Link shorteners have been a staple of the online world for over two decades now, but they’ve got some issues– for one thing, it’s totally non-transparent where the link actually …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/18/compress-links-for-optimal-qr-codes/)

Joy-Cons Plus WiiMotes Make for Switch 2 Wii-Cons
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/18/joy-cons-plus-wiimotes-make-for-switch-2-wii-cons/

As popular as the Nintendo Switch and its sequel are, it’s hard to argue that its click-on Joy-Con controllers are ergonomic, barring you having very uniquely shaped hands. This thought …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/18/joy-cons-plus-wiimotes-make-for-switch-2-wii-cons/)

Building Custom Backyard Solar Lights
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/19/building-custom-backyard-solar-lights/

In this modern age, if you want a truly swish garden that makes your friends sad when they visit, you need good lighting. [technocraftStudio] has been working on just such a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/19/building-custom-backyard-solar-lights/)