Richard Makes Stuff
@richardgunther.com
Richard Gunther. Aging geek. Twitter emigrant. Mastodonish. Acronym wrangler. Laser/3D maker. Vacation rental owner. Soon-to-be retiree. Proud anti-fascist.
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· Nov 28
So do we do the #introduction 👋 thing here? I’m an aging tech guy. I live with my partner 👬 and 2 dogs 🐾. I’m an agile consultant 👔 and an occasional podcaster 🎙️ and blogger 👨💻. I have an unnatural obsession with lighting 💡. Hobbies include #smarthome #laserengraving #3dprinting #ocd
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PSA: There's a scammer on Bambu Makerworld pretending to be a "verification" account, who messages users via model comments, claiming they received a complaint against them,. providing an offsite link where you are asked to confirm payment info, else you "wont get any more payments" THIS IS A SCAM
January 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
PSA: There's a scammer on Bambu Makerworld pretending to be a "verification" account, who messages users via model comments, claiming they received a complaint against them,. providing an offsite link where you are asked to confirm payment info, else you "wont get any more payments" THIS IS A SCAM
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New @home-assistant.io podcast episode!
Rohan and I chat with Artem as he shares energy-smart Home Assistant automations, no chaos, just clear patterns to save energy and stay comfy.
Watch: https://youtu.be/krxBE-4MIFY
Rohan and I chat with Artem as he shares energy-smart Home Assistant automations, no chaos, just clear patterns to save energy and stay comfy.
Watch: https://youtu.be/krxBE-4MIFY
January 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
New @home-assistant.io podcast episode!
Rohan and I chat with Artem as he shares energy-smart Home Assistant automations, no chaos, just clear patterns to save energy and stay comfy.
Watch: https://youtu.be/krxBE-4MIFY
Rohan and I chat with Artem as he shares energy-smart Home Assistant automations, no chaos, just clear patterns to save energy and stay comfy.
Watch: https://youtu.be/krxBE-4MIFY
For me, it‘s Spirited Away. It’s the film that first brought Miyazaki to my attention, and the film score is brilliant.
January 6, 2026 at 2:54 PM
For me, it‘s Spirited Away. It’s the film that first brought Miyazaki to my attention, and the film score is brilliant.
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It's time for the Annual Diamond Club New Years Eve dcStreamathon! 27 hours straight, ringing in the new year in every time zone. Donate to ExtraLife. https://www.twitch.tv/dcstreamathon
dcStreamathon - Twitch
11th Annual Diamond Club NYE Streamathon
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December 31, 2025 at 3:50 PM
It's time for the Annual Diamond Club New Years Eve dcStreamathon! 27 hours straight, ringing in the new year in every time zone. Donate to ExtraLife. https://www.twitch.tv/dcstreamathon
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It's that time of year again! It's time for the Technology.FM annual fireside chat. #smarthome #podcast https://www.smarthome.fm/episodes/236-fireside-2025
Episode 236 - Fireside 2026
It’s that time of year when we get together with the other Technology.FM folks to discuss what’s happened in the smart home this year and what may happen in the smart home next year. Thanks for sticking with us!
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www.smarthome.fm
December 29, 2025 at 4:54 PM
It's that time of year again! It's time for the Technology.FM annual fireside chat. #smarthome #podcast https://www.smarthome.fm/episodes/236-fireside-2025
@1password.bsky.social Just a reminder, as you continue to nag me in your old app to move to your new app. I will never EVER use your cloud or pay a subscription for software I only use locally. Never. I'll switch to another product first.
December 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM
@1password.bsky.social Just a reminder, as you continue to nag me in your old app to move to your new app. I will never EVER use your cloud or pay a subscription for software I only use locally. Never. I'll switch to another product first.
Glad to see that @marketplace.org has reworked the Make Me Smart format. The initial, post-Kai phase wasn't working for me. Once I finally catch up on my podcast backlog, I'll be resubscribing.
