The Power Up Notes: April 2026

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In this episode of The Power Up Notes, I dive into the latest gaming and Linux news for the month of April and then tell you why I’ve decided to drop the Spotlight segment from these episodes going forward.

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Steady Power with No Maintenance | Creative Engineering E66

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Tired of constant maintenance? In this episode of Creative Engineering, Swag builds a completely passive power system using Immersive Engineering鈥檚 thermoelectric generators.

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Automate Crafting with the Automated Workbench | Creative Engineering #65

In this episode of Creative Engineering, I show you how to use the automated workbench to craft components from Immersive Engineering on demand.

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Flow & Fortune: The SilverStream Chronicles 3

Things are heating up in Pelican Town! In this episode of Flow & Fortune, I finally hit two hearts with Leah and helped her decide the future of her art career…

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It’s Crushing Time! | Creative Engineering #64

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In this episode of Creative Engineering, Swag takes automation to the next level by setting up the Crusher from Immersive Engineering and the Pass Through Furnace from an add-on mod.

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Flow & Fortune: The SilverStream Chronicles 2

Unlocking the Community Center changes everything. Watch as we knock out the first bundle, start several others, and finally secure our harvest by reaching Farming Level 1. The Scarecrow is officially on duty! Want to see more family-friendly content like this? Join the Kingdom today and you’ll help me to be able to make more (more…)

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Creative Engineering 63: How-to Generate Ores with Sifters & Assemblers

I’m setting up powered sifters and assemblers to start producing ores efficiently. From the initial setup of the sifters to crafting the ores, I’ll guide you through every step.

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Flow & Fortune: The SilverStream Chronicles 1

In this brand new series, Nathan steps into his late grandfather’s shoes to revive a legacy. Join him as he breaks ground on SilverStream Farm, just outside the quiet life of Pelican Town.

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Creative Engineering E52: One Year of Creative Engineering World Tour

It’s been one year of Creative Engineering on YouTube! Before taking a two-week hiatus for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, Swag gives an extensive tour of his Minecraft world. See all the progress and changes the gaming series has made to the flat world, and get a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2026!

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Creative Engineering E51: The Best Enchanting Table Found in a Greek Temple

In this episode of Creative Engineering, Swag builds a magnificent library in the style of a classic Greek Temple! Inside this beautiful structure, he installs the powerful Advanced Enchanting Infuser, surrounds it with the perfect number of bookshelves for max enchanting power, and includes plenty of chiselled bookshelves for storing enchanted books that he’ll fish (more…)

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