One Video In, a Whole Publishing Kit Out — Without the Cloud

Discover how to turn a single video into a full publishing package without relying on the cloud. Faster, private, and control at your fingertips.

America Is Missing Out on the Ultimate Mosquito Weapon

A Chinese company claims to have developed a laser system capable of zapping mosquitoes mid-flight, raising questions about U.S. adoption of this technology.

I’m Getting into Mesh Networks (Meshtastic, MeshCore, and Reticulum)

An in-depth look at emerging mesh networking solutions like Meshtastic, MeshCore, and Reticulum, their capabilities, and implications for decentralized connectivity.

Rust (and Slint) on a Jailbroken Kindle

A hobbyist successfully ports Rust and the Slint GUI library to a jailbroken Kindle Paperwhite, enabling custom apps on e-ink devices.

What Is a Direct Attach Copper (DAC) Cable? (2021)

A detailed overview of DAC cables: what they are, how they work, their uses, and limitations in high-speed networking as of 2021.

Best Thermal Paste and Pads for High-TDP GPUs

Thorsten Meyer AI names PTM7950 the top pick for sustained GPU loads, citing pump-out risk in 24/7 AI workstations.

The first webcam was created because a bunch of computer engineers were too lazy to walk over to the coffee machine.

The first webcam was developed by computer engineers to avoid walking to the coffee machine, marking a key moment in tech history.

What Apple and Google are doing to push notifications

Apple and Google are implementing new platform-level interventions to regulate push notifications, impacting user control and sender practices.

Valve raises Steam Deck prices by more than $200

Valve has increased the prices of the Steam Deck models significantly, citing rising component costs. Both new and refurbished units are now more expensive.

DuckDuckGo search saw 28% more visits after Google said people love AI mode

DuckDuckGo’s search visits rose by 28% following Google’s promotion of AI features, highlighting user preference for privacy-focused search options.