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Technology Connections is a technology-focused podcast that explores the fascinating details behind everyday devices, electronics, engineering, and modern technology. Each episode examines how things work, why they were designed the way they are, and the practical ideas or innovations that have shaped the technology people use every day. Perfect for curious listeners interested in technology, engineering, electronics, inventions, and the hidden mechanisms behind familiar products.

  1. Aug 21

    My water heater is cooler than yours

    Cooly hot. Or hotly cool. Follow-up video: https://youtu.be/fHPCS8j3cRM Other stuff: Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I\'ve never done that whole influencer thing? That\'s all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you\'d like to join the amazing folks who fund my work, as well as folks in need in Chicagoland and beyond, check out the link below. Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/technologyconnections 00:00 intro 03:55 Why my situation is… not ideal 06:02 Installation quirks 14:47 The upsides and why I did this 22:24 But what about in winter? 26:47 The math behind this 31:10 The massive “catch” with 120V models 38:12 Two minor issues I’ve had 40:17 AO Smith’s so-far unique feature 44:32 Weird nerd stuff and other nonsense

    My water heater is cooler than yours

  2. Jun 17

    Ceiling fans: the simple idea we keep forgetting about

    Make it breezy. Dan\'s video on Moss Ceiling Fans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVv5vWjwCx8 Other stuff: Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I\'ve never done that whole influencer thing? That\'s all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you\'d like to join the amazing folks who fund my work, as well as folks in need in Chicagoland and beyond, check out the link below. Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/technologyconnections

    Ceiling fans: the simple idea we keep forgetting about

  3. May 6

    Nobody understands the point of hybrid cars

    It\'s a really good idea and everyone hating on it probably doesn\'t understand it. Links \'n\' stuff: Here\'s Prof. John Kelly\'s excellent demo of the eCVT (the mentioned Weber Auto YouTube Channel) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppyK3ZlUbtM And I linked in a card to Engineering Explained\'s demo, too, which may help those having a hard time wrapping their head around this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxmxIsoV_Xo Here\'s the Sights and Sounds video I mentioned: https://youtu.be/AtaG0PQYeVQ And here\'s a silly one telling anyone who will listen why they need to get over themselves and embrace the minivan: https://youtu.be/oEruzTKteRE Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I\'ve never done that whole influencer thing? That\'s all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you\'d like to join the amazing folks who fund my work, check out the link below. Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/technologyconnections 00:00 Intro 03:31 The internal combustion engine and its flaws 09:12 The Atkinson cycle engine 14:04 What hybrid drivetrains unlock 19:21 An operational overview of Toyota\'s hybrid system 24:10 Conversion losses and why they\'re a problem 28:24 Regenerative braking and other hybrid drivetrain benefits 34:54 How it all works mechanically 46:42 Series vs. Parallel hybrids 51:22 A cool way to do AWD 54:44 bloopers

    Nobody understands the point of hybrid cars

  4. Apr 12

    The disappearing and unappreciated art of audible alerts

    A proverbial one, anyway. links \'n\' stuff If you\'re interested in the resurrection of the Pebble, here\'s more info: https://repebble.com/ The Slow Whoop promo record: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2_kt7RW9bI My old video on elevator chimes: https://youtu.be/48hW-K7fQTM Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I\'ve never done that whole influencer thing? That\'s all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you\'d like to join the amazing folks who fund my work, check out the link below. Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/technologyconnections

    The disappearing and unappreciated art of audible alerts

  5. Mar 21

    Oil pressure is the only thing keeping an engine alive

    What really grinds my gears is a lack of sufficient lubrication. links \'n\' stuff The catalytic converter video (once there\'s a third video I\'ll make a true playlist) https://youtu.be/Aytf6ARcs8s Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I\'ve never done that whole influencer thing? That\'s all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you\'d like to join the amazing folks who fund my work, check out the link below. Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/technologyconnections

    Oil pressure is the only thing keeping an engine alive

  6. Jan 30

    You are being misled about renewable energy technology.

    Let\'s learn and grow. New things are cool! Links \'n\' stuff down below. Lots of links. First, the \"clean version.\" Please pass that around. https://youtu.be/Zgxb8I1nk2I Jerry Rig Everything\'s video on battery recycling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2xrarUWVRQ If you\'d like a legal argument from an actual lawyer which highlights the uniquely strange and unchecked powers we have given DHS and ICE, this is worth a watch. I am not being hyperbolic in saying that this is a serious problem we need to face head on through abolishment, not reform. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkgNnbTrsgw Here are a couple of corn ethanol vs. solar land use studies. There are more if you\'d like to look for them. https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2025/04/trading-some-corn-ethanol-land-solar-offers-tremendous-opportunity https://www.cleanwisconsin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Corn-Ethanol-Vs.-Solar-Analysis-V3-9-compressed.pdf I\'m not gonna post links to my socials or my Patreon here. Take care of each other. 00:00 Intro 07:35 Some opening notes 10:14 Cars and all the oil they use 15:38 Photovoltaics and electric cars 18:59 A cost and opportunity comparison 22:33 Solar farms 30:35 A discussion of land use 38:29 A diversion on wind power 41:17 The materials in solar panels 50:52 What about the batteries? 1:02:41 The reasons I made this video 1:10:16 The reason I am who I am 1:16:35 Who the liars are and what we need to do about them.

    You are being misled about renewable energy technology.

  7. 12/25/2025

    I made my whole-home humidifier slightly less terrifying

    mm mm moist links \'n\' stuff The HVAC sizing video https://youtu.be/DTsQjiPlksA My original video on humidifiers https://youtu.be/oHeehYYgl28 Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I\'ve never done that whole influencer thing? Unless you count this Christmas light tirade, that is. Anyway, that\'s all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you\'d like to join the amazing folks who fund my work, check out the link below. Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/technologyconnections

    I made my whole-home humidifier slightly less terrifying

  8. 12/06/2025

    It\'s the Christmas light video again - 2025 edition

    It\'s the most wonderful time of the year. https://tru-tone.com https://merryco.com Other stuff: Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I\'ve never done that whole influencer thing? Unless you count this Christmas light tirade, that is. Anyway, that\'s all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you\'d like to join the amazing folks who fund my work, check out the link below. Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/technologyconnections

    It\'s the Christmas light video again - 2025 edition
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Technology Connections is a technology-focused podcast that explores the fascinating details behind everyday devices, electronics, engineering, and modern technology. Each episode examines how things work, why they were designed the way they are, and the practical ideas or innovations that have shaped the technology people use every day. Perfect for curious listeners interested in technology, engineering, electronics, inventions, and the hidden mechanisms behind familiar products.

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