A failed duty cycle experiment with a rotary desiccant dehumidifier
From Technology Connections. Always worth trying things, but other people already did. Main channel vid: https://youtu.be/JzClLWL-Eys
Desiccant dehumidifiers are fascinating… but not for everyone
From Technology Connections. A whole new meaning to "spin dry" Connextras experiment: https://youtu.be/0xLzDF7PZW8 Original video: https://youtu.be/j_QfX0SYCE8 Other 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 that whole influencer thing? That’s all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent…
VHS-C: when a lazy idea stumbles towards perfection
From Technology Connections. Never underestimate the usefulness of compatibility. 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 that whole influencer thing? That’s all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through…
Induction lamps: fluorescent lighting’s final form
From Technology Connections. Magnets. OPEN SAUCE: https://opensauce.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 that whole influencer thing? That’s all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent…
My Ioniq 5’s ICCU failed and Hyundai’s doing a terrible job fixing this problem
From Technology Connections. The ball’s in your court, Hyundai. And you need to work on your free throw.
The “standard” car charger is usually overkill—but your electrician might not know that
From Technology Connections. Seriously, make your life easier and don’t go overboard for no reason. Links ‘n’ stuff: OPEN SAUCE: https://opensauce.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 that whole influencer thing? That’s…
Closed captions on DVDs are getting left behind
From Technology Connections. Clearly a lot of people forgot about those pesky captions. OPEN SAUCE: https://opensauce.com/ The 2018 video on Closed Captioning (and FYI – the video on Teletext isn’t happening anytime soon…) Want to learn more about the CED? Technology Connextras (the second channel where I put stuff sometimes) https://www.youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextras Technology Connections on Bluesky:…
Dehumidifiers are confusing. Here’s why.
From Technology Connections. A dry subject that’s not so cool. 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…
Renewable energy means we can stop setting money on fire, silly billy
From Technology Connections. I don’t know why this is so complicated! https://youtu.be/OOK5xkFijPc
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…
Here’s what Numitron tubes in an actual product look like
From Technology Connections. Still just… not great. Original Video: https://youtu.be/YGT1EvmDJh4
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…