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This open-source app reveals what Google tries to hide about your Android apps
No more hunting for information.
My Apple TV was the one streaming box I never worried about, until now
Modern updates are pushing my Apple TV 4K to its limits.
Your streaming lineup is about to change when Paramount+ and HBO Max combine
The Paramount and WBD merger is going to shift the streaming landscape.
I never manually check for restocks, price drops, or updates anymore because this Docker container has got my back
This self-hosted tool has made it easier for me to say goodbye to all those 2 am product page refresh sessions.
The 4 best fun R-rated movies to watch on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, and more
A foul-mouthed mercenary, a zombie satire, and a time-traveling Sam Rockwell trying to save the world—all in R-rated glory!
These 6 cheap PC parts can cost more to run than they cost to buy
My homelab bargains were easy to buy and much harder to keep powered.
NVIDIA's rumored RTX 60 delay to 2028 could give AMD its biggest GPU opportunity in years
NVIDIA might accidentally make 2027 AMD's best year yet.
My Google Messages group chats were unreadable until I enabled this view
Bubbles could make your group chats bearable again.
The 5 self-hosted services that turned my family from skeptics into daily users
Most of these self-hosted apps get used constantly.
Everyone worries about overnight charging, but this is much worse for your battery
Your phone's real battery killer isn't the overnight charger.
I stopped worrying about Samsung Galaxy storage after finding this one camera setting
Record straight to a USB drive.
Open Source Tricorder Is In It For The Science
If you’re reading Hackaday there’s pretty good odds you’re at least somewhat fond of Star Trek. We’d bet good money most of you would quit your jobs today if a Starfleet …read more
Samsung gives you two of every app, and these are the ones I delete on day one
Bloatware, be gone.
Apple Finally Made AirPods Repairable… Sort Of
It’s been true for a while now that Apple’s AirPods have been effectively disposable, with [iFixit] slapping each successive generation with an abysmal 0/10 repairability score. The moment that any …read more
Assembling and Testing a DIY Jet Turbine
After many months of painstaking work, [AlfMart CNC Garage] over at YouTube has finally reached the stage where he can fully assemble his DIY jet turbine and commence testing. Even …read more
Roman Telescope Saves Fuel, Doubles Mission
Contemplate the events that might end a space mission, and you might picture something dramatic: detonation on the pad, a dead guidance system, or micrometeoroids shattering delicate solar panels. More …read more
BEST Baked Macaroni and Cheese
This is my all-time favorite baked macaroni and cheese recipe. I’ve been making it for years (I originally published this baked mac recipe in 2012 and very little has changed). This is my most requested recipe I make at …
Sheety Turns Spreadsheets Into Binaries, For Some Reason
Ever wanted a spreadsheet as an executable with a built-in terminal interface? No? Well, that’s a pity because [Roberto Alsina]’s Sheety project does exactly that. Sheety compiles spreadsheet definitions into …read more
EASY Apple Cobbler
Recently, we went apple picking with some friends and I came home with way too many apples. Many of them were on the sour side, perfect for baking! This old-fashioned apple cobbler recipe could not be easier and it’s so …
Corpse Reviver Cocktail
The Corpse Reviver No. 2 is a pre-Prohibition cocktail recipe created to be so strong that it could revive your hungover corpse. Originally, it was served as a morning drink. This cocktail is both equal parts sweet and s…
Homemade Mulling Spices – for Apple Cider and more!
If you are an adult craving a little magic in your life, maybe a little potion making, then make your own mulling spices. Yes, you can buy pre-made mulling spices if you prefer. But you won’t feel like an autumn witch li…
EASY Halloween Cake Pop Ideas
When it comes to Halloween, there are lots of treats to choose from but Halloween cake pops are a great way to serve fun bits of cake on sticks decorated for the occasion. We’ll show you three ideas for how to make an ea…
Pumpkin Juice – Harry Potter Inspired Recipe
I’ve recently been reading Harry Potter with my children and we had so much fun making our own Butterbeer recipe. The next Harry Potter-inspired recipe we wanted to try: Pumpkin Juice! This recipe is inspired by the one …
Water, Lemon Juice, Vinegar, or Nothing: Should You Even Bother Rinsing Chicken?
