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Miniot Wheel 3 turntable (nearly 3,000 Pounds Sterling!?)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:33:45 +0000

Do you remember Kickstarter? Have you ever backed "something new/different/revolutionary" on Kickstarter? Matt has something to show you!

Matt had a Miniot Wheel 2 turntable in storage, was about to connect it up, when Miniot suggested a trade-in for a Wheel 3 demo...

Thrill now to a moving "upside down stylus" that reads from below, seen from Matt's transparent LP...;)

How to remove that sticky, slimy stuff from electronic devices or tools.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:50:26 +0000

Has a music player/remote control/radio/tool become covered with sticky, slimy gunk?

Here's a short video work around to remove that sticky mess.

A petroleum distillate works, since most modern plastics have fossil fuel origins.;)

eletronicsNmore's 2 solution, 2 step approach (70% Isopropyl alcohol scrub , followed by WD 40 wipe down.)

VLC: The free app that plays any audio or video file...

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:24:17 +0000

Do you know the "orange traffic cone"? Have you ever used it to play an obscure audio or video file?

VLC: Why it works, why it is still free, and why it doesn't nag you to pay for upgrades nor run ads...

It plays my oldest .mp3 files and strangest video files. (It's the closest thing to a classic Apple app that doesn't get in your way.;)

Techmoan's "new shoes" amplifier and speakers...on a Tuesday?

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:15:30 +0000

The Time/Space continuum has been disrupted! Matt has replaced some tech with "new shoes.";)

Matt likes "silver finish integrated amplifiers with big VU meters!"

Techmoan isn't an audiophile; that lifestyle is way too expensive, since he actually listens to music on his gear.;)

Are there alternatives to Google Search?

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:44:25 +0000

Is Google Search delivering everything but what you want? Is their move to AI over human sources got you worried?

DuckDuckGo vs. Startpage vs. Brave vs. Goggles vs. Kagi

Can you ditch Google Search for another search engine? That is up to you; "your mileage may vary" depending on your needs.

I ditched Google for DuckDuckGo when a photography website I like crashed under aggressive/unneeded Ads. I am NOT impressed by Bing as a source. Currently, I use Brave for specific searches with interesting results.

Best browser: Firefox vs. Zen (Linux version of Zen is better...;)

1968 Kenner Say It! Play It!

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:27:36 +0000

Ladies and gentlemen, "Techmoan" has a wonder of the ages for your children! The "Say It! Play It!" recorder/player for up to 3 minutes of annoying/embarassing/"colorful metaphors" and sound nibbles.

Does it play? No. Does it record? No. Time for "The Techmoan repair show" minus expletives deleted...;)

What audible gems of the past are on these tape cartridges? Only "Techmoan" knows for sure...

1972 H. H. Scott T-335 electronic tuner

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:48:54 +0000

Oh dear, Matt's primary FM tuner's signal strength meter isn't working! What will "Techmoan" do? Fortunately, our favorite old tech collector has an interesting backup tuner.

H. H. Scott Y-225: punch card-programmable tuner!

As the link shows, this vintage tuner has an interesting alternate way to tune in your favorite FM radio station. What else does this "full featured" 1970's FM tuner have in it's box of tricks that require several manuals to uncover?;)

"Can you play something while the stage clears for the next group/performer?"

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:31:42 +0000

Sometimes, a short video can expand to fill empty space with something amazing. Click on the link to hear what an unheralded electric guitar player does "between acts."

Did you see the guitar player in red's reaction to this unexpected guitar solo?

"Yankee Doodle" (Fife and Drum)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:30:27 +0000

The 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America is coming. Click on the link for a "You are there in Valley Forge or watching General Cornwallis' forces marching away defeat in Yorktown,'

This version of "Yankee Doodle" is worth far more than a fake $250 note...;)

Too fast for your militia? Here's a traditional tempo.

How much do you know about "The Fly" (1958)?

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:22:05 +0000

"The Fly" (1958) was one of the scariest movies I recall seeing in the theater back in the day. Click the link to get the deep lowdown on this classic Horror movie. I had heard of some of these factoids, but some are disturbing/fascinating/puzzling.

It's great to see "about to become great actors" in their early work, like "Al Hedison"!?

"Asteroids" countertop arcade console unwrapping and assembly...

Sun, 31 May 2026 01:55:17 +0000

I clicked on this "Techmoan" video and found out something disturbing about Matt! Click on the link to find out if Mat finds "Asteroids" a fun game after so many years.

An "under the table" smuggle from myus.com: Illegal "Asteroids" game!

