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!
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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.
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!
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!
Can ChatGPT Help You Code Faster? A Retrospective
"Curious how ChatGPT handles real-world coding? Discover my journey building a Python web service—from AI boosts to debugging detours—and see if AI is the coding partner you need.
Challenge Accepted: Games, Handicaps & Challenges!
My ExtraLife stream on Nov 1st just got more exciting! I’ll donate $20 for every challenge I lose, and chat decides if I go double or nothing. Plus, chat picks one last game for $50!
Flipper Zero : Tool or Menace?
The Flipper Zero may look like a toy, but it's a powerful hacking multi-tool, equipped with RFID, NFC, and Sub-GHz capabilities. Despite concerns about misuse, it's a favorite for security enthusiasts and pentesters.
What is an Arduino? Getting Started
Microelectronics are more accessible than ever thanks to development boards like Arduino. Learn what Arduino is, how it powers projects, and explore different ways to dive into this exciting technology.
Join Me in Making a Difference – Extra Life 2024
Join my Extra Life 2024 stream on Nov 1st, 1-3 pm EST to help raise $1,000 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! Donate to support kids in need.
What’s the Best Way to Clean Your Xbox Controller?
Ever had stick drift or sticky buttons on your Xbox controller? This article walks you through a repair journey—learn how to extend your controller’s life with some DIY fixes and the right tools.
Why Is 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.
The Extra Life 2023 livestream recap now live on Youtube
As promised, here is the recap of Technodabbler's Extra Life charity stream last November.
Homelab and Projects
What Are the Basics of Docker? A Beginner’s Guide
Docker revolutionizes system administration by simplifying deployment, optimizing resource use, enabling scalability, and easing management, with a focus on practical, hands-on learning.
Technodabbler Insights
Leveling Up for Charity
Reflecting on a successful year, we raised over $600 for Extra Life. Excited for 2024, we plan more gaming and giving, with a recap and live stream ahead.
Emerging Tech Trends
Is the Helium LoRaWAN Network a Success or a Failure?
The Helium Network is a decentralized wireless system for low-bandwidth IoT devices, offering a cheaper alternative to cellular networks. It has received wide-spread adoption, but is it economically viable?
Technodabbler Insights
Live This Week
Going live on Twitch: Fri, Nov 3rd, 2023, 1-3pm EST (10am-12pm PST). Dedicated to raising funds for Extra Life, supporting children's hospitals. Join us!
Gaming Experience
Is the Anbernic RG35XX the Best Affordable Handheld for Reliving the Classics?
The ANBERNIC RG35XX marries the nostalgic charm of the classic GameBoy design with the nuances of modern gaming in a compact handheld emulator console. With its attractive pricing and a vibrant IPS screen, does it hold the key to unlocking a treasure trove of classic gaming memories?
Emerging Tech Trends
Are Mechanical Keyboards Worth It? What You Need to Know
The keyboard is a simple computer accessory: tap a key, and get a character on the screen. Today's mechanical keyboard is a symbol of personal expression, craftsmanship, and performance. Lets delve into the "mechanics" of mechanical keyboards, guiding you on crafting your own.
Gaming Experience
How Can You Restore and Upgrade a Game Boy Advance SP?
In the world of handheld consoles, few devices evoke as much nostalgia as the Game Boy Advance SP. Learn how an IPS screen can breath new life into this clam-shell wonder.
Homelab and Projects
Is your data already lost? The Importance of Backups
In today's digital world, our lives are increasingly reliant on technology. We store our photos and documents on our computers. Unfortunately, everyday, digital lives are wiped by ransomware, hardware loss or human error. Backups provide the best defence against these threats.
Homelab and Projects
What is the Hidden Cost of a Home lab?
A home lab can be a great learning tool. However, many of the used servers available at discount come with a hidden cost: power consumption. This is exploration of more efficient alternatives.
Emerging Tech Trends
Did an AI write this Article?
AI, such as ChatGPT, is transforming work by revolutionizing content creation. However, it also raises important ethical questions.
Homelab and Projects
What Is AWS GameDay? The Ultimate eSport for Sysadmins
AWS Game Day is a competition that allows participants to test their AWS skills in a risk-free environment, possibly discovering new services. Could this be the new eSport for System Administrators?
Homelab and Projects
What’s the Best Place to Deploy Your Software?
Distribution of software is rarely discussed in academic settings, leaving many to learn this by trial and error. In the case of a web application, this needs to be decided early, as it will shape the choices of technology and development methodology.