Dec 18, 2006 10:01 PM

Elsewhere on Wired, 12.18.06

Gear Factor brings us a video, shown above, that illustrates how to revive moribund NiCd batteries by zapping them with a welder. I am not going to attempt this with my own personal body insofar as I am not possessed of either a welder or any mechanical ability whatsoever. The Malcontents bring us a keyboard […]

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Chris Kohler started writing for WIRED in 2002, and founded WIRED.com's Game|Life channel in 2005. He is the author of the books Power-Up and Retro Gaming Hacks, and co-hosts the Stitcher Award-winning podcast Good Job, Brain! ... Read More

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