Category: Computing

This is a list of what parts are interchangeable in the HTC Desire, Incredible and Sensation family of devices. Of all reasonably current devices that can run a custom Android ROM as of 2013-01), these devices are the most widespread in continental Europe (excluding the UK). Knowing about parts compatibility makes it even simpler to […]

Problem: You are using the Froxlor open source webhosting admin panel, together with the Apache2 webserver and the mod_php5 PHP handler. You installed a PHP web application that wants to access files outside of its document root, or used an Alias Apache directive to the same effect. The vhost configuration for its domain is done […]

This is a stub! This article is just a stub since a working solution via JTAG so far seems only available for HTC Dream / Magic. You may search for software-based debricking solutions, maybe it can solve your problem. Creating “open source phones”. The background to this experiment is that I want to have “open […]

This manual lists all the steps, in logical order, to go from a physically broken phone to a great working, free and open source phone. It links to several other articles on this blog for detailing individual aspects. Hardware (1) Getting your hardware repair tools ready A good toolset is demonstrated in HTC Desire HD […]

This manual lists all the steps, in logical order, to go from a physically broken phone to a great working, free and open source phone. It links to several other articles on this blog for detailing individual aspects. Hardware (1) Getting your hardware repair tools ready Please see the corresponding section in my HTC Desire […]

This is just an idea I explored today – I have not done this. The idea is to attach a pico projector to the side of your head, and hack its optics to provide a small heads-up display for you. Available commercial models for the pico projector: Samsung EAD-R10, 20 ANSI Lumen, ca. 300 USD […]

The following PHP-based frontends for git were found from looking at the "official" list of git web interfaces. Evaluations were superficial and subjective, by looking at specs, demos (where available), project history. GitList and Indefero have been installed and tested as well. Requirements were: Written in PHP. Features for viewing git repos on the web […]