Last year, a couple of rather unusual computers emerged from China: a 386sx-based palmtop and an 8088-based mini-laptop. The average person isn’t exactly clamoring for a DOS machine these days, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/02/22/the-book8088-gets-a-post-hype-review/)

Solar E-Ink Weather Station Works on Dark Days, Too
https://hackaday.com/2024/02/22/solar-e-ink-weather-station-works-on-dark-days-too/

One way to get through the winter doldrums is to take notice of the minuscule positive changes in weather as spring approaches. Although much of the US is experiencing a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/02/22/solar-e-ink-weather-station-works-on-dark-days-too/)

Making Wooden Shingles with Hand Tools
https://hackaday.com/2024/02/22/making-wooden-shingles-with-hand-tools/

While they have mostly been replaced with other roofing technologies, wooden shingles have a certain rustic charm. If you’re curious about how to make them by hand, [Harry Rogers] takes …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/02/22/making-wooden-shingles-with-hand-tools/)

The ELIZA Archaeology Project: Uncovering the Original ELIZA
https://hackaday.com/2024/02/22/the-eliza-archaeology-project-uncovering-the-original-eliza/

Since ELIZA was created by [Joseph Weizenbaum] in the 1960s, its success had led to many variations and ports being written over the intervening decades. The goal of the ELIZA …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/02/22/the-eliza-archaeology-project-uncovering-the-original-eliza/)

The Latest Advancements in Portable N64 Modding
https://hackaday.com/2024/02/22/the-latest-advancements-in-portable-n64-modding/

[Chris Downing] has been in the mod scene a long time, and his 5th GeN64 Portable is his most modern portable Nintendo 64 yet. The new build has an improved …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/02/22/the-latest-advancements-in-portable-n64-modding/)

ESP32 Oscilloscope Skips Screen for the Browser
https://hackaday.com/2024/02/23/esp32-oscilloscope-skips-screen-for-the-browser/

An oscilloscope can be an expensive piece of equipment, but not every measurement needs four channels and gigahertz sampling rates. For plenty of home labs, old oscilloscopes with CRTs can …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/02/23/esp32-oscilloscope-skips-screen-for-the-browser/)

Your Noisy Fingerprints Vulnerable to New Side-Channel Attack
https://hackaday.com/2024/02/23/your-noisy-fingerprints-vulnerable-to-new-side-channel-attack/

Cyber security of personal device. Man using modern cellphone with application for scanning fingerprint, isolated on white background
" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/fingerprint_phone.jpeg?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/fingerprint_phone.jpeg?w=800">Here’s a warning we never thought we’d have to give: when you’re in an audio or video call on your phone, avoid the temptation to doomscroll or use an app …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/02/23/your-noisy-fingerprints-vulnerable-to-new-side-channel-attack/)