Fixers At Free Geek, Computer Repair Paves the Path to Jobs "One of our jobs as human beings is to help make other people smile," Cindy says as she shows me around Free Geek. Amidst the torn apart monitors and data-wiped… February 7, 2013 by Kyle Wiens - iFixit
iFixit Rethinking the Future: iFixit Joins the Circular Economy 100 We’re incredibly proud to announce that the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has selected iFixit to be a member of the Circular Economy 100. As part of the three-year program, iFixit will… February 6, 2013 by Julia Bluff
Repair Guides Save the Dishwasher, Save the World Our dedication to DIY repair extends way beyond iMacs and Nintendos. The average microwave could cost anywhere from $300-$680 to replace. And larger appliances? The average refrigerator can cost upwards… February 4, 2013 by
Repair Stories Little Fixers, Big Ambitions Sometimes, we get really cool stuff in our mailbox, like fancy tools and new gadgets—but this one trumps them all. Last week, CEO Kyle Wiens, CXO Luke Soules, and guide-writer… February 1, 2013 by Julia Bluff
Product Design The Dangers of Disposable Furniture Every year, Americans spend $78 billion on furniture. The average household replaces that furniture every 5 to 7 years; some of it inevitably finds its way into the dump. We… January 31, 2013 by
Legislation Say Goodbye to Legal Cell Phone Unlocking Last October, the Librarian of Congress issued a temporary exemption to legislation that outlaws the unlocking of cell phones. The exemption expires on January 26, 2013. After the deadline, users… January 25, 2013 by Andrew Goldheart
Events iFixit at DesignCon and Macworld Calling all tech-heads and chip-heads! It’s that time of year again: MacWorld and DesignCon are practically upon us. iFixit will be at both events. So, if you're in the Bay… January 23, 2013 by Julia Bluff
Gadgets GoPro Hero3 Teardown GoPro recently released the Hero3, a Wi-Fi-enabled, 4K-resolution-capable camcorder that can be submerged into almost 200 feet of water with its protective case. Yet all that tech is housed in… January 22, 2013 by Miro Djuric
Hacks Repairing The Riff: Guitar Repair, Self-Repair, and Soul While the more complicated fixes on guitars—like neck issues—might require an expert eye, odds are most guitar problems can be fixed with a few tools and basic research. “These are… January 21, 2013 by
Fixers How to Bridge the Digital Divide with Broken Computers Computers arrive at The Exploration Station because they’ve outlived their usefulness. Some unwanted, used computers are donated to the program by local families and businesses. Others come to the facility… January 17, 2013 by Julia Bluff
