by jtpratt | Jan 30, 2017 | gadgets, gift ideas, household tech, resources and tips
For years and years it seems like everyone has had different pieces of advice for how to make perfect hard boiled eggs. I’ve heard “just add a little salt to the water”. Seems like my Mother always told me once they were done cooking on the stove,...
by jtpratt | May 11, 2016 | diy, hardware, household tech, makers, tech news
The FormBox is a new household tech appliance that could be better than a 3D printer (for some). It’s a vacuum former, and here’s a little gif to clue you in on both what it does and how fast it works: FormBox is a new kickstarter campaign, so you...
by jtpratt | Feb 1, 2016 | diy, hardware, household tech
We need to find some “floating shelves” after the post about our new surround sound system the other day. You know, the kind that look like they’re just floating on the wall. Since we have a flat screen hanging on the wall – what the heck do we...
by jtpratt | Jan 5, 2016 | gadgets, hardware, household tech, linux, p2p, resources and tips, tutorial, xbox
More and more people are cancelling cable and “cutting the cord”, then just using the Internet to watch TV. Most modern flat screen TV’s are equipped with apps, and most of us seem to have at least Netflix and Amazon video – and some have added...
by jtpratt | Dec 28, 2014 | gadgets, household tech
If you’ve had an Apple device for any number of years, you know that sometime in your future you’re going to need a replacement charging cable. Our house is split – I use Android, and my wife uses Apple. She has an iphone, and I have a Galaxy. She...
by jtpratt | Mar 6, 2011 | computers, diy, hardware, household tech, networking, resources and tips
Need external storage that’s extremely portable? I’ve wished for an external hard drive enclosure that’s wireless, and my wireless hard drive review guide will show you the in’s and out’s of what’s currently available! This post of...
