THE STORY INDEX · 42 STORIES

Ordinary life.
Interesting complications. Page 2

The socket, setting, or bit of your floor plan that could change what goes in the basket.

In the kitchen25

When your mixing bowl hides the scale display

Felix wanted to keep his wide mixing bowl. A display that pulls forward gave him a reason to consider replacing the scale beneath it.

Felix's story3 MIN READ

Everyday tech26

Can Panasonic Link2Cell use a mobile number without a landline?

Dara wants a home handset for calls about the volunteer roster. Link2Cell can use her existing mobile line, with the phone still nearby.

Dara's story5 MIN READ

Made in the spare hours27

CC-3.2 or CC-4.2 for a SRAM Flattop chain?

Anika has a working chain checker she wants to keep. A SRAM Flattop inspection gives her a specific reason to add a different gauge.

Anika's story3 MIN READ

Life with pets28

PetSafe 5 Meal Feeder: a timer without Wi-Fi or an app

Tessa wants a prepared portion available during her museum shift. The local timer can turn the tray, while filling and checking it stay part of her day.

Tessa's story4 MIN READ

Made in the spare hours29

Can ProClick bind music sheets that you still need to change?

Sage wants a rehearsal copy that can change. The ProClick choice depends on the separate spine as much as the punch.

Sage's story4 MIN READ

Keeping house30

Shark NV360 on stairs: what detaches and which tools work

Tessa is considering a vacuum of her own. The stairs make her look at what detaches, which tools come in the box and what she would still have to carry.

Tessa's story4 MIN READ

Beauty, in practice31

Simplehuman Round or Trio Max for a dressing table without a socket?

Alex had found the right seat for makeup. The socket was somewhere else. A larger mirror brought the power question into view.

Alex's story4 MIN READ

Made in the spare hours32

SRAM road Flattop chains need the matching PowerLock

Noel’s chain service calls for a road Flattop connector. A matching speed count does not make an Eagle link the right part.

Noel's story4 MIN READ

Everyday tech33

Using Stream Deck Pedal for Play/Pause in Audacity 4

Cass keeps pickup notes on paper. A configured foot tap could handle playback, provided the app, shortcut and cable agree.

Cass's story4 MIN READ

Made in the spare hours34

Stretch or Jersey needles for a French-terry hoodie?

Remy had a loose seam and two needle names that seemed to mean the same thing. The useful difference was farther up the needle.

Remy's story4 MIN READ

Life with pets35

SureFeed Microchip Feeder or Sealed Pet Bowl?

Zoe was thinking about a second cat. Before checking a used bowl’s missing pieces, she needed to know which pet could open it.

Zoe's story4 MIN READ

Beauty, in practice36

The bottle needed a different cartridge.

Alma wanted to mix bottled foundation in her TEMPTU Air. She needed a refillable cartridge and room in the routine for cleaning it.

Alma's story4 MIN READ

In the bathroom37

TUSHY Spa 3.0 needs warm water from the sink

Rae liked the bamboo knobs. Emil wanted to know where the warm water came from. Their bathroom plan needed a connection at the sink.

Rae's story4 MIN READ

Made in the spare hours38

Victrola Eastwood II: wired headphones without a separate amp

Jamie is considering a first record player. A dedicated headphone socket answers one question, with records, power and placement still in the purchase plan.

Jamie's story5 MIN READ