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Linux Fu: Upcycling an Old Router

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Hackaday shows how to give new life to old hardware. An aging Google OnHub router—the kind you might find at a thrift store for ten dollars—doesn't have to end up in e-waste. With Linux and some hands-on tinkering, forgotten routers become platforms for learning and experimentation, turning a bargain-bin find into a maker's project.

Source: https://hackaday.com/2026/06/23/linux-fu-upcycling-an-old-router/

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