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Why Did My Electric Blanket Fail? An Autopsy Into Its Death

Why Did My Electric Blanket Fail? An Autopsy Into Its Death

by Byron Seastrunk | Feb 24, 2024 | Engineer, General, New, Technology

My electric blanket was just your typical, everyday electric blanket, barely a year old and lightly used. It came with a promising five-year warranty, a promise that quickly dissolved into nothing when the supplier conveniently went out of business or changed their...
Customer Service, Why The L8 Is My Last Sainsmart Product

Customer Service, Why The L8 Is My Last Sainsmart Product

by Byron Seastrunk | Feb 17, 2024 | Engineer, General, New, Technology

When it comes to technology, I tend to have a pretty staunch brand loyalty. It’s not just about the tech meeting my needs; if two products are similar in technology and capability, the price isn’t as big a deal to me as the brand itself. However, there’s another...
A BambuLabs X1 Carbon for Christmas? Careful What You Wish For

A BambuLabs X1 Carbon for Christmas? Careful What You Wish For

by Byron Seastrunk | Dec 16, 2023 | New, Technology

My Prusa MK3 has been a true gem, but after a solid three years of unwavering service, the plastic pieces sadly started to show signs of wear, cracking under the strain. I was at a crossroads: should I invest in a shiny new printer, or breathe new life into my trusty...
Driving Change With Comments – Force Multipliers

Driving Change With Comments – Force Multipliers

by Byron Seastrunk | Oct 15, 2023 | General, New, Technology

I had barely hit “send” on my last post when Zee, ever the critic, called me on it. I mean, she’s penned a gallery of fire-breathing missives about shoddy products, clueless congressmen, and writers who wouldn’t recognize a plot if it slapped...
Driving Change With Comments, You Should Do It

Driving Change With Comments, You Should Do It

by Byron Seastrunk | Sep 30, 2023 | General, New, Technology

Grab any product you know like the back of your hand and check out its comments. Ditch the fake, fluffy ones—they’re as real as a three-dollar bill! Personally, I get a good laugh out of reading those one-star dramatics. Oh, and we’re ignoring the folks who say,...
Musings On The Effectivity Of Lessons Learned Databases

Musings On The Effectivity Of Lessons Learned Databases

by Byron Seastrunk | Sep 4, 2023 | New, Technology

People frequently suggest  use of a Lessons Learned database as a best practice. Many companies have invested large amounts of time and money in creating those databases. Both the exceptional projects, where nothing goes wrong, and the plagued-ridden projects that...
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