December 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Glad to see that @marketplace.org has reworked the Make Me Smart format. The initial, post-Kai phase wasn't working for me. Once I finally catch up on my podcast backlog, I'll be resubscribing.
December 17, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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Final @home-assistant.io podcast episode for 2025!
Rohan and I talk with Josh (Josh’s Smart Home) about a 300-device HA Green setup, SmartThings migration, rock-solid Zigbee, and Powerwall energy tricks.
Watch now: https://youtu.be/DlVPBcOsaPg
Rohan and I talk with Josh (Josh’s Smart Home) about a 300-device HA Green setup, SmartThings migration, rock-solid Zigbee, and Powerwall energy tricks.
Watch now: https://youtu.be/DlVPBcOsaPg
December 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Final @home-assistant.io podcast episode for 2025!
Rohan and I talk with Josh (Josh’s Smart Home) about a 300-device HA Green setup, SmartThings migration, rock-solid Zigbee, and Powerwall energy tricks.
Watch now: https://youtu.be/DlVPBcOsaPg
Rohan and I talk with Josh (Josh’s Smart Home) about a 300-device HA Green setup, SmartThings migration, rock-solid Zigbee, and Powerwall energy tricks.
Watch now: https://youtu.be/DlVPBcOsaPg
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Awaiting a new Aqara hub to tie my Matter-over-Thread devices into Home Assistant. Betting it won't arrive until the very end of the day. #smarthome #homeassistant
December 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Awaiting a new Aqara hub to tie my Matter-over-Thread devices into Home Assistant. Betting it won't arrive until the very end of the day. #smarthome #homeassistant
My overnight #3dprinting job stopped at some point in the early hours from a stuck spool. Bambu’s AMS is kind of magical when it works, but one cheap-ass, poorly-wound spool can bring it all down.
December 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
My overnight #3dprinting job stopped at some point in the early hours from a stuck spool. Bambu’s AMS is kind of magical when it works, but one cheap-ass, poorly-wound spool can bring it all down.
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I’m looking for videos reviewing xTool’s new(er) inline fan, IF2 2.0. Can’t find any. Kind of reinforces that the YouTubers are only posting about the shit they get for free.
December 10, 2025 at 4:40 AM
I’m looking for videos reviewing xTool’s new(er) inline fan, IF2 2.0. Can’t find any. Kind of reinforces that the YouTubers are only posting about the shit they get for free.
Marriott really has done its damned best to hide its customer service phone numbers on Marriott.com.
November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Marriott really has done its damned best to hide its customer service phone numbers on Marriott.com.
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I'm again joined by @richardgunther.com to discuss YouTube TV and Disney's dispute, Google pulling out of Movies Anywhere, the PlayStation Portal's new features, and so much more! Check it all out on the latest episode of Entertainment 2.0!
www.thedigitalmediazone.com/2025/11/06/e...
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YouTube TV and Disney’s Ongoing Fight - The Digital Media Zone
YouTube TV removes Disney's networks while Google drops out of Movies Anywhere. Auracast is coming to Windows, and the PlayStation Portal can now stream your owned games.
www.thedigitalmediazone.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I'm again joined by @richardgunther.com to discuss YouTube TV and Disney's dispute, Google pulling out of Movies Anywhere, the PlayStation Portal's new features, and so much more! Check it all out on the latest episode of Entertainment 2.0!
www.thedigitalmediazone.com/2025/11/06/e...
www.thedigitalmediazone.com/2025/11/06/e...
✅ Virginia
✅ New Jersey
✅ New York City
❓ California?
✅ New Jersey
✅ New York City
❓ California?
November 5, 2025 at 2:49 AM
✅ Virginia
✅ New Jersey
✅ New York City
❓ California?
✅ New Jersey
✅ New York City
❓ California?
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New OSes installed on all devices, so let’s just check…
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Nope. Still can’t start a bulleted list in mail.app by typing an asterisk on a new line followed by a space. This is the most basic of typing shortcuts—practically universal in rich text editors—and Apple continues to ignore this gap […]
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Nope. Still can’t start a bulleted list in mail.app by typing an asterisk on a new line followed by a space. This is the most basic of typing shortcuts—practically universal in rich text editors—and Apple continues to ignore this gap […]
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twit.social
November 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
New OSes installed on all devices, so let’s just check…
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Nope. Still can’t start a bulleted list in mail.app by typing an asterisk on a new line followed by a space. This is the most basic of typing shortcuts—practically universal in rich text editors—and Apple continues to ignore this gap […]
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Nope. Still can’t start a bulleted list in mail.app by typing an asterisk on a new line followed by a space. This is the most basic of typing shortcuts—practically universal in rich text editors—and Apple continues to ignore this gap […]
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🗳️ Tomorrow is Election Day in many jurisdictions. If you haven't already voted, make a plan for voting—know where to report, block out the time on your calendar, and carry any identification your location requires. Every election matters. Every vote counts. Every position is important.
November 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
🗳️ Tomorrow is Election Day in many jurisdictions. If you haven't already voted, make a plan for voting—know where to report, block out the time on your calendar, and carry any identification your location requires. Every election matters. Every vote counts. Every position is important.
I tried the cutting tool attachment on my Bambu H2D this weekend, and I'm kind of blown away by its accuracy. Far better than the cutting tool on my xTool M1. Hoping to try the drawing attachment later this week. #3dprinting #2dprinting
November 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I tried the cutting tool attachment on my Bambu H2D this weekend, and I'm kind of blown away by its accuracy. Far better than the cutting tool on my xTool M1. Hoping to try the drawing attachment later this week. #3dprinting #2dprinting
🎵 Enjoying Florence + the Machine's new Everybody Scream album this morning. #nowplaying
October 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM
🎵 Enjoying Florence + the Machine's new Everybody Scream album this morning. #nowplaying
I may or may not have just finished off the remains of some Pistachio Pistachio right out of the container.
October 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I may or may not have just finished off the remains of some Pistachio Pistachio right out of the container.
This week, @joshpollard.bsky.social and I catch up on the latest in streaming goodness (bundles) and badness (price increases). Plus WHAT is Microsoft up to with Xbox? #podcast www.thedigitalmediazone.com/2025/10/29/e...
Best Streaming Bundle Ever? - The Digital Media Zone
CNN All Access is a new streaming news service. Apple TV and Peacock have a great bundle offer. HBO Max is getting more expensive, and Xbox executives are talking about the next generation.
www.thedigitalmediazone.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
This week, @joshpollard.bsky.social and I catch up on the latest in streaming goodness (bundles) and badness (price increases). Plus WHAT is Microsoft up to with Xbox? #podcast www.thedigitalmediazone.com/2025/10/29/e...
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness.
October 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness.
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'mback! I missed y'all. 🙂 I tried to remain largely disconnected from news and the socials while away.
October 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
'mback! I missed y'all. 🙂 I tried to remain largely disconnected from news and the socials while away.
Did you catch last week’s episode of Entertainment 2.0? We catch up with friend-of-the-show Jon Biggs, who’s using Channels and still has a Windows Media Center box in his living room! What’s in YOUR entertainment center? www.thedigitalmediazone.com/2025/10/16/e...
Home Theater PCs in 2025 with Jon Biggs - The Digital Media Zone
Home Theater PCs in 2025, Apple TV’s confusing naming changes, TiVo’s discontinuation of DVRs, and massive changes for Game Pass.
www.thedigitalmediazone.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Did you catch last week’s episode of Entertainment 2.0? We catch up with friend-of-the-show Jon Biggs, who’s using Channels and still has a Windows Media Center box in his living room! What’s in YOUR entertainment center? www.thedigitalmediazone.com/2025/10/16/e...