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Space Invaders Have Infiltrated Our Tools

While using the Space Invaders multi-tool you may think you are the master, bending it to your will, but think again. The Space Invader is crafty and patient. Methodical. It is gathering intel. It is only a matter of time.

31 January 2011

Gadgets

Sound Like A Pro: Learn Proper Bolt Names At A Glance

Amateur homebuilders take note! This handy chart will have you asking for bits, bolts and screws with confidence. Of course, what you do with them after that is where things might get a bit hairy. [Bolt Depot via Boing Boing]

21 January 2011

Mobile

Stop Panicking, You Can Still Open Up Your iPhone

Earlier, there was worry that Apple’s freaky “pentalobe security screws” would prevent us from opening up our iPhones. Turns out that we’re only $US2.35 (plus shipping!) away from tampering with our gadgets again, thanks to a wholesaler.

Mobile

Apple’s Making It Impossible To Open Up Your iPhone By Secretly Swapping Its Screws

Apple’s products are notoriously difficult to open and repair – surprise, they want you to buy new stuff! – but this is especially ridiculous. During repairs, they’re replacing the iPhone 4′s Philips screws with weird new ones for which no screwdriver exists.

28 June 2010

Mobile

Building Your Own White iPhone 4

If you were geeked on the white iPhone 4, but disappointed to see that they wouldn’t be shipping until late July, you could always just build your own. Engadget put together a white iPhone 4 with third-party parts and it looks, well, great. Though it’s missing an earpiece grill, lens cover, LED diffusor, and a white Home button, it’s a pretty neat mod for users who just can’t wait for the white version. There’s a Michael Jackson joke here but yeah, we’re not going there. [Engadget]

8 June 2010

mobile

Screw

Five point security Torx, like old Nintendo carts. [Via Arn]

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