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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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Someone using an FixHub to solder a card.
iFixit's FixHub Soldering Toolkit Is Now Widely Available

Now that iFixit has worked through all the preorders, you can buy one normally.

An open book with a tablet above it and a bookshelf with several books in the background.
Why Self-Hosting an eBook Server Is Harder Than It Should Be

It shouldn't be this hard to host my own eBook server.

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A-3D-printed-retro-style-mini-ITX-PC-case-sitting-on-a-desk-with-a-monitor-above-it-and-mouse-beside-it.
5 Nostalgic 3D-Printed Projects Inspired By Retro Computing

Who knew squirting plastic out of a nozzle could be so nostalgic?

Someone adjusting the LEGO Gringotts Wizarding Bank kit.
You Have A Limited Time to Get These Retired LEGO Sets on Amazon

If you're a LEGO collector, you'd better get these retired kits now before they shoot up in price.

A Jackery portable power station.
This Jackery Solar Generator Is An Insane $600 Off Today

Keep the change.

A man on a mountain with a camping backpack.
Why A Smartphone Is My Must Have Camping Companion

So much for disconnecting.

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The Anker Solix C300 power station on a table charging several devices simultaneously.
Grab Anker's Portable Power Station for $220 Before Hurricane Season

It's an excellent option for outdoor activities or short power outages.

Close-up of a Raspberry Pi module with a green PCB, containing a microchip labeled with FCC and certification marks.
Raspberry Pi Made a $4 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Module

You might find it in your next tech purchase.

The GEEKOM AE7 mini PC on a desk.
I Won't Buy a Mini PC for Plex Without These 4 Features

Any old mini PC will work, but I've got my preferences.

A man working remotely on his laptop with some purchase recommendations beside him.
These 10 Budget-Friendly Purchases Made Working From Home Much Easier

Remote work can get expensive, but these improvements have your budget in mind.

Several Raspberry Pi devices side by side with the logo in the center.
7 Raspberry Pi Projects to Try This Weekend

I really should build a Raspberry Pi-powered weather station, shouldn't I?

Weber searwood 600xl front.
This Smart Pellet Grill Is Pretty Much Perfect to Cook Anything You Can Imagine

Stay cool and always keep an eye on the cooking with a smartphone app.

DirecTV logo and dish
DirecTV Might Be Phasing Out Satellite TV

The end of an era.

HTG weekly deals featuring EcoFlow and Anker.
Top Tech Deals: Anker Charging Station, Portable A/C Unit, Fire TV, and More!

The biggest discounts ahead of Prime Day.

A UPS on a desk with a blurred background, overlaid with a lightning bolt icon and a green battery on the right side.
Here's How I Upgraded My UPS Battery For Longer Uptime
DIY

Replacing my UPS battery was easier than replacing my car battery. Who'd have thunk it?

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A Raspberry Pi next to an arcade controller and the Pi-Hole logo.
7 Raspberry Pi Projects That You Can Do In 1 Hour

Fun projects can be fast too.

hand holding a Jackery power station
Today Only: This Mini Jackery Power Station Is on Sale for $170

Big power in a tiny package.

An Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D Printer and some organized cables beside it.
How My New 3D Printer Is Turning Me Into a Cable Management Pro

Taming the cable demons with technology.

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The UnifyDrive UT2 sitting on a desk with cables and other accessories
I Want to Love This Portable NAS, but It's Just Too Expensive and Quirky

The UnifyDrive UT2 is a good idea, I just wish it was executed better.

An Xbox One Kinect camera on a dining room table.
4 Ways to Repurpose an Old Xbox Kinect Camera

It's time to dig out Microsoft's failed motion control experiment.

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