In a retrospective, [Kevin Fang] takes us back to 2015, when on the Steam for Linux issue tracker [keyvin] opened an issue to report that starting the Steam client after …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/01/20/how-a-steam-bug-once-deleted-all-of-someones-user-data/)

Learn Sailing Mechanics Without Leaving Dry Land
https://hackaday.com/2024/01/20/learn-sailing-mechanics-without-leaving-dry-land/

The ancient art of sailing can be very intimidating for the uninitiated given the shifty nature of wind. To help understand the interaction of wind direction and board orientation, [KifS] …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/01/20/learn-sailing-mechanics-without-leaving-dry-land/)

Garden Light Turned Mesh Network Node
https://hackaday.com/2024/01/21/garden-light-turned-mesh-network-node/

We love a good deal, especially when it comes to scavenging parts for projects. Cheap outdoor solar lights are more than just garden accessories; they’re a handy source of waterproof …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/01/21/garden-light-turned-mesh-network-node/)

Reverse-Engineering the Web-@nywhere Watch For 2001-Era Smartwatch Action
https://hackaday.com/2024/01/21/reverse-engineering-the-web-nywhere-watch-for-2001-era-smartwatch-action/

Although smartwatches seem to be just a recent fad, people have been strapping wristwatches to their wrists with all kinds of functionality. Whether a miniscule calculator, a remote control, an …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/01/21/reverse-engineering-the-web-nywhere-watch-for-2001-era-smartwatch-action/)

Computer Logic Spins with No Electricity
https://hackaday.com/2024/01/21/computer-logic-spins-with-no-electricity/

We’ve often said you can make a logic gate out of darn near anything. [The Action Lab] agrees and just released a video showing how he made some logic gates …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/01/21/computer-logic-spins-with-no-electricity/)

Creators Can Fight Back Against AI With Nightshade
https://hackaday.com/2024/01/21/creators-can-fight-back-against-ai-with-nightshade/

If an artist were to make use of a piece of intellectual property owned by a large tech company, they risk facing legal action. Yet many creators are unhappy that …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/01/21/creators-can-fight-back-against-ai-with-nightshade/)

Simulating Cellular Biology in the Browser
https://hackaday.com/2024/01/21/simulating-cellular-biology-in-the-browser/

[Technistuff] read a paper about simulating a “minimal” cell — apparently a cell with only 493 genes. This led to a goal: reproduce the simulation in TypeScript so it can …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/01/21/simulating-cellular-biology-in-the-browser/)