I used Nano Banana 2 to make perfect sketchnotes: 5 lessons learned (and how I broke Gemini)

The results were fascinating, impressive, and sometimes surprisingly bad. Here are five tips that can help you get better results faster.

The one thing Claude does better than any other AI — and how to try it yourself

Anthropic's 'Claude in Claude' trick lets the AI spin up fully functional, AI-powered mini-apps on demand — no coding required ...
Hackaday

Back To Basics: Hacking On Key Matrixes

A lot of making goes on in this community these days, but sometimes you’ve just gotta do some old fashioned hacking. You might have grabbed an old Speak and Spell that you want to repurpose ...

I finally found a notes app that doesn't make me want to scream

For years, the hardest part hasn't been remembering to take notes. I've been doing that since pen and paper journals were commonplace. It's been finding a note-taking app that doesn't turn that basic ...

Forget 'debloat apps.' Sophia Script gives you real control over Windows 11. Here's how it works.

The Sophia Script is an open-source PowerShell module designed to debloat and fine-tune Windows 11 (and Windows 10 ). It is ...

Make the Most of Chrome's Toolbar by Customizing It to Your Liking

There are plenty of ways to customize Chrome to make it easier to navigate the web, manage your tasks, and make your workflow ...
TechSpot

Unwanted AI upgrade to Windows Notepad created a serious security flaw

The big picture: Microsoft released its latest Patch Tuesday update this week with 59 hotfixes across Windows, Microsoft Office, Azure, and core system components. The update includes patches for six ...
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How to make pancake mix (just add water!)

Stop overpaying for the package mixes at the store and make your own pancake mix at home. The recipe for this mix is super easy and fast—keep it on hand for even easier and faster pancakes! Just add ...
The Verge

Can China’s No. 2 automaker make it in America?

Geely may build cars in the US, but their software still has to follow cybersecurity restrictions. Is the long freeze on Chinese automakers selling cars in the US finally starting to thaw? China is ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Why Cincinnati Public Schools likely won't have to make-up snow days

Cincinnati Public Schools faced criticism after canceling school for three days last week due to a record-breaking snowstorm. The district's complex transportation system and limited technology access ...
IEEE

Hand Function Assessment using Computer Vision for Hand Rehabilitation

Abstract: Individuals who suffer a stroke often experience impaired hand function. The normal function can be restored by hand rehabilitation exercises with constant monitoring and assessment of motor ...