From laser cutters to 3D printers, having an exhaust duct at the back of a machine is a very common sight. However, these tend to be rather bulky, claiming many …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/14/flattening-the-exhaust-of-a-laser-cutter-to-save-space/)

By Our Calculations, You’ll Love the Flapulator
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/14/by-our-calculations-youll-love-the-flapulator/

Oh sure, you’ve got calculators. There’s that phone program of course, and the one that comes with your OS, and the TI-86 and possibly RPN numbers you’ve had since high …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/14/by-our-calculations-youll-love-the-flapulator/)

New Display for Old Multimeter
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/14/new-display-for-old-multimeter/

As a company, Fluke has been making electronic test equipment longer than the bipolar junction transistor has been around for. In that time they’ve developed a fairly stellar reputation for …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/14/new-display-for-old-multimeter/)

MotoGP Rubber = Better Climbing?
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Walking on grass, it’s easy, no matter the shoe. How about an inclined trail? Some hiking shoes or nice tennis shoes will do the trick. How about climbing a mountain? …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/14/motogp-rubber-better-climbing/)

Original PlayStation Brought Up To Date
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W1YJdHpawE
" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-From-2026-04-14-11-37-58-featured.webp?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-From-2026-04-14-11-37-58-featured.webp?w=800">In a satisfying blend of classic console restoration and modern modding, [Elliot] from the Retro Future channel has transformed a broken, dirty PlayStation into what they call the “ultimate PS1.” …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/14/original-playstation-brought-up-to-date/)

DOOM on a Fancy Smart Toaster
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/15/doom-on-a-fancy-smart-toaster/

Although toasters should be among the most boring appliances in a household – with perhaps just a focus on making their toasting more deterministic rather than somewhere between ‘still frozen’ …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/15/doom-on-a-fancy-smart-toaster/)

Don’t Trust Password Managers? HIPPO May Be The Answer!
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The modern web is a major pain to use without a password manager app. However, using such a service requires you to entrust your precious secrets to a third party. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/15/dont-trust-password-managers-hippo-may-be-the-answer/)