An unplanned trip from Chicago to Milwaukee in an electric car
From Technology Connections. In case anyone’s wondering what it’s actually like.
Power is not energy: why the difference matters
From Technology Connections. Thinking is fun, actually! Links ‘n stuff: HVAC system sizing: Technology Connextras (the second channel where I put stuff sometimes) https://www.youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextras Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I’ve never done that whole influencer thing? That’s all thanks to people like you! Viewer support…
Algorithms are breaking how we think
From Technology Connections. This surely won’t make me seem like a crank. Further watching: @HGModernism on addiction to scrolling and the Skinner box mechanism: @acollierastro on the AI hype cycle and how professionals understand there’s nothing new here Technology Connextras (the second channel where I put stuff sometimes) https://www.youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextras Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology…
The clever feature that makes cheap heaters safe — and why they’re actually dangerous
From Technology Connections. It’s best to know what you actually need to be worried about. Technology Connextras (the second channel where I put stuff sometimes) https://www.youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextras Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I’ve never done a brand deal? That’s all thanks to people like you! Viewer…
I tricked my car charging station into powering a 7.5 kW heater
From Technology Connections. And it wasn’t hard at all! links ‘n’ stuff: Technology Connextras (the second channel where I put stuff sometimes) https://www.youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextras Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I’ve never done a brand deal? That’s all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon…
LED Christmas lights which don’t hurt the eyes: it finally happened!
From Technology Connections. At last I see the light. links ‘n’ stuff: VINTAGLO: https://www.seasonsreflection.com/vintaglo Tru-Tone: https://tru-tone.com/ Technology Connextras (the second channel where I put stuff sometimes) https://www.youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextras Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I’ve never done a brand deal? That’s all thanks to people like you!…
How much thrust does a ceiling fan produce?
From Technology Connections. These are some of my biggest fans. links ‘n’ stuff: Dan "Spiffy" Neuman’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCSW_TR-OxXTAN-p8LtrbjOQ Technology Connextras (the second channel where I put stuff sometimes) https://www.youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextras Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I’ve never done a brand deal? That’s all thanks to people…
Balafire: when a light bulb goes wild
From Technology Connections. Goodness gracious, great balls of fire. links ‘n’ stuff: link to Simflame: https://www.simflame.com/ Technology Connextras (the second channel where I put stuff sometimes) https://www.youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextras Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I’ve never done a brand deal? That’s all thanks to people like you!…
Air fryers are simpler than you think, but still pretty neat
From Technology Connections. It’s full of hot air. links ‘n’ stuff: Technology Connextras (the second channel where I put stuff sometimes) https://www.youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextras Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I’ve never done a brand deal? That’s all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps…
I bought a freeze dryer so you don’t have to
From Technology Connections. Just understand what you’re signing up for. links ‘n’ stuff Technology Connextras (the second channel where I put stuff sometimes) https://www.youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextras Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I’ve never done a brand deal? That’s all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through…
MP3 CDs: a hybrid “format” that never existed, yet was surprisingly common
From Technology Connections. It’s like, free real estate. links ‘n’ stuff Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I’ve never done a brand deal? That’s all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you’d like to join the…
Duracell PowerCheck: A genius idea which didn’t last that long
From Technology Connections. Press dots to check. The referenced Tedium article: https://tedium.co/2021/01/20/on-battery-power-meter-history/ other links ‘n’ stuff Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I’ve never done a brand deal? That’s all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If…
Thermoelectric cooling: it’s not great.
From Technology Connections. Not such a cool idea after all. Links ‘n’ stuff: Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I’ve never done a brand deal? That’s all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you’d like to…
Induction cooking – but what about woks?
From Technology Connections. Don’t tell Fozzie Bear about this. Links ‘n’ stuff: That test I mentioned that I did with my car: Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I’ve never done a brand deal? That’s all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps…
Door closers: ubiquitous, yet unloved and often maladjusted
From Technology Connections. Shut the front door. Links ‘n’ stuff: Link to Deviant Ollam’s talk: Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I’ve never done a brand deal? That’s all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you’d…
Passive infrared motion sensors: a two-bit camera powered by crystals
From Technology Connections. Not that kind of crystal. Links ‘n’ stuff: Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Have you ever noticed that I’ve never done a brand deal? That’s all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you’d like to join the…
Awnings: a simple cooling tech we apparently forgot about
From Technology Connections. Seriously – where’d they go? Links ‘n’ stuff: Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Have you ever noticed that I’ve never done a brand deal? That’s all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you’d like to join the…
Here’s what Numitron tubes in an actual product look like
From Technology Connections. Still just… not great. Original Video: https://youtu.be/YGT1EvmDJh4
The Numitron: An obvious idea that wasn’t very bright
From Technology Connections. The numbers don’t look good, Jim. Links ‘n’ stuff: Fran Blanche’s video on Nimo tubes: (there are plenty more videos to discover on her channel, too!) Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Have you ever noticed that I’ve never done a brand deal? That’s all thanks to people…
Google Location Services are fundamentally broken and have been for years
From Technology Connections. For the love of all things holy, somebody look into this and DON’T YOU DARE suggest that I hit the "submit feedback" button or whatever. Here it is! In front of however many thousands of people! ACT ON IT
HVAC professionals aren’t sizing equipment appropriately [condensed version]
From Technology Connections. Are you looking for the full version? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTsQjiPlksA
Tamper-resistant outlets aren’t all the same – a follow-up
From Technology Connections. Yep. A follow-up to this video on the main channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNj75gJVxcE
My thoughts on GM and Ford’s move to abandon the CCS connector in favor of “NACS”
From Technology Connections. The title says all. More than anything my ego’s taking a hit – I really didn’t see this happening. But, so long as it happens as it seems like it will, there’s really nothing to be all that mad about. A single plug standard is what we really need, and while I’m…
A long-winded 1-year ownership report on my Hyundai Ioniq 5
From Technology Connections. Almost entirely good! 00:00 Intro / overall thoughts 01:14 My car’s paint is s p e c i a l 03:32 I had an oopsie 04:31 Problems getting it repaired 10:10 I got bitten by the 12V battery discharge bug 16:30 Charge scheduling issues 20:06 A tangent about new car reliability 23:30…
Some following up, and why I won’t push you towards rooftop solar
From Technology Connections. Yep. It’s-a-that. If you got here without seeing the first video, here’s a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVLLNjSLJTQ