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niklasbarning

niklasbarningAug 26, 2026

Running The XYZprinting da Vinci Nano on modern macOS

I have an old XYZprinting da Vinci Nano. The hardware still works, but its software does not run properly on modern macOS anymore.

Charles HarriesApr 6, 2025

Replacing an oxygen sensor

Replacing an oxygen sensor on the old Fabia, crawling around under a car like I'm some kind of actually competent adult.

Charles HarriesFeb 17, 2024

Replace a sink waste

These are my opinionated instructions for replacing the waste in your British sink.

Charles HarriesFeb 17, 2024

2024: the year so far

On not doing the things that I usually enjoy.

Charles HarriesJan 27, 2024

January updates

Some quick updates on life in the darkest days of the year: fixing stuff around the house, watching crummy television.

RunningTinkering

Charles HarriesJan 14, 2024

Fixing the sink

I uninstalled the sink, refinished the socket that the sink fits into, cut new legs for the sink to stand on, and put the sink back in place. It looks much better now.

Charles HarriesJan 8, 2024

Spark plug replacement

Pulling some gross old spark plugs, probably the originals, out of Sam's Porsche 924, and fitting some shiny new ones.

Porsche 924Tinkering

Charles HarriesDec 23, 2023

Replaced driver's-side seatbelt on Sam's Porsche 924.

Porsche 924Tinkering

Charles HarriesDec 1, 2023

Doing a poor bit of sewing to make a product that didn't fit, fit.

Charles HarriesNov 12, 2023

Changing the oil at regular intervals is a good way to ensure the longevity of your car's engine.

Charles HarriesSep 10, 2022

Disassembling and then reassembling a 2015 MacBook Pro is easier than I thought.

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