Charity
Leveling Up for Charity
Reflecting on a successful year, we raised over $600 for Extra Life. Excited for 2024, we plan more gaming and giving, with a recap and live stream ahead.
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.
Crypto
The Helium LoRoWan Network : Success or Failure?
The Helium Network is a decentralized wireless system for low-bandwidth IoT devices, offering a cheaper alternative to cellular networks. It has received wide-spread adoption, but is it economically viable?
Charity
Live This Week
Going live on Twitch: Fri, Nov 3rd, 2023, 1-3pm EST (10am-12pm PST). Dedicated to raising funds for Extra Life, supporting children's hospitals. Join us!
Videogames
Reliving the Classics with the affordable Anbernic RG35XX
The ANBERNIC RG35XX marries the nostalgic charm of the classic GameBoy design with the nuances of modern gaming in a compact handheld emulator console. With its attractive pricing and a vibrant IPS screen, does it hold the key to unlocking a treasure trove of classic gaming memories?
Computer
A Simple Introduction to the Infinite World of Mechanical Keyboard
The keyboard is a simple computer accessory: tap a key, and get a character on the screen. Today's mechanical keyboard is a symbol of personal expression, craftsmanship, and performance. Lets delve into the "mechanics" of mechanical keyboards, guiding you on crafting your own.
Videogames
Ludia Alumni
It is with great sadness that I learned that my old workspace, Ludia Inc., had a second round of layoff. The outpouring of help from Ludia Alumni has been incredible.
Videogames
Giving the Game Boy Advance SP a New Life
In the world of handheld consoles, few devices evoke as much nostalgia as the Game Boy Advance SP. Learn how an IPS screen can breath new life into this clam-shell wonder.
Copy It or Lose It: The Importance of Backups
In today's digital world, our lives are increasingly reliant on technology. We store our photos and documents on our computers. Unfortunately, everyday, digital lives are wiped by ransomware, hardware loss or human error. Backups provide the best defence against these threats.
Computer
Powering Down a Home lab
A home lab can be a great learning tool. However, many of the used servers available at discount come with a hidden cost: power consumption. This is exploration of more efficient alternatives.
Blog
Did an AI write this Article?
AI, such as ChatGPT, is transforming work by revolutionizing content creation. However, it also raises important ethical questions.
Networking / Linux
AWS GameDay : eSport for System Administrators
AWS Game Day is a competition that allows participants to test their AWS skills in a risk-free environment, possibly discovering new services. Could this be the new eSport for System Administrators?
Computer
Where do I Deploy my Software?
Distribution of software is rarely discussed in academic settings, leaving many to learn this by trial and error. In the case of a web application, this needs to be decided early, as it will shape the choices of technology and development methodology.
Crypto
The Value of a Crypto Currency
The crypto market is very volatile, thus difficult to predict. However, understanding how prices are set provides guidelines into what are possible and likely price variations.
Music
Genshin Concert 2022 : Was it a concert?
Genshin Impact is a role-playing game release in 2020 that has taken world by storm. This fall, miHoyo, the developer behind Genshin Impact, decided to thank their players with a concert on YouTube. The initiative is great, but calling it a concert might be a stretch.
Blog
Why do people bounce on websites?
Bounce rate is the percentage of readers that leave the site without visiting a second page. It is a measure of how engaging a site is. The following are the changes planned to improve Technodabbler's bounce rate.
Health
CPAP : Medicine enhanced by Technology
Sleep apnea is a medical condition where one will have occasional pauses in breathing while sleeping. The treatment is a CPAP machine which sends air pressure through a mask, keeping the upper airway passages open. Although early CPAP were quite primitive, today's CPAP are a technological marvel.