DIY
We’re Running Out of Face Masks, But You Can Make One Yourself
Amateur crafters are sending improvised masks to the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis. With a bit of practice, you can make one for yourself.
Cutting Your Own Hair Will Only Make This Worse
Giving yourself bangs might be tempting right now, but it won't give you the sense of control you seek.
JoAnn Fabrics Employees Are Furious They're Working in Crowded Stores After the Company Declared Itself ‘Essential’
“We were at Black Friday levels of busy, in terms of how many people were in our store.”
DIY Internet Provider Sees Demand Spike Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
NYC Mesh's leaders hope the disaster highlights the need for better, universal broadband free of monopoly domination.
The Sanders Campaign Is Mobilizing the DIY Scene to Turn Out New Voters
Massachusetts' Berniepalooza tapped Worcester's DIY scene to mobilize support in one of the most economically marginalized areas of the state.
Flat Earther Daredevil Dies in DIY Rocket Crash
'Mad Mike' Hughes has died aboard his crowdfunded, steam-powered rocket.
How to Recreate That Iced-Out Furby From 'Uncut Gems'
A24's limited-edition run of $250 gold-plated Furby pendants sold out immediately—but fear not, there's a DIY solution.
'Pwnagotchi' Is the Open Source Handheld That Eats Wi-Fi Handshakes
The Tamagotchi-inspired device helps wandering hackers to crack Wi-Fi passwords while looking adorable.
How Pebble Users Are Keeping the Smartwatch Alive 3 Years After It Supposedly Died
Even if Pebble the company is dead, it left behind a community that endures.
Anyone Can Build This Open Source, DRM-Free Kindle Alternative
The Open Book Project is in the process of designing an open source device that will let you read ebooks without being locked-in with a corporation.
This Laser Tripwire Automatically Minimizes Your Tabs When Someone Walks By
The tiny device sweeps all your porn searches, workplace gaming and general time thievery under the rug when someone passes by your desk.
This Super Retro Website Is Running on a 30-Year-Old Mac
The Macintosh SE/30 might be ancient and underpowered by today's standards, but it can still serve up a website with a little elbow grease.