Dad, the engineer

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Avid researcher. Myth debunker. General dreamkiller. Enjoy my nascent script writing, voice acting, and video editing skills! Fresh baked content weekly. Roast me if you must.

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Don't pay for cloud storage - Install NextCloud in less than 10 minutes!

Don't pay for cloud storage - Install NextCloud in less than 10 minutes! Dad, the engineer

20.2K views - 2 weeks ago

Replacing Ring, Arlo, Tapo, Blink (or other cloud cameras) - PART 2 (the FAQ)

Replacing Ring, Arlo, Tapo, Blink (or other cloud cameras) - PART 2 (the FAQ) Dad, the engineer

14.5K views - 4 weeks ago

Get rid of your Ring, Arlo, Tapo, Blink (or other cloud cameras) and reclaim your privacy!

Get rid of your Ring, Arlo, Tapo, Blink (or other cloud cameras) and reclaim your privacy! Dad, the engineer

329.2K views - 1 month ago

Anthropic vs. Pentagon - The battle for against authoritarianism, killbots, and the end of privacy

Anthropic vs. Pentagon - The battle for against authoritarianism, killbots, and the end of privacy Dad, the engineer

7.4K views - 1 month ago

Flock AI Cameras: Violating Your Privacy and the 4th Amendment

Flock AI Cameras: Violating Your Privacy and the 4th Amendment Dad, the engineer

12.2K views - 1 month ago

Access Pi-hole or AdGuard Home Remotely with Tailscale!

Access Pi-hole or AdGuard Home Remotely with Tailscale! Dad, the engineer

11.3K views - 1 month ago

Dad Explains Credit Scores and Ruins Credit Repair Agencies

Dad Explains Credit Scores and Ruins Credit Repair Agencies Dad, the engineer

4.7K views - 1 month ago

Dual Pi-hole Setup for High Availability (with Nebula Sync)

Dual Pi-hole Setup for High Availability (with Nebula Sync) Dad, the engineer

14.9K views - 3 months ago

AdGuard Home + Unbound - Block Ads on Your Whole Network (15 Minute Easy Raspberry Pi Guide)

AdGuard Home + Unbound - Block Ads on Your Whole Network (15 Minute Easy Raspberry Pi Guide) Dad, the engineer

42K views - 3 months ago

Your Pi-hole Isn’t Catching Everything, Plus everything I missed in Part 1

Your Pi-hole Isn’t Catching Everything, Plus everything I missed in Part 1 Dad, the engineer

37.6K views - 3 months ago

Stop the spying! Fix It with a Raspberry Pi + Pi-hole + Unbound (Best/Fastest Guide)

Stop the spying! Fix It with a Raspberry Pi + Pi-hole + Unbound (Best/Fastest Guide) Dad, the engineer

148.9K views - 4 months ago

Your ISP Is Watching Everything - Fix It With DNS Filtering!

Your ISP Is Watching Everything - Fix It With DNS Filtering! Dad, the engineer

639.4K views - 4 months ago

Part 2 - FAQ - Stop your TV from SPYING ON YOU!

Part 2 - FAQ - Stop your TV from SPYING ON YOU! Dad, the engineer

27.7K views - 5 months ago

Your TV is spying on you - Find out how, and turn it off!

Your TV is spying on you - Find out how, and turn it off! Dad, the engineer

1.2M views - 5 months ago

Dad Ruins LifeLock & Identity Theft Protection – $30/Month for False Security

Dad Ruins LifeLock & Identity Theft Protection – $30/Month for False Security Dad, the engineer

54.1K views - 6 months ago

Dad Explains LED Lighting — How They Work, Blue LEDs, CRI, and What to Avoid

Dad Explains LED Lighting — How They Work, Blue LEDs, CRI, and What to Avoid Dad, the engineer

4.3K views - 7 months ago

Dad Ruins AG1 (Athletic Greens) — $100/month for Fancy Green Kool-Aid

Dad Ruins AG1 (Athletic Greens) — $100/month for Fancy Green Kool-Aid Dad, the engineer

5.8K views - 7 months ago

Dad Explains Password Managers — Convenience, Clouds, and Catastrophes

Dad Explains Password Managers — Convenience, Clouds, and Catastrophes Dad, the engineer

23.3K views - 7 months ago

Is your VPN safe? What the ads aren't telling you...

