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I Bought a Home Freeze Dryer: Is the Ultimate Food Preservation Trend Worth It?

I Bought a Home Freeze Dryer: Is the Ultimate Food Preservation Trend Worth It?

Let's be real for a minute: food prices aren't getting any cheaper, and the amount of produce I end up throwing away at the end of the week always makes me feel slightly guilty. Between trying to be

I Switched to a Modular Laptop in 2026: A 6-Month Review

I Switched to a Modular Laptop in 2026: A 6-Month Review

A little over six months ago, my incredibly sleek, incredibly expensive flagship laptop met a tragic end involving a rogue cup of coffee. When I took it to the authorized repair center, the technicia

I Tried Animal-Free Dairy Made With Precision Fermentation. Here’s What It Actually Tastes Like.

I Tried Animal-Free Dairy Made With Precision Fermentation. Here’s What It Actually Tastes Like.

I’ve never been a fan of plant-based milks. I’ve tried them all—almond, oat, soy, macadamia. While they are fine in a latte, they always fall apart when you try to bake with them, and don’t even get

The Shocking Truth About My Electricity Bill: 30 Days with a Smart Home Energy Monitor

The Shocking Truth About My Electricity Bill: 30 Days with a Smart Home Energy Monitor

A few months ago, I opened my utility bill and literally gasped. I wasn't running the air conditioning, I hadn't bought any massive new appliances, and yet, my electricity usage had inexplicably spik

The Joy of Fixing Things: Why the Right to Repair Movement Matters More Than Ever

The Joy of Fixing Things: Why the Right to Repair Movement Matters More Than Ever

Last weekend, my trusty three-year-old smartphone finally gave up on holding a charge. The battery would drop from 100% to dead in about three hours. I took it to an authorized repair shop, and the q

Underconsumption Core: Why I Stopped Buying Things I Don’t Need in 2026

Underconsumption Core: Why I Stopped Buying Things I Don’t Need in 2026

I used to be the person who clicked "buy now" whenever I felt slightly stressed, bored, or vaguely inspired by a new hobby I’d abandon in two weeks. My apartment was filled with hyper-specific kitche

Direct Air Capture (DAC): Can We Actually Vacuum Carbon Out of the Sky?

Direct Air Capture (DAC): Can We Actually Vacuum Carbon Out of the Sky?

We've all heard the dire warnings about climate change. For years, the conversation has rightly been focused on reducing emissions—driving EVs, switching to solar, eating less meat. But here's the un

I Built a Smart Indoor Hydroponic Garden: My Honest 2026 Review

I Built a Smart Indoor Hydroponic Garden: My Honest 2026 Review

Ever since grocery prices started acting like they were training for a marathon, I've been obsessing over the idea of growing my own food. But let's be real: I live in an apartment, I don't have a ba

The Crisis in the Open Source Ecosystem and a New Paradigm for Sustainability

The Crisis in the Open Source Ecosystem and a New Paradigm for Sustainability

Introduction: The Paradox of Free Labor Sustaining the World Almost all software we use today, from the Google search engine to smartphone operating systems, and even the core infrastructure of b

Green IT and the Rise of Sustainable Software Engineering

Green IT and the Rise of Sustainable Software Engineering

Introduction: Invisible Code, Accumulating Carbon Footprints It's easy to think that software or cloud computing has nothing to do with environmental pollution because it doesn't spew soot from f

I Ditched Apple for a Modular Framework Laptop: A 6-Month Honest Review

I Ditched Apple for a Modular Framework Laptop: A 6-Month Honest Review

A little over six months ago, I spilled half a cup of coffee on my incredibly thin, very expensive, and utterly sealed flagship laptop. I took it to the authorized repair center, fully prepared to pa