One with The Force: "Marcia Wallace"

Sat, 30 May 2026 03:59:20 +0000

There is a great stillness in The Force. Click on the link to find out what she did to an IP called "Star Wars" in the late 1970's.

Marcia Wallace has returned to The Force...

Today's Internet Meme: "Foid"

Sat, 30 May 2026 01:36:08 +0000

Oh great, another "gotta know this meme, square/boomer/nerd or be unhip." Click on the link for an operational definition of "Foid."

Can you figure out what a "Foid" is from this post?

A Duck Duck Go search says it's a contraction of "Female Humanoid."(!?)

XGIMI Titan Noir home cinema projector

Sat, 23 May 2026 19:05:05 +0000

What is thia? A Kickstarter project that actually delivers on it's promises? Click on the link to see "Techmoan's" latest foray into video projection systems.

"This video projector is a better fit for my Garden Shed lair. And, for once, it works, mostly..."

"Gravity Falls: Captain's Log" fan fiction book

Sun, 17 May 2026 19:40:14 +0000

What do the "Oregon Parks" and "Florida Sea Watch" webpages have in common? Click on the link for a 45 minute deep dive into a super-limited-edition of "Gravity Falls: Captain's Log," an interactive Alternate Reality Game, and an appreciation of the "Gravity Falls" fan base.

A fan made book, "Gravity Falls: Captain's Log" (446 pages!)

2026 LG StandbyME 2 "Stand TV"?

Sat, 16 May 2026 18:07:17 +0000

Do you hanker for a giant tablet TV? Click the link to see what "Techmoan" spent 900 Pounds Sterling on and how it does with Web OS 2024. Note: Matt's solution to Web OS 2024 shortcomings is a gearhead's dream.;)

2026 LG StandbyME 2 "portable, battery-powered, giant tablet TV."

To whom it may concern: "Bob's Burgers" is getting "The Great North" treatment...

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:16:55 +0000

On May 11, Fox TV announced that "Bob's Burgers' WON'T be on the Fall 2026 "animation domination" Sunday evening lineup. ("Animal Control," a doing-well-on-streaming live action comedy is replacing it.) "Bob's Burgers" will be a "mid-season replacement," seen in the Spring/Summer as it is now. Adult Swim, FXX, and Disney+/Hulu broadcast "Bob's Burgers," otherwise.

A YouTube short announcment about "Bob's Burgers" change of status at Fox TV...

Do you know how Hybrid cars work?

Wed, 06 May 2026 21:34:54 +0000

How's your "daily driver" car working out with high gasoline prices? Not so great? Have you considered replacing your Otto Cycle car with a Hybrid? Press the link to find out about the Atkinson Cycle and why a current Toyota Minivan gets by with a Hybrid drive train.

When does the electric motor's battery pack get charged by the gasoline engine?

Aircraft Engines: Origins

Sat, 02 May 2026 18:20:59 +0000

From aircraft steam engines(!) to Gasoline engines...;)

2011 Coca Cola commercial

Sat, 02 May 2026 18:05:15 +0000

Two soldiers at The Border glower and strut, until one "runs dry...";)

Techmoan's "Garden Hi-Fi" system on display

Sat, 02 May 2026 17:58:33 +0000

Time to try the "Just the link" for Techmoan's "Garden Hi-Fi" setup

Hollywood has failed your children. What about YOU?

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:14:11 +0000

The "Real Life Fake Wizard" has a disturbing message to deliver. Press PLAY to find out where children go, because Hollywood is focused on "obsolete children," these days. What say you, who are newly arrived adults to this "hearts and minds battleground?

A "Maxell" cassette and Snowsky digital file players

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:18:39 +0000

Cleaning up the office, Matt found two things to talk about. Press PLAY to find out how far "Maxell" has fallen, and how a Snowsky (by Fiio) digital file player fared on test. One connects to an older version of Android, while the other "shows a virtual compact cassette" playing. These are very basic units, which "Techmoan" wondered if he was spoiled by "play/do everything" modern electronics.

Hollywood killed your heroes...on purpose

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:20:43 +0000

I ran across this rant about The Story and Heroes. Press PLAY to find out how Hollyweird laughed maniacally while it cut it's own throat. What to do? President Tom Beck: "Let us go forward and rebuild..."

Alertz Noise Management System

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:07:28 +0000

ARE THINGS GETTING TOO LOUD IN YOUR LIFE? "Techmoan" may have a "Muppet Labs"-level solution. Press PLAY to see what kind of mayhem you can stop or cause with this "noise traffic light" system.;) Is this worth 200 Pounds Sterling?