Bit of a self-inflicted dilemma by purchasing a Keurig, though, a product from a hostile company.

It's a small win of liberation to return to simple tech like a dripper or pour over.

Same. I've always been amazed by people like this guy who could disassemble absolutely anything and just fix it, or add some cool features to it. No member in my family is really good with electronics so I've never been able to really learn how to get there. Without someone taking a specific example and explaining you step by step how to do it, I found it quite difficult to begin learning electronics.