In 2009, I created a bespoke SSD adapter by combining three pre-existing products. An article in hackaday bestowed the title "Hacker" to me, and I readily accep

In 2009, I created a bespoke SSD adapter by combining three pre-existing products. An article in hackaday bestowed the title "Hacker" to me, and I readily accepted it... but at the end of the day it was "just building with Legos," in my head. However, such tinkering/MacGuyverism helped me to develop professionally, crafting several genuine "hacks," a few of which I'm (not?) ashamed to admit are still in-use. [1] Life is about attitude, and fostering creativity/"hacking" should never be poo-poo'd. ¢¢ [1] Just as stupid construction example: I renovated a historic home in Hayward, Calif... when we couldn't find a time-appropriate doorlatch, I repaired the 100+ year old [damaged] unit using a shortened piece of reciprocating saw blade as the new spring. This door still operates as re-installed, over fifteen years later.