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Exploring Hidden JPEG Features
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Exploring Hidden JPEG Features

This meant that users could make out the gist of an image before it finished downloading. This was a great feature for…

5d · 1 min read · 11 views
A New Blood Hack For An Old Game
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A New Blood Hack For An Old Game

A New Blood Hack For An Old Game No comments by: Zoe Skyforest July 24, 2026 Title: Copy Short Link: Copy Even before…

5d · 1 min read · 7 views
New Method Accelerates Color 3D Printing
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New Method Accelerates Color 3D Printing

A new slicer method for multi-color FDM 3D printing reduces the number of tool changes required. It works by rotating…

5d · 1 min read · 9 views
Targeting Allele-Specific Faulty mRNA in SCNA2 Mutation Patients
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Targeting Allele-Specific Faulty mRNA in SCNA2 Mutation Patients

Targeting Allele-Specific Faulty MRNA In SCNA2 Mutation Patients No comments by: Maya Posch July 23, 2026 Title: Copy…

5d · 3 min read · 12 views
A Train Departure Board For The Home
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A Train Departure Board For The Home

A Train Departure Board For The Home No comments by: Zoe Skyforest July 23, 2026 Title: Copy Short Link: Copy Trains…

6d · 1 min read · 13 views
Encryption in the 1790s
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Encryption in the 1790s

Encryption In The 1790s No comments by: Al Williams July 23, 2026 Title: Copy Short Link: Copy For as long as humans…

6d · 4 min read · 12 views
Musing on AI from 1964
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Musing on AI from 1964

In 1964 Irving John Good, then at Trinity College, Oxford, authored a paper titled “Speculations Concerning the First…

7/13/2026 · 1 min read · 33 views
Web Tool Lets You Take Steam Controller for a Drive
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Web Tool Lets You Take Steam Controller for a Drive

To drive one’s Steam Controller across a desk, all that is needed is for a computer with a paired controller and a…

6/30/2026 · 1 min read · 32 views
This Kid-Friendly Laptop Build is The Antidote to Age Verification
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This Kid-Friendly Laptop Build is The Antidote to Age Verification

This Kid-Friendly Laptop Build Is The Antidote To Age Verification No comments by: Tyler August June 26, 2026 Title:…

6/26/2026 · 2 min read · 38 views
Increasing Photon Upconversion Efficiency with Structural Exciton Localization
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Increasing Photon Upconversion Efficiency with Structural Exciton Localization

If the energy of such wavelengths could be coaxed into this useful spectrum, this could then correspondingly boost the…

6/26/2026 · 2 min read · 42 views
Hackaday Links: June 14, 2026
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Hackaday Links: June 14, 2026

Hackaday Links: June 14, 2026 No comments by: Tom Nardi June 14, 2026 Title: Copy Short Link: Copy Times are tough out…

6/14/2026 · 3 min read · 60 views
Why not yserver? It’s Xserver, but Rust-y.
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Why not yserver? It’s Xserver, but Rust-y.

The yserver project is a new display manager option for those not using Wayland, offering a Rust-based alternative to…

6/14/2026 · 2 min read · 36 views
Make Your Ceiling Disappear With ADS-B and Short-Throw Projector
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Make Your Ceiling Disappear With ADS-B and Short-Throw Projector

The Skylight project integrates ADS-B data with a short-throw projector to enhance the experience of tracking…

6/4/2026 · 1 min read · 48 views
Distilling Stale Gasoline to Make it Usable Again
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Distilling Stale Gasoline to Make it Usable Again

A recent experiment demonstrated the distillation of stale gasoline to make it usable again. The process involved…

6/4/2026 · 2 min read · 55 views
Texas Instruments Changes the NE5532 and Others into Incompatible Versions
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Texas Instruments Changes the NE5532 and Others into Incompatible Versions

Texas Instruments has made significant changes to the NE5532 op-amp, rendering it incompatible with its original…

6/3/2026 · 2 min read · 46 views
Deltarune’s Tenna Brought to Life
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Deltarune’s Tenna Brought to Life

A new version of the character Tenna from Deltarune has been brought to life by a creator known as BigRig Creates.…

6/3/2026 · 1 min read · 48 views
Linux Fu: Fake Webcams, GUI Edition
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Linux Fu: Fake Webcams, GUI Edition

The article discusses using Linux tools to create fake webcams with a graphical user interface (GUI). It highlights…

6/3/2026 · 5 min read · 48 views
Hydraulic Drive For Your Lawn Tractor
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Hydraulic Drive For Your Lawn Tractor

A lawn tractor was modified by replacing its transaxle with a hydraulic drive system. The modification involved…

6/3/2026 · 1 min read · 46 views
But Just What is This ‘Artificial Intelligence’?
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But Just What is This ‘Artificial Intelligence’?

