The Gloves Are Off in the Fight for Your Right to Repair

This year, the right-to-repair movement got a boost from—surprisingly—big tech, tariffs, and economic downturn. But the ...

Here’s why your washing machine stops mid-cycle and how to fix it without calling a technician

A washing machine that stops mid-cycle can interrupt your day. From overloading and drain blockages to electrical faults, ...

I tested a $5 phone fix dongle that made bold promises - here's the truth

For the $5 I'd paid for it, that would have been cool. But alas, apart from being a useless scam, it's quite innocent. I tore mine apart, and inside is very little. Inside the plastic box is a circuit ...
IEEE

Regrasping on Printed Circuit Boards with the Smart Suction Cup

Abstract: The disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) presents a sustainability challenge, particularly for waste printed circuit boards (PCBs). PCBs are challenging to sort out ...
The College Fix

Maryland school board: We ‘expect’ teachers to use students’ preferred pronouns

The Frederick County Board of Education recently amended Policy 443 to protect gender-diverse students, requiring teachers to ...