The Book of CP-System

New book called "The Book of CP-System" is an amazing trip down the technical memory road of the legendary CPS-1 board that powered classics like "Street Fighter II".…

Why I'm Excited for the Steam Deck

Looks like a Nintendo Switch and a Game Gear had a babyWhen the Steam Deck preorders went live, I went nuts. I was standing in my living room with an iPad, laptop and phone ready to go. Thankfully I got my order in quickly and I'm one of the lucky…

Stuff To Buy: American Expat Edition

One of the more common questions I hear get thrown around expat groups is "what should I buy before I move" or "what should I send to a loved one who is currently living in Europe". While I am not an expert on what is available everywhere in Europe, here…

Tips for Foreign Exchange Parents

I'm coming up on the halfway mark for this year of sponsoring a student from Norway. For those who stumble across this wondering "was the experience worth it" let me reassure you right away. It's an amazing experience that I wouldn't trade for the world. I was nervous with us…

IKEA Kadrilj Review

IKEA Smart Home: Everything you love and hate about IKEA at onceLiving in Denmark usually means I get everything late compared to the US. Movies come out a bit later, technology often isn’t available, etc. So I delighted to learn (likely due to the extreme proximity between Denmark and…