If you own an RV, boat, or off-grid campsite, you’re going to need a power inverter. At least, you’re going to need one if you want to use your electronics. Want to watch a movie on your laptop after a day in the RV? You need an AC power outlet. And that means converting your …
USB cables have been around for long enough that everyone takes them for granted. You use them for your phone, your laptop, and most of your computer peripherals. Even devices that have nothing to do with computers often use USB cables as a power supply. In most cases, we use USB because it’s simple and …
Want to charge your smartphone? You’re probably using a USB or Thunderbolt cable. Want to transfer data from one device to another? Same thing. If your phone has a Micro USB cable, congratulations! It’s easy to tell the difference between the two. But what about USB Type-C and Thunderbolt 3? The two plugs look nearly …
Not too long ago, it was considered normal to go off the grid for a week every now and then. It’s called “taking a vacation,” and in the days before smartphones, it meant you weren’t taking calls. But with the ubiquitous availability of smartphones, many of us are expected to be reachable 24/7. This means …
Electronic devices have changed our lives in ways people could never have imagined. Just think of all the convenience in your smartphone. You can check your bank account, order pizza, and call an Uber all from the same place. This is all well and good, until you get that dreaded “Low Battery” warning. You know …