The PS/2-style port was once about as ubiquitous on PCs as USB connectors are today, and more than a few of us accumulated a fair collection of keyboards and mice …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/16/the-wireless-ps-2-keyboard-that-never-was/)

Electronic Covid Test Tear Down Shows Frustrating Example of 1-Time-Use Waste
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/electronic-covid-test-tear-down-shows-frustrating-example-of-1-time-use-waste/

The latest video from [TheSignalPath] is a result of his purchase of a home COVID-19 test. He found an electronic version that connects to your cell phone and displays the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/electronic-covid-test-tear-down-shows-frustrating-example-of-1-time-use-waste/)

A Redesigned ZX Spectrum Desktop Computer That Works Surprisingly Well
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/a-redesigned-zx-spectrum-desktop-computer-that-works-surprisingly-well/

Retrocomputer enthusiasts will quite often be found pondering the great what ifs of their hobby. What if Commodore had had a half-way decent marketing division is a popular one, but …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/a-redesigned-zx-spectrum-desktop-computer-that-works-surprisingly-well/)

Machining Wood Inlays, No CNC Required
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/machining-wood-inlays-no-cnc-required/

It’s almost hard to remember a time when the obvious answer to most questions about manufacturing wasn’t “Throw it on the CNC.” CNC machines have become so entrenched that the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/machining-wood-inlays-no-cnc-required/)

Vise Tripod Lets You Put The Tool Where You Need It
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/vise-tripod-lets-you-put-the-tool-where-you-need-it/

Vises are useful things for holding whatever you’re working on, but too often they’re stuck to a bench. [seamster] has experienced the glory of having a more portable solution, however, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/vise-tripod-lets-you-put-the-tool-where-you-need-it/)

QB64 Hits Version 2.0, Gets Enhanced Debugging
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/qb64-hits-version-2-0-gets-enhanced-debugging/

Despite the name, BASIC isn’t exactly a language recommended for beginners these days. Technology has moved on, and now most people would steer you towards Python if you wanted to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/qb64-hits-version-2-0-gets-enhanced-debugging/)

Hackaday Links: October 17, 2021
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/hackaday-links-october-17-2021/

We found a couple of headlines this week that seemed pretty alarming at first, mentioning as they did both “Chinese grannies” and “stun guns.” Digging a little deeper, it appears …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/hackaday-links-october-17-2021/)

Arduino Nano Floppy Emulator For When Your Disk Is Not Accessible
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/arduino-nano-floppy-emulator-for-when-your-disk-is-not-accessible/