Is your VPN safe? What the ads aren't telling you... Dad, the engineer

255.6K views - 7 months ago

Don't Buy Red Light Devices! Dad Ruins Red Light Therapy

Don't Buy Red Light Devices! Dad Ruins Red Light Therapy Dad, the engineer

7.1K views - 8 months ago

Dad Explains Indoor Air Quality: What’s Poisoning Your Air (and What Fixes It!)

Dad Explains Indoor Air Quality: What’s Poisoning Your Air (and What Fixes It!) Dad, the engineer

15K views - 8 months ago

Duolingo: You're not learning a language, and Duo the Owl is a fraud

Duolingo: You're not learning a language, and Duo the Owl is a fraud Dad, the engineer

6.2K views - 8 months ago

Why Instacart, Amazon, and DoorDash Fail Everyone - Dad Ruins Grocery Delivery Services

Why Instacart, Amazon, and DoorDash Fail Everyone - Dad Ruins Grocery Delivery Services Dad, the engineer

2.9K views - 8 months ago

Why nobody sees your resume - Dad Ruins Job Applications & ATS Hiring

Why nobody sees your resume - Dad Ruins Job Applications & ATS Hiring Dad, the engineer

5.3K views - 9 months ago

Dad Ruins Life360 – Outsmarted Parents, Surveillance, and Safety

Dad Ruins Life360 – Outsmarted Parents, Surveillance, and Safety Dad, the engineer

3.5K views - 9 months ago

Dad Ruins Ground News: Biased Bias Ratings?

Dad Ruins Ground News: Biased Bias Ratings? Dad, the engineer

15.1K views - 9 months ago

Dad Ruins TikTok & Instagram Shops — Dollar Store Roulette for Your Face (or wallet)

Dad Ruins TikTok & Instagram Shops — Dollar Store Roulette for Your Face (or wallet) Dad, the engineer

1.3K views - 9 months ago

Dad Ruins BetterHelp – The Uber of Therapy, But Much Worse

Dad Ruins BetterHelp – The Uber of Therapy, But Much Worse Dad, the engineer

1.5K views - 9 months ago

Dad Ruins Sketchy Cow Organ Pills - Express Edition!

Dad Ruins Sketchy Cow Organ Pills - Express Edition! Dad, the engineer

608 views - 9 months ago

Dad Ruins Incogni and DeleteMe – The Truth Behind Data Privacy Services

Dad Ruins Incogni and DeleteMe – The Truth Behind Data Privacy Services Dad, the engineer

35.3K views - 10 months ago

Dad Ruins Ridesharing: Uber, Lyft, and the Gig Work Illusion

Dad Ruins Ridesharing: Uber, Lyft, and the Gig Work Illusion Dad, the engineer

2.8K views - 10 months ago

Chiropractors — Crack is whack (featuring ghosts?)

Chiropractors — Crack is whack (featuring ghosts?) Dad, the engineer

2.6K views - 10 months ago

Dad Ruins MLMs – The Pyramid Scheme You Think Is a Business

Dad Ruins MLMs – The Pyramid Scheme You Think Is a Business Dad, the engineer

920 views - 10 months ago

Dad Ruins Essential Oils: Pet Poison, Snake Oil, or Fancy Air Freshener?

Dad Ruins Essential Oils: Pet Poison, Snake Oil, or Fancy Air Freshener? Dad, the engineer

2.1K views - 10 months ago

Corporate Spyware - Is Your Boss Watching You Right Now?

Corporate Spyware - Is Your Boss Watching You Right Now? Dad, the engineer

9.5K views - 11 months ago

Dad Ruins Diatomaceous Earth – Why You Shouldn't Eat Bug Killer Powder

Dad Ruins Diatomaceous Earth – Why You Shouldn't Eat Bug Killer Powder Dad, the engineer

