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Thunderbolt cable replacement

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The 27" Thunderbolt Display, part number A1407, is connected to my MacBook Air and sometimes the display is going black. After some Googling I found that other people have had the same problem and the issue is that the Thunderbolt cable is defect. The thing is always to get the right spare part number which is 922-9941 So search with Google or Bing => "Apple cable 922-9941" Some hints to exchange the cable is to follow the relevant parts of these instructions on IFIXIT I bought suctions cups from Biltema  to lift the the glas screen which is attached with magnets

Find Your Car with iPhone

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Have You ever felt lost, coming out from a shopping mall and just wondering; Where the heck did I leave my car ??? If Your iPhone is connected to Your car with Bluetooth the problem is solved. Apple have had a brainstorming so just follow the advice in this support information. How to find your parked car with Maps on your iPhone and You are all safe.

Two Factor Authentication on old ATV

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If You activated  Two Factor Authentication , 2FA, on Your devices it could be that Your old Apple TV 2 or 3 after some time wants to be in the same "club". Two weeks after I activated 2FA for my other devices, my ATV 2 demanded the code for 2FA?? I tried to log on to the ATV2 with my iCloud password but didn't succeed. In the same article mentioned above, there is info for devices running older software. "Then type your password followed by the six-digit verification code directly into the password field."

HomeKit explained

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A well-made compilation about homekit. The Wirecutter Other  HomeKit posts  on this Blogg

Unboxing EVE HomeKit products

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Since the HomeKit app, Home, for iOS was shipped with iOS 10 it was time to check its possibilities. After some checking the products from Elgatos Eve  seemed to be a way to start. They also have a free App which I like. The disadvantage is that they are Bluetooth devices with a limited range and therefore have to be pretty close to an Apple TV. I started up with the Eve Room, indoor sensor, and Eve Energy, switch and power meter, and the Apple TV 4 as Home hub. Apple have god instructions here and t here , read them, but first update the firmware of the accessories, in this case via the Elgato Eve app, otherwise the Home app will probably not recognise them.

Secure Your Apple ID

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The big thing is that if You follow the setup on the Apple link below You can limit the access to Your Apple account to only trusted devices. So even if a Hacker have both Your Apple ID and password it is not enough to access Your account. Two-factor authentication for Apple ID

Blocking address change

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If You missed it, and live in Sweden  ! Now You can block unauthorised address change using Skatteverkets website . Just log on using some electronic identification and then register. After this registration its only possible to change Your address, when moving in the future, using electronic identification.

Dishwasher servicecode 60

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The PCB is mounted just below the buttons Our Husqvarna dishwasher QB 6221 stoped working and displayed the servicecode 60. The washer stops dishing and the pump empties the washer. After some Googling I found some Guys who have had the same problem  and it indicates overheating. It also seems that many modells from both Husqvarna and Electrolux shares the same control electronics.

Reclosable Fastener, Velcro

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I think there is many people like me that don't like to make new holes in their boat, so 3M have made a fantastic solution, Dual Lock, that in many use cases solves the problem. Its a type of Velcro but there is no male/female part. Both parts are same Many of the interior panels in our boat is attached with this fastener. One application was that we wanted to hang the nice George Jensen gauges on the bulkhead/wall but, as said, didn't want to make any new screw holes. The solution was to make a mahogany plate with the screws and then attach the plate with Dual lock to the wall. In order to have the plate close to the wall a cavity was made on the backside of the plate. The cavity was made with a router.