by Nate Hoffelder | Dec 17, 2023 | Tips and Tricks
As I mentioned in my last post, the ongoing shittification of streaming has made me decide to get back into watching DVDs again. With all the services becoming more expensive while at the same time getting encrusted with adverts, it honestly makes a lot of sense to...
by Nate Hoffelder | May 23, 2023 | Tips and Tricks
So a few days ago I was watching a video on FB where a home inspector showed how he used a tiny device with LEDs to check if a microwave was working correctly. (The device had no battery, and was powered by the energy emitted from the microwave, so if the lights on...
by Nate Hoffelder | May 6, 2023 | Tips and Tricks
Most smartphone cases serve a simple and obvious purpose: they keep your phone from getting destroyed. As a rule, they are pretty good at this, so much so that just about any of the cases recommended when buying the phone will do what you need. Unfortunately, a lot of...
by Nate Hoffelder | May 6, 2023 | Tips and Tricks
This blog is dedicated to mobile computing, or working while on the go, and one of the topics I wanted to cover was mobile monitors. These weren’t really practical when I still traveled a lot back before the pandemic, but thanks to the rise of USB-C and advances in...
by Nate Hoffelder | Apr 29, 2023 | Tips and Tricks
The focus of this blog is mobile computing. In my mind that means work and school more and entertainment less, which brings us to the topic of backing up your work. I haven’t suffered a surprise computer failure in years, but even so I still try to keep my work files...
by Nate Hoffelder | Apr 23, 2023 | Tips and Tricks
This blog inspired me to take a look at all of the warranties for my various devices, and I am beginning to think I may have been wasting my money. Here’s the thing. A warranty is only worth it if you think there’s a good chance that the device might fail or be...
