Q Meter Measures… Q, of Course
https://hackaday.com/2023/01/19/q-meter-measures-q-of-course/

If you’ve ever dealt with RF circuits, you probably have run into Q — a dimensionless number that indicates the ratio of reactance to resistance. If you ever wanted to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/01/19/q-meter-measures-q-of-course/)

What Else Is An M.2 WiFi Slot Good For?
https://hackaday.com/2023/01/19/what-else-is-an-m-2-wifi-slot-good-for/

Many mainboards and laptops these days come with a range of M.2 slots, with only a subset capable of NVME SSDs, and often a stubby one keyed for ‘WiFi’ cards. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/01/19/what-else-is-an-m-2-wifi-slot-good-for/)

That Old ThinkPad Needs an Open Source 2.5″ IDE SSD
https://hackaday.com/2023/01/19/that-old-thinkpad-needs-an-open-source-2-5-ide-ssd/

So you fancy yourself a FOSS devotee, do you? Running GNU/Linux on your old ThinkPad, avoiding devices that need binary blobs? Got LibreBoot installed too? Not bad, not bad. But …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/01/19/that-old-thinkpad-needs-an-open-source-2-5-ide-ssd/)

Automated Drip Watering Device Keeps Plants Happy
https://hackaday.com/2023/01/20/automated-drip-watering-device-keeps-plants-happy/

Plants tend to need a regular supply of water to stay happy. If you’re a green thumb, it’s one of the primary things you should take care of before you …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/01/20/automated-drip-watering-device-keeps-plants-happy/)

Building a NAS That Really Looks Like a NAS
https://hackaday.com/2023/01/20/building-a-nas-that-really-looks-like-a-nas/

Building your own network attached storage (NAS) for personal use isn’t all that difficult. A single board computer, a hard disk and a power supply in an enclosure is all …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/01/20/building-a-nas-that-really-looks-like-a-nas/)

This Week in Security: Git Deep Dive, Mailchimp, and SPF
https://hackaday.com/2023/01/20/this-week-in-security-git-deep-dive-mailchimp-and-spf/

First up, git has been audited. This was an effort sponsored by the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF), a non-profit working to improve the security of Open Source projects. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/01/20/this-week-in-security-git-deep-dive-mailchimp-and-spf/)

Cassette Player Cupholder is a Useful But Risky Idea
https://hackaday.com/2023/01/20/cassette-player-cupholder-is-a-useful-but-risky-idea/