Toby Overstreet
Technogeek. Blogger since 2004. I write about tech, AI, home decor, movies, TV, and whatever the internet throws at me. Deaf, proud of it. I also write for Organization of Unique Learners (OULDHH), creating educational content on neurodivergence.
Recent Geekouts
Dark Is When the Devil Comes
2026 · Daisy Pearce
Full of dread, the woods around Idless are dangerous; what goes in doesn’t come out. Hazel, recovering from a traumatic divorce, plans to stay low and reconnect with her sister Cathy. But something has come home with her. Cathy is surprised when Hazel doesn’t show, as their strained relationship makes their reunion uncertain. Meanwhile, townspeople whisper of a lurking threat, and the restless woods hold secrets. And Cathy knows the old saying.If you go looking for trouble, you just might find it.
TIL something new. There are 4 levels of chargers. Learn more if you are considering buying an EV car.
Not all electric vehicle (EV) chargers are equal. Just like USB port types can vary, how an EV receives power can vary greatly depending on the type of charger being used.
🔁 Reblogged from @bgr from Inkwell
Here’s What Every EV Charger Type Actually Means
An electric vehicle may spare you the headache of visiting a gas pump, but you'll still have to make sure to find the right kind of charger for your car.
Colony
2026 · Yeon Sang-ho
A mutating virus tears through a biotech conference, authorities seal the building, and Professor Se-jeong is trapped inside with a handful of survivors while the infected transform around them.
Zombie movies blur together — same beats, same scares, same ending. But this one is directed by Yeon Sang-ho, the mind behind Train to Busan, so I'm paying attention. Could break the mold, could be another solid but familiar entry. Rating coming once it hits streaming.
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I wish the US would implement the same for rural areas. Better wireless coverage is essential. I live in a rural area and cannot use my phone between towns. 🙄
Fixed wireless, mobile and satellite services are quickly developing and improving. A technology-neutral approach means rural communities can benefit from world-class connectivity sooner, while fibre can still be prioritised where the case for it is strongest.
The One
2019 · John Marrs
How far would you go to find The One? A simple DNA test—just a mouth swab—can match you with your perfect partner, claiming to connect us with our soulmate. Since a decade ago, millions have been paired, but the results have caused breakups and questioned traditional love ideas. Now, five people have been notified they're 'Matched,' each about to meet their true love. However, "happily ever after" isn't guaranteed, as even soul mates have secrets—some shocking.
I have a Samsung M8 32-inch monitor with a built-in camera, but it’s not convenient to position the camera where I want it because it doesn’t move freely or rotate 360 degrees. Unfortunately, I hardly use it. Lesson learned.
I prefer to buy an external webcam because:
One key reason is the existence of external webcams, which generally offer greater quality and flexibility.
And if your monitor gets too old, you can replace it and still use the webcam.
Read more: Why Don’t Most Monitors Have Built-In Webcams Anymore?
Wildwood
2026 · Travis Knight
After her baby brother is abducted by crows, teenager Prue McKeel embarks on a rescue into the Impassable Wilderness, an enchanted forest near Portland, Oregon. With her loyal but hapless classmate Curtis, she faces talking animals, bandits, and powerful, grief-driven figures. Drawn into a conflict threatening the forest's balance, Prue must find strength and belief she never knew she had.
I'm so excited to watch this movie this fall. I read the book w/ the same name yrs ago & loved it and plan to read two more books soon.
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TIL a new word: tootle
tootle
verb: to toot gently, repeatedly, or continuously
: to drive or move along in a leisurely manner
What will Googlebooks offer that make them worth Google changing direction from Chromebooks?
I had a Pixelbook years ago and was excited — until I wasn’t. ChromeOS already baked in Android apps and it wasn’t that great. So will a full Android-based OS actually change things, or just move the problem around?
I want a full desktop experience. Android can’t match iPadOS in app quality and desktop experience, despite Android’s AI edge. I just bought a MacBook Air. If Googlebook matures into a true desktop experience, it could make my next laptop shortlist. Give it a couple of years.
The Chestnut Man
2021 · Kasper Barfoed and Mikkel Serup
At a grisly murder scene sits a figurine made of chestnuts. From this creepy clue, two detectives hunt a killer linked to a politician's missing child.
I'm on Season 1, episode 2. It's going very slowly, but I'm still curious about the chestnuts as a clue in every murder... Hmm.