Get over yourself. Embrace the minivan.
From Technology Connextras. Do not deny yourself the pleasures of life! Beauty is pain! Main channel vid: https://youtu.be/KnUFH5GX_fI
Sights and Sounds: Let’s listen to a Toyota hybrid do its stuff
From Technology Connextras. Yup. Coupla motors. 2.5L engine. All that jazz. Main channel vid: https://youtu.be/oEruzTKteRE
Nobody understands the point of hybrid cars
From Technology Connections. It’s a really good idea and everyone hating on it probably doesn’t understand it. Links ‘n’ stuff: Here’s Prof. John Kelly’s excellent demo of the eCVT (the mentioned Weber Auto YouTube Channel) Watch this video on YouTube. And I linked in a card to Engineering Explained’s demo, too, which may help those…
The disappearing and unappreciated art of audible alerts
From Technology Connections. A proverbial one, anyway. links ‘n’ stuff If you’re interested in the resurrection of the Pebble, here’s more info: https://repebble.com/ The Slow Whoop promo record: Watch this video on YouTube. My old video on elevator chimes: Watch this video on YouTube. Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have…
What unplanned EV road trips in cold weather (5°F/-15°C) are actually like these days
From Technology Connextras. Surely it’s a disaster TNAC: https://www.youtube.com/@UC0UCnhwwgbntLyf0iVtNP6Q
Don’t overthink electric car charging (we should be doing it differently)
From Technology Connextras. All you need is wires. Wires is all you need. Here’s that trip report: https://youtu.be/ebGLFVzvdfM Oh, and here’s my main channel: youtube.com/@UCy0tKL1T7wFoYcxCe0xjN6Q Oh, and here’s a video about checking battery state of health with an OBD scanner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llF_cPJIOHY Oh, and here’s an article about the same thing https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/check-used-ev-battery-health Oh, and… ok actually…
Oil pressure is the only thing keeping an engine alive
From Technology Connections. What really grinds my gears is a lack of sufficient lubrication. links ‘n’ stuff The catalytic converter video (once there’s a third video I’ll make a true playlist) Watch this video on YouTube. 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…
This defunct EPCOT attraction is why I’m like this
From Technology Connextras. Yeah. Cool beans. Defunctland’s amazing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTBB_QeKhcM These are the full videos I pulled clips from: Watch this video on YouTube. Watch this video on YouTube. And these are Martin’s vids on both the original Universe of Energy experience and the Jeremy Irons version of Spaceship Earth: Watch this video on YouTube.…
You are being misled about renewable energy technology.
From Technology Connections. Let’s learn and grow. New things are cool! Links ‘n’ stuff down below. Lots of links. First, the "clean version." Please pass that around. Watch this video on YouTube. Jerry Rig Everything’s video on battery recycling Watch this video on YouTube. If you’d like a legal argument from an actual lawyer which…
I made my whole-home humidifier slightly less terrifying
From Technology Connections. mm mm moist links ‘n’ stuff The HVAC sizing video Watch this video on YouTube. My original video on humidifiers Watch this video on YouTube. 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? Unless you count this Christmas…
It’s the Christmas light video again – 2025 edition
From Technology Connections. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. https://tru-tone.com https://merryco.com 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? Unless you count this Christmas light tirade, that is. Anyway, that’s all thanks to people like you! Viewer…
My car charger can boil water really fast
From Technology Connections. That title might be the best effort I can pull off. 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 and possible.…
This cassette player is built into an 8-track cartridge
From Technology Connections. Cool tapes. 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 and possible. If you’d like to join the amazing folks who…
The cycles your dishwasher has might be wildly different – you should try ’em out
From Technology Connextras. Here’s the main channel vid: Watch this video on YouTube. And the detergent 🙂 https://good.store/products/dishwasher-powder
I was right about dishwasher pods, and now I can prove it
From Technology Connections. Some "innovations" really are gimmicks after all. Dishwasher Powder 2nd channel video: Watch this video on YouTube. 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? Well, except maybe this one time? If you think socks for…
Bought a car that was smoked in? Ozone generators can get rid of the odor
From Technology Connextras. Just story about a couple of cars.
Some DVD re-releases got cheapened out in a weird way (or may not even be legit!)
From Technology Connextras. Just a story about a thing I’ve found out the hard way. And a second thing I found out through you!
Video projectors used to be ridiculously cool
From Technology Connections. Three of them. That’s three times more than usual! 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? Well, except maybe this one time? If you think socks for charity counts. Anyway, that’s all thanks to people…
LED replacement bulbs for cars are bad and you shouldn’t use them.
From Technology Connextras. A note for a common argument in the comments: yes Walmart is selling "the wrong ones…" but that’s the problem! Average folks who stop by the automotive section because they have a tail light out might see "LED" as an upgrade, and unless they’ve gone down the enthusiast rabbit holes you or…
Catalytic converters are simple, but getting them to work is not
From Technology Connections. It’s catalactually a pretty cool idea. 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 and possible. If you’d like to join…
A failed duty cycle experiment with a rotary desiccant dehumidifier
From Technology Connextras. 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: a lazy idea that’s also perfect
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: Open Sauce 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…
My Ioniq 5’s ICCU failed and Hyundai’s doing a terrible job fixing this problem
From Technology Connextras. 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: Open Sauce 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?…
Closed captions on DVDs are getting left behind
From Technology Connections. Clearly a lot of people forgot about those pesky captions. OPEN SAUCE: Open Sauce The 2018 video on Closed Captioning (and FYI – the video on Teletext isn’t happening anytime soon…) Watch this video on YouTube. Want to learn more about the CED? Watch this playlist on YouTube Technology Connextras (the second…
Sights and Sounds: Aztec Pinball Machine Gameplay and Playfield Layout
From Technology Connextras. Here’s a link to the main channel videos on this machine: Watch this playlist on YouTube And to the other Sights and Sounds videos: Watch this playlist on YouTube
Dehumidifiers are confusing. Here’s why.
From Technology Connections. A dry subject that’s not so cool. Links ‘n stuff: HVAC system sizing: Watch this video on YouTube. 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…
An unplanned trip from Chicago to Milwaukee in an electric car
From Technology Connextras. In case anyone’s wondering what it’s actually like.
Renewable energy means we can stop setting money on fire, silly billy
From Technology Connextras. I don’t know why this is so complicated! https://youtu.be/OOK5xkFijPc
Answering your pinball questions – Williams Aztec Q&A
From Technology Connextras. Link to the IPDB page where you can get the schematic: https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=119 The main channel pinball vid: (part 1) Watch this video on YouTube. 00:00 intro 00:40 How do you actually play pinball successfully? 07:11 The game’s difficulty settings 08:35 Ball saves and high scores 10:00 What happens when you max out…
Here’s what Numitron tubes in an actual product look like
From Technology Connextras. Still just… not great. Original Video: https://youtu.be/YGT1EvmDJh4
Connextras dishwasher follow up (the sequel)
From Technology Connextras. splish splash this’ll get you to the main channel vid: https://youtu.be/jHP942Livy0