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.
Gaming Experience
The Nvidia Shield Portable was ahead of its time, offering Android gaming with solid controls and PC game streaming. Limited by battery life and controller-compatible games, it's still a gem— if you can find one!
Homelab and Projects
Looking for a budget-friendly home server? The Dell PowerEdge T20 offers a compact, quiet design with solid performance for file storage and virtualization—especially when snagged at a discount.
Gaming Experience
The Steam Link brings seamless PC game streaming to your TV, but firmware quirks hold it back. Meanwhile, the Steam Controller innovates but struggles to replace traditional controllers. Were they worth it?
Homelab and Projects
One of the important aspect of Linux is its Open Source nature: everyone is free to contribute and no one "owns" Linux. This creates a great diversity which is both a strength and a weakness for the operating system. Wars over the best "distro" of Linux
Homelab and Projects
Streamline your home lab with the Dell 2161DS-2 KVM switch. Discover its innovative cable management and pitfalls of Java dependency in this retrospective review. Is it still a viable option?
Emerging Tech Trends
Struggling with password security? A password manager simplifies life by storing strong, unique passwords securely. But which type—built-in, online, or file-based—best balances convenience and safety?
Homelab and Projects
Last year, the development team for Ghost blog announced a partnership with Cloudflare. The goal was to improve the Ghost(Pro) infrastructure, making it faster and more secure. With a little tinkering, Cloudflare can be used with any Ghost blog. Technodabbler received this upgrade a couple of days ago. But
Homelab and Projects
A few years ago, I was lucky enough to receive a Lego NXT Mindstorm kit as a gift from my wife. With it, one can build a robot using technical legos, motors and sensors. A special programmable brick is used to control the behavior of the robot. As a programmer,
Gaming Experience
The Oculus DK2 was a pivotal step in VR’s evolution, bridging early experiments and modern headsets. How did it shape the industry, and what challenges did it face?
Gaming Experience
Discover the story of the Ouya's bold Kickstarter success that promised to revolutionize gaming. How did it rise, falter, and leave its mark?
Emerging Tech Trends
In a world of digital convenience, vinyl endures as a bridge to pure analog sound, preserving the artist's intent with unmatched authenticity and inviting listeners to truly experience music.
Homelab and Projects
Curious about electronics but don’t know where to start? With the right tools, a breadboard, and some guided experiments, you can dive into circuits and components—even without an engineering background!