Google Wifi running OpenWRT

By Michael McGarrah · February 01, 20251 min read

Repurposing first-generation Google Wifi units by flashing OpenWRT using the SuzyQ CCD cable and Closed Case Debugging.

MacOS Outlook Calendar Copy Events

By Michael McGarrah · January 30, 20251 min read

Microsoft removed copy/paste for Outlook calendar events. Here's the workaround on macOS and the registry fix for Windows.

Diagnosing a broken microwave

By Michael McGarrah · December 10, 20243 min read

A three-year-old microwave stopped heating. The diode was bad — confirmed with a 9V battery and multimeter — but replacing it didn't fix it, and the repair cost more than the appliance.

HP ProCurve Switch Java WebUI

By Michael McGarrah · December 09, 202413 min read

Getting the HP ProCurve Java WebUI working in 2024 using Firefox 51.0.1 Portable and Java 8 Update 121 Portable — the last versions with NPAPI support before it was removed from browsers.

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2025-02-01 Google Wifi running OpenWRT
2025-01-30 MacOS Outlook Calendar Copy Events
2024-12-10 Diagnosing a broken microwave
2024-12-09 HP ProCurve Switch Java WebUI