Is CrunchLabs Hack Pack Worth It? A First-Year Retrospective
After six CrunchLabs Hack Pack kits, this retrospective looks at what worked, where the learning faltered, and whether the first year is worth the cost.
Flashing the eMMC of a Radxa Rock Pi 4B Plus
Single-board computers are often discussed through the lens of the Raspberry Pi, but many alternatives use different processors, boot methods, storage layouts, and recovery tools. Radxa's ROCK Pi 4B+ is a good example. It combines an RK3399-family processor with Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, PCIe expansion,
Building a 3D Printed NAS with ModCase MASS and UnRAID
A spare RAM purchase becomes a 3D printed NAS, revealing the trade-offs of AliExpress hardware, modular case design, and UnRAID.
Meshtastic in an Urban Environment
Meshtastic makes LoRa mesh networking feel simple until the city gets involved. This field test explores what worked, what failed, and why MeshCore may be next.
How Tubbo Became a Hosting Provider: Inside PlayHosting's 2026 Infrastructure
Inside PlayHosting’s 2026 infrastructure: Ryzen compute, large-scale storage, DDoS protection, and the VPS business funding free Minecraft hosting.
What Is a Flashcart? A Practical Guide to Playing Retro Games
Learn what a flash cart is, how flashcarts work on original retro consoles, and what to consider before choosing one.
DOSBox: How an Emulator Saved PC Gaming History
DOSBox recreates the MS-DOS era on modern PCs. Discover how this open-source emulator preserves classic games and powers platforms like GOG, Steam, and Origin.
CrunchLabs Balance Bot: Build, Balance and Tune
CrunchLabs Balance Bot turns feedback control into a hands-on robotics lesson, using an MPU, PID tuning, and autonomous balance.
What Happens When You Play Sifteo with 12 cubes
Sifteo supported up to 12 cubes, but few players likely tried it. This hands-on test explores what the full setup adds, and where it falls short.
Beyond Vibe Coding: Building Software With AI as a Collaborator
TechnoQuiz started as a reader activity for Technodabbler. It became a case study in product judgment, audits, mistakes, and disciplined AI-assisted development.
The Ultimate Guide to Having a Website
A practical guide to website ownership, from domains and hosting to discoverability, monetization, backups, and long-term control.
What Happened to Qardio? When Connected Health Devices Stop Working
Qardio devices stopped working as apps vanished. This article examines what happened, what still works, and how to evaluate risks in connected health devices.