Nicholas Brown has written for LDA, CleanTechnica, Gas2, the Texas Instruments blog, and Green Building Elements. He has a keen interest in science, technology, and the energy industry.
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The weather is heating up, and air conditioner prices might do the same. If your old air conditioner is on the fritz or you want an upgrade, you might want to get one before demand surges this summer. Here are some of the most reputable air conditioners I could find for under $200. Please bear…
Canon has terminated the sale of its film cameras, marking the end of a long era of film photography. They already stopped manufacturing them 8 years ago, but they continued to sell off old stocks until now. The EOS-1V was the last remaining film model until this decision. Film cameras were touted for their quality…
HP has announced a new Mindframe headset (under the Omen gaming product line) that offers thermoelectric cooling, a noise-cancelling unidirectional microphone, virtual 7.1 surround sound, and 3D spatial awareness. The thermoelectric cooler makes the Mindframe headphones comfortable even on hot days. Thermoelectric cooling is a concept that utilizes the Peltier effect to transfer heat from…
Switching to Linux? Here are 5 great alternatives to Windows apps commonly used in offices that will run on Linux. Fortunately, some of the apps you need already run on it!
If you paid to replace the battery in your iPhone 6 (or a later model) out-of-warranty between January 1 and December 28, 2017, you might be eligible for a $50 credit from Apple.
The 2019 Mercedes-AMG E53 sedan is one of Mercedes-Benz’s new mild hybrid cars that utilizes concepts and technologies you might see more of in the future, such as a higher voltage electrical system, a hybrid start/stop system to conserve fuel, and an auxiliary compressor to address turbo lag (a delay that occurs while the turbocharger…
NVidia has released an improved iteration of the GTX 1050 GPU with higher clock speeds and 1 more GB of VRAM. The new GTX 1050 GPU has a base clock frequency of 1,392 MHZ and a boost clock frequency of 1,518 MHZ. It also has an additional 1GB of VRAM, bringing it up to 3GB.…
It’s very likely that you have encountered a flat tyre in your lifetime, and you’re not alone. Pneumatic tyres (tyres filled with air) have been popping and stranding millions for years. The worst thing about this is that flat tyres often catch people by surprise at the worst of times. They’re also dangerous, not only…
A look at 3 powerful, growing technologies to watch out for in 2018. They may shape the future of money transfers, app hosting, and much more!
The differences between Gentoo and Ubuntu are significant, and they are intended for a different user base. However, a user that isn’t familiar with one OS or the other may want some more information before crossing over to the more technical OS for power users, or the more consumer-oriented Ubuntu. The beauty of Linux is…
Many have speculated for decades about what might prevent aliens from setting out to find us Earthlings, as we have tried to find them all these years. Arguments ranged from inferior technology to a simple lack of intelligent life in the universe apart from our own, and last but not least — sheer distance. What…
Electronics have undoubtedly revolutionized the way we do things in the 21st century. It’s amazing just to think about how many functions these devices perform. From storing and retrieving your money from an ATM, powering cars and airplanes, monitoring patients’ health status in hospitals to facilitating communication between people in different locations. Electronics are used…