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Local area networks (LANs) that use technologies like Ethernet and Wi-Fi are incredibly useful for letting devices talk with each other. Yet a core problem here is knowing which devices …read more Continue reading UDP Broadcasting and Easily Finding Network Services
In these trying times it seems appropriate to work through some ‘what if ‘ scenarios, such as the local gas station suddenly not having any more gasoline to sell you, …read more Continue reading From Sugar to Ethanol Fuel With a Little Microbial Help
We all love a good bit of bounce now and then, with everything from trampolines to bouncy castles and bouncy balls forming the staple of a wholesome childhood for many. …read more Continue reading How to Remove Bounce When Bouncy Objects Encounter Bounciness
The phenomenon of cable-shaped indents in the plastic cases of retro systems is one that’s probably painfully familiar to many a collector of such systems. Although in these situations neither …read more Continue reading Retro Gear and the Mystery of Cables Melting Into Cases While in Storage
A central problem with the arguably overhyped field of quantum computing remains the difficulty in objectively ascertaining performance and new developments, as much here relies on indirect measurements. Such is …read more Continue reading Microsoft’s Topological Quantum Computing Claims Once Again In Question
Reverse-osmosis (RO) systems are one way to ensure that you get very clean drinking water. The Waterdrop G3P600 variety that [Tomasz Wasilczyk] recently purchased is definitely among the fanciest and …read more Continue reading Hacking a Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Through its Smart Faucet
Some of us have felt somewhat nervous about the collapse of DRAM and NAND Flash memory supply in the consumer market, while others seem to have fully embraced it. Someone …read more Continue reading Making a Magnetic Core Memory USB Drive
In the world of scientific publishing there are many reasons why a paper can be retracted, but generally there is an obvious and clearly communicated reason for doing so. Thus …read more Continue reading The Terrifying 2011-Era Case of Max Planck’s Retracted Papers
The recently released Valve Steam Machine is that it uses a custom, non-standard PCB and non-standard power supply. This fact apparently has irked some people who decided that it makes …read more Continue reading Cramming a Mini-ITX Gaming PC into a 3D Printed Steam Machine Sized Case
There’s no questioning [Throaty Mumbo]’s uncanny skill at answering questions that nobody ever asked, such as whether it’s possible to watch YouTube videos on a Nintendo Game Boy Color handheld …read more Continue reading Watch YouTube on a Game Boy Color With a Special Cartridge