Technology Connections2024Season 10 · 2024 · 21 episodesEpisodes1Flash photography used to be pretty wildI see spots.2Old HVAC industry practices are holding us back and costing us money. But we can fix it.More Pumping More Now3Bright from the Start: GE's CFL with an incandescent trick up its sleeveA pretty bright idea. At least at first.4Simmerstats: The genius old tech that controls your stovetopHehe. Doody cycle.5The simple, clever sensor behind automatic windshield wipersWhen it's wet it wipes.6Tilting, taking turns, and winning free games: the many tricks inside old pinball machinesTilt!7Your dishwasher is better than you think (tips, tricks, and how they work)Let your dishwasher do the work for you!8The Numitron: An obvious idea that wasn't very brightThe numbers don't look good, Jim.9Awnings: a simple cooling tech we apparently forgot aboutSeriously - where'd they go?10Passive infrared motion sensors: a two-bit camera powered by crystalsNot that kind of crystal.11Door closers: ubiquitous, yet unloved and often maladjustedShut the front door.12Induction cooking - but what about woks?Don't tell Fozzie Bear about this.13Thermoelectric cooling: it's not great.Not such a cool idea after all.14Duracell PowerCheck: A genius idea which didn't last that longPress dots to check.15MP3 CDs: a hybrid "format" that never existed, yet was surprisingly commonIt's like, free real estate.16I bought a freeze dryer so you don't have toJust understand what you're signing up for.17Air fryers are simpler than you think, but still pretty neatIt's full of hot air.18Balafire: when a light bulb goes wildGoodness gracious, great balls of fire.19How much thrust does a ceiling fan produce?These are some of my biggest fans.20LED Christmas lights which don't hurt the eyes: it finally happened!At last I see the light.21I tricked my car charging station into powering a 7.5 kW heaterAnd it wasn't hard at all!Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 6Season 9Season 11Season 12
