Miscellaneous

Discover how augmented reality and virtual reality may continue to change the world in 2018. AR and VR are just getting started.

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.

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.

1950s communication devices were simple, inconvenient, and quite different from those today. I remember people relying mainly on newspapers, mail, radio, television, and movies to get information.

Although it sounds like science fiction, mind reading computers are on the horizon.

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.

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.

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.

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.

3D printing is an exciting and useful technology. 3D printers are becoming more affordable and some are suitable for home use. A 3D pen is also available.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

Journalist John Carreyou uncovered a Silicon Valley scam that raised hundreds of millions of dollars from investors. A blood-analyzing machine that claimed to be revolutionary in concept was in fact a complete fraud. So how did this start-up business fool so many?

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.