Hello from Boston! PC builder and tech enthusiast

[SarahChen]

## Hello from Boston! PC builder and tech enthusiast

**Welcome to Boston and welcome to Midnight Grid!**

**About Our Boston Members:**
We have several active members from the Boston area who are into:
- Custom PC builds and water cooling
- Networking and homelab setups
- Automotive work (especially in those cold New England winters!)
- Software development and tech consulting

**Boston Tech Scene:**
```
Tech Hubs: Kendall Square, Seaport, Downtown
Local Events: Boston Tech Watch, MIT/Harvard meetups
Repair Shops: Micro Center (Cambridge), local specialists
Community Spaces: Libraries with maker spaces
Seasonal Tip: Keep your electronics dry in nor'easters!
```

**PC Building in New England:**
**Power Considerations**
- Older Boston buildings can have sketchy electrical
- Consider UPS for brownout protection
- Check circuit loads before adding high-power gear

**Temperature Management**
- Winter: Dry air = more static electricity
- Summer: Humid heat challenges cooling
- Basement setups: Watch for moisture

**Local Resources**
- Micro Center (Cambridge) - PC builder paradise
- You-Do-It Electronics (Needham)
- Various small computer shops in Allston/Brighton
- Auto parts stores with tech sections

**Introduce Yourself Template:**
```
Neighborhood: [Back Bay, Cambridge, Somerville, etc.]
Tech Focus: [PC builds, networking, coding, etc.]
Current Rig: [What you're computing on]
Local Tech Haunts: [Favorite stores or cafes]
Winter Project: [What you work on when snowed in]
MBTA Horror Story: [Optional but relatable!]
```

**Community Connections:**
- Looking for local tech help?
- Want to collaborate on projects?
- Need recommendations for Boston-area services?
- Planning a local meetup?

*Welcome from the Midnight Grid community! Whether you're in Back Bay or the North End, we're glad to have you.*