In the early 1990s I was privileged enough to be immersed in the world of technology during the exciting period that gave birth to the World Wide Web, and I …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/09/10/a-look-at-the-small-web-part-1/)

Rescuing High-Res Displays from Older Macs
https://hackaday.com/2024/09/10/rescuing-high-res-displays-from-older-macs/

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Assessing the Energy Efficiency of Programming Languages
https://hackaday.com/2024/09/10/assessing-the-energy-efficiency-of-programming-languages/

Programming languages are generally defined as a more human-friendly way to program computers than using raw machine code. Within the realm of these languages there is a wide range of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/09/10/assessing-the-energy-efficiency-of-programming-languages/)

Mobile Coffee Table Uses Legs to Get Around
https://hackaday.com/2024/09/10/mobile-coffee-table-uses-legs-to-get-around/

For getting around on most surfaces, it’s hard to beat the utility of the wheel. Versatile, inexpensive, and able to be made from a wide array of materials has led …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/09/10/mobile-coffee-table-uses-legs-to-get-around/)

Why have Seven Segments When You Can Have 21?
https://hackaday.com/2024/09/10/why-have-seven-segments-when-you-can-have-21/

https://hackaday.io/project/197637-sc-002
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Misleading GPS, Philosophy of Maps, And You
https://hackaday.com/2024/09/10/misleading-gps-philosophy-of-maps-and-you/

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Cruise Ship-Lengthening Surgery: All the Cool Companies Are Doing It
https://hackaday.com/2024/09/10/cruise-ship-lengthening-surgery-all-the-cool-companies-are-doing-it/

Credit: Silversea cruises
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The Apple Watch As An Ammeter
https://hackaday.com/2024/09/10/the-apple-watch-as-an-ammeter/