Homelab and Projects
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.
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.
Homelab and Projects
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.
Gaming Experience
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.
Gaming Experience
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.
Homelab and Projects
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.
Gaming Experience
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.
Tech Trends
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.
Homelab and Projects
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.
Tech Trends
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.
Homelab and Projects
CyberBrick: Bambu Lab’s Answer to Printed Robotics
CyberBrick is designed as an ecosystem for building and sharing printable robots. This article examines how it works, the build experience, and the risks of a closed platform.
Homelab and Projects
LoRaWAN in Practice: Building Long-Range Wireless for IoT
LoRa is just the radio. LoRaWAN turns it into a network. Here’s what it adds, and what it takes to get long-range IoT data flowing from sensor to screen.
Homelab and Projects
Crunchlabs Laser Tag: Build, Aim and Fire
Laser Tag Hack Pack explores IR, lenses, and polarization in a two-player build. It works, but lacks the depth of earlier kits.