Technology Connections

Jan 3, 2020 · 26m

Alright, here it comes! The fourth part.

Jan 15, 2020 · 11m

Bet you didn't think a rice cooker was so interesting, did ya?

Jan 26, 2020 · 28m

The end is near. The death knell approaches. What will become of RCA’s invention? And is this really the end? Would you like fries with that?

Feb 13, 2020 · 21m

This video discusses the color brown. Seriously.

Feb 22, 2020 · 10m

Yep. Teleprompters. That's what this video's about.

Mar 8, 2020 · 23m

Ever wonder how we made all these crazy machines do all their crazy machine things before computers came along? Wonder no more as we explore the inner workings of a Wurlitzer 3400 series jukebox from 1970!

Mar 22, 2020 · 29m

Today, we take a look at the selection accumulator; how it works, what it does, and how that relates to the rest of the machine. Strap in, folks!

Apr 7, 2020 · 27m

This video is super cool. We're talking about refrigeration, and how the design of a refrigerator affects its energy consumption. Freezers are the perfect place to see this in action, so let's take a look!

Apr 17, 2020 · 25m

Do you like your coffee to have a little kick? Then try a percolator! It's like tasting a shoe! Seriously. Why are these still a thing? I don't know but let's talk about them!

Apr 29, 2020 · 29m

We're really looking at the plusses and minuses of this whole ordeal...

May 12, 2020 · 18m

This video is absolutely fantastic. Ever wonder why it goes Off-High-Medium-Low? Well, it has to do with motors and the ways we cheat with them.

May 22, 2020 · 13m

You might have been seeing a lot about these little devices lately. Have you ever wondered how they work? Well, let's find out!

May 30, 2020 · 11m

I love this toaster so dang much.

Jun 22, 2020 · 24m

It's more than 120V. It's even more than the other 120V! It is the sum of the two (and sometimes a different two!) that makes us who we are. Learn about the US electrical system in this not-at-all snarky video!

Jun 29, 2020 · 28m

I know, my use of a laptop (and worse, that I like it!) makes me a truly terrible person.

Jul 13, 2020 · 10m

It's a real lost opportunity that we didn't call these Cassettepters. It's not-at-all difficult to say! OK, maybe Cassepter would be easier but isn't that, like, a sword or something? The descriptions are getting weird.

Jul 22, 2020 · 27m

You know, it's one thing when a product has a limited scope and application. It's another when it's passed off as something greater than what it is. Learn why these fad devices are fad devices in this video.

Jul 30, 2020 · 11m

It's that time again! Time to take a deep dive into the mundane to see what we can learn. Join me as we look at this sprinkler!

Aug 19, 2020 · 28m

Well now, what do we have here? It's a CD player... but also a turntable? Hmm... very interesting. But why? How? And is it actually a good idea? Lucky for you you've clicked on this video and will find out!

Aug 31, 2020 · 23m

Road signage and other markings may be something you take for granted, but have you ever wondered how they can appear so brightly with just the output of your headlights? Find out how, and get a load of other trivia, in this video!

Sep 12, 2020 · 17m

I think we really oughta make this fashionable again, don't you?

Sep 23, 2020 · 27m

Catchy title! But it's mostly true! There's a pinned comment you might want to read, as well. But there's some links down here, too.

Oct 10, 2020 · 22m

Let's not get too heated, this is after an inflammable subject. Frankly it's exhausting, but we gotta do it. We gotta explain how furnaces work! And soon, we'll talk about what will replace them. I'll try to remember to put a link here when that time comes!

Oct 30, 2020 · 28m

Ever wonder how pro cameras from the 1970's worked? Learn about their single most important tool for the photographer (and lots else!) in this exposé.

Nov 12, 2020 · 14m

Seriously. How is this so old and yet so advanced?

Nov 21, 2020 · 24m

Yep! Gonna get questionably gloopy!

Nov 29, 2020 · 8m

Yes indeed, these are silly! Very silly! But, mesmerizing.

Dec 20, 2020 · 33m

Ever wonder how dishwashers work? Are you ever bummed by the performance of yours? Well, this video can answer your question and possibly provide you with a solution!