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Tailscale’s new tool can connect two PCs even when neither has a public IP
I connected two PCs directly without accounts, VPNs, or port forwarding.
5 new movies to watch this week across Netflix, HBO Max, and more (September 28-October 4)
One of the summer's most shocking horror movies hits streaming this week.
After trying OneNote, Obsidian, and 3 others, here's why I'm still using Google Keep
Finding out if Google Keep is the best note-taking app for daily tasks.
5 more beginner self-hosting projects you can run on any old PC
You don't need 32GB of RAM and 24TB of storage.
The first Boox pocket eReader is up for pre-order, and Xteink should watch out
The Picco can go anywhere, including on your phone.
The FPGA Chronicles: Exploring the Tang Nano 20K
FPGAs used to be mysterious, expensive devices, but these days you can buy surprisingly capable boards for very little money. Some years ago, I did an FPGA Bootcamp over on …read more
Ryobi's $20 clamp fan is the most versatile tool in my garage—here's why I own three
One little tool full of uses.
Your PC’s a mess, so here’s the 10-minute Windows cleanup anyone can do
Say goodbye to your messy PC.
6 ways to repurpose an old iPhone
Don't give away your spare device just yet.
EASY Apple Cobbler
Recently, we went apple picking with some friends and I came home with way too many apples. Many of them were on the sour side, perfect for baking! This old-fashioned apple cobbler recipe could not be easier and it’s so …
EASY Apple Cobbler
Recently, we went apple picking with some friends and I came home with way too many apples. Many of them were on the sour side, perfect for baking! This old-fashioned apple cobbler recipe could not be easier and it’s so …
I changed one Galaxy Watch setting and notifications finally made sense
If your watch feels more like a distraction machine than a productivity tool, the fix is probably closer than you think.
I was about to buy another hard drive until I ran my videos through HandBrake
It can handle any format.
I tested the same GPU over USB4 and Thunderbolt 3, and the performance gap is way bigger than you'd expect
It's all in the fine print.
I don’t want the headphone jack back, give me this port instead
It's time for dual USB-C smartphones to go mainstream.
Using the SNES Super FX Chip to Run Super Mario 64
Although the Nintendo 64 was the first to bring real 3D graphics to the table in 1996, the Super Nintendo had an ace up its sleeve in the form of …read more
An IR Blaster Project, in a Nutshell
The speed that computers have gotten smaller is a bit mind-bending. Most of us now walk around with computers in our pockets that would have rivaled the supercomputers from a …read more
Hackaday Links: September 27, 2026
It isn’t quite hailing frequencies open, but researchers from Harvard claim they’ve picked up a radio signal directly from a nearby exoplanet. Before you get too excited, planets in our …read more
Center-Pivot System Modified to Mow Lawn
When flying over the United States, Australia, and a few other vast and relatively empty parts of the world, strange circular formations can be spotted. These are typically center-pivot irrigation …read more
Going on a Tangent with the Intel 8087’s Hybrid CORDIC Algorithm
Continuing their reverse-engineering of Intel’s 8087 FPU, [Ken Shirriff] and friends took a look at one of the trigonometric functions, specifically FPTAN. The most exciting part with such reverse-engineering is …read m…
Corpse Reviver Cocktail
The Corpse Reviver No. 2 is a pre-Prohibition cocktail recipe created to be so strong that it could revive your hungover corpse. Originally, it was served as a morning drink. This cocktail is both equal parts sweet and s…
Homemade Mulling Spices – for Apple Cider and more!
If you are an adult craving a little magic in your life, maybe a little potion making, then make your own mulling spices. Yes, you can buy pre-made mulling spices if you prefer. But you won’t feel like an autumn witch li…
EASY Halloween Cake Pop Ideas
When it comes to Halloween, there are lots of treats to choose from but Halloween cake pops are a great way to serve fun bits of cake on sticks decorated for the occasion. We’ll show you three ideas for how to make an ea…
Pumpkin Juice – Harry Potter Inspired Recipe
I’ve recently been reading Harry Potter with my children and we had so much fun making our own Butterbeer recipe. The next Harry Potter-inspired recipe we wanted to try: Pumpkin Juice! This recipe is inspired by the one …
Will It Fit? This App Tells You Before You Waste Any Time
Years ago, my husband and I made an impromptu purchase of four matching storage benches. We were in my Toyota Rav4, and let’s just say, after a lot of creative rearranging and deconstructing, we managed to get all of the…
Got Slanted Ceilings? This Clever IKEA Storage Hack Unlocks Wasted Space
Ooh, those pesky sloped ceilings. They sure do make it tricky to fit storage, don’t they? But when you’re a clever IKEA hacker like Marie, you meet the challenge head-on and end up with a sweet, custom-built-in solution.…
This Dad’s Weekend DIY Fix Became a Full-Blown Toy Business
Is it just me, or do toys seem to multiply when you’re not looking? It’s like I wake up, go into my son’s room, and I swear there’s more in there. I will be the first to admit that even when you have the best intentions …
Hacker Help! Can I Use Base Kitchen Cabinets As Uppers?
