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We’re inspired by people who put things back together. Meet the crafty folks pushing the boundaries of repair.

Mother’s Day Gift Guide—Spring for Repair

Spring may be springing some unpredictable weather on you, but one thing will always be true: May means Mother’s Day. For those of you keeping track, that’s soon! Whether you…

April 19, 2022

by Sam Goldheart - iFixit

Repair Stories

Cables: A Pandemic Love Story

These last two years made me appreciate some nearly forgotten things. Long dog walks, board game night, reading an actual book: all pleasant rediscoveries in rough times. Maybe the most…

April 14, 2022

by Kevin Purdy

Fixers

Aerospace Engineer & iFixit Alum Arielle Sampson Is Taking Repair to New Heights

We love all of our community members, but we have a special place in our hearts for our student contributors. Not everybody knows this, but plenty of guides on iFixit’s…

April 4, 2022

by Sarah Westberg - iFixit

Fixers

Advice for Female Fixers from the Women of iFixit

March is Women’s History Month and today is International Women’s Day—a day to celebrate the achievements of women all over the world. This year’s theme, #BreakTheBias, is a reminder to…

March 8, 2022

by Olivia Webb

What's In Your Toolbox?

Computer Clan’s Krazy Ken: What’s In Your Toolbox?

This is What’s In Your Toolbox?, an occasional post series where we showcase tools and tips from our favorite fixers. Today we’re featuring Krazy Ken from Computer Clan, a YouTube channel for…

February 24, 2022

by Kevin Purdy

What's In Your Toolbox?

Woodbrew’s Dylan & Molly: What’s In Your Toolbox?

This is What’s In Your Toolbox?, an occasional post series where we showcase tools and tips from our favorite fixers. Today we’re featuring Molly and Dylan from Woodbrew, who make DIY…

February 11, 2022

by Kevin Purdy

Brain Candy

Five Strategies for Finding Out-of-Stock Parts

Try as we might, iFixit can’t sell every part for every device that needs fixing, whether due to price, demand, logistics, or some mix of all three. So we sometimes…

February 8, 2022

by Kevin Purdy

Fixers

Everyone is a Genius

Apple made a pretty smart choice (dare I say…genius choice?) when it named its in-store repair service the Genius Bar. The name aims to assure customers their broken device is…

January 17, 2022

by Olivia Webb

iFixit

Ladies of iFixit Earn 1 Million in Reputation

The Ladies of iFixit have earned 1 million in reputation! This collective milestone is thanks to a wonderful group of women fixers, each of whom contribute to iFixit’s community by…

January 10, 2022

by Kris Rodriguez - iFixit

Tools

Tools to Fix the Planet: The Pro Tech Toolkit and Mako Driver Kit Are Now Carbon Neutral

If you want to be kinder to the planet, extending the lifespan of your electronics is one of the best things you can do. Mining for and manufacturing electronics has…

November 24, 2021

by Elizabeth Chamberlain - iFixit