There’s an old saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is especially true when it comes to events that are completely inevitable. And if there’s any word that applies to foul weather, it’s “inevitable.” No matter where you live, there’s some kind of disaster that’s virtually guaranteed to happen. …
Nowadays, we are more reliant than ever before on our electronics. When the power goes out for more than a few minutes, most people start to get nervous. Does my phone have enough charge? What about my laptop? When can I use my coffee maker again? These might sound like minor concerns, but think about …
Portable power has come a long way over the past decade. Gone are the days of noisy, smelly, inefficient gas-powered generators. Slowly being replaced by battery technology, originally, heavy and cumbersome lead-acid batteries were the only alternative for several years thereafter. Then, lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology seemingly took over. However, there were a few main …
Just a few short years ago, almost the entire electronic world ran on AA batteries. Many of us have vivid childhood memories of stealthily robbing the remote control for two good batteries that could earn you a few extra hours with your walkie talkies, or the frustration that came when your Walkman ran out of …
These days, we count on our electronic devices to pull a lot of weight. Just think of all the things you do with your smartphone. Sure, you use it to keep in touch with friends and family. But if you’re like most people, it’s probably full of apps you use throughout the day. We use …