information on how long products will receive software and firmware updates, spare parts availability, and support.

How to measure what PC keyboard form factor (full-size, TKL, 60%, etc.) allow you to maintain a good ergonomic posture (for both gaming and typing).

My new 4K monitor, the 27″ Philips 276E8VJSB, has image retention (“burn-in”/“ghosting”) issues that can last for weeks and months.

Normalize fridge temperatures by installing a PC fan

I installed a 120 cm 12-volt PC-fan in my aging Electrolux combo fridge-freezer. The upgrade cut its power-bill by 29 % and more stable temperatures.

Feitian MultiPass recall highlights need to use multiple security keys

The recall of the Feitian MultiPass FIDO security key demonstrates why you always should use multiple security key products from different vendors.

Where do you even begin to choose from the overwhelming number of monitor options on the market?

Tor router-maker InvizBox chases VPN subscriptions down rabbit hole

InvizBox wants some of that sweet VPN subscription service revenue. Abandons Tor Onion network anonymity in favor of a more lucrative venture.

Firefox, Security Keys, U2F, and Google Advanced Protection

How to use U2F security keys with Firefox and Google’s Advanced Account Protection.

The tiny NFC area on the Nokia 7 Plus

The Nokia 7 Plus has an unusually small NFC contact area and it’s located in an unusual place.

Re-review of the Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro laptop/tablet hybrid 3 years later

The battery is dead, performance is terrible, and Lenovo abandoned its drivers. My Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro 1370 didn’t stand up to the test of time.