Hardware
You Don’t Have To Live With A Bad Router
I lived with a mediocre router for years. Thanks to cheap wired routers, access points, switches and even firewall PCs out of China, I now live better.
I Love These Oddly-Specific Cleaning Products
Sometimes you just need to go to stop messing around and go industrial.
You Should Try A Chinese Fountain Pen
A new crop of Chinese fountain pens, some cloned and some not, are affordable and shockingly good for their price.
The MiSTer, The Best All-in-one Retro Gaming Machine, Just Got Cheaper
One YouTuber's new clone board for the MiSTer project is lowering the barrier to entry, but Taki Udon isn't done there.
The Tulip Is A Tiny, Open Source Music-Making Computer For Cheap
Open source, intentionally under-powered, and able to create music, write code, and run on a chip found in many lightbulbs. Tulip is more than just a synthesizer.
There’s No Good Reason To Buy A Yeti Mic
The Yeti had its time and place, but Blue is long-dead and there's no reason to buy this mic any more.
The Best Espresso Machine Is One You Hack Yourself
Getting good espresso at home without spending a fortune is difficult. The Gaggiuino mod transforms the Gaggia Classic (and more machines) into something totally different.
You Should Get Some Chinese In-Ear Monitors
Gone are the days of cheap, disposable iLuv earbuds. IEMs from Chinese companies sound solid, are a great deal, and can be had for about 20 bucks.
The Person Saving The Media You Love Is You
I wanted to save two of my favourite comedy specials. Two years later, thanks to VHS-Decode and ld-decode, I have become obsessed with the cutting edge of archiving.