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Submission + - Small Dongle Brings the HDD Clicking Back To SSDs In Retro PCs (hackaday.com) 1

Submitted by root_42 on Tuesday September 27, 2022 @06:09AM

root_42 writes: Remember the clicking sounds of spinning hard disks? One “problem” with retro computing is that we replace those disks with Compact Flash, SD Cards or even SSDs. Those do not make any noises that you can hear under usual circumstances. Which is partly nice, because the computer becomes quieter, but also irritating because sometimes you can’t tell if the computer has crashed or is still working. This little device fixes that issue! It’s called the HDD clicker and it’s a very unique little gadget!

Submission + - Bionic hand makes it to market (bbc.co.uk)

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root_42

on Tuesday July 17, 2007 @08:35AM

root_42 writes: "The BBC reports that a Scottish company has developed a bionic prosthetic hand, which is now going to market:

A highly functional bionic hand which was invented by a Scottish NHS worker has gone on the market. The thumb and fingers can move and grip just like a human hand and are controlled by the patient's mind and muscles.
The device really seems very "cool", compared to other prosthetics, and seems to allow the patients a wide variety of day-to-day activities. Also check out the patient gallery."

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