You might remember a while back I had some trouble with my PC, which involved buying a whole new power supply before realizing the problem was a $20 fan. At
Many of the research obsessions I have are fueled by a previous, imperfect piece of gear. In the case of e-readers, the experience of using a Kindle several years
I resent AI. Not AI itself–that’s just code, despite what tech guys with flashlights under their chins tell you. I resent the imposition, the idea that since LLMs
CES is as predictable as the tides. New, marginally better graphics cards are announced along with several bad announcements about AI. Improvements in TV technology are promised but nothing earth-
Did you know that the Steam Deck emits a scent? An intoxicating aroma all its own? Well, it does, although you’ve really gotta shove your nostrils up in its
There is an endless sea of gaming mice out there – hundreds of perfectly boring, ultralight pointing devices, many perforated like swiss cheese or lotus root. Ergonomic mice, on the other
Ken Fritz is a legend. In terms of DIY speaker guys, I doubt anyone has beaten his dedication. He spent 27 years creating what he saw as the perfect stereo
Over the last few years, I have built up a reputation for being a “hardware freak.” I love cracking open consumer electronics, swapping things out, devices in, and generally maximizing
