Technology Connections
Season 2019
Explores numerous aspects of technological history, from how things work to the way they developed, covering a wide range of tech - one moment delving into analog television's electron guns, the next exposing your modern toaster's flaws.
Where to Watch Technology Connections • Season 2019
28 Episodes
- The Time-Lapse VCRE3
The Time-Lapse VCRAnalog video and frame-by-frame review don’t usually go nicely together (unless of course you’ve got a CAV Laserdisc onhand). So how did security camera systems stretch the normal recording time of VHS from a couple of hours to upwards of a week? Why, with ingenuity of course! Watch this video and find out the juicy secrets! - The Antique Toaster that's Better than YoursE9
The Antique Toaster that's Better than YoursThat title isn’t hyperbole or clickbait nonsense. This really is better than your toaster. At least, I think so. Seriously, can we make this the norm, please? If we figured it out in 1948, you’d think we woulda kept going with it. I mean, really. - Flexplay: The Disposable DVD that Failed (Thankfully)E10
Flexplay: The Disposable DVD that Failed (Thankfully)Have you ever run across a cool idea that you desperately hope doesn’t catch on? Flexplay is one of those. In this video, we’ll talk about what it is, why it was crazy to think it would go anywhere, and why it’s probably a good thing it didn’t. - Automatic Record Changers: We used to like themE12
Automatic Record Changers: We used to like themHmm. What were these things? Why were some record sets made to work with them? When did we decide we hated them? Was that the right call? Will I ask another question? These are the things you’ll learn in this video, where we explore the humble record changer. Seriously. They didn’t suck! - Portable Air Conditioners - Why you shouldn't like themE13
Portable Air Conditioners - Why you shouldn't like themOh no. It’s a new version of a well-established product that trades efficiency for convenience. But this time, it’s more than just being cool. It’s about cooling. Seriously, either we need to get more awareness of how dumb single-hose portable A/C units are, or we need to just use window units whenever possible. While I know that there are times a portable unit is the only option (remember, I’m in that boat), it seems that only very high capacity, premium machines have the facility to use two hoses. Which is frankly stupid but then again that’s what I’m trying to tell you now. - The Best Easy Way to Capture Analog Video (it's a little weird)E14
The Best Easy Way to Capture Analog Video (it's a little weird)After much annoyance dealing with fiddly capturing methods, I thought I’d show you the method I stumbled upon that works amazingly well, is fairly cheap, and awfully easy. I’ve been thrilled with it, and I think you’ll be too.