A guide to creating a decorative clock for an IT office using vintage tech components like a floppy disk and an old tape reel.
A developer details the hardware and software setup process for integrating a vintage DEC VT220 terminal into their modern Linux workflow for reading email.
A guide to building a home lab using an Intel NUC for IT learning and experimentation with hypervisors and operating systems.
A developer details the software, hardware, and audio equipment used to create a screencast series for a web development course.
Apple declares the 2008 MacBook Pro model A1286 'vintage,' ending official support and parts availability, as the author shares their upgrade experience.
A personal roundup of the software, hardware, games, and books used by the author throughout the year, with a focus on technology and tools.
A technical note confirming that the Intel Celeron J1900 CPU supports Extended Page Tables (EPT) for virtualization, contrary to Intel's official documentation.
A detailed review of the Bonobo Extreme laptop, covering its performance, Ubuntu integration, and significant hardware/software flaws.
A recap of the first HackISU hackathon at Iowa State, where 150 students built creative tech projects in 24 hours.
A warning about buying cheap, 'upgraded' SD cards on eBay, explaining how they are fake and will corrupt your data.
A step-by-step guide to removing the hard drive from a Toshiba Portege A200 laptop for disposal or replacement.
A tech professional details the hardware and peripherals on their office desk, including a Microsoft Surface Pro, docking station, and monitors.
A look back at the Dell Optiplex GX620 USFF, highlighting its unique compact design and hefty external power supply from 2006.
A technical guide on expanding a ZFS-based fileserver storage pool by adding and mirroring new hard drives.
A developer's journey from basic electronics to building a processor, exploring how hardware and software combine to create programs.
Guide to fixing Ubuntu 12.04 issues on Asus N56VZ laptop, covering subwoofer, ethernet, and multimedia buttons.
A guide to building a personal, expandable, and safe home fileserver using an HP Proliant Microserver and Ubuntu.
Explores how the nature of technology work at startups has evolved, contrasting traditional hardware-focused ventures with modern software startups leveraging open source.
A summary of the second Tokyo Hackerspace meeting, covering updates, attendee interests, and a custom prototyping board project.
Announcing the formation of a new community-operated hackerspace in Tokyo for makers, artists, and software developers to collaborate on projects.
