Investigating whether Zener Diodes work for ESD Protection
https://hackaday.com/2026/11/02/investigating-whether-zener-diodes-work-for-esd-protection/

Sometimes the naming of parts in electronics can contribute to confusion about what they are good for, with the topic of Zener diodes in the context of fast surges like …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/11/02/investigating-whether-zener-diodes-work-for-esd-protection/)

Flying an RC Airplane with Twin Airblower EDFs
https://hackaday.com/2026/11/02/flying-an-rc-airplane-with-twin-airblower-edfs/

Shortly after [RCMakerLab] posted his question on potentially equipping an RC airplane with the electronic ducted fans (EDFs) from those airblower devices – are sold mostly as a replacement for …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/11/02/flying-an-rc-airplane-with-twin-airblower-edfs/)

NEMESIS Gives You Control Over Your Hyundai Head Unit
https://hackaday.com/2026/11/02/nemesis-gives-you-control-over-your-hyundai-head-unit/

Whether it’s to make more money or because of licensing disagreements, car companies often restrict the abilities of the infotainment units in their vehicles. They can do so much more, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/11/02/nemesis-gives-you-control-over-your-hyundai-head-unit/)

The Components for Life May Not Have Arrived By Comet
https://hackaday.com/2026/11/03/the-components-for-life-may-not-have-arrived-by-comet/

When it comes to abiogenesis, i.e. the formation of the first biological cells on Earth, there are many theories on how this got kickstarted. One of the more popular theories …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/11/03/the-components-for-life-may-not-have-arrived-by-comet/)

The Depiction Of Amateur Radio In The Movies And TV
https://hackaday.com/2026/11/03/the-depiction-of-amateur-radio-in-the-movies-and-tv/

A constant in film and TV if you work with technology is to continually see wildly inappropriate depictions of it on screen. Whether it’s all those hacking scenes in which …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/11/03/the-depiction-of-amateur-radio-in-the-movies-and-tv/)

ToothPaste Goes Where Your Password Manager Doesn’t
https://hackaday.com/2026/11/03/toothpaste-goes-where-your-password-manager-doesnt/

One of the easiest ways of improving security and privacy when using the Internet, and computers in general, is to use strong passwords unique to each site or service. A …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/11/03/toothpaste-goes-where-your-password-manager-doesnt/)

As LLMs Devour the Storage Market, Fujifilm Bets on Tape
https://hackaday.com/2026/11/03/as-llms-devour-the-storage-market-fujifilm-bets-on-tape/