Technology
Hardware, software, networking, and development
#4127: Quarterly Preparedness: A 30-Minute Binder System
A family preparedness binder designed for 30-minute quarterly reviews, so you stay ready without the anxiety spiral.
#4124: Building a Safe AC-to-DC Enclosure for MQTT Traffic Lights
Learn to safely build a constant-voltage enclosure for a Raspberry Pi-powered traffic light with MQTT control.
#4123: LoRa Through Concrete: Parking Sensor Deep Dive
Can LoRa punch through 4 floors of concrete? We break down the real-world range, hardware, and regulatory details.
#4114: How to Pick a Dolly That Won't Fail on a Curb
Why a $45 dolly fails on a 6-inch curb — and what to buy instead for real city moves.
#4112: Cardboard vs. Eurobox: Phasing Out Disposable Storage
How to transition from disposable cardboard to industrial-grade Euroboxes without breaking the bank.
#4111: The AC Photo That Taunts You
Why no single app handles photos, multi-user access, and home-specific fields — and what to use instead.
#4108: How to Pack a Rental Van Like a Cargo Pilot
What a FedEx loadmaster knows about keeping your fridge from becoming a projectile.
#4085: The Clinton Email Server: A Technical Autopsy
What was actually in that Chappaqua basement? A technical breakdown of the most infamous self-hosted email server in history.
#4080: How Resumable Uploads Actually Work
What happens when your file transfer fails at 92% — and the app just picks up where it left off.
#4077: Is Bosch's Entry Pro Drill Actually Good?
Daniel's new Bosch feels amazing after years of a Xiaomi screwdriver. Is it genuinely good, or just a big upgrade?
#4075: How China-to-Israel Packages Arrive in Under a Week
The real story isn't speed—it's multi-layer consolidation that makes routes exist where they couldn't before.
#4073: Private Buckets, Pre-Signed URLs: Self-Hosting Without the Compromise
How to keep your self-hosted images secure, accessible, and cloud-friendly without becoming the product.
#4072: How Cainiao Flies Tool Belts to Israel in 4 Days
How Alibaba's logistics arm built a dedicated air pipeline from China to Israel—and what it means for local retail.
#4070: How a 15-Minute Stand-Up Can Save Your Move
The daily stand-up format from software teams maps surprisingly well onto managing a chaotic household move.
#4066: Wi-Fi 7 in a Rental: The Bridge Solution
Realistic home networking for renters: Wi-Fi 7 APs, dedicated bridges, and what you can actually expect to pay.
#4062: How to Keep a Baby's Room Comfortable With a Dumb AC
Smart sensors + dumb AC + PID control = better than a Nest for keeping your infant comfortable at night.
#4061: Wi-Fi Through Concrete Bunkers
Can one access point serve a reinforced concrete apartment with a bomb shelter? Yes, with the right config.
#4060: How Many Boxes Fit in Your Bedroom?
Why your brain can't guess cubic meters — and how to train it in 10 tries.
#4038: The Art of Being Boring: Privacy Engineering for Renters
A systems design approach to residential privacy, using social engineering techniques to become a satisfyingly boring neighbor.
#4033: Why Your Fiber Upload Is Stuck at 250 Mbps
Your fiber plan promises 5 Gbps down but only 250 Mbps up. The bottleneck isn't the glass — it's the pricing sheet.