https://youtube.com/channel/UCy0tKL1T7wFoYcxCe0xjN6Q Technology Connections (2014-11-09 21:54:10 +0000 UTC) TV & Film Podsync generator (support us at https://github.com/mxpv/podsync) en-us Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:28:10 +0000 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 21:54:10 +0000 https://yt3.googleusercontent.com/ytc/AIdro_lG8iUz4mpHBrzJSDYEKT0qe2XmhZUUUzhzcJbz9cE3rQ=s160-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj https://youtube.com/channel/UCy0tKL1T7wFoYcxCe0xjN6Q Technology Connections Technology Connections no F_7B2shTPPU https://youtube.com/watch?v=F_7B2shTPPU Cooly hot. Or hotly cool. Follow-up video: https://youtu.be/fHPCS8j3cRM Other stuff: Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I've never done that whole influencer thing? That's all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing folks who fund my work, as well as folks in need in Chicagoland and beyond, check out the link below. Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/technologyconnections 00:00 intro 03:55 Why my situation is… not ideal 06:02 Installation quirks 14:47 The upsides and why I did this 22:24 But what about in winter? 26:47 The math behind this 31:10 The massive “catch” with 120V models 38:12 Two minor issues I’ve had 40:17 AO Smith’s so-far unique feature 44:32 Weird nerd stuff and other nonsense Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:27:01 +0000 Technology Connections My water heater is cooler than yours 58:45 no 1 _KWdCqpXB7A https://youtube.com/watch?v=_KWdCqpXB7A Make it breezy. Dan's video on Moss Ceiling Fans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVv5vWjwCx8 Other stuff: Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I've never done that whole influencer thing? That's all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing folks who fund my work, as well as folks in need in Chicagoland and beyond, check out the link below. Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/technologyconnections Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:30:01 +0000 Technology Connections Ceiling fans: the simple idea we keep screwing up 1:11:11 no 2 KnUFH5GX_fI https://youtube.com/watch?v=KnUFH5GX_fI It's a really good idea and everyone hating on it probably doesn't understand it. Links 'n' stuff: Here's Prof. John Kelly's excellent demo of the eCVT (the mentioned Weber Auto YouTube Channel) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppyK3ZlUbtM And I linked in a card to Engineering Explained's demo, too, which may help those having a hard time wrapping their head around this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxmxIsoV_Xo Here's the Sights and Sounds video I mentioned: https://youtu.be/AtaG0PQYeVQ And here's a silly one telling anyone who will listen why they need to get over themselves and embrace the minivan: https://youtu.be/oEruzTKteRE Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I've never done that whole influencer thing? That's all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing folks who fund my work, check out the link below. Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/technologyconnections 00:00 Intro 03:31 The internal combustion engine and its flaws 09:12 The Atkinson cycle engine 14:04 What hybrid drivetrains unlock 19:21 An operational overview of Toyota's hybrid system 24:10 Conversion losses and why they're a problem 28:24 Regenerative braking and other hybrid drivetrain benefits 34:54 How it all works mechanically 46:42 Series vs. Parallel hybrids 51:22 A cool way to do AWD 54:44 bloopers Wed, 06 May 2026 15:35:14 +0000 Technology Connections Nobody understands the point of hybrid cars 55:51 no 3 nXdVG45wveo https://youtube.com/watch?v=nXdVG45wveo A proverbial one, anyway. links 'n' stuff If you're interested in the resurrection of the Pebble, here's more info: https://repebble.com/ The Slow Whoop promo record: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2_kt7RW9bI My old video on elevator chimes: https://youtu.be/48hW-K7fQTM Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I've never done that whole influencer thing? That's all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing folks who fund my work, check out the link below. Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/technologyconnections Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:18:48 +0000 Technology Connections The disappearing and unappreciated art of audible alerts 24:11 no 4