Technology
Hardware, software, networking, and development
#4394: How to Buy a Reliable Used Car in Israel
Avoid French cars, stick to Toyota or Mazda, and always get a compression test before buying.
#4393: Should You Repair or Sell Your Old Car?
How to decide whether to fix your aging car or sell it, using real Israeli market numbers.
#4392: Monocle and Pocket Watch: Authentic Props for the Ultimate Bit
Can you buy a prescription monocle and a vintage pocket watch without looking like a costume? We investigate.
#4390: Rethinking Meal Schedules: A Historical Remix
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner aren't laws of nature—they're a 180-year-old factory habit. Explore pre-modern eating patterns you can actually use.
#4387: Drilling 60mm Holes in Melamine with a 12V Drill
Can a 12V drill handle a 60mm hole saw through melamine? The answer is yes—with the right technique and tool choices.
#4386: How to Become a Medieval Flute Wizard for Three Weeks
Build a three-week persona around medieval flute, striped tunics, and the elusive fourth mode.
#4385: USB-C Charging Station for Your Tool Belt
Can you build a custom charging station for your tool belt? We break down the electrical engineering behind USB-C Power Delivery.
#4379: One Filesystem to Rule Them All
Merge Google Drive, S3, and NAS into one browsable tree on your phone.
#4378: SSIDs vs Radio Noise: What Actually Happens
More SSIDs don't mean more radio interference—beacon frames are sequential, not collisions. Here's what actually matters.
#4377: The Club Card That's Actually a Credit Trap
Why a hardware store "membership" in Israel often means a 30% APR credit card — and why regulators haven't stopped it.
#4375: How to Audit 47 Stale Sessions Without Breaking Everything
A systematic method for identifying and cleaning up forgotten sessions without locking yourself out of critical services.
#4373: Why Jaffa Street Has Three Names
Addresses are human-readable, not machine-validatable. Why global logistics breaks on transliteration.
#4370: Why Airport Bars Let You Drink Alone
Airport bars are the only place where drinking alone feels normal. Here’s the psychology behind the permission.
#4364: The Physics of Garbage Chutes and Reusable Liners
Why most reusable bin liner alternatives fail against the physics of a 20-floor garbage chute drop.
#4363: Kosher MREs: Edible or Emergency Only?
Are kosher MREs worth $20? We break down the tech, taste, and better alternatives for your pantry.
#4362: Batteries vs. Wired: Smart Home Security for Renters
Coin cell batteries die silently. Here’s how to wire Zigbee sensors to mains power in a rental apartment.
#4361: LoRa vs ZigBee for a Flood-Prone Basement
Designing a reliable smart home sensor network through concrete floors for a seasonal New England home.
#4360: How Long Will Your ESP32 Sensor Actually Run on a Single 18650?
Walk through the real math behind ESP32 battery life — from sleep current to LoRa retransmissions in concrete garages.
#4356: Eurobox Logistics: From Shenzhen to Your Living Room
How to ship custom Euroboxes from China to Israel without paying for a full container.
#4353: GPIO Pins: Your SBC's Hidden Superpower
What GPIO pins actually do, where the power limits are, and which sensors work on each side of the divide.