If you have access to a dead computer power supply you can use the case, power switch, wiring, and power port along with a 5v lead acid battery and a landscaping lamp bulb to create a rechargeable ...

Power supplies are essential for at home tinkering and electronics hacking. Unfortunately, they’re really quite expensive, and a bit out of reach for most hobbyists. Computer ATX power supplies ...

Computer ATX power supplies are a cheap alternative, although they usually tend to lack the features of real bench power supplies… unless you hack yours like [Mark Schoonover]!

Think an old laptop power supply is ready for the trash? Think again! You won’t believe the incredible second life this piece of tech can have. In this video, discover hidden features and ways ...

Of course we're not actually recommending you use this hack on your current laptop as it's possible to short out your power supply or do even greater damage, but if you have a still-functioning ...

Reader Ran Mokady at Hack-a-Day submitted his How-To for a DIY Xbox 360 powersupply. He writes, "I have been running my console off a 250W computer PSU for a week now with no problems." The steps ...

You can check the power supply on your PC by removing the side panel of its case, or by checking the manual that came with it.

A hacker spent years ingratiating themself to a developer — then, perhaps with the help of others, injected a backdoor into their Linux code.

The hack on Ukraine's power grid was a first-of-its-kind attack that sets an ominous precedent for the security of power grids everywhere.

Another interesting Oculus Rift mod: this time a USB power hack which eliminates the need for a separate wall adapter, making the Rift much more portable.