We’re living in a time in which many companies are looking to the Internet of Things (IoT) to not only remedy problems — but cut costs and make room for other improvements. One area in which this is occurring is energy conservation. IoT’s key value propositions of equipment data collection and automation can and are…
When it comes to work, older generations tend to have traditional ideals. Some will tell you that job hunting requires getting out there and shaking as many hands as possible. But today, visiting businesses in-person and turning in paper applications are old-fashioned. It should be no surprise that the internet caused this shift. Technology and…
The South Korean electronics giant Samsung Display has announced that it will cease the production of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) in South Korea and China at the end of 2020, Reuters reported. LCD displays are widely used in TVs, cellular phones, digital cameras, computer monitors, and other devices with embedded screens. However, OLED displays have…
When you’re running a business, cybersecurity needs to be one of your priorities. If a data breach occurs, then your response needs to be rapid, and the highly stressful environment means that protocols can often be overlooked. A cyberattack means that your response has to be clear-headed and practical while following the law, and ensuring…
Apps, in the almost twelve years they have been around, have lent themselves to thousands of uses. Apps have simplified life in so many ways for both individuals and businesses. For businesses, this has meant that time and money can be saved by streamlining processes by using apps. These applications keep them ahead of the…
In January, I purchased a Samsung Galaxy A20s smartphone as an upgrade from my previous phone. My primary reason was a lack of internal storage — I ran out of that despite already removing many of the apps I really wanted to keep. I must say that I wish (whichever company is responsible for this)…
Smart home automation has been around for years now and is continually becoming more popular and mainstream. However, regardless of these advances, there are still many myths about these tech products and their usage. If you’re a bit skeptical about getting in on the trend of smart home gear, or just want to know how to separate…
The HP ProDesk 400 G5 is a small form factor (SFF) desktop PC for home or office use, but is advertised as a business desktop (as well) for demanding work environments. There are several different configurations of the ProDesk 400 G5 SFF with 8th generation Intel i3, i5, and i7 CPUs. However this tutorial covers…
This article covers standard lead-acid car batteries only. It doesn’t cover any of the lithium-ion or other substitutes. It applies to both Sealed Lead-Acid (often referred to as ‘maintenance free’ or SLA) and flooded batteries and covers how to check your car battery’s state-of-charge (SOC/how much it is charged). It does not cover health checks…
USB chargers and USB power banks have several different electrical ratings on them, and it’s important that we know what they all mean. There are power input ratings, energy storage capacity ratings, charge rates, frequencies and more. USB Power Bank Ratings A USB power bank is a USB charger with a battery built into it.…
The stock car racing company NASCAR intends to start implementing hybrid technology to enhance performance. If they used these systems differently, they could also provide longer range, which can reduce the number of required refueling pit stops. Under some circumstances, the stored kinetic energy from the regenerative braking system will be utilized to provide an…
The new 2021 Toyota Supra (the one with 387 HP/285 kW power output) will not be available in European Union member nations because its CO2 emissions exceed the limitations set forth by EU law, according to Piston Heads. The 37 HP increase it provides over the less powerful model that Europe gets is welcome, but…