Episodes
1. Timer switches: literally just a clock and a switch
25 Jan 2023 · 17 min
It's about time.
2. A simple water heater is more clever than it seems
10 Feb 2023 · 23 min
Pretty clever, ain't it?
3. Home Electrification: There's not a lot to do, and it doesn't have to be hard (Part 1)
5 Mar 2023 · 32 min
Energy management is a really powerful idea.
4. How do vinyl records hold stereo sound?
24 Mar 2023 · 18 min
We answer that question!
5. Plug-n-play solutions for home electrification, and options for power outages (Part 2)
30 Mar 2023 · 41 min
There's some pretty cool stuff out there. Speaking of stuff,
6. Contactors: how we power the big stuff
24 Apr 2023 · 26 min
I really hope this clicks for you.
7. Sony Betacam: Not the Beta you're thinking of (it's way better)
9 May 2023 · 41 min
This discussion is long-overdue.
8. Electric cars prove we need to rethink brake lights
25 May 2023 · 30 min
Truly, this is a pressing issue. I hope somebody at the helm is watching.
9. Digital audio needed videotape to be possible - and the early days were wild!
9 Jun 2023 · 36 min
The history here is wild!
10. This goofy fridge has a really clever design. It's also kinda terrible.
26 Jun 2023 · 64 min
Seriously. Sometimes it's not worth having so much information.
11. Longer-lasting light bulbs: it was complicated
16 Jul 2023 · 34 min
It's a hot topic.
12. Tesla won the plug war - and that's good news!
11 Aug 2023 · 49 min
A surprisingly good series of events have unfolded, and this video is my mea culpa. Also, Sorry, John!
13. Photoelectric light controls are weirder than they seem
26 Aug 2023 · 19 min
I had no idea that's what's going on inside.
14. Power outlets are topsy turvy - but does it matter?
26 Sept 2023 · 19 min
The answer may surprise you!
15. Old pinball machines are amazingly complex
14 Oct 2023 · 50 min
Shoot for the magic trunk!
16. Back-up beepers: Obnoxious, but getting better - and spreading!
5 Nov 2023 · 25 min
BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP
17. The Clapper: Yes, that one.
18 Nov 2023 · 13 min
Oh boy!
18. What's the deal with the popcorn button?
21 Nov 2023 · 14 min
Try it. You know you want to.
19. LED Christmas lights still annoy me. Let's try some more fixes.
30 Nov 2023 · 19 min
(sigh) here we go again
20. The step-by-step, mechanical logic of old pinball machines
29 Dec 2023 · 43 min
ch ch ch ch ka CHUNK ch ch ka-CLACK-Y bomp
Technology Connections 2023: quick answers
How many episodes are in Technology Connections 2023?
2023 of Technology Connections has 20 episodes, about 10 hours in total.
When did Technology Connections 2023 come out?
2023 premiered on 25 Jan 2023.