#power-supply-units
9 episodes
#3058: How to Get 15 Hours of Light From Your UPS
Turn your UPS into an emergency light source with the right LED bulb, NUT, and Home Assistant automation.
#2885: How to Choose Your First Real Drill
Voltage numbers are misleading. Here’s what actually matters when buying a drill that will last.
#2621: Wartime Ingenuity: Powering Connectivity in a Faraday Cage
Four 18650 cells can't stack to 230V. The secret is switching, not stacking.
#2358: ESP32 vs Raspberry Pi: The Microcontroller Mindshift
Why your smart thermostat doesn’t run Linux—and why that’s a feature. The surprising differences between microcontrollers and single-board computers.
#2256: The One-Charger Dream: Specs, Trade-offs, and Reality
Drowning in chargers? We break down the specs for a single, powerful desktop charging station that can handle laptops, phones, and more—and where t...
#896: The Hidden Trap of Power Allocation
Stop settling for slow charging. Learn how GaN 6 and high-wattage hubs are redefining bedside power and reliability for 2026.
#708: The Long Tail of Tech's Environmental Burden
Discover why mixing power cables can fry your PC and how a lack of industry standards creates a massive environmental and safety crisis.
#562: The BIFL PC: Building for Industrial-Grade Durability
Can a PC be "Buy It For Life"? Herman and Corn explore how to source industrial-grade components for a build that stands the test of time.
#405: What Your Power Supply's Efficiency Rating Actually Means
Is your power supply killing your PC? Herman and Corn dive into the hidden world of PSUs, efficiency ratings, and server reliability.