Monday, 4 February 2019

How to use an XBox HDD on Windows 7 and 10

In a previous video Driveway Dudes Paul showed you how to reconfigure an XBox 360 HDD to work as an external drive for a Mac (link below)

In this video he shows you how to do the same using Windows 7 and 10.

No need to spend any more money than a to buy a very inexpensive adapter lead (€3 or equivalent in $ and £) which can be used again and again on different drives.

Easy and straightforward and in a few minutes you can use that hard drive that you thought was useless, made useful again as an external/internal/other devices or even dare we say it, for a PS

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This video is for guide purposes.

XBox HDD to Mac   https://youtu.be/n0ZvH4Ko4Zc

Monday, 28 January 2019

How to replace an RJ45 ethernet connector plug yourself

What's worse than having your ethernet plug constantly fall out of your tv, laptop, modem, hub, server, router, etc because the little locking tab broke.

Well all is not lost as Driveway Dudes Paul shows you how to easily replace an RJ45 ethernet connector plug yourself.

You can buy the plugs quite cheaply (less than 5c each) usually available at an electrical retail outlet or online.
The crimping tool would cost you less than €10 or equivalent in you countries currency.

You could probably buy a ready made cable for less but what if the cable was in an inaccessible place.
And also wouldn't it be fun to learn something new and do it yourself.

Tools used
Safety blade, Snips, and Crimping tool.

Please think safety. Knives can be sharp.

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Sunday, 30 September 2018

How to use an XBox HDD on your Mac

Driveway Dudes Paul shows you how to enable an old XBox 360 hard drive to make it useable as an external storage device for your Mac.

Using a SATA to USB adapter cable, initialize then erase the contents on the XBox HDD and you now have a useable external drive for your Mac.

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Sunday, 23 September 2018

2 pin To 3 pin And No Cutting Needed

Nowadays a lot of electrical items arrive with a 2 pin moulded plug. That's all very well if you live in a Country where 2 pin is standard but what if you live in a Country where a 3 pin plug is used?

Driveway Dudes Paul shows you how to easily use an adapter to convert your 2 pin plug to a 3 pin.

No cutting or rewiring is involved.

The 3 pin adapter plug used is easily available to buy from a retailer or online for just a couple of £/$/€

Think safety. Always use a fused adapter.

This video is for guide purposes

Tuesday, 4 September 2018

How To Change The Cabin Pollen Filter on a 2010 SEAT Ibiza MK4 6J

In this episode of Driveway Dudes Will, shows you how to easily remove and fit a cabin pollen filter on a 2010 SEAT Ibiza MK4 6J. This process may apply to other Volkswagen Group vehicles.

Tools and miscellaneous used:
Rubber / Latex gloves.

The filter we used for this model is the Hengst E961LI Filter.
Please check you have the correct filter before you start this task

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NB. This video is for guide purposes only. Please contact you local SEAT dealership for further assistance.

Monday, 27 August 2018

How to Reset the Service Indicator on a 2010 Seat Ibiza MK4 6J

Driveway Dude Will shows you how to reset the service indicator schedule on your Mk4 Seat Ibiza 6J Model Years 2008 - 2017.

No tools needed.

This may also apply to other models.

It is advisable to service your car or have it serviced when it is due or you may shorten the life of your engine or even damage it.

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Thursday, 16 August 2018

Simple Conversion 230VAC Washing Machine Motor to 12VDC

No tools needed.

Driveway Dudes Paul shows you how you can convert a 230VAC washing machine motor to operate by using just a 12VDC battery without having to modify, breakdown, dismantle or rewire it.

Simply by using just 3 wires it is easily done and if you wish, by removing those 3 wires it can again be used as a 230VAC motor.

The applications can be whatever you want.

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