For most displays, HDMI is the universal standard. However, there are still many projectors, televisions, and monitors that use VGA inputs. You might think that converting one format to the other is simple. After all, converting HDMI to DVI is trivial. However, when you’re working with VGA there are some differences. Both DVI and HDMI …
Modern gaming controllers are better designed than ever before. This is a major improvement over early consoles. For gamers of a certain age, it’s hard to forget just how awful early game controllers were. For example, the original NES had a tiny square controller that was uncomfortable to hold for long periods. This isn’t to …
Recycling isn’t just good for the environment; it can also be profitable. Thousands of Americans harvest and sell scrap for a living. Tens of thousands more sell it as a side gig to bring in some extra cash. It’s hard work. You have to go through dumpsters full of trash and find anything of value. …
This winter, energy prices are higher than they’ve ever been before. Most homeowners – and business owners – are looking for ways to cut costs. Many have come to the same obvious solution: turning down the thermostat. This is certainly a good way to save money, but it can also make for a cold environment. …
Ever worry that your phone line is tapped? Wonder if the government could be spying on your conversations? The NSA leaks made it pretty clear that there is a lot of data being discreetly collected, but the ability to eavesdrop is certainly not limited to large national agencies. When you think of somebody being “bugged”, …