Updating old USB connectors
From Mini-USB and Micro-USB to USB-C
A quick article on how to update old USB connectors to modern USB-C.
Blog-of-gain
A tech-oriented blog from a Linux user
Latest blog updates
| 2026-04-10 | Panther's DIY Wapanese Bed: Add maintenance update. |
| 2026-04-08 | Updating old USB connectors: New article. |
| 2026-04-07 | Toksinen suhde (in Finnish): New article. |
| 2026-04-07 | A toxic relationship: Finnish version, new titles, small revising. |
| 2025-12-06 | Keychron M6 (1K, PixArt 3311) review: New article. |
Toksinen suhde (in Finnish)
Kokemus miehen näkökulmasta
Vuosi 2025 oli psykologisesti ehkä elämäni raskain vuosi. Sekava suhde, jota voisi kuvailla toksiseksi, jätti paljon käsiteltävää. Aiheesta ei ole paljon miesten kertomuksia, joten tässä yksi sellainen.
A toxic relationship
Experience from a male perspective
The year 2025 was psychologically perhaps the roughest year of my life. Having my mind mixed up in a relationship that could be described as toxic left a lot of stuff to process. There aren't many detailed accounts from the male perspective out there, so here's one.
Updates
| 2026-04-07 | Finnish version, new titles, small revising. |
Keychron M6 (1K, PixArt 3311) review
With modding and comparison to Logitech MX Master
I used my original Logitech MX Master mouse for eight years until it finally broke down a few months ago. I needed a new mouse, and the new Keychron M6 with PixArt 3311 sensor seemed to fit my criteria. Check out how it compares to the original MX Master.
Happy Plugs Clip
Modding and a review
Since my previous open Bluetooth earphones stopped working, I needed new ones. I decided to try my luck with a small brand from Sweden, Happy Plugs. Check out the article for the Clip model review and some innovative modding.
Installing Microsoft Intune on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Unable to register first, but solved the problem
I just received my new work computer. Our company policy requires us to install Microsoft Intune. I had some trouble as Intune kept saying "Get the app" instead of "Register". Here's how I solved the problem.
Alesis Turbo Mesh Kit review
Are cheap electronic drums good for learning to play?
For the longest time I was considering to start playing the drums. A few years ago I finally did buy a cheap electronic drum set. This review I was supposed to write already two years ago, but better late then never I guess. Check it out to learn how a cheap drum set works for a beginner!
Updates
| 2023-12-06 | Add instructions for macOS and MidiPipe. |
Rant: loudness war, style over functionality, etc.
Just a rant about random things that could be much better
Every now and then I bump into things which I find highly annoying. To make 2022 a better year, I decided to flush the buffer of annoying things right away. Read the article to discover some things that would be different in a better world.
Updates
| 2025-08-27 | Add note about Dynamic Range DB website. |
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