Chandra X-ray Observatory Threatened by Budget Cuts: Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia in July of 1999, the Chandra X-ray Observatory is the most capable space telescope of its kind. As of this writing, the spacecraft is …read more https://t.co/DqsI9SnBI3 #hadtips https://t.co/rQayTwE71L

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Homebrew Network Card with No CPU: A modern normal network card will have onboard an Ethernet controller which, of course, is a pre-programmed microcontroller. Not only does it do the things required to keep a computer …read more https://t.co/DLOwtqxEQP #hadtips https://t.co/Fw8yt4FPqA

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How DEC’s LANBridge 100 Gave Ethernet a Fighting Chance: When Ethernet was originally envisioned, it would use a common, shared medium (the ‘Ether’ part), with transmitting and collision resolution handled by the carrier sense multiple access… https://t.co/QtaWh3ulrj #hadtips https://t.co/C78qpQEh1z

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Soldering the Elusive USB C Port: Many SMD components, including some USB C ports, have their terminals under the component. When installed, the pins are totally hidden. So, how do you solder or unsolder them? That’s …read more https://t.co/BnsIY95Ilm #hadtips https://t.co/qYDQVq3BZR

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