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Exuviae Variation Among Australian Cicadas

Nix McRetro // 19th August 2023 // Categories: Nature, YouTube

Over the course of the Australian 2022-2023 summer I did a little collecting. At the end of cicada season, March 2023, I went and grabbed as many shells (exuviae) as I could find from a few different areas. Most of the shells were like this little one’s: a Floury Baker... Continue reading

Cisco SPA8000-G4 VoIP Fan Quietener Mod

Nix McRetro // 18th August 2023 // Categories: Hacks, Repairs, YouTube

I really don’t like small fans. Dreamcast, looking at you. Then again, I’ve added small fans to things in the past. Right Netgear DG834Gv5? Above we have the smash hit follow up to the Cisco SPA8000-G4 post-recap video from… *checks notes* eight months ago. Whoops! 😅 This SPA8000 was originally... Continue reading

NetComm Mega-i-Modem V.90 - Model CD2004

Nix McRetro // 16th August 2023 // Categories: Linux, Modems, Repairs

This modem was purchased in May 2021, and you might recognise it from June 2021 when I replaced the capacitors. It’s a NetComm Mega-i-Modem CD2004, still sealed in its original box when I received it. A brand-new old modem! Those are always fun to open, especially when they’ve been sitting... Continue reading

Sleep Hygiene and Sleep Health

Nix McRetro // 14th August 2023 // Categories: News

Ahhh yes, health. Long-time readers of this blog will know that I’ve lost weight a few times in the past - all in the name of health. I’ll have an update on that in a future blog post. Today though, I’ll be going through some data I’ve collected on my... Continue reading

NetComm Roadster V.92 - Model AM5698

Nix McRetro // 12th August 2023 // Categories: Linux, Modems, Repairs

Back in mid-2022 I was given this modem as a gift, and while I wasn’t looking for any V.92 modems, I figured I’d document it. While I tend to be a little more V.32 or V.34 inclined, I am open to the idea of V.92 modems doing the work of... Continue reading