Within the retro computing community there exists a lot of controversy about so-called ‘retrobrighting’, which involves methods that seeks to reverse the yellowing that many plastics suffer over time. While …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/12/05/warnings-about-retrobright-damaging-plastics-after-10-year-test/)

This Week in Security: React, JSON Formatting, and the Return of Shai Hulud
https://hackaday.com/2025/12/05/this-week-in-security-react-json-formatting-and-the-return-of-shai-hulud/

After a week away recovering from too much turkey and sweet potato casserole, we’re back for more security news! And if you need something to shake you out of that …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/12/05/this-week-in-security-react-json-formatting-and-the-return-of-shai-hulud/)

Mac System 7 On a G4? Why Not!
https://hackaday.com/2025/12/05/mac-system-7-on-a-g4-why-not/

Over the many years Apple Computer have been in operation, they have made a success of nearly-seamlessly transitioning multiple times between both operating systems and their underlying architecture. There have …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/12/05/mac-system-7-on-a-g4-why-not/)

Hackaday Podcast Episode 348: 50 Grams of PLA Hold a Ton, Phreaknic Badge is Off The Shelf, and Hackers Need Repair Manuals
https://hackaday.com/2025/12/05/hackaday-podcast-episode-348-50-grams-of-pla-hold-a-ton-phreaknic-badge-is-off-the-shelf-and-hackers-need-repair-manuals/

Join Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi as they go over their picks for the best stories and hacks from the previous week. Things start off with a warning …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/12/05/hackaday-podcast-episode-348-50-grams-of-pla-hold-a-ton-phreaknic-badge-is-off-the-shelf-and-hackers-need-repair-manuals/)

Reason versus Sentimental Attachment for Old Projects
https://hackaday.com/2025/12/05/reason-versus-sentimental-attachment-for-old-projects/

We have probably all been there: digging through boxes full of old boards for projects and related parts. Often it’s not because we’re interested in the contents of said box, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/12/05/reason-versus-sentimental-attachment-for-old-projects/)

Garage Fridge Gets New DIY Controller
https://hackaday.com/2025/12/05/garage-fridge-gets-new-diy-controller/

[Rick] had a problem. His garage refrigerator was tasked with a critical duty—keeping refreshing beverages at low temperature. Unfortunately, it had failed—the condenser was forever running, or not running at …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/12/05/garage-fridge-gets-new-diy-controller/)

Magic Magikarp Makes Moves
https://hackaday.com/2025/12/05/magic-magikarp-makes-moves/

One of the most influential inventions of the 20th century was Big Mouth Billy Bass. A celebrity bigger than the biggest politicians or richest movie stars, there’s almost nothing that …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/12/05/magic-magikarp-makes-moves/)

Adding Electronics to a Classic Game
https://hackaday.com/2025/12/05/adding-electronics-to-a-classic-game/