Chiplets for Real People: How Modular Silicon Changes Performance, Cost, and Upgrades
Modular chips are leaving the lab and landing in everyday devices. Here’s how chiplets work, why they matter, and what to look for when you buy.
Tap, Scan, or Sign In: Practical Transit Ticketing You Can Launch in a Mid‑Size City
A clear, hands-on guide to modern transit fares: contactless bank cards, QR tickets, and account-based systems that riders actually like.
OpenUSD in Practice: Building a Shared 3D Pipeline That Survives Real Teams
A practical, vendor‑neutral guide to using OpenUSD to build shared 3D pipelines: layers, variants, materials, streaming, and real collaboration.
Private Group Chats at Scale: How MLS Actually Works and How to Use It
End‑to‑end encryption gets messy in big groups. MLS fixes that with trees, epochs, and efficient updates. Learn how it works and how to ship it.
AV1 for Streams and Calls: Set Up Better Video at Lower Bitrates on Real Devices
AV1 is no longer experimental. Here’s how to use it today for live streaming, meetings, and recordings—without breaking your setup or your audience.
USB‑C Without Surprises: Cables, Charging, and Video That Actually Work
A plain‑English guide to picking the right USB‑C cables, chargers, hubs, and docks—so your devices charge fast, displays light up, and nothing smokes.
Cloud PCs That Don’t Lag: A Practical Guide to Remote Desktops for Work and Play
Remote desktops are finally good enough for daily use. Learn how to pick a service, hit low‑latency targets, secure access, and keep costs in check.
Crowd‑Find Networks Explained: How Bluetooth Trackers Locate Your Stuff Without GPS
Your keys don’t have GPS. They don’t need it. Learn how billions of phones help find lost items—plus safe setup, UWB tips, and a simple DIY path.
Private AI Cameras at Home: Build a Local NVR With Smart Detection, Storage, and Safety
Skip cloud fees and sketchy logins. Build a private AI camera system with local detection, practical hardware, and simple, respectful defaults.
Floating Solar You Can Deploy: Practical Design, Ecology, and Grid Value on Water
Floating solar turns reservoirs, quarries, and treatment ponds into power plants. Here’s how to site, build, and run FPV systems that actually work.