Why is it that the vast majority of USB cables are 6 feet long? The majority of my time, I need a 1-footer to connect random gadgets to my USB hub. Heck, even a 6-incher would be nice, but a USB cable ...

We like USB-C here at Hackaday, but like all specifications it is up to manufacturers to follow it and sometimes… they don’t. Sick of commercial cables either don’t label their safe wattage, or ...

Discover three clever DIY life hacks that turn common household items into practical tools! Learn how to make a match ...

Adrian Crenshaw has come up with a new programmable USB device that will identify itself as a USB keyboard, where it can be programmed to do your bidding. It is based on a Teensy board that will ...

Start by collecting your materials. A small DC motor (available online for ~$3), a USB cable (any old one you have lying around), a fan blade (you can salvage one from broken gadgets or purchase it ...