Losing luggage can quickly ruin a trip. Even a modestly sized luggage usually carries hundreds of dollars in value. The inconvenience of losing your stuff needs no explanation, but those problems can be worse if you’re traveling abroad. And then there’s the possibility of losing irreplaceable items with sentimental value. Sometimes lost luggage reappears, and …
Anyone who’s had to think about installing security cameras will be familiar with some of their limitations. More often than not, it’s a struggle to find a power outlet, a Wi-Fi connection, or a hard-wired Ethernet cable. Requirements like that greatly constrain where and when you can use a security camera, especially when it comes …
It’s easy to kill cables. Lengthy ones, short ones, and even those made with sturdy materials. When you’re holding a device that’s also charging, the cable tends to become bent at an angle. It’s usually a gentle bending force, but it’s a bending force nonetheless. And it can wear the cable to death. Right angle …
Electronics and water generally don’t mix. And while a variety of modern smartphones provide some modest level of waterproofing, others provide little to none. Even if your phone is one of the few which are splash-proof, that doesn’t mean it’s it would survive a dip in the pool. Depth is another matter altogether. Even if …
Wireless has become an indispensable part of our lives. But what happens when you travel across borders, and suddenly your devices can’t connect? Because different regions of the world use different wireless standards. In order to join those networks, one option is to obtain regional SIM cards for every place you want to visit. That’s …