Travel, Code, and Engineering


Laser Printer Cost of Ownership

I purchased a laser printer a long time ago. I think I bought it back in 2007, and since then, it's felt like a good investment. The printer was cheap, it prints quickly, and I've only had to buy...


Setting a Default Program for Extensionless Files

I've been using Ruby on Rails for a while now to build websites. One important file in any Ruby on Rails project is the Gemfile. This file has no extension, so it's a bit annoying to open in...


Headlight Polishing Tips

I recently polished my car's headlights because they had gotten quite foggy. I learned some things that I'd like to share, and the results are pretty impressive.


Getting Started with 3D Printing: Monoprice MP Select Mini

I just got my own 3D printer, and I had no idea what to expect. I was excited and nervous, but mostly intimidated by a machine that could magically produce real, useful objects seemingly out of...


LED Night Light Tear Down

I recently bought a pack of LED Night Lights from China on Amazon. They were very cheaply made, so of course I wondered what they were like on the inside. Today I tried to unplug one from the wall...