2016

  • How A Piezoelectric System Will Soon Allow California Highways To Generate Electricity

    Cars traveling over roads have the potential to create a new source of energy by capturing wasted energy. The idea is to install piezoelectric generators under the surface of the road. As cars pass over the roads, the energy from the wheels pressing down on the road and the weight of the vehicle will activate the generators. The electricity from the generators will be captured and sent to batteries for storage. [Read More]

  • Turn Your Property Into A Smart Home: Convenient Features That Can Help You Save Money And Time

    After reading some smart home reviews, are you interested in turning your property into a smart home? You may have watched videos to learn a lot about the technological advances that have been used to create these extremely futuristic properties. You may not necessarily have to move to a new place just to enjoy some of the convenient features that come along with smart homes. In fact, you can have several of these features installed inside of your own property so that your life will become even easier, such as light controls, temperature monitoring and advanced security. [Read More]

  • Working With Printed Circuit Boards

    Tinkering with technology and pcb manufacturer parts can be exciting, but it can also be a little intimidating once you see the seemingly delicate circuit boards that are incorporated into the design of most electronic devices. Printed circuit boards are not nearly as delicate as they might appear to be, so working with these boards can be beneficial when you are trying to learn how to design and repair your technological devices. [Read More]

  • Increase The Security Of Your Home Network With These Password Tips

    When you use a wireless connection for your Internet at home, it's important to do all that you can to prevent neighbors or others from logging onto your system and draining your bandwidth. One of the most important things that you can do is to ensure that your home network is always protected with a password. However, conventional passwords that are easy to guess, such as "1234" and "password1" simply won't cut it. [Read More]

  • Providing Security To Your Storage Unit Facility Customers

    If you own a storage unit facility, your customers rely on your services to protect their belongings from unfortunate mishaps. It is important to provide protection for your customers regarding the possibility of theft. Thieves tend to target storage unit facilities because they know no one will be inside a unit to catch them while in the act. Here are some steps you can take to help in thwarting the possibilities of storage unit theft within your facility. [Read More]

  • Four Ways to Use Smart Security Services for Nanny Monitoring

    Going out on a date night should be a stress-free occasion, but it can often be hindered by anxiety or worrying about the kids at home. Before you decide to cancel dates or cut them off early, you can have more security and control over your home with a variety of smart home products. As you hire nannies to watch your children, there are four automated products to consider adding to the home. [Read More]

  • Why IT Services Are Vital For Any Political Candidate's Office

    You may be running for a city or state political office, but even though you're not on a national stage, you could be at risk of a cyberattack. What does that mean? It simply means that no matter how small your office, without good IT services and security, hackers could find a way to target you. Why Are Political Candidates Targeted? Cyber crimes against you could take the form of illicitly accessing your computer or bringing down your website. [Read More]

  • iPhone Settings: Five Mistakes That Will Drain Battery Life

    Experts estimate that around 100 million Americans now use an Apple iPhone, and many people upgrade from one model to the next to benefit from improved battery life. Nonetheless, whichever model of iPhone you use, your battery life could suffer for several reasons if you don't adjust your settings. Here are five examples. You're allowing unnecessary location services Location services help you make the most of the various apps on your iPhone. [Read More]

  • Useful Linux Terminal Commands for Beginners

    Terminal emulators are powerful tools in Linux-based operating systems, but they are also one of the most daunting parts of Linux for newcomers to learn. This article will help smooth your transition to Linux with a few terminal commands that are useful and simple to use. Navigating With cd, ls, and pwd Before you can begin to use the Linux terminal effectively, you first need to know how to keep from getting lost in your computer's file system. [Read More]