CXL Memory in Small Labs: Tier, Pool, and Stretch RAM for Real Workloads
Learn how to add CXL memory to a modest server, tier it safely, and even pool it across hosts—without turning your lab into a science project.
Thunderbolt 5, Explained for Real Setups: Docks, Displays, eGPUs, and Storage That Actually Work
A practical guide to Thunderbolt 5 for people who build with their machines: what it is, what it can power, how to buy the right gear, and how to avoid gotchas.
Build a Fediverse Photo Frame for Home: Calm ActivityPub Feeds on a Quiet Screen
Turn a small screen into a calm social photo frame. Follow friends across Mastodon and Pixelfed, filter noise, cache locally, and keep it private.
Make Your Laptop’s NPU Useful: Practical Workflows, Power Gains, and What to Run Locally
Your laptop has an NPU. Here’s how to pick tasks, route models, and measure power so local AI is fast, quiet, and private.
Open-Loop Transit Payments Without Pain: cEMV, Fare Capping, and Validators That Work
Riders expect to tap and go. Here’s how agencies launch open-loop contactless with capping, low risk, and hardware that won’t fail in real life.
Cookie‑less Ad Measurement That Works: A Practical Guide to the Attribution Reporting API
A clear, hands‑on guide to measuring ads without third‑party cookies. Learn how the Attribution Reporting API works and how to ship it safely.
A Calm Photo Library With Local AI: Search, De‑Duplicate, and Find Faces Without the Cloud
Build a private photo system you can trust. Local AI turns messy archives into searchable memories—no subscriptions, no lock‑in.
Private Cameras, No Cloud: Build a Reliable Home NVR With PoE, Storage, and Smart Detection
A step‑by‑step guide to wired cameras that don’t phone home. Plan coverage, size PoE and storage, add local AI, and keep footage safe.
OpenUSD Without the Headache: Build a Practical 3D Pipeline That Teams Actually Use
OpenUSD can unify messy 3D workflows—if you set it up right. Here’s a clear, practical pipeline from DCC apps to review, web, and AR delivery.
Floating Solar at Home: Practical Design, Safe Mooring, and Wiring for Ponds and Small Lakes
Turn unused water into clean power. A hands-on guide to site checks, floats, anchors, and safe wiring for small floating solar arrays.