Nowadays, we rely on electronic devices more than ever before. Whether you’re using your smartphone for online banking or working on your laptop, you need power for your device. Under ordinary, everyday circumstances, this is a non-issue. Just plug your device into a wall outlet, and you’ve got juice. Of course, not every day is …
If you need a power backup system, you’re not alone. We rely on electronics for everything in our daily lives. Now, when you think of backup power in the context of a tech site, you probably think of power banks. The AC10 Portable Charger and other power banks are designed primarily for portability. On the …
Smartphones are great for keeping you connected to the world. At least until a mountain range gets in the way, or until you’re wandering off the beaten path. Suddenly cell reception is a distant memory, and it begins to seem like the quickest way to send messages might be smoke-signal or carrier-pigeon. Satellite messengers solve …
When you think about electronics, it’s tough to get your head around how much has changed so quickly. A century ago, only wealthy people in major cities had electricity, and it was mostly just for lighting. As late as the 1930s, only about two thirds of Americans had electricity in the home. This might sound …
These days, many cars come with a backup camera to assist with parking and reversing. This is a nifty feature, particularly if the thought of parallel parking makes you break out in a cold sweat. But what if your car doesn’t offer this feature? It can be an inconvenience. Not only that, but a backup …