The Modular Product & System Database

I tracked 5 years of electronics spending and found $2,847 went to replacing devices when only one component failed. Here's how upgradeable tech changes the math.

Cam locks, friction fits, polymer snaps: I spent 6 months learning why tool-free furniture isn't the flimsy junk you're picturing. Here's what I found.

The secret's in the cam lock, not the price tag. Here's what actually happens when you tighten that bolt, and why cheap hardware fails so fast.

What happens when a $30 shelf clip reveals how tech companies trap you in their ecosystem? Here's how to spot proprietary locks before you're stuck.

Hot swapping explained through real-world analogies, from USB drives to server rooms. Plus, what those protection circuits actually do (and why they matter).

My cramped office wasn't a space problem. It was a layering problem. The three-tier framework that changed how I think about small room setups.

Shape-memory alloy hinges that feel brand new after 6 months of daily folding. Plus solar USB charging and self-healing coatings, all under $500.

My warranty claim died over 'humidity' in a Chicago winter. After that, I found 12 modular brands that actually honor their promises (Framework's #1).

I rate furniture like audio gear: storage density, expandability, compatibility. After one mismatched bookshelf, my 400 sq ft apartment finally makes sense.

After 6 months in my 400 sq ft apartment, one shelf type kept failing. Turns out wall substrate matters more than the shelf itself.

I tested 12 modular sofa brand planners after a $3,200 couch blocked my hallway. Burrow scored 87/100, but one brand's tool was basically useless.

That QR code on a recycled fishing net stool led me down a rabbit hole. Turns out there's AI sorting at 3,000 pieces per minute and blockchain tracking involved.