Working on a breadboard, one can get used to the benefits of being able to readily plug and unplug jumper wires to reconfigure a project. One could only dream of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/16/using-fishing-wire-to-hold-in-pin-headers-is-a-nifty-trick/)

Motorized Device Helps Swap Out Hard-To-Reach Light Bulbs
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/16/motorized-device-helps-swap-out-hard-to-reach-light-bulbs/

High ceilings can make a residence feel open and airy, but they often come with difficult-to-reach light fittings. To better deal with that, [mattwach] built a motorized light bulb changer …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/16/motorized-device-helps-swap-out-hard-to-reach-light-bulbs/)

Weather Station Dumps CR2032 Cells, Gains 18650
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/16/weather-station-dumps-cr2032-cells-gains-18650/

Despite the fact that we’re rapidly approaching the year 2022, there are still an incredible number of gadgets out there that you’re expected to power with disposable batteries. Sure you …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/16/weather-station-dumps-cr2032-cells-gains-18650/)

Gone: Google Toolbar (2000-2021)
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/16/gone-google-toolbar-2000-2021/

For both better and worse, the internet landscape moves fast. Shortening attention spans and memories all over the world. But every once in a while, we get a reminder of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/16/gone-google-toolbar-2000-2021/)

Add Smarts To Your Old Capsule Coffee Maker
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/16/add-smarts-to-your-old-capsule-coffee-maker/

Everyone has their preferred method of making (and consuming) coffee. While modern coffee makers are starting to come standard with IoT and ‘smart’ capabilities, owners of older models should fear …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/16/add-smarts-to-your-old-capsule-coffee-maker/)

DIY Mechanical Flux Dispenser Syringe Has Fine Control
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/17/diy-mechanical-flux-dispenser-syringe-has-fine-control/

[Perinski]’s design for a mechanical flux dispenser uses some common hardware and a few 3D printed parts to create a syringe with fine control over just how much of the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/17/diy-mechanical-flux-dispenser-syringe-has-fine-control/)

Simple Mods Turn 3D Printer into Electrochemical Metal Cutter
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/17/simple-mods-turn-3d-printer-into-electrochemical-metal-cutter/

We’re not aware of any authoritative metrics on such things, but it’s safe to say that the Ender 3 is among the most hackable commercial 3D printers. There’s just something …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/17/simple-mods-turn-3d-printer-into-electrochemical-metal-cutter/)

This Week in Security: Log4j, PDF CPU, and I Hacked Starlink
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/17/this-week-in-security-log4j-pdf-cpu-and-i-hack-starlink/