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We love tech, but we also love to tinker and try a whole bunch of different hobbies. Come check out the latest projects we're working on.

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A soil sensor embedded in the soil of a potted plant.
7 places you never thought to put an ESP32

Is there nothing the ESP32 can't do?

Ryobi tool bag
4 Ryobi tools DeWALT refuses to make

Ryobi makes a little bit of everything.

Milwaukee M12 and RYOBI ONE+ drill drivers on dusty workbench.
Milwaukee vs. Ryobi: Here are the differences that actually matter after 7 years of use
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One brand feels more premium, but both have survived years of hard use.

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DuRoBo Krono eReader between two stuffed Pokemon.
This eReader does 3 things no Kindle will ever do

It's not the best eReader, but it's a fun one

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Sony a6500 with a 3D-printed lens adapter.
These 3D-printed lens adapters are a game changer for camera nerds

Make your own for pennies.

Govee Strip Light 2 Pro LED strip with multiple colors on the ground.
5 ESP32-powered WLED lighting projects to make this weekend (Aug 7 - 9)

Brighten up your weekend.

Jumper wire organizer by BoredCAD on MakerWorld.
5 useful parts to 3D print for ESP32 and other microcontroller projects this weekend (Aug 7 - 9)
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From small consumables to big timesavers.

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A laptop, Kindle, and cable against a green background.
I built a home lab for $28 using scavenged gear, and these apps make it work

Discover the secrets of building a home lab and what apps to use on an extremely limited budget.

GEEKOM A5 mini PC sitting on ORICO MacData 4-bay DAS.
Turn Plex into live TV, plus two other fun homelab weekend projects (August 7 - 9)

PairDrop, Tunarr, and DIUN each solve a very different homelab problem.

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Close-up of a Milwaukee M12 quarter-inch hex impact driver in hand.
4 tiny Milwaukee tools that belong in every home

Small tools with big results.

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Sony a6500 with a 3D printed filter adapter.
3 ways I use 3D printing to keep my photography hobby from sending me into bankruptcy

The cure for your GAS.

Assorted DIY tools including Ryobi ONE Plus drills, a Milwaukee impact driver, a HOTO USB-C drill, and a SurfPrep sander.
Milwaukee's rising prices make Ryobi look like an even better deal (and it is)

Solid tools don't need to be that expensive.

2015 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite eReader sitting on a couch showing the home screen.
I love my Kindle, but I still don't buy eBooks from Amazon

You can use a Kindle without using Amazon.

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Morpho Pro I3200 print bed with UV printed photo puzzle acrylic magnets and challenge coin.
These 3 projects immediately justified my new UV printer
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Three personalized products, their direct material costs, and the prices I’m testing

Leatherman Surge multitool folded with stainless steel handles.
4 affordable multi-tools to kickstart your EDC journey

You don't always need expensive power tools.

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RIDGID drill
Home Depot is handing out free battery packs for its new power tool line

A deal you don't want to miss.

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LEGO Stitch model.
You have a limited time to get these retired LEGO sets on Amazon

On your marks, get set, LEGO.

The GEEKOM IT15 mini PC on a desk with a keyboard and ereader.
3 self-hosted tools to organize your digital life this weekend (July 31 - August 2)

Turn scattered digital collections into libraries you can actually use

Halcyon Dawn control interface by Mad Goat Labs.
3 ambitious ESP32 projects to inspire you this weekend (July 31 - Aug 2)

Including a game you'll never play.

Makita logo on a tool
4 new Makita tools coming soon that will change how you work

Versatile tools perfect for summer jobs.

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