DIY portable computing takes many forms, and doesn’t always require getting down and dirty with custom electronics. [Justinas Jakubovskis]’s Steam Deck Play and Work case demonstrates this with some really …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/12/custom-case-turns-steam-deck-into-portable-workstation/)

Modern AI on Vintage Hardware: LLama 2 Runs on Windows 98
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/13/modern-ai-on-vintage-hardware-llama-2-runs-on-windows-98/

[EXO Labs] demonstrated something pretty striking: a modified version of Llama 2 (a large language model) that runs on Windows 98. Why? Because when it comes to personal computing, if …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/13/modern-ai-on-vintage-hardware-llama-2-runs-on-windows-98/)

Using Audio Hardware To Drive Neopixels Super Fast
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/13/using-audio-hardware-to-drive-neopixels-super-fast/

Here’s the thing about running large strings of Neopixels—also known as WS2812 addressable LEDs. You need to truck out a ton of data, and fast. There are a dozen different …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/13/using-audio-hardware-to-drive-neopixels-super-fast/)

Keebin’ with Kristina: the One with the Holey and Wholly Expensive Keyboard
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/13/keebin-with-kristina-the-one-with-the-holey-and-wholly-expensive-keyboard/

The Ultimate Hacking Keyboard (UHK) line is, as the name suggests, a great choice for a lot of people. They’re each a toe-dip into the ergonomic waters with their split-ability …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/13/keebin-with-kristina-the-one-with-the-holey-and-wholly-expensive-keyboard/)

How Nyan Cat Was Ported To UEFI
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/13/how-nyan-cat-was-ported-to-uefi/

The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) took over from the classical BIOS some years into the new millenium. It’s typically used for running a computer at the basic pre-OS level, and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/13/how-nyan-cat-was-ported-to-uefi/)

Raspberry Pi Hack Chat with Eben Upton
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/13/raspberry-pi-hack-chat-with-eben-upton/

A pile of fresh raspberries isolated on white background.
" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/raspberries.jpeg?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/raspberries.jpeg?w=800">Join us on Wednesday, January 15 at noon Pacific for the Raspberry Pi Hack Chat with Eben Upton! The Hack Chat has been on an extended hiatus, but we’re back …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/13/raspberry-pi-hack-chat-with-eben-upton/)

Clever PCBs Straighten Out the Supercon SAO Badge
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/13/clever-pcbs-straighten-out-the-supercon-sao-badge/

When we decided that Simple Add-Ons (SAOs) would be the focus of Supercon 2024, it was clear the badge would need to feature more than just one or two of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/13/clever-pcbs-straighten-out-the-supercon-sao-badge/)