Identify That Antenna By Sight
It’s a skill that radio amateurs pick up over years but which it sometimes comes as a surprise to find that is not shared by everyone, the ability to casually …read more Continue reading Identify That Antenna By Sight
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Identify That Antenna By Sight
It’s a skill that radio amateurs pick up over years but which it sometimes comes as a surprise to find that is not shared by everyone, the ability to casually …read more Continue reading Identify That Antenna By Sight
Moving Big Stuff Without The Tears
It’s something that has probably happened to more than one of us over the years, there’s an unmissable opportunity at the machinery auction or on eBay, with the small snag …read more Continue reading Moving Big Stuff Without The Tears
Cursive Out Loud: Dealing with Dragons
When we last left this broadening subject of handwriting, cursive, and moveable type, I was threatening to sing the praises of speech-to-text programs. To me, these seem like the summit …read more Continue reading Cursive Out Loud: Dealing with Dragons
M.2 For Hackers – Expand Your Laptop
You’ve seen M.2 cards in modern laptops already. If you’re buying an SSD today, it’s most likely an M.2 one. Many of our laptops contain M.2 WiFi cards, the consumer-oriented …read more Continue reading M.2 For Hackers – Expand Your Laptop
Mastercard’s New Card: Safer From Quantum Attacks?
Quantum computers present a unique threat to many aspects of modern information technology. In particular, many cryptographic systems could be at risk of compromise in the event a malicious actor …read more Continue reading Mastercard’s New Card: Safer From Quantum Attacks?
Dancers Now Help Power Glasgow Nightclub
Humanity thus far has supplied most of its electricity needs by burning stuff, mostly very old stuff that burns great but is hard to replace. That stuff is getting increasingly …read more Continue reading Dancers Now Help Power Glasgow Nightclub
New Venue Gives Philly Maker Faire a Fresh Start
When we last checked in with the Philadelphia Maker Faire in 2019, one couldn’t help but be impressed with what the organizers had pulled off with just a fraction of …read more Continue reading New Venue Gives Philly Maker Faire a Fresh Start
2022 Hackaday Supercon: Final Talks Announced
The third and final round of the 2022 Supercon talks announcements brings us closer to a complete picture of the full spectrum of hacking awesomeness taking the stage in just …read more Continue reading 2022 Hackaday Supercon: Final Talks Announced
Mining and Refining: Cobalt, the Unfortunately Necessary Metal
The story of humankind is largely a tale of conflict, often brought about by the uneven distribution of resources. For as long as we’ve been down out of the trees, …read more Continue reading Mining and Refining: Cobalt, the Unfortunately Necessary Metal