Daniel’s Place to Share Discoveries

Welcome! I love exploring, experimenting, and sharing my findings with others. On this site, you’ll find insights from my own investigations into tech, gaming, lifestyle, travel, food and more.

Some things here may spark your interest, while others might not. Feel free to take what resonates and leave what doesn’t. Enjoy exploring!

Carlinkit 5.0 (2air) Dongle – Convert Wired CarPlay / Android Auto to Wireless

The Carlinkit 5.0 (2air) is a compact device (about 3 x 1.7 inches / 7.6 x 4.3 cm) designed to convert a wired CarPlay or Android Auto connection to wireless. Setup is simple: just connect it to your car’s CarPlay USB port. Powered by USB, it requires no additional power source. Note: Your car must…
Make the Best Italian Pizza at Home

Ever wanted to make a truly authentic Italian pizza at home, only to be disappointed by store-bought dough that just doesn’t taste right? Those premade options are often loaded with preservatives and additives to keep them on shelves longer, and they usually contain sugar to speed up the rising process. Luckily, making delicious, real Italian…
Is the Synology DS212J still worth it in 2024?

Starting with the specifications of the Synology DS212J NAS unit: this model was released at the end of 2011 and features two drive bays, making it an ideal entry-level NAS for personal use or small-scale storage needs. The “J” in its model number indicates its entry-level status, with a 1.2 GHz Marvell 6281 CPU and…