The article discusses the overuse and misinterpretation of the term 'artificial intelligence' in contemporary…

6/3/2026 · 7 min read · 36 views
Game Dodecahedron Runs AArch64 Assembly
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Game Dodecahedron Runs AArch64 Assembly

The Game Dodecahedron is a unique handheld gaming console that runs bare-metal games programmed in AArch64 assembly.…

6/3/2026 · 2 min read · 44 views
A Diffraction Grating Makes This Clock Readable
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A Diffraction Grating Makes This Clock Readable

A new clock design utilizes a diffraction grating to enhance its readability. The clock features addressable…

6/3/2026 · 1 min read · 34 views
Turning an Old 3D Printer Into a Vinyl Cutter for Cheap
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Turning an Old 3D Printer Into a Vinyl Cutter for Cheap

An article discusses how to convert an old 3D printer into a vinyl cutter using a drag knife. It highlights the…

6/3/2026 · 2 min read · 48 views
A High-Vacuum Controller for an Eventual Electron Microscope
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A High-Vacuum Controller for an Eventual Electron Microscope

Chris Doble is developing a scanning-electron microscope and has created a high-vacuum system as the first step. He…

6/3/2026 · 1 min read · 46 views
Breaking Enigma with an FPGA, Just like at Bletchly Park
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Breaking Enigma with an FPGA, Just like at Bletchly Park

A student project at Cornell University has successfully emulated the Bletchley Park cryptography apparatus using an…

5/30/2026 · 1 min read · 44 views
The Uncooperative Mirror Will Not Help You
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The Uncooperative Mirror Will Not Help You

The Uncooperative Mirror is an art piece that distorts reflections, making it difficult to see one's image clearly. It…

5/30/2026 · 1 min read · 36 views
Testing Various Ways to Waterproof FDM Printed Parts
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Testing Various Ways to Waterproof FDM Printed Parts

A recent study tested various methods to waterproof FDM printed parts, which are typically not water-tight due to…

5/30/2026 · 1 min read · 43 views
Cheap Yellow Display with Boosted PSRAM Turned Snazzy Emulator Station
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Cheap Yellow Display with Boosted PSRAM Turned Snazzy Emulator Station

The Cheap Yellow Display (CYD) is gaining popularity for its affordability and functionality as a retro gaming…

5/30/2026 · 2 min read · 40 views
It’s Another Pi Handheld. But it’s a Really Good One
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It’s Another Pi Handheld. But it’s a Really Good One

The PiBrick is a new handheld device that showcases the capabilities of the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5. It features…

5/30/2026 · 1 min read · 36 views
Take the Reins of this Unique Controller
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Take the Reins of this Unique Controller

A new controller designed specifically for horse riding in video games has been developed by [Squalius]. The…

5/30/2026 · 1 min read · 40 views
Be Your Own Oil Company With Desktop Fischer-Tropsch Process
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Be Your Own Oil Company With Desktop Fischer-Tropsch Process

The article discusses the potential of the Fischer-Tropsch process for producing hydrocarbons at home. It highlights a…

5/30/2026 · 2 min read · 36 views
ESP-Osito Eschews Retrocomputing for Modern Code on Modern, Equivalent Hardware
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ESP-Osito Eschews Retrocomputing for Modern Code on Modern, Equivalent Hardware

Roberto Alsina has developed an operating system called ESP-Osito for the Cheap Yellow Display, which he describes as…

5/29/2026 · 2 min read · 43 views
A Special Type of Mower For Rocky Fields
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A Special Type of Mower For Rocky Fields

A new type of mower designed for rocky fields has been developed, called a flail mower. Unlike traditional mowers,…

5/29/2026 · 1 min read · 42 views
A Modern Web Browser For Classic Mac OS
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A Modern Web Browser For Classic Mac OS

A new web browser called Macsurf has been developed for classic Mac OS 9 on PowerPC computers. This browser is a port…

