Buying Guides
Choosing what to buy: comparing products and brands, reading spec sheets, durability and value for money, in any domain from tech to tools to baby gear. An extra channel alongside an episode's main one.
#2885: How to Choose Your First Real Drill
Voltage numbers are misleading. Here’s what actually matters when buying a drill that will last.
#2884: How to Pick Safety Glasses That Actually Protect You
ANSI Z87.1+ vs. Z87, anti-fog coatings, fit-over goggle seals, and why squinting means your protection failed.
#2862: How a $3 Paint Marker Reveals Israel's Import Maze
Why does a $3 German marker cost $6 in Tel Aviv? The answer reveals how Israel's import system really works.
#2851: How a Wax Stick Beats Sharpies on Steel
The industrial marking tool that outlasts Sharpies, survives 2000°F, and sticks to oily steel.
#2846: The Quest for Earbuds That Actually Fit
Why your earbuds won't stay put — and three paths to a secure fit, from aftermarket tips to custom molds.
#2844: How Many Pixels Do You Actually Need?
At what point does adding more pixels stop mattering to the human eye? The numbers are brutal for marketing.
#2842: Fixing Your New Apartment: The Israeli Tool Kit
The eight essential tools and hardware every Israeli apartment needs — with Hebrew names and where to buy them.
#2839: Full Disk Encryption: What It Actually Does and Why It Matters
Full disk encryption demystified — how LUKS works, performance reality, and when you actually need it.
#2823: Video on Static Sites: When to Use a Platform
Mux, Cloudflare Stream, or Bunny Stream? When to stop serving MP4s and start using a purpose-built video platform.
#2799: Where Should Your Images Actually Live?
WordPress to static sites: where do images & videos go? Repo, object storage, or CDN — and when to move up the chain.
#2794: Build the Perfect Electronics Workbench in a Small Space
Chair first, then bench, then lighting. How to build a frustration-free electronics workstation in 60 square meters.
#2791: How to Pick a Marker That Actually Stays On
Why do “permanent” markers fail on plastic? The answer is polymer chemistry, not bad luck.
#2783: Can a DAP Cure Your Distraction Addiction?
A listener asks if anyone still makes a decent non-phone audio player. The answer is yes—with a few important caveats.
#2764: Weatherproofing Electronics: Beyond the IP Rating Trap
How to run Ethernet outdoors without destroying your gear. Cable types, conduit tricks, and the condensation trap.
#2759: Why Your Smart Home Can't Mimic a Hotel
Can Zigbee and Matter handle a two-story house with outdoor devices? We break down mesh hops, latency, and real-world limits.
#2752: Why Water Flossers Beat String Floss
Water flossers beat string floss in clinical studies. Here’s what to buy and why.
#2740: ICL vs LASIK for High Myopia in 2025
Considering laser eye surgery for a prescription past -7? The best option may not be a laser at all.
#2727: Your Kitchen Air Is Worse Than a Smoggy Day
Gas stoves spike NO2 above EPA limits in minutes. Here’s how to fix your kitchen air.
#2721: What Square Meterage Do You Actually Need?
Real numbers for singles, couples, roommates, families, and remote workers — not just vibes.
#2707: Foot Pedals vs USB Buttons: The Ergonomics of Dictation
Foot pedals, USB buttons, and under-desk macro pads for voice dictation — a deep dive into the hardware that makes AI dictation work.