Back in the 1990s, computer engineers were in a pickle. PCs were more popular than ever, and manufacturers were getting ever more creative with peripherals. This is the age when external hard drives, for instance, first started becoming popular. Unfortunately, without a universal standard, connecting any of these devices was a pain. You either bought …
Electronics have massively improved our quality of life in recent years. We’ve got smartphones for entertainment and communication, and we’ve got laptops for work. We’ve also got medical devices like CPAP machines that allow us to stay alive. While our personal electronics can improve our quality of life and connect us to others, medical devices …
There are few things more frustrating than a dead car battery. You count on your car to work when it’s time to go. Whether you’re going to work, the grocery store, or a friend’s house, that dead battery can really ruin your day. Instead of going about your business, you’re now trying to fix your …
Nothing is worse than running out of power for your laptop, smartphone, or mini refrigerator while you’re camping or stranded on your fishing boat in the middle of the lake. It’s not as though there’s a handy power outlet nearby you can use to recharge your devices and appliances! But what if there was a …
When you’re out camping or working in your garage, you might not be near a power outlet. The fact is that, while power outlets surround us in our day-to-day lives, sometimes certain devices or powered machines can’t reach those crucial plugs. In times like these, it’s easy to wish for a portable power supply you …