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Tech, solar & self-reliance, explained like a human.
Welcome to Pages of Wisdom. Get practical news, honest how-tos, and emergency-prep advice for everyday life—with a little humor and none of the jargon.
Andrew shares hands-on projects, product testing, digital media, home-business notes, and lessons from running an EG4 solar setup at home. The goal is simple: help you make a decision, fix a problem, or be a little more ready for tomorrow.
What you’ll find here
Straight answers, practical steps, and useful context—whether you’re checking a tech headline or getting your house through a power outage.
Tech news made simple
AI, apps, gadgets, hacks, and scams—what changed, why it matters, and what you should actually do. Browse tech articles →
Solar & EG4 at home
Real-world DIY solar, backup power, equipment choices, and lessons from Andrew’s own EG4 setup. Explore solar advice →
Prepping & self-reliance
Calm, family-ready guides for outages, winter storms, safe heat, and the supplies that earn their keep. Get prepared →
Fresh from Pages of Wisdom
New practical guides and plain-English news, with the latest stories shown here automatically.
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A Microsoft patent describes paying gamers to train AI on idle graphics cards. Here’s what it could cost on your power bill and how to check. - Heating Bills Are Jumping 7% This Winter. Here’s How to Shrink Yours Without Freezing
Winter heating bills are set to rise 7.1%, and about 70% for heating oil homes. Here’s why, plus 9 cheap ways to shrink your bill without freezing. - Got a Voicemail About Your Venmo Password? Don’t Press 1. Here’s What to Do Instead
A fake Venmo voicemail says someone is changing your password and asks you to press 1. Don’t. Here’s how the scam works and how to lock down your account. - 50 Websites That Feel Like the Internet’s Hidden Toolbox
50 free websites that feel like a hidden toolbox, from research papers and design tools to privacy checks, focus music, and everyday utilities. - Winter’s First Punch Lands This Week. Here’s the Car Emergency Kit That Gets You Home
A nor’easter and a 20-degree temperature drop arrive this week. Here’s the winter car emergency kit to pack now, and what to do if you get stuck.
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From our own backyard
Start your solar homework here
Solar can feel like alphabet soup with a wiring diagram. These guides break down the equipment, the installation, and the choices in regular language.
A real person, a real solar setup, and plenty to learn
Pages of Wisdom is Andrew’s home for practical insights on tech, self-reliance, and home business. He runs EG4 solar equipment at home and shares the projects, tests, mistakes, and useful discoveries along the way. You’ll also find country-living and farming interests, DIY projects, custom 3D printing, gaming, digital media, and product testing as new projects appear.
Older YouTube videos that no longer fit today’s world have been cleared out, while new articles and projects are added regularly. Visit the Pages of Wisdom YouTube channel for more.
Product reviews: real gear, honest results
Andrew tests physical tech, farm and homestead, solar, prepping, survival, and computer gear through hands-on use, video, and written reviews. Companies can propose review units, and readers can suggest products—free gear never buys a positive verdict.
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