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.
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.
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?
Emerging Tech Trends
Your Server needs a KVM : The Sipeed NanoKVM PCIe
Remote KVMs aren’t just for data centers anymore. With options like the Sipeed NanoKVM, full hardware control is now within reach for homelab builders and hobbyists alike.
Emerging Tech Trends
Why Does Single Sign-On Feel Like a Security Tax?
Discover how SSO simplifies security but at a hidden cost—SSO tax. Learn how it affects businesses, harms security, and how you can push for change. Don't let hidden fees compromise your security!
Homelab and Projects
Can I Build a Game in Five Hours with AI? Exploring Cookie Quest with Claude AI
Can an AI help create a game in five hours? This experiment used Claude AI and PlayCanvas to build a Cookie Clicker-inspired clone, revealing both the potential and limitations of AI-assisted development.
Emerging Tech Trends
Does scanning paper need to be slow?
Tired of drowning in paper? Discover how a document scanner can transform your workflow, digitizing stacks of documents in hours—not weeks—and help you reclaim your space and sanity!
Technodabbler Insights
Gaming for a Cause: My Extra Life 2024 Recap
Relive the highlights of my Extra Life 2024 Charity Stream! We raised $879.35 for kids’ hospitals, and the journey isn’t over!