Category: Hacks

You can already install Chromium on almost any computer , but this does not apply to single board computers like the Raspberry Pi or CHIP. […]

Sure, your controller rumbles when you play your favorite video games, but what about your chair? Here’s how to turn any chair into a do-it-yourself […]

If you’ve ever hacked electronics , you’ve probably had the illusion that most gadgets are screwed up for you. For example, 9V batteries are just […]

I’ve built all the computers I’ve used since I was eight. Motherboards are still my least favorite component to buy. This video helps you figure […]

Bluetooth used to be something of a battery killer, but with the advent of Bluetooth Low Energy, that has changed. At Adafruit, Colleen explains how […]

A good battery backup is important if you have a lot of equipment that you want to protect against power surges – or just keep […]

Most homes only have standard 3-prong wall outlets in their walls. Of course, USB sockets are almost as useful these days. Get the best of […]

With your TV, cable box, game console, and all the other gadgets you have lying around, your home probably looks a bit like Christmas at […]

Even basic networking equipment gets messy very quickly if a pile of loose cables under my desk is any indication right now. Placing your equipment […]

It’s safe to say that most people are probably not overly addicted to working with leather. While not usually necessary, making a custom embossed leather […]

Do you have an audio system that you sit away from but hate remotes? Instructables user Chris S. demonstrates how to create a soft volume […]

A good hardwood traveler can cost you almost $ 40, but these great looking travelers only cost about $ 5 each and five minutes of […]

If you’ve ever worked with hot glue, you know how badly it irritates your skin. You can’t even take it off until it cools down. […]

By far the most popular DIY project for the Raspberry Pi is using it as a retro game console . So, with the release of […]

It only takes a few ice cream sticks and a felt-tip pen to make your own garden labels, but water can cause ink to drip […]

The Raspberry Pi can support all kinds of great projects, but creating an interface to actually interact with those projects is a chore. DIYer Toby […]

We’ve already shown you how to build a retro gaming table before, but if you’re looking for something a little cheaper, Element14 demonstrates how to […]

About a month ago, Swiss skier and youtuber Nicolas Vouinier wowed the internet with his clever concept of turning a smartphone into slow-motion video and […]

The Raspberry Pi 3 was released this week, and while the built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are a big topic of conversation, it still gets a […]

The Amazon Echo is a pretty nifty little device, but both options cost $ 180 for the Echo and $ 130 for the Amazon Tap. […]

If you’re working on a project that requires a little soldering but don’t have a soldering iron, this clever build will work as a last […]

Painting a piece of furniture is one of the easiest ways to turn it into something that looks like new, but you have several paint […]

The glow of a laptop screen is not flattering to anyone, especially if you are video chatting in a dark room. This bright LED light […]

The Raspberry Pi is great, but certainly not as powerful. One way to increase this power is to create a cluster computer. Instructables user gigafide […]

A damaged rope can be completely useless for most tasks safely, especially if the damaged section is somewhere in the middle. This simple knot can […]

MythBusters famed Adam Savage got a spare drink cart on the plane, and what did he do with it? Of course, he turned it into […]

If you’re interested in building a weird but possibly useful little multipurpose device, Instructables user diyfuntech demonstrates a way to create a speaker / flashlight […]

If you’ve played video games for a while, chances are good that your entertainment center has at least one console that doesn’t do anything, and […]

With just a few folds, you can turn a sheet of cardboard or thin cardboard into a gift box with your own hands. This YouTube […]

There are folding grills on the market for camping and hiking, but these tend to be quite expensive. This DIY version is cheap, easy to […]

For most of us, soldering electronics means soldering through-hole components that are large and easy to handle. However, when machines create components, they use ” […]

There are a large number of different boards for electronics on the market today, but almost all of them have a similar set of basic […]

If you have an umbrella that’s broken by rainy weather, a little work will turn it – or at least the fabric part – into […]

I’ve always loved homemade survival gear and this paracord harness really fits the bill. It even includes a complete survival kit converted into a belt […]

If you have an old T-shirt and a few wire hangers all over your house, you have what it takes to make a tent for […]

The solder smoke extractor is something of a DIY classic , so it’s no surprise that Adafruit has put together an updated guide that uses […]

Collapsible cups and bowls make it easy for you and your dog to drink water on the go. You can buy them from the store, […]

Custom macro keyboards are great for keyboard shortcuts in video games, document editing, or wherever a good keyboard shortcut comes in handy. The problem is […]

Concrete countertops are strong and durable. You can make your own without crafting or lugging around giant concrete blocks. This video shows an outdoor project, […]

The Raspberry Pi Zero was released over two months ago , but it’s still incredibly hard to find. Where is my Pi Zero? is a […]