Most laptop computers have battery life that’s measured in hours. Some offer “all-day” battery life. The PotatoP is a homemade laptop that should run for up to 2 years on a charge. The catch is that it won’t do many of the things you’d expect from a modern laptop. But developer Andreas Eriksen says the […]
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3 Comments on Framework Mainboard breathes new life into the classic ThinkPad 701C with a “butterfly” keyboard
Framework Mainboard breathes new life into the classic ThinkPad 701C with a “butterfly” keyboard
3 Comments on Framework Mainboard breathes new life into the classic ThinkPad 701C with a “butterfly” keyboardThe IBM ThinkPad 701C and was one of the most unusual laptop computers released in the 1990s thanks to a sliding keyboard system that allowed IBM to pack a full-sized keyboard into a notebook that measured just 9.7″ x 7.9″ x 1.7″. First launched in 1995, the laptop was discontinued later that same year. And even […]
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This DIY e-paper instant camera is like a digital polaroid (for ephemeral photos)
E Ink screens can display a static image indefinitely without consuming any power. So while they’re probably best known for their use in eBook readers, they’ve become increasingly popular options for digital signage such as price tags. But one hacker came up with another use for small E Ink displays: photography. Cameron Dowd’s e-paper instant […]
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DIY Triple Screen Laptop is a portable multi-display computer, but it probably won’t fit on your lap
6 Comments on DIY Triple Screen Laptop is a portable multi-display computer, but it probably won’t fit on your lapIt’s easy to set up multiple displays at your desk, giving you more space for viewing apps, documents, and other content. It’s a lot trickier to do that on the go. You could buy a USB monitor and plug it into your laptop. Or you could completely reimagine what a portable multi-display computer would look […]
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This DIY handheld gaming PC is made from an ASRock 4X4 mini PC board with Ryzen 7 4800U
3 Comments on This DIY handheld gaming PC is made from an ASRock 4X4 mini PC board with Ryzen 7 4800UThere are a growing number of options for folks looking for a handheld gaming computer. But why buy a Steam Deck, AYA Neo, GPD Win, or AYN Loki when you could make your own? Redditor SerMumble decided to go the latter route with a DIY Cyberdeck meant for gaming on the go. It combines a […]
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LapPi 2.0 Raspberry Pi-based laptop hits Kickstarter (crowdfunding)
A couple of months back SB Components teased a crowdfunding campaign for the LapPi 2.0, a do-it-yourself laptop kit based around the Raspberry Pi 4.0. All the details we didn’t know back in October have now been revealed, as the campaign is now live on Kickstarter. While the kit has “Pi” in the name, SB […]
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Lilbits: Bringing 32-bit apps to the Pixel 7 and a DIY pint-sized PC for some seriously retro computing
No Comments on Lilbits: Bringing 32-bit apps to the Pixel 7 and a DIY pint-sized PC for some seriously retro computingGoogle’s Android operating system has supported 64-bit processors for more than 9 years. But up until recently, every Android phone and tablet that shipped with a 64-bit chip could also run apps and games designed for 32-bit processors. That changed when Google began shipping the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones, which are the […]
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This striking cyberdeck features a motorized display
I’m a sucker for a good cyberdeck build, and this one from Igor Brkić is one of the slickest I’ve seen. It’s a new creation called the hgDeck, from maker/musician Igor Brkić. It’s a wrist-worn computer that looks a bit like a Pip-Boy… if a Pip-Boy had a motor that slides the screen back to […]
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ELLO LC1 is a credit card-sized 8-bit computer that fits in your wallet (keyboard, display and all)
3 Comments on ELLO LC1 is a credit card-sized 8-bit computer that fits in your wallet (keyboard, display and all)Raspberry Pi’s Model B computers and other similarly-sized devices are often described as being the size of the credit card. But thanks to the USB and Ethernet ports, it’s a lot thicker than a credit card. It might even be thicker than your wallet. But the ELLO LC1? This tiny computer designed by hardware hacker […]
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$25 board brings satisfyingly retro HDD clicks back to your SSD-equipped computer
Sure SSDs are great, because they’re fast, sturdy, and quiet. But do you ever feel like it’s a little too quiet around your computer? If you find yourself missing the signature ticking sounds that accompany hard drive activity the $25 HDD Clicker is here to help. The HDD Clicker is little bit of retro-inspired fun […]