As temperatures warm up in the Northern Hemisphere, one’s mind naturally turns to the outdoors and the garden — even if some of our gardens are still snow-covered. One secret …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/the-only-snail-you-want-in-your-garden-is-a-seed-starting-hack/)

Running a Desktop PC off AA Alkaline Cells
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/running-a-desktop-pc-off-aa-alkaline-cells/

Everyone is probably familiar with the concept of battery-powered devices, but generally, this involves a laptop with a beefy battery pack and hardware optimized for low power draw. You could …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/running-a-desktop-pc-off-aa-alkaline-cells/)

Have you ever used a Tick Stick?
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/have-you-ever-used-a-tick-stick/

Picture this: you have an irregular opening you need to fabricate a piece to fill. Maybe it’s the stonework of a fireplace; maybe it’s the curved bulkhead of a ship. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/have-you-ever-used-a-tick-stick/)

This LED Strip Clock Aims to Make Your Next One Easier, Too
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/this-led-strip-clock-aims-to-make-your-next-one-easier-too/

At first glance, it may look like [Rybitski]’s 7-segment RGB LED clock is something that’s been done before, but look past the beautiful mounting. It’s not just stylishly framed; the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/this-led-strip-clock-aims-to-make-your-next-one-easier-too/)

Vend-o-Vision: Trading Quarters for Watching TV in Public
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/vend-o-vision-trading-quarters-for-watching-tv-in-public/

Time to enjoy your favorite TV shows. (Credit: SpaceTime Junction, YouTube)
" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/vend-o-vision_tv_time_back-to-the-future_spacetime_junction_youtube.jpg?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/vend-o-vision_tv_time_back-to-the-future_spacetime_junction_youtube.jpg?w=800">There was a time before portable TVs and personal media players when the idea of putting coin-operated TVs everywhere, from restaurants to airports and laundromats, would have seemed like a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/vend-o-vision-trading-quarters-for-watching-tv-in-public/)

Computer Terminal Replica Inspired By 70s Hardware
https://hackaday.com/2026/03/01/computer-terminal-replica-inspired-by-70s-hardware/

Not so long ago, most computer users didn’t own their own machines. Instead, they shared time on mainframes or servers, interacting with this new technology through remote terminals. While the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/03/01/computer-terminal-replica-inspired-by-70s-hardware/)

Color Mixing Spray Paint On The Fly
https://hackaday.com/2026/03/01/color-mixing-spray-paint-on-the-fly/

One of the problems with being a graffiti artist is that you have to carry around a different spray can for each color you intend to use. [Sandesh Manik] decided …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/03/01/color-mixing-spray-paint-on-the-fly/)

The Long Afterlife Of The Console Modchip
https://hackaday.com/2026/03/01/the-long-afterlife-of-the-console-modchip/