Josh Hobbs

Software for everyday problems, from a slow video stream to a question at the register.

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Home · Weather

Open the windows?

Turns temperature, dew point, wind, and air quality into a practical answer about opening the windows. Enter a ZIP code to check your conditions.

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Jellyfin · Server + Android TV

Keep a slow connection playing

A wider bitrate ladder offers versions down to 250 kbps. The matching Android TV change measures throughput and steps down after a stall.

Comparison of the original Jellyfin bitrate ladder with the lower-bitrate versions in this branch
Server/client comparison from the June 2026 write-up.

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Retail · Ad lookup

Find an offer at the register

Search weekly ad offers by item, brand, or category. This browser tool grew out of needing price information while the company system was down.

Ad lookup interface with a search field, offer filters, and matching products
Public frontend snapshot using May 3–9, 2026 ad data. These are historical offers.

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