Extra Life 2026: Five Games, Five Challenges, $50 Per Failure
Extra Life returns November 6 with five secret gaming challenges, a $1,500 goal, and a new rule: every challenge I fail costs me $50.
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Is CrunchLabs Hack Pack Worth It? A First-Year Retrospective
After six CrunchLabs Hack Pack kits, this retrospective looks at what worked, where the learning faltered, and whether the first year is worth the cost.
Flashing the eMMC of a Radxa Rock Pi 4B Plus
Single-board computers are often discussed through the lens of the Raspberry Pi, but many alternatives use different processors, boot methods, storage layouts, and recovery tools. Radxa's ROCK Pi 4B+ is a good example. It combines an RK3399-family processor with Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, PCIe expansion,
Building a 3D Printed NAS with ModCase MASS and UnRAID
A spare RAM purchase becomes a 3D printed NAS, revealing the trade-offs of AliExpress hardware, modular case design, and UnRAID.
Meshtastic in an Urban Environment
Meshtastic makes LoRa mesh networking feel simple until the city gets involved. This field test explores what worked, what failed, and why MeshCore may be next.
How Tubbo Became a Hosting Provider: Inside PlayHosting's 2026 Infrastructure
Inside PlayHosting’s 2026 infrastructure: Ryzen compute, large-scale storage, DDoS protection, and the VPS business funding free Minecraft hosting.
What Is a Flashcart? A Practical Guide to Playing Retro Games
Learn what a flash cart is, how flashcarts work on original retro consoles, and what to consider before choosing one.
DOSBox: How an Emulator Saved PC Gaming History
DOSBox recreates the MS-DOS era on modern PCs. Discover how this open-source emulator preserves classic games and powers platforms like GOG, Steam, and Origin.
CrunchLabs Balance Bot: Build, Balance and Tune
CrunchLabs Balance Bot turns feedback control into a hands-on robotics lesson, using an MPU, PID tuning, and autonomous balance.
What Happens When You Play Sifteo with 12 cubes
Sifteo supported up to 12 cubes, but few players likely tried it. This hands-on test explores what the full setup adds, and where it falls short.
Beyond Vibe Coding: Building Software With AI as a Collaborator
TechnoQuiz started as a reader activity for Technodabbler. It became a case study in product judgment, audits, mistakes, and disciplined AI-assisted development.
The Ultimate Guide to Having a Website
A practical guide to website ownership, from domains and hosting to discoverability, monetization, backups, and long-term control.
Tech Trends
What Happened to Qardio? When Connected Health Devices Stop Working
Qardio devices stopped working as apps vanished. This article examines what happened, what still works, and how to evaluate risks in connected health devices.
Homelab and Projects
CyberBrick: Bambu Lab’s Answer to Printed Robotics
CyberBrick is designed as an ecosystem for building and sharing printable robots. This article examines how it works, the build experience, and the risks of a closed platform.
Homelab and Projects
LoRaWAN in Practice: Building Long-Range Wireless for IoT
LoRa is just the radio. LoRaWAN turns it into a network. Here’s what it adds, and what it takes to get long-range IoT data flowing from sensor to screen.
Homelab and Projects
Crunchlabs Laser Tag: Build, Aim and Fire
Laser Tag Hack Pack explores IR, lenses, and polarization in a two-player build. It works, but lacks the depth of earlier kits.
Gaming Experience
Why Game Engines Overwhelm Beginners, and MakeCode Arcade Doesn’t
Popular game engines overwhelm beginners with flexibility. MakeCode Arcade narrows the focus, teaching core game structure through sprites, events, and tangible hardware.
Tech Trends
IPFS Explained: A Protocol Built to Make Data Tamper-Proof
IPFS is more than just a tool for NFTs. Discover how the InterPlanetary File System redefines how we share, store, and preserve data on a decentralized web.
Homelab and Projects
Upgrading the Original Game Boy with Modern IPS LCD and USB Power
Upgrading an original Game Boy no longer means cutting plastic or invasive mods. Modern IPS LCD and power kits turn screen and battery upgrades into a straightforward component swap.
Homelab and Projects
Inside LoRa: Exploring the Future of Wireless IoT with the SX1262
How far can a sensor whisper? LoRa bridges the gap between Wi-Fi and cellular, sending data across kilometers on milliwatts of power. We test its design, spectrum, and limits.
Homelab and Projects
CrunchLabs Sand Garden: Build, Sweep, and Draw
A look at the Sand Garden’s polar gantry, stepper logic, and pattern code. An interesting build, though the advanced math places it beyond typical Hack Pack difficulty.
Homelab and Projects
How to Tell If an Antenna Actually Works
Learn simple methods to test if your antenna is functioning properly. Ensure optimal signal reception with our easy-to-follow tips and troubleshooting advice.
Gaming Experience
The Hardware Behind Skylanders, a Teardown
Skylanders merged physical toys and digital worlds through NFC innovation. Explore the hardware behind the magic and how it changed the gaming industry forever.
Homelab and Projects
Flipper Zero : Tool or Menace?
Discover the Flipper Zero, a versatile hacking tool that combines RFID, NFC, and Sub-GHz capabilities in a compact design. Unleash its potential today!