3 Home Assistant projects to do new things with old tech this weekend (Aug 14-16)

Who says you need to use devices as intended?

I connected a desktop GPU to my handheld and quickly found its limits

First-gen constraints.

The 5 worst Samsung Galaxy phones I’ve ever owned, ranked

They can't all be winners.

Google Meet's best new feature has nothing to do with video calls

Google Meet can now use Gemini to take AI notes for meetings beyond just video calls.

Chalupa Recipe – Taco Bell Copycat

A traditional chalupa is fried masa dough shaped like a little boat topped with simply salsa, cheese and shredded lettuce. Chalupa means ‘boat.’ If you love the Taco Bell Chalupa supreme, this is a copycat version you ca…

I didn’t realize my smart TV could do this — until I found these apps

Your smart TV is capable of way more than you think.

5 uncomfortable truths about 3D printing that you need to hear

Even the greatest hobbies have downsides.

7 arts and crafts accessories to 3D print for your weekend projects (Aug 14 - 16)

Get crafty this weekend.

This reusable notebook replaced every paper notebook I own

I haven't bought a single pad of paper in almost 2 years, thanks to this reusable notebook.

All 10 Google Pixel A-series phones, ranked

Ranking every Pixel A-series phone ever made, and the results might surprise you

4 free Fire TV upgrades Amazon quietly rolled out (and how to actually use them)

Amazon's latest Fire TV update finally fixes what everyone complained about.

USB4 doesn’t mean what you think it means

Neither the USB Type-C connector nor the USB4 logo guarantees the features you expect.

ShieldFont: Bludgeoning AI Scrapers that Disrespect Robots.txt

In the more innocent days of the World Wide Web you could simply put a robots.txt file in the root of your website that search engine indexing bots and similar …read more

Docker looks complicated until you learn these 7 terminal commands

Docker can look intimidating at first, but these seven commands demystify the platform and help with troubleshooting.

Angela specifically asked how she could add a top beam to make her wall of IKEA KALLAX shelves look like one built-in unit. Since there’s a space above the TV, she wants to add something along the top that spans the unit…

Mauchly and Eckert’s Other Computers

If you ask a random person who [John Mauchly] or [J. Presper Eckert] were, you’d probably get a blank stare. Ask a Hackaday reader, and you have a better shot. …read more

Rare IBM PC Brought Back To Life

[Epictronics] happens to have a rather special machine in his possession. It’s a rare IBM PC prototype or concept machine from the late 1980s known as the IBM 7496 Executive …read more

Removing Microplastics from Soil with Tumbling Magnetic Flakes

While in aquatic environments microplastics can be filtered out relatively easily, in soil it’s much harder to get to these microscopic particles. While you can certainly strip mine an entire …read more

Troubleshooting Video Delay On The Raspberry Pi

The Raspberry Pi line of single-board computers are great little devices, and they can do great things with cameras and video. However, there can be a fair bit of latency …read more

Tearing Down A Cheap Digital Caliper

Most hackers and makers end up with a cheap pair of calipers in the toolbox at some point or another. [DiodeGoneWild] decided to take a particularly cheap plastic pair and …read more

Midori Sour

If you love an Amaretto Sour or Whiskey Sour, it’s time to try our Midori Sour recipe! You’ll love the melon flavor and the intense green color of this 1980s cocktail. You won’t need sour mix for this recipe. It’s a grea…

Colorado Bulldog

The Colorado Bulldog drink is a variation of classic cocktails White Russian and Black Russian with a fizzy twist. This rich, coffee-flavored recipe starts off with a base similar to the White Russian, calling for Kahlua…

Working from home has a lot of perks, but it also comes with plenty of challenges. For example, I often get distracted by random chores nagging at me as I try to type away at my keyboard. And on the days my son is home f…

Apple Pie Shot

Celebrate the start of the best season of the year with our Apple Pie Shot recipe. This tasty dessert shot is made using apple cider, vanilla vodka, cinnamon whiskey and whipped cream. It’s the perfect fall drink. This s…

Washington Apple Shot

Let’s learn to make a Washington Apple Shot. This recipe tastes just like a fresh, crisp apple. It’s one of the tastiest shot recipes I have ever tried. It’s a scaled down version of a Washington Apple cocktail. We’ll te…

I’m always on the lookout for how to hide a TV so it doesn’t become the default focal point in the room. We’ve looked into the artwork televisions, and there are some cool hacks for hiding TVs, but this particular projec…

Old Fashioned Recipe

Today I’m going to share my favorite classic cocktail- the Bourbon Old Fashioned. The Old Fashioned has been my go-to for years and learning to make a perfect Old Fashioned at home has been such a fun process. You’re goi…

Is it weird that I want to do this hack, and I don’t even have a cat? I just think it’s so clever, especially how it creates the perfect catio for a balcony. I definitely would have tried this out when I lived in my seco…

Anyone who’s gone furniture shopping likely has a story about how their purchase didn’t work as well at home as it did in the store. It happens a lot with large pieces: when you see them in a big showroom, they feel like…

I love a good organizational system. It keeps everything tidy, within reach, and just makes life run a little more smoothly. The right pegboard setup is a perfect example, and Simone Tomaselli definitely has a favorite. …

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…