Miscellaneous

Quad patch antennas are a popular form of patch antennas. What are the pros and cons of patch antennas?

What does a cashless future mean? What are the pros and cons of going cashless? Learn more about this economic state and whether a cashless economy is inevitable.

Everyone has their own take on how to make the best use of Zoom. These are my own personal tips after a couple of years using it.

Federated Learning 101: An introduction to FL and how its use overcomes privacy limitations faced by traditional Machine Learning systems.

Rather than wasting your time on hold, choose a productive or leisure activity that will make the time pass quickly. This article offers some suggestions that will keep you busy and relaxed while you wait.

This article is a series of Q & A dealing with people’s concerns about their use of cordless telephones, compiled from various queries received.

What are parabolic antennas? How are parabolic antennas used? Here is a short rundown on parabolic antennas.

What is RF antenna diversity? What are the benefits of RF antenna diversity? And how can it be achieved?

Why "cleanroom" is a deceptive name, the power of trade secrets, and my own personal experience in the field.

dB is mentioned in user manual specifications sections of radio and audio equipment, cellphones, and loudspeakers. The dB specs and measurements are important for equipment accuracy, also health and safety reasons. The dB is explained here along with conversion methods between related parameters.

These projects will help take your skills and knowledge in robotics, electronics, and programming to the next level.

Robotics can bring STEM learning to life by combining these fundamental areas of study into fun and accessible packages for all ages and abilities.

These days you can find all sorts of weird, wonderful, useful, and downright ridiculous accessories and gadgets to put in (or on) your car.

Deep learning technology is quickly permeating many aspects of our society. This technology has many applications and has already revolutionized the way we do many things. This article explores four areas where deep learning has made significant advancements.

Kids are hooked on screens, and it's having an adverse effect. Parents, don't fool yourselves into thinking is just a modern pastime. Learn why you need to moderate your kids' screen consumption and discover helpful tips for successfully pulling the plug.

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.

Photos of staff or volunteers in your organization are often displayed on noticeboards, intranets or sometimes web sites. Find out how to easily keep them up to date use them to best effect.

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.

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?

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.

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.

See the list of the most recycled materials and examples of how they are recycled. It is true that almost everything can be recycled, but the economic reality is that there are top recyclable materials and almost useless ones.

How to find an electronics recycling center near you in three easy steps. Why you should recycle old electronics, and how electronics recycling is done.

See how battery recycling works, and where, why, and how-to recycle single-use and rechargeable batteries. Recycling facts, myths and laws that you need to know.

GPS (Global Positioning System) works through satellite technology and offers many advantages. I list the 15 main ones and explain why they are so beneficial.

Whether you are launching your ebook for the first time on Amazon, or promoting it during special times of the year, if you are subscribed to KDP Select, you can take advantage of a free promotion or countdown deal to create some buzz about your ebook.

Smart scale accuracy is the first thing coming to mind when you look down at an app and see something surprising... or frustrating! I've taken a look at smart scale reviews, interviewed manufacturers, and tested the FitBit Area and PICOOC MINI on myself and my unsuspecting husband: Findings follow!

If you are taking part in a coding competition or programming competition you need a team name that gives your group a unique identity. Here are some cool ideas.

If you are looking for a decent drone that isn't a toy, these are two excellent choices that won't break the bank. Here is a look at two drones I own that are much more than toys.

The Miuo Outdoor Solar Lights will save you money, secure your property, and protect your home. Comes with 2 motion sensing, solar powered lights that are packed with 30 LED's.

In-depth review of the Oittm Apple Watch Power Bank. Guide to one of the most portable and affordable Apple Watch wireless chargers on the market.

Every year, Americans die from toxic gas leaks in hotels. One way to avoid becoming a statistic is to use a portable toxic gas detector.

"AI can create heaven on earth or turn it into hell." In case you are living under a rock, Artificial Intelligence, also known as AI, is one of the hottest buzzwords in the industry today. For the simple reason that it can solve a lot of problems faster and do things more efficiently.

GPS tracking is such a useful technology. In this article, I show you how to make use of it to ensure your family's safety. I also discuss other everyday applications these trackers have.

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.

Learn how to create your own connectors. This guide handles the basics. It's up to you to create your own variations on this concept.

1950s communication devices were simple, inconvenient, and quite different from those we use today. What was communication like before the internet existed? I remember people relying mainly on newspapers, mail, radio, television, and movies to get information.

3D movies, TVs, and other technology like VR. What's it all about?

It's the miniature computer that's taken the DIY tech world by storm. But what can you do with it?

When working with cables, finding out what each one does isn't always clear and knowing what's needed is even harder. Here is a quick guide to what common cables do and visual references to find them.

It's hard to avoid mentions of Grammarly and all the services they provide to enable you to write more effectively. But is Grammarly all it claims to be?

Intel researchers say the computers of the future will be just chips that will process their data through the internet itself, without the use of hardware, such as video card, RAM, HD and processor.

In this short tutorial we'll design a simple planter and tray from scratch in Autodesk Fusion 360.

In this tutorial, we will walk through all the processes involved for transforming an idea into a simple tangible object—a mounted coat hanger. We will use Solidworks to design this part.

Git has become the version control system of choice for most software developers, but do we really understand it well enough to use it effectively? You may be your own worst enemy and don't know it.

Looking for a good and cheap Tripod setup for photo and video? Here are seven options from $25 to under $50 and $100.

Looking for a cheap YouTube lighting setup or kit? Here are 6 affordable options from $10 to $50 you should know about.

Learn how you can optimize a micro-controller's code to reduce its size and execution time.