Paper tape had a few varieties. For computer work, you usually had a tape that could hold eight holes across, one for each bit in a byte.

This paper tape seems to work quite well so far, albeit with the compromise that due to the current drawn by each solenoid (~1.7A) only one solenoid gets activated at any time.

Judging by your phrases “covered with tape” and “all the plastic content,” it sounds like your paper is nearly laminated with it. If that’s the case, the trash can is best.

Out of tape and wrapping paper? Use these last-minute Christmas hacks to wrap without tape or paper to win Christmas!

Blisters are the scourge of distance runners, with 40% being affected by them in some races, but using paper tape could help prevent them Blisters, caused by a combination of friction and moisture ...

One person on TikTok showed followers how to make opening presents easier with a tape hack for wrapping paper.

Ultramarathoners can train for years and still get sidelined by blisters. Stanford researchers tested paper surgical tape during a 155-mile race and found it reduces blisters by 40 percent.

We came across this useful stud-finding hack on TikTok. All you need is a powerful magnet, some masking tape or paper, and a level (or a weighted piece of string). Wrap the magnet in tape or paper ...