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Clever Brit successfully repurposes telephone wiring for gigabit internet throughout his vintage home — Lad converts "incomprehensible mess of wires" into high-speed ethernet links

A British individual successfully repurposed telephone wiring in his vintage home to achieve gigabit internet speeds throughout the house, documented on his blog "The HFT Guy." By converting the telephone lines to high-speed ethernet links, he eliminated the signal degradation and latency issues experienced with powerline adapters. Using a GIGA Copper device, he was able to convert the RJ11 telephone connectors to RJ45 ethernet connectors, enabling a stable and fast connection. The project was a success, with near-gigabit speeds achieved, showcasing the potential for utilizing existing telephone infrastructure for high-speed networking.

500 disposable vapes recycled into a powerwall to power a house and workshop — enough juice for up to eight hours of home usage or three days of work

YouTuber Chris Doel repurposed 500 disposable vape batteries to create a powerwall that can power his house and workshop for up to eight hours at home or three days at work. The project addresses the e-waste crisis caused by disposable vapes in the UK, with millions of vapes discarded weekly. Doel salvaged batteries from returned vapes, tested their capacity, and connected them to create a powerful battery bank. The setup includes custom 3D-printed modules, aluminum rails, and a battery management system for safety. The powerwall is connected to an inverter, enabling it to power Doel's workshop and home appliances, showcasing the potential of repurposing e-waste for sustainable energy solutions.

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