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10 Tips for Organizing Your Workshop

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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December 21st, 2015April 10th, 2016 1

Here are some of our favorite ideas for organizing your workshop and workflow

Make an Emergency Key in 5 Easy Steps

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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November 17th, 2015November 17th, 2015 2

Use an old credit card or Tic Tac box to create an emergency key for your wallet or purse

On the Use of the Word “Hack”

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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October 11th, 2015May 15th, 2018 19

Let’s talk a little about the word “hack” and its appropriate usage.

Homebrewed Heads-Up Display Magnetically Snaps to Your Glasses

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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August 26th, 2015August 25th, 2015 2

This Maker wanted something a little different from Google Glass — he built a wearable computer completely from scratch and uses magnets to attach it to his glasses.

Block the Car Door Relay Hack with a Faraday Cage

By Rafe Needleman

Rafe Needleman

Rafe Needleman is the editor-in-chief of Maker Media. Follow him on Twitter or on Facebook.

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August 14th, 2015November 26th, 2017 3

Is your car door safe from electronic hackers? Read on to understand how the malicious hack works — and how to protect your ride.

Extremely Useful Notebook Organizing Hack

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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