Apparently, putting your AirPods Max in a freezer could fix them. Is this a genius hack or just asking for more trouble? We've all tried desperate tech fixes, but this one takes the cake! What's the wildest thing you've done to resurrect a gadget?
#TechTips #HardwareHacks #Apple #AirPodsMax #FreezerFix
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Does Putting AirPods Max in a Freezer Actually Fix Them?

It sounds crazy, but some cold therapy might resuscitate your expensive Apple headphones.

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Got unresponsive AirPods Max? Before you toss 'em, try a literal 'cool fix': a freezer nap! Seriously. Apple's finest apparently just need some chill time. Ever had a tech problem solved by something totally unexpected? Share your stories!
Link: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/if-your-airpods-max-are-not-responding-try-this-literally-cool-fix/#ftag=CAD590a51e
#AppleTech #FixIt #TechTips #AirPodsMax #HardwareHacks
If Your AirPods Max Aren't Responding, Try This (Literally) Cool Fix

It sounds crazy, but some cold therapy might resuscitate your expensive Apple headphones.

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Smooth, silent sliding doors? It starts with the right bearing system. Learn how to choose rollers that reduce friction, prevent sticking, and extend door life—plus top maintenance tips to keep everything gliding like new. #HomeImprovement #HardwareHacks #meta-hardware #slidingdoorpulley

Read more : https://meta-hardware.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-ultimate-guide-to-sliding-door.html

The Ultimate Guide to Sliding Door Systems: Choosing the Right Bearings for Smooth Operation

 Sliding doors offer a sleek, space-saving solution for modern living. They seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor spaces or create versatile...

💡 Some people chase profits. Others build magic.

I love projects like this one:
👉 https://lnkd.in/dx2rU3un

It turns your MacBook trackpad into a digital scale.
No special hardware. No ads. No paywall. Just… curiosity turned into code.

It hijacks the Force Touch sensors, calibrates raw pressure data, and gives you surprisingly accurate weight readings—all with your finger and a clever hack.

This is what I wish more tech looked like:
🧠 smart
🧰 simple
💸 not for sale

While others gatekeep innovation behind SDKs and subscriptions, this project goes:
here’s how it works, enjoy.
Open Source with purpose, not polish for profit.

It’s niche, odd, and brilliant.
And that’s exactly why it matters.

To everyone trying to monetise every byte:
You’re missing the joy. You’re missing the point.

To TrackWeight:
You nailed it.
Hacky, educational, experimental.
No evil. No upsell. Just exploration.
Thumbs up.

#opensource #macos #trackpad #forceTouch #diytech #sideprojects #devtools #swiftui #buildinpublic #indietech #hardwarehacks #notforsale #curiositydriven #engineeringmagic #trackweight

PhotoPrism-App: Organise your photos at home -
...life will never be the same. Explore your photo-history in a new way.
https://nodeponds-nerdletter.de/photoprism-app-organise-your-photos-at-home/
#Tool #Fediverse #Hardwarehacks
PhotoPrism-App: Organise your photos at home

...life will never be the same. Explore your photo-history in a new way.

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"A Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller (on a Pico board), driving monochrome VGA video and taking USB keyboard/mouse input, emulating a Macintosh 128K computer and disc storage."

#RaspberryPi #RPi #Macinsosh #HardwareHacks #RetroComputing

MicroMac, a Macintosh for under £5 https://axio.ms//projects/2024/06/16/MicroMac.html

bit.pong: They jazzed up tabletop tennis a little bit

...bring new flavour in.

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Demo-Time: Primer by Bus Error Collective

...you've never experienced this before on an oscilloscope!

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