Tech Trends
Can a Toy Teach Coding? A Look at the Code-a-Pillar
Fisher-Price’s Code-a-pillar introduced coding to preschoolers through play. Explore its design, what worked, what didn’t, and why it remains a memorable STEM toy.
Alex Denault
Veteran software developer, sysadmin and tech leader. Avid computer enthusiast who has been dabbling with technology ever since his Dad brought home an 8086 computer.
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The Five Rules That Fixes Vibe Programming
Coding with AI feels easy until things go wrong. Discover five essential rules to keep AI agents reliable, safe, and effective in real-world development.
Homelab and Projects
CrunchLabs Domino Robot: Build, Line-Follow, and Tumble
Discover the CrunchLabs Domino Robot! Learn how to build a line-following and tumbling robot that brings fun and creativity to your STEM projects.
Homelab and Projects
Is Unifi Residential Overkill?
Unifi may seem excessive for home networks, but for those who demand reliability, versatility, or control, overkill is the point.
Homelab and Projects
The Ultimate Homelab Guide
Practical HomeLab guide on servers, NAS setup, self hosted apps with Docker, virtualization via Proxmox, and networking basics to build a reliable, quiet home server.
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How Can You Spot and Avoid a Modern Scam Email?
Scam emails have become nearly indistinguishable from legitimate messages. Learn how phishing tactics evolved and how to spot red flags before it’s too late.
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Ghost 6 Upgrade: From Docker to the Fediverse
Discover the seamless upgrade to Ghost 6, tackling Docker challenges, database migrations, and the exciting integration with the Fediverse for a stronger foundation.
Homelab and Projects
How Tubbo Built a Free Minecraft Server Hosting Service
What happens when a Minecraft YouTuber turns a homelab into a server hosting company? Tubbo’s PlayHosting is chaotic, clever, and surprisingly functional.
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.
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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