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Bowflex Max Fix

Bowflex Max Fix

If your Bowflex is not working I might have the answer for you. This applies to the M5, M5u, M6, M7, M7u, M8, M9, Max Total, Max Total 16, SE. If there is no change in resistance this might be it. So lets take a closer look at the part and problem.    This is […]

Faucet Fix – Line too short

Faucet Fix – Line too short

I recently installed a new faucet and I verified that the fittings were both 3/8″ compression male and female but when I got the faucet installed, my lines were too short.  I needed to extend them.  It was a nightmare to figure out which hose was the right one but I did. So to save […]

Electric Fireplace Fix

Electric Fireplace Fix

I fixed our fireplace, maybe yours has the same problem. Rather than just throwing out our broken fireplace I thought it was worth taking a quick look at to see if I could fix it. As it turns out, I was able to find the problem, and fix it. I am sure there are several […]

How To Activate Windows God Mode

How To Activate Windows God Mode

Create a new folder on your desktop (Right click – New / Folder)Name the folder:    GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C} You should see the above control panel looking icon. Opening it up should reveal almost 3 dozen categories with multiple settings shown for each category.  Microsoft has been moving control panel items around over the last few years. […]

How to Magnetize and Demagnetize a Screwdriver

How to Magnetize and Demagnetize a Screwdriver

With the use of a magnet you can magnetize and demagnetize a screwdriver or any other steel tool. By simply rubbing the screwdriver across the magnet it will become magnetized. To demagnetize you can rub the screwdriver across the magnets side instead of it’s face.   https://youtu.be/zJbJJpy3azM You can experiment with different magnets. I found that […]

Show current wifi password

Show current wifi password

At a Windows Command prompt issue the following command to show the wifi password. netsh wlan show profile networkname key=clear Replace “networkname” with the name of the current network the computer you are on is attached too. In the example below the networkname was JS24G As you can see in the above example, it shows the […]

Keep Watermelon Fresh Longer

Keep Watermelon Fresh Longer

Who doesn’t like fresh watermelon, but it won’t stay fresh for long if you just put it in a bowl in the fridge. Try this easy hack to keep it days longer. If you don’t recognize this it’s a vegetable steamer. When used in a pot, it keeps your veggies out of the water while […]