Large language models (LLMs) aren’t actually giant computer brains. Instead, they are effectively massive vector spaces in which the probabilities of tokens occurring in a specific order is encoded. Billions …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/09/turboquant-reducing-llm-memory-usage-with-vector-quantization/)

Printed Sleeve Gives Keys Some Grip
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/09/one-good-turn/

[Enginerd]’s chonky key handle is a beautiful use of 3D printing that helps people help themselves. The large wings, indented faces, and beefed-up grip make a typical house key much …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/09/one-good-turn/)

Need a Reactalyser?
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/09/need-a-reactalyser/

We’ve noticed a recent surge in people recreating old projects from vintage electronics magazines, and we approve. After all, parts and PCBs are easier to get than ever, so other …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/09/need-a-reactalyser/)

Upgrading a MacBook Neo Using a 1 TB iPhone NAND Flash
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/09/upgrading-a-macbook-neo-using-a-1-tb-iphone-nand-flash/

For some reason the newly introduced MacBook Neo appears to be the subject of a lot of modding, though a recent mod by [dosdude1] leans into the fact that this …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/09/upgrading-a-macbook-neo-using-a-1-tb-iphone-nand-flash/)

[Kerry Wong] Finds SMD Test Clips
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/09/kerry-wong-finds-smd-test-clips/

One of the many problems you run into when you work with SMD parts is trying to probe the little tiny pins. While we usually watch [Kerry Wong’s] videos for …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/09/kerry-wong-finds-smd-test-clips/)

USB, Abstracted
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/09/usb-abstracted/

Modern technology builds on abstractions. Most application programmers today don’t know what a non-maskable interrupt is, nor should they have to. Even fewer understand register coloring or reservation stations for …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/09/usb-abstracted/)

Reflecting on Microsoft Windows Vista in 2026
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/09/reflecting-on-microsoft-windows-vista-in-2026/

It’s a bit of an understatement that at release Windows Vista rather fell flat. Much of the problem was due to how rushed of a release it was, with incomplete …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/09/reflecting-on-microsoft-windows-vista-in-2026/)

Running DOOM on…a TrueType Font?
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/10/running-doom-on-a-truetype-font/