Buying Guides
Choosing what to buy: comparing products and brands, reading spec sheets, durability and value for money, in any domain from tech to tools to baby gear. An extra channel alongside an episode's main one.
#3783: The Ice Cream Algorithm: How Ben & Jerry's Engineers Flavor
Inside the melt rate index, cocoa butter barriers, and supply chain decisions shaping Ben & Jerry's 2026 lineup.
#3776: ZFS Mirroring: Why Your RAID Card Is the Weak Link
A hardware RAID card makes ZFS less safe. Here's why an HBA and a simple mirror are the real upgrade.
#3775: SBC Clusters vs Virtualization: The Real Tradeoffs
Why physical isolation sounds great but virtualization usually wins for home servers.
#3769: How to Cosplay as a Pro Mover
A high-vis vest, clipboard, and fake company name can get you service elevator keys. Here's how.
#3752: The Room Planning Tool Gap: DXF Support Without the Upsell
Browser-based room planners that actually handle DXF import/export without nagware or expensive subscriptions — do they exist?
#3747: How to Pick an SSD That Won't Die in Your Home Server
ZFS degradation warnings are scary. Here's what to replace that drive with — and what spec numbers actually matter.
#3744: Euro Box Shelving: Maximize Every Centimeter
How to gain 57% more storage by building shelving to your actual ceiling height.
#3740: The Ultimate Dad Utility Belt Setup
Can you fit a power bank, scissors, tape, headlamp, and meds on a belt without looking absurd? Yes—here's how.
#3738: How to Run Ethernet Through Walls (Without Tearing Everything Open)
Conduits, fish tape, and the difference between DIY and calling a pro — a practical guide to running cable through walls.
#3737: Dash Cams in Israel: Storage, Battery & Evidence Setup
What dash cam specs actually matter for accident evidence in Israel — storage, battery, and camera setup explained.
#3736: Blind Spot Mirrors: Which Type Actually Works?
Can you professionally install blind spot mirrors? Should you use VHB tape? And which design actually reduces your blind spot best?
#3735: What Actually Works in a High-Rise Fire
Why staying put is safer than evacuating — and what to actually do while you wait for rescue.
#3728: The Checklist App That Doesn't Exist
Why is there no good recurring checklist app for regular people? We explore the gap between enterprise tools and to-do list hacks.
#3726: Notes That Tap You on the Shoulder
Moving with ADHD? Here are three tools that merge tasks and notes into one system.
#3714: Tower Living: What You Actually Gain and Risk
The real tradeoffs of high-rise living—from hidden maintenance costs to the elevator algorithm you never tested.
#3696: N95 vs N99 vs SN98: Which Mask Actually Works?
N95, N99, and SN-98 masks compared — what the ratings really mean, how fit matters more than numbers, and when to switch to a respirator.
#3694: The Hidden World of Electronic Component Distributors
Digikey, Mouser, and Farnell aren't normal retailers—they're the backbone of global electronics manufacturing. Here's how they work.
#3685: Ruling Pens, Grease Pencils, and the Case for Better Old Tech
Why a 400-year-old drafting tool outperforms modern alternatives, and how to spot genuinely superior antiques.
#3678: Is Gas in Our Homes a Needless Risk?
A near-fatal gas explosion in Jerusalem raises hard questions about the safety of gas in our homes and apartments.
#3672: Inside America's Industrial Supply Chains
Grainger, Fastenal, MSC, and McMaster-Carr compared. Who sells to consumers, who requires a business account, and where to actually shop.