5/29/2026 · 1 min read · 38 views
Hackaday Podcast Episode 371: Space Computers, Spy Phones, and So Long CHU
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Hackaday Podcast Episode 371: Space Computers, Spy Phones, and So Long CHU

The latest episode of the Hackaday Podcast features discussions on various technology topics. Hosts Tom Nardi and Al…

5/29/2026 · 2 min read · 32 views
A Fume-Control Cabinet for Resin 3D Printing
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A Fume-Control Cabinet for Resin 3D Printing

A new fume-control cabinet has been developed for resin 3D printing to manage the toxic emissions produced during the…

5/29/2026 · 2 min read · 37 views
This Week in Security: Ubiquiti Fixes, and FreeBSD Joins the Club you Don’t Want to Join
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This Week in Security: Ubiquiti Fixes, and FreeBSD Joins the Club you Don’t Want to Join

Ubiquiti has released a security bulletin addressing six vulnerabilities, including critical issues that could allow…

5/29/2026 · 7 min read · 46 views
When is an Apple Laptop Not a Macbook? When it’s an Apple II
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When is an Apple Laptop Not a Macbook? When it’s an Apple II

A new laptop called the Book II has been introduced, which is a dual-processor clone of the Apple II. This device…

5/29/2026 · 1 min read · 41 views
Medication Reminder Uses Only One Button
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Medication Reminder Uses Only One Button

The MedMinder is a simple medication reminder device designed to help users keep track of their medication schedules.…

5/29/2026 · 1 min read · 35 views
An Atic Atac Minimap For The ZX Spectrum
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An Atic Atac Minimap For The ZX Spectrum

A new hardware minimap for the classic ZX Spectrum game Atic Atac has been developed using modern microcontrollers.…

5/29/2026 · 1 min read · 38 views
How to Let Everyone Keep a Secret
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How to Let Everyone Keep a Secret

The article discusses a method for sharing secrets without revealing them to individuals. It explains Shamir's Secret…

5/29/2026 · 2 min read · 35 views
Recycling Two XBox One Consoles into a 10 GB USB Flash Drive
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Recycling Two XBox One Consoles into a 10 GB USB Flash Drive

A project has successfully recycled two Xbox One consoles into a 10 GB USB flash drive. The process involved…

5/28/2026 · 1 min read · 41 views
Testing how LFP batteries fail when overcharged
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Testing how LFP batteries fail when overcharged

Recent tests have highlighted the risks associated with LiFePO4 (LFP) batteries, particularly when overcharged. A…

5/28/2026 · 2 min read · 34 views
Camping on Unconventional Watercraft
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Camping on Unconventional Watercraft

A man named Matt is embarking on a unique camping adventure using a jet ski with a custom camper. He has modified the…

5/28/2026 · 2 min read · 43 views
Linux Distributions and Who is Responsible For the Software
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Linux Distributions and Who is Responsible For the Software

The article discusses the complexities of responsibility within the Linux ecosystem regarding software distribution.…

5/28/2026 · 1 min read · 31 views
Autopsy of a Failed Vintage Carbon Resistor
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Autopsy of a Failed Vintage Carbon Resistor

A vintage carbon resistor from a Metrix oscilloscope was examined after it failed during repairs. Despite appearing…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 44 views
A Clock Inspired by Failed Cognitive Tests
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A Clock Inspired by Failed Cognitive Tests

A new clock design has been inspired by the clock-drawing test used to screen for cognitive impairments. This clock…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 33 views
Inside Dyson’s Over-Engineered ₤1000 Hand Dryer
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Inside Dyson’s Over-Engineered ₤1000 Hand Dryer

Dyson's Airblade 9KJ hand dryer showcases advanced engineering for a seemingly simple task. Priced at ₤1000, it…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 38 views
AMOC and the Planet-Wide Impact of Ocean Currents
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AMOC and the Planet-Wide Impact of Ocean Currents

The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) plays a crucial role in regulating the climate, particularly in…

5/27/2026 · 7 min read · 32 views
Three Arduinos Team Up To Make 80s-Style Computer
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Three Arduinos Team Up To Make 80s-Style Computer

A new computer inspired by 80s technology has been created using three Arduinos. This retro-style machine mimics the…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 41 views
Hunting Submarines Via Gravity Is A Tough Errand
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Hunting Submarines Via Gravity Is A Tough Errand

Detecting submarines through their gravitational effects is a challenging endeavor. While submarines are massive and…

5/27/2026 · 5 min read · 42 views

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