Posted at 03:05PM on March 28, 2022 by Rob Beschizza @ Boing Boing
How to insert a USB A connector
Learn how to insert a USB Type A connector with this helpful and instructive animation.This video supercedes the previous go-to-guide for USB Type A insertion. The previous go-to-guide for USB Type A insertion is deprecated as of the publication date of this memorandum.As a ...
Posted at 11:00PM on October 28, 2021 by Boing Boing\'s Shop @ Boing Boing
Smoke smart with this easy-to-use rechargeable pipe and lighter
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor necessarily reflects their views.From shopping online to starting our cars from our phones, we do lots of things differently these days. Even something as simple as taking a p...
Posted at 05:00PM on August 30, 2021 by Mark Frauenfelder @ Boing Boing
Cheap DVD reader
No one in my family has a CD or DVD drive in their computer. That's a good thing, because we rarely need one. When we do (usually to rip a movie or copy photos or music), I pull out thischeap USB CD/DVD driveand plug it into a laptop. It's powered by a USB cable.
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Posted at 06:26PM on April 20, 2021 by Mark Frauenfelder @ Boing Boing
Use this promo code to get a rechargeable electronic lighter for a low price
Use code PSHYXFUI at checkout and you'll save a lot of money on this USB chargeable electric arc lighter. I use mine to start the charcoal barbecue and light stove burners because the igniter stopped working. I also learned that my cats hate the almost imperceptible hissing ...
Posted at 08:31PM on April 13, 2021 by Mark Frauenfelder @ Boing Boing
Nylon mesh zipper bags are great for organizing
I have a few dozen of these nylon mesh zipper bags and use them to organize small things: charging cables, USB flash drives, pens and pencils, travel gear, small tools, etc. They're see-through so you don't have to unzip a bag to see what's inside. They are sturdy, too. In a...
Posted at 11:54PM on March 08, 2021 by \tMark Frauenfelder @ Boing Boing
This cheap USB powered DVD drive comes in handy
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Posted at 06:02PM on July 30, 2020 by Mark Frauenfelder @ Boing Boing
This USB powered lighter is a good replacement for matches
I bought a USB rechargeable lighter last year and will never go back to using matches or a butane lighter. I've used it to light many charcoal barbecues, candles, and stove burners. It works by making a small electric arc across two electrodes. It makes a barely perceptible ...
Posted at 07:27PM on February 05, 2020 by Mark Frauenfelder @ Boing Boing
How to make your own cotton candy with this simple DIY machine
Learn how to make delicious, healthful cotton candy with this machine made from a cheap USB fan, a plastic bucket, an aluminum soda can, and a few other scrap parts.Image: YouTube...