Category: Hacks

A lookitsash reader saw this floating wall-mounted workbench a few years ago and decided to improve its design at home. He did it and then […]

If you don’t know what a square of speed is or how you can use it, this video tutorial will show you everything you need […]

Windows 10 on a Raspberry Pi is a great way to create your own internet-connected devices , and today Microsoft released an update that simplifies […]

Fitbit alone won’t make you healthy , but the more data you see, the better you understand what you need to do. In Initial State, […]

Building your own retro gaming console with a Raspberry Pi is essentially a rite of passage these days, but building your own enclosure takes it […]

Essential items like trash cans or air conditioning aren’t exactly the look you want your yard to be, especially if you’re aiming for a relaxing […]

The next time you empty a plastic milk or water jug ​​rather than recycle it, turn it into a reusable container for sandwiches, wrappers, salads, […]

We’ve seen loads of security cameras built on the Raspberry Pi, but MakeUseOf has a fun feature that also lets you control the camera’s movement. […]

Working with metal can result in tiny, hard to see chips and debris all over the place. This clever trick will make it easier to […]

Some affordable headphones and gaming keyboards, true stories of wild children found in the wild, a new podcast on climate change and why Sir Patrick […]

If you want to add some greenery to your home – be it green for nature’s sake or green because you love the idea of […]

There are several things that go together better than Minecraft and the Raspberry Pi, and a small microcomputer designed to teach kids to program can […]

Given that the Raspberry Pi is a mini-computer, it should come as no surprise that one of the most common designs is a dashboard-style display […]

When the Mini NES was announced, we started looking for the best 3D printed case we could find. The DIYer daftmike blows it out of […]

If you have a T-shirt that you can no longer wear, give it new life in the form of a beautiful woven necklace. All you […]

Have you ever found yourself with a dead smartphone battery, but next to a friend with a fully charged battery? Make Magazine shows you how […]

Weather Displays is a fun project that has also proven to be quite rewarding. On Instructables, DIYer AughtNaughtZero shows you how to build a display […]

For some, camping is about sleeping in the open air; for others, it’s creating ridiculous structures for sleeping inside. If you’re a fan of the […]

Do you have vinyl that you want to listen to anywhere in the house? The Mozilla folks (yes, Mozilla specifically ) wanted to find a […]

If you have a dress shirt that is about to fade away or have had better times, you can turn it into an adorable dress […]

Telescopes are great, and while you can get a decent one for a relatively cheap price, making your own is always more fun. If you […]

You’ve got all sorts of tools to let you know when it’s going to rain, but if you really want to make sure you’re ready, […]

Do you have an old cell phone? Tinkernut shows you how to use it by turning it into an Arduino smartwatch with a brain. Using […]

Masking tape is a must if you want clean, straight lines when drawing. But here’s a little caveat: don’t leave it on for too long. […]

The Raspberry Pi Zero can still be hard to find , but at least it’s not hard to use. Master and Trainer Te Ko Ed […]

Pokémon Go is great for adventure on your feet, but just like the original Game Boy games, having a bike makes everything better. You travel […]

If you have a window in which you can use a curtain, but you do not want to install equipment for it or do not […]

Nintendo’s new Mini NES is a cool tiny Nintendo console coming in November , but you don’t have to wait that long to get your […]

Making homemade energy bars can be as simple or difficult as you want, and this recipe is as simple as possible. With a few ingredients, […]

The inexpensive IKEA LACK side table is easy to transform for a variety of useful projects. Here’s how you can add a beautiful sunken garden […]

You have hundreds of ways to know the weather, but if you’re looking for an elegant desktop solution, DIYer caturnuson shares his cute Pi-based forecast […]

If you’re planning on messing around with electronics, be it a Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or whatever, you need to know at least a little programming […]

Finding a Raspberry Pi Zero is still tricky , but if you have one and want to put it to good use, Ben Heck shows […]

We all have a favorite pair of shoes that we just can’t bring ourselves to throw away, despite the holes in our toes or heels. […]

The many ways people have found for squeezing a palm- sized Raspberry Pi computer into a pocket-sized device are some of my favorite Pi projects. […]

Narrow places, such as behind a toilet, are difficult to reach with a brush or roller. Make your paint pad with a free agitator stick […]

Taking a day off from work is both a blessing and a curse. A well thought out day (or two) of rest can recharge your […]

Banging over the head with cans is great fun, but if you really want to impress everyone around you, doing it with a car you […]

Instructables user Herbsko built this beautiful reusable whole nut beer container, which probably explains why it looks so good, but even if you don’t have […]

We’ve already seen Raspberry Pi-powered photo booths , but Make went a step further by adding a touchscreen and automatically uploading them to Google Photos. […]