Homelab and Projects
Behind the Rack: How Tubbo Built a Free Minecraft Hosting Service
What happens when a Minecraft YouTuber turns a homelab into a hosting company? Tubbo’s PlayHosting is chaotic, clever, and surprisingly functional.
Alex Denault
Veteran software developer / sysadmin and holds a PhD in Computer Science. Avid computer enthusiast (geek) who has been dabbling with technology ever since his Dad brought home an 8086 computer.
Homelab and Projects
CrunchLabs IR Turret: Build, Code, and Fire
Can a foam-dart turret teach you embedded programming? The CrunchLabs Hack Pack says yes. This hands-on project introduces IR sensors, servo motors, and tidy Arduino code.
Homelab and Projects
Storm Tome: Worldbuilding and the Limits of Generative AI
Can generative AI help build a fantasy RPG? StormTome explores what works, what breaks, and why human creativity is still essential.
Homelab and Projects
Can you Print a Vintage Toy?
With toy prices on the rise, is it worth turning to 3D printing to recreate vintage collectibles? A 48-piece GIJoe VAMP puts the question to the test.
Emerging Tech Trends
Breaking the Barrier: How 3D Printing can be Accessible
Once a complicated hobby for experts, 3D printing is now within reach of anyone curious enough to try it. Bambu Lab’s A1 and AMS Lite show how far the technology has come.
Homelab and Projects
The Hidden Cost of HomeLabs: Designing for Power and Uptime
Power is easy to overlook, until the room overheats or the lab goes dark. Here’s how to plan for it.
Emerging Tech Trends
The Social Web Explained: How ActivityPub Powers the Fediverse
The Fediverse offers an alternative to big social platforms. Learn how ActivityPub powers it and why it matters now more than ever.
Emerging Tech Trends
MCP is how LLMs Are Learning to Act
MCP lets AI models act, not just talk. Discover how this open protocol connects LLMs to real tools and why success depends on clean JSON, good proxies, and the right model.
Technodabbler Insights
Why was S3 a Game-Changer for Cloud Storage?
Explore the fundamentals of Amazon S3, its uses, and alternatives. Learn how cloud storage supports businesses and developers, with tips for hosting and insights on integration.
Homelab and Projects
Blade Quest: Prototyping a Dream Project with AI
BladeQuest was a dream project brought to life with AI, but testing revealed what no idea can prove on paper. What happens when fantasy meets real player behavior?
Emerging Tech Trends
What Happened to Sifteo Cubes?
An ambitious toy born at MIT, Sifteo Cubes mixed screens and sensors to reinvent play. They vanished quickly, but a passionate community and a few spiritual successors keep the idea alive.
Emerging Tech Trends
How Has GeForce Now Evolved? A Look at Its Journey
Cloud gaming has come a long way since 2018. With new devices and better performance, is GeForce Now finally ready for prime time?