The Life Hacks and Stuff Podcast

3D printing and AI 25.01.2026 15:56 ↓

I discuss my use of AI with my 3D creations and how AI is not a creative tool but can help drive creativity.

Emergency Communications 17.01.2026 17:33 ↓

You know I care about emergency communications. The most efficient way is using digital modes, when we talk about lists and lots of information. But to make it second nature takes practice. Let's face it, our passion for ham radio is not cheap. Enter the DigiPi, a series of software on a Raspberry Pi Zero capable of handling (with the use of your phone or a tablet) digital modes. This makes an ine...

Practical 3D Prints 10.01.2026 25:30 ↓

Don't print if you can buy, most of the time. Sometimes it is easier and cheaper to print something useful.

2026 Topics 03.01.2026 9:15 ↓

What topics I plan to cover this year, and a hack on having multiple cat litter pans.

Ham Radio digital modes 20.12.2025 36:43 ↓

DMR, FT8, Winlink, JS8, FLDigi, Varac

The next project 13.12.2025 15:48 ↓

While it is too cold and snowy to work outside on an antenna project, it is a perfect time to design one. It is also a good time to plan out where it can go. When putting up a horizontal wire antenna, do you have an intense laser and the right height? Why not use it to help plan the path? The light would show anything in the way. Plus, winter reminds us that branches dip under the weight of the sn...

Time once again to remember 07.12.2025 6:11 ↓

These are the people and channels that inspired me this year.

Critical Thinking and Self Reflection 29.11.2025 16:31 ↓

Two things that should be taught as early as possible.

Drone pilots 22.11.2025 8:51 ↓

With black Friday appooraching, ideas for the drone enthusiast in your life

Black Friday and Amateur Radio 21.11.2025 10:50 ↓

Got a science type or a ham radio operator in your life? Black Friday approaches.

Quick and Easy Fruit Bread 01.11.2025 10:26 ↓

As a snack or something to bring to a party, it is a healthy alternative to store-bought bread.

Cooking Hacks - Pho and Brownies 25.10.2025 19:21 ↓

Prices are high and time is in high demand. Let's keep it healthy, simple, and convient.

Progress Update 19.10.2025 14:08 ↓

Books, Solar Panels, and Python

Correcting a mistake I made on the support/hinge 28.09.2025 22:46 ↓

Click to see pictures of the items Episode #69 – Life Hacks And Stuff

Some updates 31.08.2025 23:55 ↓

What happened to the project I had planned? What am I doing now?

Have a K2 24.08.2025 14:55 ↓

Some tips on clearing the head

Network basics 17.08.2025 23:02 ↓

To compliment the VLAN discussion

Virtual Local Area Networks (VLans) 10.08.2025 10:56 ↓

Today a computer networking discussion

Misc Bits 03.08.2025 10:31 ↓

Labeling to help with warranty calls, Making your compost bin easier to empty.