How to Fix a Cluttered Chart: Addition by Negative Subtraction
Ever make a chart and feel like it’s just… off? It’s supposed to tell a story — but doesn’t. I fixed mine using a process I call “addition by negative subtraction”.
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Save Your Windows 10 Laptop from the Landfill — or the bottom of your closet.
Replacing your Windows 10 laptop can cost north of $800. If you use it for yourself — to write, code, or connect with friends while you hang out at Starbucks — switching to Linux might be right for you. Curious? Learn what worked, what didn’t, and why I’m not going back…
Hang It Out to Dry — and Save 300 kWh
Did you grow up in a home where laundry dried on a clothesline? I did. Since we’re trying to conserve energy, we’re doing it again. I wondered if it’s worth it - and the answer surprised me.
Have You Ever Seen the Rain? I Have — 1,387 Times
Ever wanted to be a citizen scientist? I started with a simple rain gauge. Eight years and 1,387 rain days later, here’s what I’ve learned…
What I Learned from My AI Librarian
If you had an in-house, personal, AI librarian, what would you do? Here’s what I did…
Making Marian, Your Personal AI Librarian, in 4 Simple Steps
Tired of the lackluster book recommendations you get from GoodReads or Amazon? Suppose you could converse with someone who really know books, who knows your likes and dislikes. You can create your own, personal, custom GPT today to fill this role.
Meet Marian: How 11 Questions Evolved Into My Personal AI Librarian
Suppose you could consult with your bookshelves. That’s the idea behind Marian, my personal AI librarian, a custom GPT I built around my preferences and reading history.
Collab: Exploring Radon Levels with Data Analyst GPT
I’ve been tracking radon levels in our home for 9 months. Collaborating with Data Analyst GPT to analyze them was actually fun…
Spark Notes: Ten Things I Wanted from Our Netflix Ratings: Prelude to a Custom GPT
Not long ago, I found myself thinking about our old Netflix DVD ratings. I wondered what I could do with them that would be cool…
Lab Notes: Taming the Tangle: Custom Cords for the Outage to Come
A recent power outage exposed a weak link in our emergency setup — not enough usable extension cords. I designed and built a custom set for powering our home from our Jackery. Here’s how I tailored them to our layout.