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Baking Adventure: 2021 NYE

At the beginning of 2021, when the Pandemic was in full swing, I took up baking. Nothing particularly fancy, just learning how to bake breads and cakes and similar stuff. It’s fun, people really enjoy...

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The Royal Kludge RK61 Keyboard is Growing On Me

The RK61 Mechanical Keyboard was just the right fit for a new project. The post The Royal Kludge RK61 Keyboard is Growing On Me appeared first on Planet Geek!.

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My Portable Media Carry-Sack

I have a little Case Logic zippered pouch that I carry in my backpack everywhere I go. It’s where I put USB thumb drives, SD cards, Micro SD cards, adapters – pretty much anything I may need while on...

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Hackaday and VCF East and Handhelds, Oh my!

Looks like Hackaday has an article about VCF East and I got chatted up a bit on it. Thanks Tom Nardi! VCF East was a blast, and I had a great time. Most of my chitter chatter and pics are on my Twitter...

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Five Days on Cardigan Mountain

Five days in a remote cabin on Cardigan Mountain The post Five Days on Cardigan Mountain appeared first on Planet Geek!.

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Virtuscope Cyberdeck Build

Building a futuristic cyberdeck from scratch proved to be a challenge. But in the end, it was worth it! The post Virtuscope Cyberdeck Build appeared first on Planet Geek!.

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Overhead LED Light Replacement for RV Camper Trailer

When we got our 2016 Starcraft hybrid trailer, it felt like a great combination of small size, expandable living space, and conveniences. I mean, we have our own bathroom, shower, AC, heating, and...

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Google Voice: A slow slide into disfunctionality

Google Voice is a very useful offering, but it's slowly dying. The post Google Voice: A slow slide into disfunctionality appeared first on Planet Geek!.

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Best Cyberpunk Movies and Books

Lets look at the books and movies that best exemplify the art form known as 'cyberpunk'. The post Best Cyberpunk Movies and Books appeared first on Planet Geek!.

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Mastodon and Planet-Geek

Mastodon is taking it's place as an opensource federated alternative to Twitter. This blog is now visible there. The post Mastodon and Planet-Geek appeared first on Planet Geek!.

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Our First Cruise: Miami to Cozumel to Grand Cayman

We took our very first cruise last week, and loved it! The post Our First Cruise: Miami to Cozumel to Grand Cayman appeared first on Planet Geek!.

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Skiing – I used to love this. Now I’m not sure.

Has the golden age of skiing passed? The post Skiing – I used to love this. Now I’m not sure. appeared first on Planet Geek!.

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Refreshing A 10 Year Old Thinkpad

Breathing new life into an old laptop with Linux, RAM, and an SSD. The post Refreshing A 10 Year Old Thinkpad appeared first on Planet Geek!.

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A Homegrown Off Grid Solar Installation

Building a home solar power system can be rewarding, but there's a lot to consider! The post A Homegrown Off Grid Solar Installation appeared first on Planet Geek!.

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A month with the PineTime Watch – A review

The PineTime watch is an inexpensive, no frills opensource 'smartwatch'. I took one for a spin. The post A month with the PineTime Watch – A review appeared first on Planet Geek!.

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