Hobbies

We love tech, but we also love to tinker and try a whole bunch of different hobbies. Come check out the latest projects we're working on.

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ABUS MoDrop Mips bike helmet closeup.
Cycling is going high-tech in some exciting ways—here’s what to look out for

On your bike.

A Kindle held above a pillow stand with dual snack bowls and the page turner remote resting on the tray.
My wife loves her Kindle page turner, but I can't believe how it actually works

One good turn.

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Gran Turismo 7 dashboard with a Cheap Yellow Display by caa1211 on GitHub.
7 projects you can build with an ESP32-powered Cheap Yellow Display

Save on soldering and get your next project running faster.

Aircraft against the background of a blue sky.
9 no-cost tech hobbies you can pick up over a weekend
DIY

From vibe coding and virtual electronics to birdwatching and satellite tracking.

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Two Milwaukee M12 batteries sitting on a table saw with sawdust and a blade in the background.
Milwaukee's M12 line proves you don't need big tools for big jobs

Small but mighty.

An airplane model kit laid out with tools.
5 hands-on hobbies that make a rainy weekend feel well spent
DIY

Tackle repairs, craft something, or resurrect old tech this weekend.

Liene PixCut S1 printer with stickers beside it
Forget bulky inkjets: Liene’s all-in-one PixCut S1 makes custom prints effortless

This article is sponsored by Liene

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Ryobi impact driver on its side.
4 Ryobi tools nobody recommends but every homeowner should buy

Underrated tools you'll love.

Two Lab Rax 3D printed server racks by mklements on MakerWorld.
5 homelab upgrades you can 3D print to save some money this weekend (Aug 28 - 30)

Make your own racks, mounts, NAS enclosures, and more.

Milwaukeee HO battery in a garage
Home Depot is handing out free Milwaukee battery packs for Labor Day

Buy a tool and get a free 5.0Ah battery.

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GEEKOM A5 mini PC on ORICO MacData 4-bay DAS with open drive trays.
Set up your homelab for schedules, game servers, and group planning this weekend (August 28 - 30)

Give your family three genuinely useful self-hosted tools.

An upcycled lamp.
5 beginner-friendly maker projects that don’t require a garage full of tools
DIY

Practice your skills and make things you're proud of.

The USB-C connector of the KIWI K4 Duo connected to a Meta Quest 3.
5 things you can do with your Meta Quest USB port

It's virtually begging to be used for more stuff.

Ryobi drill brushless
You're probably making these 4 common mistakes with your cordless drill

A beginner's guide.

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Ryobi 18V 4Ah lithium battery pack.-1
7 things you can do with Ryobi batteries (aside from powering tools)

Tools for your tools.

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The Milwaukee logo embroidered in white on a red tool bag.
4 new Milwaukee tools coming this year that you need to see

New releases that'll be worth the wait.

Old Ryobi blue power drill
Why my old blue Ryobi drill outlasted all my Milwaukee tools

I'm still using this 20-year-old tool.

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Raspberry Pi cyberdeck computer
Raspberry Pi now has official instructions for building a cyberdeck

Make your own rugged pocket computer.

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DeWALT logo on a yellow tool box
4 tiny DeWALT tools you'll love having around the house

Small and versatile tools that deliver big results.

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I used a basic Black+Decker drill for a year, now I know why the pros never recommend it

Never buy the cheapest drill you can find.

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