If you want to get your hands dirty on a semi-evil electronics project, this DIY EMP generator is fun—if not a little dangerous—build to try. It won’t fry much, except at extreme short range, so you should be careful with it, but you’ll learn a lot in the process.

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Apple’s special event today focused on hardware. The big news is a brand new version of the MacBook that includes a fancy touch screen in place of the function keys, but they also announced a new TV app and some minor Apple TV improvements.

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Whether you’re evacuating because of a hurricane or you’re just leaving for vacation, you’ll want to know if the power went out while you were away for any substantial amount of time. Fill a cup with water, put it in the freezer until it’s solid, then pop a coin on top. Leave it in there, and when you get back, check.

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The whole point of making chocolate bark is the customization. I mean, who doesn’t want a bespoke candy bar? As such, you need a recipe that can hold a lot of mix-ins, and this one from Food52 fits the bill.

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Some headphone makers put a lot of effort into their packaging. Don’t throw away that plush, attractive case. With a little DIY effort, you’ll have the coolest, most functional wall mount for your headphones that also keeps them out of the way.

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