Can we all agree that it’s super frustrating to know what you want to do but be unable to do it? It doesn’t matter what it is. You could be trying to solve world hunger or simply looking for your keys, and if you can’t f…
This IKEA BESTÅ Hack Turns a Cabinet Into a Rotating Desk
If you’ve ever lived in a compact flat, you know the problem: you need a desk and storage, but your room never has space for both. Hynge has a fix for that. Their mechanical system turns an ordinary IKEA BESTÅ cabinet in…
This Kitchen Hack Flips Cabinets Into Custom-Looking Storage
This hack is all about taking things in a new direction, literally. Jim flipped the METOD vertical cabinets on their sides to create slim horizontal uppers. After wrapping them with SINARP panels on the top and bottom a…
Water, Lemon Juice, Vinegar, or Nothing: Should You Even Bother Rinsing Chicken?
There's an ongoing debate about whether or not it's safe or even desirable to rinse meat before cooking it. Many fall into the anti-rinsing camp, saying that it's not effective at dislodging bacteria, especially on poult…
Bloom of the Month: Hellebores
While shopping my local garden center I stopped short when I spied an entire shipment of hellebores in all different varieties that had just arrived. I’ve long admired these blooms but hadn’t purchased any for my garden …
Delft Tile Revival & Factory Tour
The appeal of rural living in the countryside continues to play out in interiors, with pastoral kitchens and cottage style surging in popularity as a respite from a modern world consumed by technology. Delft tile is also…
Bloom of the Month: Amaryllis
We fill our homes with evergreens this time of year, and one of my favorite things about December is the botanicals that are also a part of the traditions of this season: poinsettia, paperwhites, and amaryllis. This year…
Lighted Tree Canvas Art
Nostalgia is always at its height this time of year. Did you ever play with toy Lite Brites as a kid? I remember my cousin had a set we would play with. And those retro light up ceramic trees have made a comeback as well…
Sources for Keepsake Table Linens
I look forward to it every year, planning a dining room tablescape in anticipation of Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. For the holidays, I prefer classic patterns like tartans or leaf motifs, or something with a littl…
Forest Ghosts Printable Art
Fall is here and Halloween is approaching! I created these three printable forest ghost scenes for decorating your spaces. The first print is ‘Forest Ghosts I’ with autumn colors and a vintage vibe, the second print, ‘Fo…
How to Roll Sushi — The Ultimate Guide
Sushi rolls, known as makizushi in Japanese, are only limited by your imagination — and your ability to roll them neatly, of course. While it may seem like a lot of effort, rolling sushi is a snap if you have the right t…
How to Tell if Your 'Expired' Eggs Are Still Good to Eat
Many people rely on the date printed on an egg carton to decide when to toss the dozen, but sell‑by and best‑by dates are quality guidelines — not safety deadlines. If you've been pitching eggs solely because of the…
Make Slime Without Borax: 5 Easy Recipes for Gooey Homemade Ooze
As kids, we were all obsessed with Nickelodeon's epic green slime — getting slimed felt like the ultimate badge of honor. What most of us didn't realize back then is how easy it is to make your own slime at home. One of …
Change Your Sleeping Position to Control the Type of Dreams You Have
If you frequently awaken in the middle of the night, trembling in terror, you might want to consider swapping sides. According to research conducted by Dr. Mehmet Yucel Agargun and colleagues at Yüzüncü Yil University in…
How to Perform the Clock Card Trick
This clever time-based card trick feels like pure magic — and it's easy to learn with zero sleight of hand. The Clock Card Trick uses a spectator's freely chosen card, the current time, and a "clock" of playing cards to …
Hand-Quilted Coasters
Get ready for those shorter days and cooler nights by adding a little warmth and color to your home or next gathering. We partnered with Fiskars to use their collection of fabric cutting tools to craft these modern patch…
5 Ways to Fall
We are rounding up some of our favorite Fall throwbacks. This also means Halloween is around the corner and it’s time to start costume brainstorming – any suggestions? In the meantime, here are a few of our favorite DIYs…
No-Sew Modern Quilt Favor Boxes
Fall is right around the corner and nothing says cozy like warm hues and patchwork quilts! We drew inspiration from both for these sweet favor boxes we created with our favorite Fiskars tools. Based on modern, geometric …
Candy Coffins
Fall calls for pumpkin spice, bonfires, and spooky décor! When we think of fall crafting with the kids, it definitely involves including them in party planning and creating decorations or favors. These adorable little co…
Toast Boards with Too Good To Go
We’re excited to partner on this post with Too Good To Go. They are a clever app that connects you with local restaurants and grocery stores with surplus food to help fight food waste, which contributes to 10% of all glo…
7 Tips for Putting Together a Guest Room
We’re renovating a farmhouse about an hour outside New York City and I’m so excited to be able to host friends there. I think I’m actually more excited about the guest rooms than any of the other spaces. The bedrooms won…