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One Hundred Fifty First Post: The ultimate how-to magazine

On page 187 on Make vol.04 they write about an old copy of Popular Mechanics from 1994. Of course there is going to be biased opinions between two competing how to magazines, but in general the author was not impressed. But, they did admit to PM having some unusual among the common.

So this raises a question of Make vs. Popular Mechanics. Make has more projects covered in depth in the issue every quarter, but Popular Mechanics covers everything from wood working to cars with an issue every month. PM has some really great art on future or “dream” technology with Makes art also good explanations of the projects while having How Toons comics. I think the two are both good in their own ways, but nothing compares to the classic Popular Mechanics. From the 1960's back PM was unquestionably the best publication. It is now over a century old. When planes were new it featured articles on building flying machines. It was the size of Make every month with the projects being about new technology. So today, Make and PM should be on every tinkerer’s subscription list, but nothing compares to the classic Popular Mechanics.

I also read that Window’s Vista will be in 32 and 64 bit versions. I guess the 32 is to maintain compatibility with XP. I guess which one to get depends on how many software companies are switching to a 64 bit format. It is too soon to make any assumptions before using it though.

Meanwhile, I go back to studying small gas engines. But until then... May the Creative Force be with You