Thats exactly correct. Most people aren't doing "builds" they're just trying to get up and running.
You are telling me that you can't google either of those two tech questions and get a dozen different solutions at this moment ?
Tech is tech. We have a half dozen individuals that haunt the tech threads ready and willing to offer help to any that inquire.
I see a blog as a commentary, or perspective based on the writers beliefs/ experiences.
Maybe based on what they have done, or want to do. i.e. Somebody recounting what it's like to drive a Fox body 2000 miles on a mecca to SEMA is what I'm talkin' about.
( My personal objective for the G.M., kinda a "back to where you came from" thing (for the car at least))
I might even stop and try to see one of those stupid lizards layin' around, travel some remaining section of RTE 66, and stop in and see the worlds' biggest ball of twine or some sh it like that.
Or more mid-stream: The trip and experience of what it's like to participate in the many week long street machine gatherings like Mustang week for even the newbs to aspire to.
The perfect tool assortment, non tech DIY techniques to help save money, junk like that is where I see a blog as being entertaining, and useful.