It was special because the original NES custom DIP chips had been sanded down to something like a surface-mount QFN package. Back when our colleague [Arya] wrote up the project there wasn’t much ...

Time almost seems to rewind 30 years when I see a box of Gushers, Cosmic Brownies, or Nutty Buddy bars. If I tore open a package of one of these snacks today, these iconic childhood treats would have ...

As such, the result is a chip that’s flat to the PCB like an SMD component, but with leads that extend much farther out than any traditional package. Obviously, the body of a DIP chip is still ...

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice, and salt. Beat on medium speed until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and bottom ...

1 package of cream cheese, softened (needs to be stir-able ... Add hot sauce, if using. (If the dip is hard to stir, add a tablespoon of the pickle juice to assist.) Keep chilled until ready to serve.