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Re:Fastpotify on Wednesday September 02, 2026 @08:11AM (#49535080)
Think of something nerds will like (like this!), package malware, distribute, profit. That's the idea, right?
Re:Ask HN: What are you working on? (August 2026) on Sunday August 09, 2026 @03:37PM (#49234916)
Helping a friend build a midi controller replica of a legendary vintage synthesizer (Yamaha CS80)

https://www.gijsleijdekkers.nl/gltaudio/

Re:Knoppix on Tuesday June 30, 2026 @12:57PM (#48735613)
The go-to live cd that helped me fix many Windows XP installs! Thanks for the memory.

I first thought there was something new about it

Fuck yes
Re:Fire hazard of WHY2025 badge due to 18650 Li-Ion cells on Thursday August 07, 2025 @09:11AM (#44824046)
I’ve worked with the Keystone holders and can confirm that those will hold protected cells, at least some I got from nkon.nl
Re:Fire hazard of WHY2025 badge due to 18650 Li-Ion cells on Thursday August 07, 2025 @08:28AM (#44823593)
I've also written up some more findings. They can be found at https://www.krekr.nl/content/why2025-badge-fire-hazard-addit...
Re:Design guidance for proper electronics connectors on Monday July 31, 2023 @10:03AM (#36942626)
Me fixing a bad micro-USB connector for the n-th time prompted me to write do's and don'ts for mechanical and electrical design of sturdy connectors (not just USB).