====== Awesome pages: Guides and link collections ======

"Awesome pages" is a real term, search e.g. github for it, e.g. [[https://github.com/pluja/awesome-privacy|Github: awesome privacy]] or [[https://github.com/joanbono/awesome-kicad|awesome KiCad plugins]]. \\
Also search [[https://github.com/collections/|Collections]]. \\
I have collected information and bookmarks to some topics, so it is easier to find when needed. \\
Also see **[[life_hacks:start|life hacks]]** and the other pages of this wiki. \\

- [[projects:rlink2|Update Renault R-Link 2]] and unlock Android Auto \\
- [[awesome-pages:disc_rear_brakes|Rear disc brakes]]: changing brake pads, e.g. on Renault Megane IV \\
- [[projects:meizu_player|Meizu M6]] miniplayer files and links collection \\
- See [[sony_ericsson:start|Sony Ericsson phone section]] \\
- [[awesome-pages:lg-webos|How to root your LG webOS TV]] and LG adblock list\\
- [[awesome-pages:camera|Camera link collection (mostly Sony)]], e.g. for Multiport, QX-Series and PlayStation Eye \\
- [[awesome-pages:playstation|Sony PlayStation]]: Things to know about Sony PlayStation and DualShock controllers \\
- [[awesome-pages:thinkpad|Thinkpad UEFI]]/BIOS password removal + Intel-ME patcher \\
- [[awesome-pages:proprietary_conn|A list of proprietary connectors]], most connectors are ugly \\
- [[awesome-pages:furby|Furby]]: The obsession with Furby \\
- [[disassembled_devices:vcds_clone_cable|VCDS clone cable research]] \\
<hidden Brother printer tells that waste ink absorber sponge is (nearly) full>
No need for hacks! Just empty/replace the sponge and reset the counter in maintenance mode: \\
[[https://help.brother-usa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/132597/~/initial-purge]] \\
[[https://scribd.com/document/423661210/Brother-Maintenance-Mode-List]] \\
</hidden> \\

====== Links ======

- [[https://nitroqr.com/wall-of-qrs#generator|NitroQR]], read about it on [[https://www.reddit.com/r/indiehackers/comments/1mmjj2t/im_pushing_qr_codes_beyond_just_looks_now_you_can/|reddit]] and on the [[https://nitroqr.com/blog|blog what it can do]] \\
- [[https://www.pdfimpose.it/]], to create foldable cards (and to create multiple business cards on a single DIN A4 page) \\
- [[https://posterazor.sourceforge.io/]] to create large posters out of DIN A4 pages (e.g. for stencil spray painting - just glue printed A4 papers on cornflakes packages and cut out stencil) \\




<hidden schematics and service manual links>
- [[https://www.freeservicemanuals.net/]], formerly sharefx.com \\
- [[https://elektrotanya.com/]], extensive collection of appliance schematics \\
- [[https://audiocircuit.dk/]] for audio service manuals and schematics \\
- [[https://www.hifiengine.com/]] schematics of hifi amplifiers \\
- [[https://w140.com/tekwiki/]] \\
- [[http://www.ko4bb.com/getsimple/index.php?id=manuals]] \\
- [[https://bama.edebris.com/]] boat anchor manuals \\
- [[https://www.s-manuals.com/]] and its [[https://www.s-manuals.com/smd|list of abbreviated markings on SMD chips]] \\
- [[https://artekmanuals.com]] mostly Tek and HP manuals in good quality scans \\
- [[http://tim.id.au/blog/tims-laptop-service-manuals/]] \\
- [[https://manualzz.com/]] \\
- [[https://www.manualslib.com/]] \\
- [[https://archive.org/details/manuals]] archive.org: The Manual Library; (various topics) \\
- [[https://justgivemethedamnmanual.com/]] \\
</hidden> \\


<hidden technical links and forums>
- [[https://www.eevblog.com/forum/]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/user/EEVblog|EEVblog on YT]] \\
- [[https://www.mikrocontroller.net/]] \\
- [[https://www.youtube.com/user/bigclivedotcom/videos|YouTube channel BigCliveDotCom]]: teardowns of devices with its schematics explained \\
- [[https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/textbook]]: Lessons in Electric Circuits is a comprehensive online textbook \\
</hidden> \\

<hidden software repositories>
- [[https://github.com/mvp/uhubctl]] smart USB hub per-port power control \\
- [[https://github.com/hathach/tinyusb]] USB stack for microcontrollers \\
- [[https://github.com/lvgl/lvgl]]: Embedded graphics library \\
- [[https://github.com/ska80/tinygl]]: a Small, Free and Fast Subset of OpenGL*  \\
</hidden> 
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- [[https://blog.rahix.de/git-tricks/]] git tricks \\

===== Media recommendations =====

-> [[awesome-pages:media|Media recommendations]]: Movies + Books + Music \\

===== Commercial Web links =====
- [[https://wint.global]] is a cheap webhoster I like (this page is hosted by them) \\
- [[https://paketversand24.com]]: Allgäuer Päckchen- und Paketservice, ideal für Sperrgut/Speditionsversand (auch ins Ausland) \\

==== Product recommendations ====

-> [[awesome-pages:products|Product recommendations]] with web links of stuff to buy. Remember: Not buying anything saves 100% and the environment too! \\


====== House-building thoughts ======

If you want to build a new house, consider the following things: \\
[[awesome-pages:house-building|recommendations what to think about before building]] \\