A few years back, every one of your devices used a different charging technology. It seemed like everything came with a DC charging block and a unique adapter. This could lead to a variety of problems. For example, if you had an older device, the charger might not even be available. Then came the glorious …
In theory, a solar system is simple. You take a couple 12 volt panels and hook them up to a 12-volt battery. In between the two sits a solar charge controller. When the battery needs to be charged, it allows the current to flow into the battery. When it’s full, it disconnects the panels. But …
Car chargers have been around for a long time, since the very first cell phones. If you’ve been around long enough, you might even remember dedicated “car phones”, which were hardwired into your vehicle. But new technology has now brought us the ability to charge wirelessly. What if you don’t want to wear out your …
Just a couple of generations ago, within living memory for some people, electricity was a luxury. Forget about smartphones, PCs, or internet access. As recently as World War II, less than half of American homes were even wired into the electrical grid. Now, if the power goes out for more than five minutes, people start …
The deeper we go into the technological era the more we are demanding of the power grid. It is easy to run out of electrical ports in every room of the house, especially if you have a computer room, home office, or entertainment room. With everyone in the home, from ages 3 and up, owning …