Folks with a bit of knowledge about network security commonly use virtual private networks (VPNs) when out and about. Whether you’re connecting to public WiFi or somebody passes you a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/07/hackaday-links-april-7-2024/)

A Spark Gap Transmitter, Characterized
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/07/a-spark-gap-transmitter-characterized/

When we think of a spark gap radio transmitter, most of us immediately imagine an early twentieth century ship’s radio room or similar. Most of us know these transmitters as …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/07/a-spark-gap-transmitter-characterized/)

Fixing an Expensive Smart Toaster is Worth the Time
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/07/fixing-an-expensive-smart-toaster-is-worth-the-time/

There was a time when the simplest and cheapest kitchen appliance you could think of was a toaster. Some nichrome wire, a spring, and a mechanical thermostat were all you …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/07/fixing-an-expensive-smart-toaster-is-worth-the-time/)

KanaChord Is a Macro Pad for Japanese Input
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/08/kanachord-is-a-macro-pad-for-japanese-input/

There are various situations that warrant additional keyboards on your desk, and inputting a second language is definitely a good one. That’s the idea behind KanaChord, which generates Unicode macros …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/08/kanachord-is-a-macro-pad-for-japanese-input/)

Fortran and WebAssembly: Bringing Zippy Linear Algebra to NodeJS & Browsers
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/08/fortran-and-webassembly-bringing-zippy-linear-algebra-to-nodejs-browsers/

With the rise of WebAssembly (wasm) it’s become easier than ever to run native code in a browser. As mostly just another platform to target, it would be remiss if …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/08/fortran-and-webassembly-bringing-zippy-linear-algebra-to-nodejs-browsers/)

Heating Mars On The Cheap
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/08/heating-mars-on-the-cheap/

Mars is fairly attractive as a potential future home for humanity. It’s solid, with firm land underfoot. It’s able to hang on to a little atmosphere, which is more than …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/08/heating-mars-on-the-cheap/)

1950s Switching Power Supply Does it Mechanically
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/08/1950s-switching-power-supply-does-it-mechanically/

When you hear about a switching power supply, you think of a system that uses an inductor and a switch to redistribute energy from the input to the output. But …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/08/1950s-switching-power-supply-does-it-mechanically/)

Ultimate Power: Lithium-Ion Packs Need Some Extra Circuitry
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/08/ultimate-power-lithium-ion-packs-need-some-extra-circuitry/