
6 Ways to 3D Print Photos Beyond Lithophanes
Lithophanes are the most famous technique for turning photos into 3D printed objects, but they're just one option. From filament painting to topographic maps, modern 3D printers can reproduce images in ways that weren't possible even a few years ago.

Nissan Drops US EV Manufacturing: 89% Sales Crash Cited
Nissan has scrapped plans to produce electric vehicles at its Mississippi plant, pivoting to hybrids and gas vehicles instead. The decision follows an 89% year-over-year collapse in U.S. EV sales and the end of federal tax credits. The Japanese automaker joins Ford, GM, and Volkswagen in scaling back American EV production.

How I Used Claude to Write PowerShell Scripts I Couldn't
A tech writer with zero scripting experience describes how he used Anthropic's Claude to generate working Windows automation scripts. The key insight: the AI doesn't just write code, it explains potential failure points before you run anything.
Why Your Phone Hotspot Beats Public Wi-Fi for Remote Work
The security warnings about public Wi-Fi are real, but the actual risks have shifted. Most packet sniffing fears are outdated thanks to universal encryption. The bigger threats are active attacks like evil twin networks, and your phone's hotspot sidesteps them entirely.

Linux Copy Fail Flaw Grants Root Access: How to Patch Now
A critical Linux kernel vulnerability called Copy Fail lets attackers gain root access on nearly all distributions since 2017 with a 732-byte Python script. Security firm Theori disclosed the flaw in March, but most distros lack patches. Only Arch Linux and Fedora have fixes available today.

Why Samsung Users Stay Loyal After Switching to iPhone
A longtime Samsung user switched to iPhone for a few weeks and discovered how much Android customization he had taken for granted. From Good Lock's per-app volume controls to edge gestures and grid-free home screens, the missing features revealed why Galaxy users rarely leave.

5 ESP32 Mesh Network Projects to Build This Weekend
ESP32 microcontrollers support multiple mesh networking protocols, from Thread to LoRa, making them ideal for DIY smart home and communication projects. How-To Geek rounds up five weekend builds that take advantage of these capabilities, including a $5 Thread border router for Home Assistant.

How Claude Helped Me Build a Raspberry Pi Tamagotchi From Scratch
A How-To Geek writer bought a cheap OLED screen for his Raspberry Pi with no plan. Using Claude, he turned it into a productivity-tracking Tamagotchi in hours, not days. The project shows how AI coding assistants can bridge the gap between idea and working prototype.

Why Simple Backups Beat Complex Redundancy for Homelabs
A homelab enthusiast lost hours recovering virtual machines and Docker containers after a NAS update broke his Proxmox setup. The problem? He had RAID redundancy but no actual backups. His experience offers a clear lesson: knowing that RAID is not a backup and acting on that knowledge are two different things.

5 VS Code Settings That Make Coding Less Annoying
A few quick tweaks to VS Code's settings.json file can eliminate common friction points like manual saving, horizontal scrolling, and visual clutter. These changes take about 10 minutes to configure but make the editor feel noticeably calmer.

Why I Still Pay for Microsoft 365 Despite Open-Source Options
A veteran Microsoft Office user explains why the ecosystem, cross-device sync, and reliability of Microsoft 365 outweigh the free alternatives. The article breaks down where open-source tools like LibreOffice fall short in daily use.

3 Paramount+ Shows Worth Streaming This Weekend
Paramount+ adds Battlestar Galactica to its library alongside new seasons of reality TV and a perfect-rated dark comedy. The streamer's $1.5 billion content budget for 2026 is filling gaps left by recent cancellations like Starfleet Academy.

Inbox Zero: Open-Source AI Email Cleaner You Can Self-Host
Inbox Zero is an open-source AI assistant that cleans up cluttered email inboxes without selling your data. You can self-host it for free or pay $20/month for the cloud version. The tool is SOC 2 Type 2 certified and its code is available for public audit.

Samsung Odyssey OLED G93SC Drops to $900 in $700 Sale
Samsung's 49-inch ultrawide gaming monitor is now $899.99, down from its original $1,599.99 price. The G93SC combines OLED visuals with a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time, making it one of the fastest gaming displays available.








