Miscellaneous

Compact fluorescent bulbs are a more efficient way to provide electrical light within homes and other buildings.  These bulbs are one of the easiest ways to save money. Despite the benefits, CFLs have a number of negatives as well. Health problems, mercury levels, and hazardous waste management are some of the issues.

Audio recording was done on steel wire reels before magnetic tape. I still have my father's Vintage Webster-Chicago recorder that uses wire reels. I included my video in this article so you can hear it play.

In the burgeoning age of tech, AI has become a buzzword among digital marketing gurus, popping up in ad campaigns as a means of enhancing brands’ images. But the AI we use every day isn’t nearly as ostentatious—many of us don’t notice it at all. In this piece, I list some common applications of AI.

The future is hard to predict, but that certainly hasn’t stopped humans from trying. From conservative measures of what computers in the future would weigh to skepticism over the allure of TV and WiFi, here are five predictions we’ve made about technology that totally missed the mark.

Drones have a wide number of uses, especially in the agriculture industry where they have some surprising benefits. Read how these useful little machines are used to help farmers.

It is increasingly difficult to imagine a world without digital technology, which has transformed communications, entertainment, work, as well as other areas of human life. This article lists 20 examples of digital technology.

A list of unique and funny group names for your Snapchat or Messenger app. Don't go for something boring when you can have a clever name that will make everyone jealous.

3D printers have many exciting uses as well as present and potential medical applications. They may eventually print human organs and revolutionize medical treatment.

Digital technology has revolutionized the modern world. Although many of the changes it has brought could be described as positive, this article lists some of the downsides.

Drones have become increasingly popular as away of taking stunning images from impressive angles. But which drone stands out among its peers as the best drone for photography in 2019?

Augmented reality in newspapers is the apparent appearance of a video or other digital content on a newspaper page. AR could add very useful features to printed media.

Don't waste money buying music that you already own. Preserve your record collection using this proven workflow for converting vinyl LPs to MP3 or M4A (AAC) digital format for use in iTunes.

Drones are incredibly useful for to photographers, experienced or new, but the vast range of drones available can be bewildering to those who don't know what they are looking for. Here is a short list of the best drones for capturing amazing pictures.

A 3D printing technology known as CLIP was announced at a TED conference in Vancouver and is now available in the United States. The printed object is created in a pool of liquid resin.

To ensure your telephone system operates reliably, it is advisable to conduct some form of routine maintenance. This article covers the original Magic Jack, Magic Jack Plus and Magic Jack Go.