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We Tore Down the New Nintendo Switch. What’s Different?

Nintendo quietly refreshed the Switch, sneaking in better battery life. How did they accomplish that, you ask? We had to see for ourselves.

August 19, 2019

iPad 5th-Gen & 6th-Gen Teardown Wallpapers

August 16, 2019

Five Ways to Fix, Patch, and Mend Your Favorite Clothes

August 15, 2019

How to Build a Cheap HDTV Antenna That’s Way Better than Your Wall Sticker

August 14, 2019

How to Find Out Exactly What Laptop Model You Have

August 13, 2019

Meet The Tech Who Found Apple’s Plan to Discourage Independent Repair

August 16, 2019

Get Quick Access to Guides for Devices You Own Using iFixit’s Workbench

August 12, 2019

Meet The Tech Who Found Apple’s Plan to Discourage Independent Repair

Justin Ashford from The Art of Repair recently discovered that iPhone batteries have a battery fuel gauge that can lock the battery to a particular iPhone.

Repair tip of the day

Replacing any cables on your bike? Apply just a little oil or grease to the cable before installation for silky smooth shifting.

— Adam O'Camb