Popular Mechanics South Africa

The South African edition of Popular Mechanics was launched in 2002 and has fast become the acknowledged voice of science and technology in South Africa. Underpinning its rich sci-tech content is an ever-changing mix of articles covering everything from automotive news and outdoor adventures to DIY projects. In essence, it explains how our world works

AT THE WHEEL

Popular Mechanics South Africa

A flair for solar

CALENDAR UPDATE YOUR DIARY • THIS DAY IN HISTORY

TIME MACHINE • It made per fect sense at the time

The Magnetic North Pole is racing towards Russia

Uncovering the hidden secrets of procedural generation

Take a random walk

The iPad’s handwriting recognition tech shows how Apple does machine learning

Pasta’s backstory • The Geometry of Pasta is a book that adds deeper meaning to our love affair with this Italian staple.

Reader challenge: Build something useful with LEGO

Dead on target • For Hitman fans, the third instalment in the trilogy won’t let you down, delivering nearlimitless solutions to missions, enhanced graphics, and countless plot twists and surprises.

Cracking the chip: How hacking the NES made it even better

FIVE NEW NES TITLES FILLED WITH 8-BIT GAMING GREATNESS

DEFIANT VS VALOR • INSIDE THE HEAD-TO-HEAD BATTLE TO REPLACE THE BLACK HAWK

GEAR& • Must-have hardware for humans on the go

I BUILT THIS BOAT WITH A BOOK FROM 1935 • THE GENTLEMAN’S RACER DESIGN CAME FROM OLD POPULAR MECHANICS PLANS.

where food MEETS TECH • Advancements in technology are changing what we eat, and where our food comes from. Are you ready for the future of food?

DEVELOP YOUR OWN HOME-BREWING PHILOSOPHY

GREAT GATSBY • Take your sandwich-making skills to the next level, and master a South African staple.

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CRAFT A LEGACY CREATE AN HEIRLOOM TOOLBOX • BY MAKING SOMETHING THAT’S BUILT TO LAST

THE SIMPLIFIED PROCESS

CREATE A DOUBLE-BEAM MARKING GAUGE • Exceptionally handy in many applications, a double-beam marking gauge is a tool every avid woodworker should have in their workshop. This is how to make your own.

WHY BUY A WORKBENCH, WHEN YOU CAN MAKE ONE?

KREG PRIZE GIVEAWAY • WINA KREG MULTI-MARK tool!

OCCUPATION HOW TO BE GOOD AT WHAT YOU DO

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ON THE PROWL • Volkswagen’s formidable Amarok double-cab now boasts a brawnier 190 kW engine. We sussed out what that means for South Africa’s bakkie-loving public.

SYNC FOR YOURSELF • With the FordPass app, you’re more connected to your vehicle than ever, and Ford has taken us a step closer to making the car key obsolete. POP MECH got to experience the app first-hand on the launch of the new Ranger FX4.

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Clever tips and lifehacks

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