There's an ongoing debate about whether or not it's safe or even desirable to rinse meat before cooking it. Many fall into the anti-rinsing camp, saying that it's not effective at dislodging bacteria, especially on poult…
Bloom of the Month: Hellebores
While shopping my local garden center I stopped short when I spied an entire shipment of hellebores in all different varieties that had just arrived. I’ve long admired these blooms but hadn’t purchased any for my garden …
Delft Tile Revival & Factory Tour
The appeal of rural living in the countryside continues to play out in interiors, with pastoral kitchens and cottage style surging in popularity as a respite from a modern world consumed by technology. Delft tile is also…
Bloom of the Month: Amaryllis
We fill our homes with evergreens this time of year, and one of my favorite things about December is the botanicals that are also a part of the traditions of this season: poinsettia, paperwhites, and amaryllis. This year…
Lighted Tree Canvas Art
Nostalgia is always at its height this time of year. Did you ever play with toy Lite Brites as a kid? I remember my cousin had a set we would play with. And those retro light up ceramic trees have made a comeback as well…
Sources for Keepsake Table Linens
I look forward to it every year, planning a dining room tablescape in anticipation of Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. For the holidays, I prefer classic patterns like tartans or leaf motifs, or something with a littl…
Forest Ghosts Printable Art
Fall is here and Halloween is approaching! I created these three printable forest ghost scenes for decorating your spaces. The first print is ‘Forest Ghosts I’ with autumn colors and a vintage vibe, the second print, ‘Fo…
How to Roll Sushi — The Ultimate Guide
Sushi rolls, known as makizushi in Japanese, are only limited by your imagination — and your ability to roll them neatly, of course. While it may seem like a lot of effort, rolling sushi is a snap if you have the right t…
How to Tell if Your 'Expired' Eggs Are Still Good to Eat
Many people rely on the date printed on an egg carton to decide when to toss the dozen, but sell‑by and best‑by dates are quality guidelines — not safety deadlines. If you've been pitching eggs solely because of the…
Make Slime Without Borax: 5 Easy Recipes for Gooey Homemade Ooze
As kids, we were all obsessed with Nickelodeon's epic green slime — getting slimed felt like the ultimate badge of honor. What most of us didn't realize back then is how easy it is to make your own slime at home. One of …
Change Your Sleeping Position to Control the Type of Dreams You Have
If you frequently awaken in the middle of the night, trembling in terror, you might want to consider swapping sides. According to research conducted by Dr. Mehmet Yucel Agargun and colleagues at Yüzüncü Yil University in…
How to Perform the Clock Card Trick
This clever time-based card trick feels like pure magic — and it's easy to learn with zero sleight of hand. The Clock Card Trick uses a spectator's freely chosen card, the current time, and a "clock" of playing cards to …
Hand-Quilted Coasters
Get ready for those shorter days and cooler nights by adding a little warmth and color to your home or next gathering. We partnered with Fiskars to use their collection of fabric cutting tools to craft these modern patch…
5 Ways to Fall
We are rounding up some of our favorite Fall throwbacks. This also means Halloween is around the corner and it’s time to start costume brainstorming – any suggestions? In the meantime, here are a few of our favorite DIYs…
No-Sew Modern Quilt Favor Boxes
Fall is right around the corner and nothing says cozy like warm hues and patchwork quilts! We drew inspiration from both for these sweet favor boxes we created with our favorite Fiskars tools. Based on modern, geometric …
Candy Coffins
Fall calls for pumpkin spice, bonfires, and spooky décor! When we think of fall crafting with the kids, it definitely involves including them in party planning and creating decorations or favors. These adorable little co…
Toast Boards with Too Good To Go
We’re excited to partner on this post with Too Good To Go. They are a clever app that connects you with local restaurants and grocery stores with surplus food to help fight food waste, which contributes to 10% of all glo…
7 Tips for Putting Together a Guest Room
We’re renovating a farmhouse about an hour outside New York City and I’m so excited to be able to host friends there. I think I’m actually more excited about the guest rooms than any of the other spaces. The bedrooms won…