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Maintenance slip leaves light in Qantas jet wing; two-day cross-country flight ensues
aviation8 days ago

Maintenance slip leaves light in Qantas jet wing; two-day cross-country flight ensues

Two days after maintenance, a battery-powered work light was signed out for a Qantas Airbus A380 and left inside the left wing, going unnoticed during post-maintenance checks. The aircraft flew from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth and back before the missing tool was found in an unreturned tool report. Investigators said there was no safety impact; Qantas has tightened tool-control procedures with a mandatory pre-clearance check. The ATSB notes a prior 2023 incident where a tool was left in an engine and a 2020 screwdriver tip caused damage elsewhere; no injuries were reported.

via CNN|
#a380#aviation#maintenance
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls patch fixes PC performance as servers come back online
gaming14 days ago

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls patch fixes PC performance as servers come back online

Patch notes released after maintenance promise PC-focused improvements for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, including reduced CPU usage, fixes for audio-related processing spikes that caused frame drops, and frame-rate stability across resolutions. Bug fixes address battle settings reverting after restart and unresponsive lobby buttons. PC-specific tweaks include shader warm-up prompts and improved auto-graphics detection. Servers are back online with overall lag reductions and performance improvements.

via eventhubs.com|
#gaming#maintenance#marvel-tokon-fighting-souls
The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm: Keeping Giant, Ancient Projectors Alive
technology29 days ago

The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm: Keeping Giant, Ancient Projectors Alive

Only about 25 US theaters and roughly 45 worldwide can show The Odyssey in true IMAX 70mm, a rare, labor‑intensive feat that relies on aging projectors and scarce parts. The 70mm film runs horizontally at 1.43:1, delivering unparalleled brightness but requiring constant maintenance—from water‑cooling leaks and refurbished platters to PalmPilot-era controls now emulated on iPads and a Windows XP audio system being upgraded. Despite the challenges, audiences flock to the tangible, imperfect magic of film, though future expansion remains limited and dependent on technicians keeping these giants alive.

via GQ|
#70mm#film-projection#imax
Nintendo rolls out week-long Switch downtime, adds new online maintenance session
technology1 month ago

Nintendo rolls out week-long Switch downtime, adds new online maintenance session

Nintendo released its maintenance schedule for the week of July 26, 2026, adding a new Switch 2/Switch online-play session and warning of downtime across several games as network services go offline during the windows. Affected titles include Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, F-Zero 99, and others, with a separate Switch Online maintenance window planned for mid-August.

via Nintendo Everything|
#maintenance#nintendo#online-services
Maintenance bug triggers West US outage, disrupting Microsoft 365 and Azure
technology1 month ago

Maintenance bug triggers West US outage, disrupting Microsoft 365 and Azure

A bug in Microsoft's automated maintenance request system in the West US data center incorrectly marked additional network devices for maintenance, removing IP routes and causing a broad outage across Azure and Microsoft 365 services (including SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Admin Center, Power Automate, Copilot, and Loop). After rerouting traffic and rolling back the change, affected services recovered by 3:41 PM ET, and Microsoft is conducting a full internal review with a final post-incident report expected within about 14 days.

via BleepingComputer|
#azure#m365#maintenance
Missouri skydiving plane crash spotlights maintenance and safety
world2 months ago

Missouri skydiving plane crash spotlights maintenance and safety

A Sunday skydiving-plane crash in Missouri involved a 2010 Pacific Aerospace 750XL operated by Skydive Kansas City. Despite skydiving’s overall strong safety record—about 3.47 million jumps with 16 fatalities last year—the incident underscores how maintenance issues and human factors can contribute to accidents, even with aircraft designed for short takeoffs and ample jump space.

via AP News|
#aviation-safety#maintenance#missouri
Turbocharge Android in 10 Minutes, No Cost
technology3 months ago

Turbocharge Android in 10 Minutes, No Cost

The piece argues Android slowdowns stem from software clutter, not worse hardware, and offers a quick, 10-minute, zero-cost routine to restore speed: delete unused apps (via long-press or Play Store), prune old files with the preinstalled Files app (check Downloads and large items, move to cloud if needed), tweak home-screen settings (grid layout and launcher options) for a fresh feel, adjust device settings (e.g., enable dark mode to save battery), and review privacy/permissions to limit app access. Following these steps can make the device feel nearly as snappy as when it was new.

via CNET|
#android#maintenance#performance
Heat Cycles and Seals: The Oil Leak Reality of Air-Cooled Porsches
automotive4 months ago

Heat Cycles and Seals: The Oil Leak Reality of Air-Cooled Porsches

Oil leaks on vintage air-cooled Porsches largely come from heat cycling that hardens and shrinks rubber seals; the hot, horizontally mounted engine keeps oil pressed against gaskets and gravity can reveal weaknesses. Prolonged storage accelerates drying of seals, making leaks appear after a car is finally started. Regular driving, using the right oil, and timely seal replacements can mitigate leaks, though these classics still require significant maintenance and investment.

via Jalopnik|
#air-cooled-porsche#automotive#maintenance
Nintendo schedules brief maintenance for Switch 2 and Switch affecting DLC and virtual cards
gaming4 months ago

Nintendo schedules brief maintenance for Switch 2 and Switch affecting DLC and virtual cards

Nintendo released a brief maintenance schedule for the week of April 26, 2026, affecting both Switch 2 and Switch devices. The downtime targets downloadable software (online licenses) and virtual game cards, with two short sessions on April 20 (and into April 21 for UK/Europe) across time zones: 7:00 PM PT / 7:30 PM PT and 10:00 PM ET / 10:30 PM ET, plus corresponding UK and European times. The downtime is described as brief, and Nintendo’s maintenance reports page can be used to track updates.

via Nintendo Everything|
#dlc#downtime#gaming