• iPad as a "Laptop" with Logitech K480

  Using the bulky Logitech K480 as a surprisingly effective lap setup to turn an iPad into a casual, sofa-friendly “laptop.” I never use a keyboard case with my iPad, as it seems to completely negate the purpose of the device. read more →

• The Minimal MacBook

  I had fun bringing an obsolete MacBook Pro back to life as a fast and productive computer by adopting a… read more →

• Sumo Exercises for Everyone

  The "Sumo Kenko Taiso" are daily exercises for regular people that focus on Balance, Lower Abdominal Strength, and Backbone Stability. I'm completely addicted to Sumo. It's become my favorite sport. When most westerners think of Sumo, they tend to think of… read more →

• Brightening a Dark Corner with Bias Lighting

  In the winter, the corner of the room directly behind my computer monitor gets really dark during the daytime. At… read more →

• A Graphic View of the US Constitution

  Have you ever read the US Constitution? I mean, actually read it, start to finish? Have you tried to understand… read more →

• AZIO Cascade Slim Low-Profile Mechanical Keyboard

  It's great to see the availability of several high-quality low-profile mechanical keyboards. These are perfect boards for people who have been… read more →

• Comparing RSS Readers on Mac and iOS

  Last week mako \(@mako@sanjuans.life\) asked about RSS reader alternatives to Reeder 5. I cheerfully replied that I used NetNewsWire on… read more →

• Updating an Old iMac from Snow Leopard

  I decided to give away a functional yet very old 2010 27" iMac. Prep seemed somewhat straightforward if I followed Howard… read more →

• Polishing Frets on a Jazz Guitar

  I hit upon a lucky eBay find, and managed to acquire a mid-1990's Korean-made Epiphone Howard Roberts guitar for a… read more →

• Dust Control in the Garage Workshop

  After years of sweeping and dusting and dozens of disposable air filter masks, I'm finally taking dust control seriously in my… read more →

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