1.3K views - 11 months ago

Collagen Supplement Scams: Why Science Says They Don’t Work

Collagen Supplement Scams: Why Science Says They Don’t Work Dad, the engineer

1.5K views - 11 months ago

The Detox Industry is a Scam — Here's the Dirty Truth

The Detox Industry is a Scam — Here's the Dirty Truth Dad, the engineer

1.8K views - 11 months ago

The Truth About AI: It's Not What You Were Promised

The Truth About AI: It's Not What You Were Promised Dad, the engineer

3.1K views - 11 months ago

Dad Ruins Ozempic: The Dangerous Truth About the Skinny Shot

Dad Ruins Ozempic: The Dangerous Truth About the Skinny Shot Dad, the engineer

2.4K views - 1 year ago

The Recycling Lie: Where Your Trash Really Ends Up

The Recycling Lie: Where Your Trash Really Ends Up Dad, the engineer

2.3K views - 1 year ago

Dad Ruins CBD: The $6 Billion Wellness Scam

Dad Ruins CBD: The $6 Billion Wellness Scam Dad, the engineer

4.2K views - 1 year ago

Dad Ruins Bottled Water: The $300 Billion Scam

Dad Ruins Bottled Water: The $300 Billion Scam Dad, the engineer

2.2K views - 1 year ago

Two Macro Decks Under $60 — Are They Any Good?

Two Macro Decks Under $60 — Are They Any Good? Dad, the engineer

1.5K views - 1 year ago

The Truth About Tarot Cards: Ancient Wisdom or Expensive Guesswork?

The Truth About Tarot Cards: Ancient Wisdom or Expensive Guesswork? Dad, the engineer

510 views - 1 year ago

Dad Ruins Chakras: The New Age Myth That Won't Die

Dad Ruins Chakras: The New Age Myth That Won't Die Dad, the engineer

1.8K views - 1 year ago

Dad Ruins Extended Warranties: The Biggest Ripoff They Keep Selling You (Protection Plans, too)

Dad Ruins Extended Warranties: The Biggest Ripoff They Keep Selling You (Protection Plans, too) Dad, the engineer

3.4K views - 1 year ago

Dad Ruins Astrology: The Ancient Scam That Won't Die

Dad Ruins Astrology: The Ancient Scam That Won't Die Dad, the engineer

4.1K views - 1 year ago

Amazon Vine Taxes: Understand the risks of Amazon Vine tax "strategies" - PART 2!

Amazon Vine Taxes: Understand the risks of Amazon Vine tax "strategies" - PART 2! Dad, the engineer

663 views - 1 year ago

Dad Ruins YouTube SEO: Lies Creators Keep Falling For

Dad Ruins YouTube SEO: Lies Creators Keep Falling For Dad, the engineer

1.5K views - 1 year ago

Discover what your router does, and what ELSE it can do for you!

Discover what your router does, and what ELSE it can do for you! Dad, the engineer

2.5K views - 1 year ago

The best Internet connection option for you - wherever you live (and what to avoid)

The best Internet connection option for you - wherever you live (and what to avoid) Dad, the engineer

957 views - 1 year ago

Your Router Might Be a Security Risk — Here's How to Check

Your Router Might Be a Security Risk — Here's How to Check Dad, the engineer

5K views - 1 year ago

BUDGET 100% reliable Internet - TWO connections for the price of ONE!

BUDGET 100% reliable Internet - TWO connections for the price of ONE! Dad, the engineer

1K views - 1 year ago

Starlink and lightning - what you need to know!

Starlink and lightning - what you need to know! Dad, the engineer

1.9K views - 1 year ago

Never Lose Internet Again: How to Set Up Backup Internet (Multi-WAN Guide)

Never Lose Internet Again: How to Set Up Backup Internet (Multi-WAN Guide) Dad, the engineer

5.3K views - 1 year ago

Write better product reviews AND spend less time doing it (even for Amazon Vine)!

Write better product reviews AND spend less time doing it (even for Amazon Vine)! Dad, the engineer

164 views - 1 year ago

Save money by fixing your 3D printer idle power use!

Save money by fixing your 3D printer idle power use! Dad, the engineer

318 views - 1 year ago

Amazon Vine: Inside the REAL reviewer experience!

Amazon Vine: Inside the REAL reviewer experience! Dad, the engineer

296 views - 1 year ago

Why YOU Need a Wireless Ethernet Bridge (even if your device has Wi-Fi)!

Why YOU Need a Wireless Ethernet Bridge (even if your device has Wi-Fi)! Dad, the engineer

1.4K views - 1 year ago