These days, you hear a lot of talk about the Internet of Things. This is a catch-all term for all the connected smart devices we use in modern life. Smart thermostats, appliances, security systems, and even smoke detectors are slowly becoming the norm. All of these smart devices make our lives easier and more efficient. …
For any kind of artist, using the right tools is a part of the job. For example, look at Willie Nelson. He’s been using his guitar, Trigger, since 1969. It’s become so iconic that it even has its own Wikipedia page. The same is true for visual artists. A painter needs brushes, and a digital …
If you spend lots of time at your keyboard, you know how much difference a change in position can make. Sometimes, it doesn’t have to be a major change. Just a little tweak can make a big difference in comfort and ergonomics. For many people, the little feet on the back of your keyboard are …
These days, digital photography has pretty much taken over from old-school analog photography. To be fair, there’s a small community of film devotees, and there probably always will be. But digital photography has a number of benefits. To begin with, you don’t need film, so the camera is small enough to integrate with other devices. …
If you’ve been considering building your own external SSD drive, you’ve got your choice of cases. Are you looking for something big and beefy? Probably not, or you wouldn’t be using an M.2 interface. But that can lead you into some trouble: specifically, a lot of M.2 cases aren’t very durable. They’re designed to slip …