Technology
Hardware, software, networking, and development
#3875: Why Netflix Breaks on the Moon
Two and a half seconds of ping time breaks the internet. Here's why space communication is so hard.
#3870: Laser Engravers for Home Labs: Are They Worth It?
Desktop laser engravers now cost less than a 3D printer. But can they actually label your home network gear?
#3869: How a Bendy Stick Transmits Torque
The surprising engineering inside flexible screwdriver extensions and how they transmit torque around obstacles.
#3868: Why Your Super Glue Fails (And How a Dremel Fixes It)
A rotary tool isn't just for engraving. Discover how surface prep turns failed glue joints into permanent fixes.
#3867: Drill, Impact Driver, or Hammer Drill? The Real Difference
Most people buy the wrong drill. Here's how to match the tool, bit, and material so you don't ruin your project.
#3866: What's Actually Inside Your Plastic Storage Bin?
Two bins can both say "polypropylene" — one lasts two years, the other two decades. Here's why.
#3865: The Spudger Problem: Thin vs Strong
Why pry tools bend and what materials science says about the perfect spudger.
#3864: How to ID Mystery Metal Before You Drill
A practical workflow for identifying unknown metals before you engrave, drill, or grind them at home.
#3863: Mohs Scale to Dremel Bits: What to Buy First
From Friedrich Mohs to your Dremel: what hardness means for engraving wood, metal, glass, and stone.
#3858: Why We Carve: 75,000 Years of Marking What Matters
From a Dremel in Jerusalem to 75,000-year-old cave engravings — the ancient impulse to make a permanent mark.
#3841: Building the Ultimate DIY Moving Fleet
What happens when a millionaire decides to move apartments with a spider crane, robotic stair climber, and electric pallet jack?
#3824: How Small Markets Fix Broken Consumer Protection
Why big box stores ignore you when there's nowhere else to shop — and what Singapore, New Zealand, and Norway do differently.
#3819: Why Your ISP Tech Is Always in a Hurry
The real reason fiber techs are gruff isn't personality—it's a system designed against curiosity.
#3818: Three Fixes for Loose Europlugs in Israeli Sockets
Stop wrestling with loose power tool plugs. Three cheap, practical fixes for the Europlug-to-Israeli-socket mismatch.
#3817: Hide Your Desktop in a Closet: The Gear You Need
USB4, Thunderbolt 5, and active cables now let you stash your PC in another room. Here's how.
#3815: Should You Rack-Mount Your Desktop PC?
Tower form factor fighting you? We explore when and how to rack-mount a desktop for better serviceability and cooling.
#3808: Tracing a Packet: 3 Home Switches vs the Internet Backbone
Three home switches add 36 microseconds. Your cable modem adds 5-15 milliseconds. Let's follow a packet from phone to Google News.
#3807: Why Cloud Servers Cluster in Only a Dozen Cities
Submarine cables, carrier hotels, and network effects concentrate cloud infrastructure in just 15-20 metro areas worldwide.
#3804: Stateful Firewalls vs. Modern Threats
Is a basic firewall still enough in 2026? We break down what each security layer actually catches—and misses.
#3803: Can You Touch Your Cloud?
Boutique cloud operators let you visit your rack. Here’s how dedicated hosting works in 2026.