To our younger readers, a car without an all-touchscreen “infotainment” system may look clunky and dated, but really, you kids don’t know what they’re missing. Buttons, knobs, and switches all …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/11/05/hacking-buttons-back-into-the-car-stereo/)

Better 3D-Printed Bridges Are Possible, With the Right Settings
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The header image above shows a completely unsupported 3D-printed bridge, believe it or not. You’re looking at the bottom of the print. [Make Wonderful Things] wondered whether unsightly unsupported bridges …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/11/05/better-3d-printed-bridges-are-possible-with-the-right-settings/)

A Pentium In Your Hand
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Handheld computers have become very much part of the hardware hacker scene, as the advent of single board computers long on processor power but short on power consumption has given …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/11/05/a-pentium-in-your-hand/)

Spectravideo Computers Get A Big Upgrade
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Spectravideo is not exactly the most well-known microcomputer company, but they were nevertheless somewhat active in the US market from 1981 to 1988. Their computers still have a fanbase of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/11/05/spectravideo-computers-get-a-big-upgrade/)

Make Metal Rain with Thermal Spraying
https://hackaday.com/2025/11/06/make-metal-rain-with-thermal-spraying/

For those of us hackers who have gone down a machining rabbit hole, we all know how annoying it can be to over-machine a part. Thermal spraying, while sounding sci-fi, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/11/06/make-metal-rain-with-thermal-spraying/)