In this video I test whether or not pure de-ionized water will ruin electronics. Pure water does not conduct electricity so it shouldn't ruin a device if the water is absolutely pure. I bought some ...

This small inductance-meter is what every beginner in electronics should have to start in electronics. Commercial multimeters all include the ohm-meter function, more rarely that of capacitance meter, ...

The BPM Vision doesn't actually work with Withings' Cardio Check-Up—you need an ECG-enabled Withings tracker, like the ...

To program a garage door opener: Press and hold the program set button on the motor in your garage. Once the light changes, ...

Found in Apple AirTags, the CR2032 button cell battery, also known as a coin battery, is actually surprisingly easy to test ...

Here are some tips for capturing the striking reddish moon on March 3. But if you don't get the perfect picture, don't worry.

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If hard water is wreaking havoc on your plumbing, here’s what you can do to stop it.

It looks like a cute little dolphin-themed toy, but the Flipper Zero is a surprisingly powerful learning tool for hacking. Here's how I mastered mine—and how you can, too.

I've used my Flipper Zero to replace lost remotes, open security doors, and more. Here's how to get started with your new favorite hacking tool.

Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

A lot of making goes on in this community these days, but sometimes you’ve just gotta do some old fashioned hacking. You might have grabbed an old Speak and Spell that you want to repurpose ...